2012 Nissan Frontier S specs & colors

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2012 Nissan Frontier S

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Key specs

2-door
4 seats
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
19 combined MPG
205.5" length, 68.7" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Brilliant Aluminum Metallic

Interior

Charcoal

Medium Mocha

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas 4-cyl
MPG: 17 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower: 152 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.1 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.3 x 0.7 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110

Engine

Engine Type: Gas 4-cyl
Displacement: 2.5L/-TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 152 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 171 @ 4400
Transmission Options: A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG: 17 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.8 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Front Hip Room: 56 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 73 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 44 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 18 in
Tailgate Width: 59 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Overhang, Front: 31 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Height, Overall: 69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 73 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 206 in
Wheelbase: 126 in
Second Hip Room: 55 in
Second Shoulder Room: 55 in
Second Leg Room: 25 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Passenger Capacity: 4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 31 ft³
Cargo Volume: 34 ft³

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Front Tire Size: P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15

Weight & Capacity

As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,736 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 954 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 954 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 7,936 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 21 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,055 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,681 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,690 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,736 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,062 lbs

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