2015 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner specs & colors

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2015 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Medium Mocha

Packages

$630

Starting MSRP

  • Bed Liner
  • Trailer Hitch (PIO)

Specifications

Front Wheel Size 16 X 7 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Rear Wheel Size 16 X 7 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 281 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler None
Displacement 4.0 L/241
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 261 @ 5600
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 18 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 464.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 22 MPG
Cruising Range - City 337.60 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 16 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.76
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.84
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.53
Transfer Case Model None
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Trans Type 5
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.35
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear Leaf
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Frame Type N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.3 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.7 in
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 21.1 gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 43.4 ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size P265/75TR16
Rear Tire Size P265/75TR16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 6500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 6500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 650 lbs
Curb Weight N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 4215 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A lbs
As Spec'd Payload N/A lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5690.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 11133 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight N/A lbs
Cargo Box (Area) Height 18 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Tailgate Width N/A in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.8 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 44.4 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.6 in
Front Head Room 39.7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 61.4 in
Second Head Room 38.3 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.9 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Second Leg Room 25.4 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.6 in
Front Leg Room 42.4 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 48.2 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 73.3 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Wheelbase 125.9 in
Height, Overall 69.7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 61.4 in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Second Hip Room 55 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room 55.8 in
Cargo Volume 33.5 ft³
Length, Overall 205.5 in
Front Shoulder Room 58.3 in
Radio w/Clock and Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Radio: AM/FM/CD w/4 Speakers -inc: NissanConnect and NissanConnect Apps, 5.0" color display, USB connection port for iPod interface and other compatible devices, streaming audio via Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, hands-free text messaging assistant, Smartphone apps integration for iPhone and Android phones, auxiliary input, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system Standard
Streaming Audio Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Reflector Halogen Headlamps Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Standard
Wheels: 16" Off-Road Design Alloy Optional
Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper Optional
Sliding Rear Window Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim Standard
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Metal-Look Grille Optional
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Reverse Opening Rear Doors Standard
Front Fog Lamps Optional
Tires: P265/75R16 OWL BFG Rugged Trail Optional
Black Door Handles Standard
Wheels w/Silver Accents Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Trip Computer Optional
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way manual driver seat w/adjustable lumbar support Optional
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry and Panic Button Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Unique Cloth Seat Trim -inc: embroidered Frontier logo on front seats Optional
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Optional
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
1 Seatback Storage Pocket Optional
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Front Map Lights Standard
3 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Pickup Cargo Box Lights Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
Fixed Rear Windows Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Immobilizer Standard
50-50 Folding Jump Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Optional
Front Cupholder Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage Standard
GVWR: 5,690 lbs Standard
Transmission w/Oil Cooler Optional
Front Anti-Roll Bar Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs Standard
130 Amp Alternator Standard
Off-Road Suspension Optional
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
550CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Bilstein Brand Name Shock Absorbers Optional
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic w/OD Optional
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard
Hydraulic Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
2.937 Axle Ratio Optional
1385# Maximum Payload Optional
21.1 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6 Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard

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