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2012 Nissan Frontier SL specs & colors

MSRP
2WD King Cab I4 Manual S
$19,260
2WD King Cab I4 Auto S
$20,310
2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV
$22,550
2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV
$23,140
2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S
$23,300
2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV
$23,600
2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV
$24,190
2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
$24,350
2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV
$24,390
2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
$25,440
4WD King Cab Manual SV
$25,840
2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
$25,860
4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S
$26,000
4WD King Cab Auto SV
$26,890
4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
$27,050
4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV
$27,090
4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
$28,140
4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
$28,560
4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X
$29,030
2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
$29,790
4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X
$29,920
4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X
$30,230
2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
$30,290
4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X
$30,970
4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
$32,440
4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
$32,990
$29,790
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Nissan Frontier SL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Grey-Violet
Charcoal

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
261 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.7 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.0L/241
Displacement
261 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
10.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

N/A
Length, Overall
39 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
27 ft³
Cargo Volume
59 in
Tailgate Width
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
44 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
31 in
Overhang, Front
5
Passenger Capacity
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Hip Room
126 in
Wheelbase
206 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
74 in
Height, Overall

Steering

Pwr Rack & pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
C200
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P265/60R18
Front Tire Size
P265/60R18
Rear Tire Size
P265/60R18
Spare Tire Size
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

5,730 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,375 lbs
Curb Weight
6,620 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,406 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,969 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,375 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,355 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,355 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
11,113 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
630 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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