2015 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner specs & colors

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2015 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

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Key specs

4-door
4 seats
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
18 combined MPG
205.5" length, 68.7" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Brilliant Aluminum Metallic

Interior

Medium Mocha

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower: 261 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Regular Gasoline V-6
Displacement: 4.0 L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 261 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 281 @ 4000
Transmission Options: A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®: Standard

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume: 34 ft³
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 18 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 44 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 61 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 73 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Overhang, Front: N/A
Height, Overall: 70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 73 in
Length, Overall: 206 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: N/A
Wheelbase: 126 in
Second Hip Room: 55 in
Second Shoulder Room: 55 in
Second Leg Room: 25 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Front Hip Room: 56 in
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 4

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: 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: Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P265/75TR16
Rear Tire Size: P265/75TR16
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Front Wheel Size: 16 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size: Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 21 gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,690 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Base Curb Weight: 4,215 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: N/A
Curb Weight - Rear: N/A
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: N/A
As Spec'd Payload: N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity: N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,133 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 650 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 6,500 lbs

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