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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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