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2012 Nissan Frontier Specifications

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2012 Nissan Frontier
Starting Price:
$19,260
Estimated MPG:
19 city | 23 hwy
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2012 Nissan Frontier Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

Radio:
Radio prep

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
39.7 "
Front Leg Room:
42.4 "
Overall height:
68.7 "
Overall Length:
205.5 "
Overall Width:
72.8 "
Rear Head Room:
38.3 "
Rear Leg Room:
25.4 "
Wheelbase:
125.9 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.50 : 1
Displacement:
146 cu.in.
Horse Power:
152 hp
Size:
2.5 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
2.5
Fuel tank capacity:
21.1gal.
Horsepower:
152hp @ 5,200RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
171 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
19 mpg
Highway:
23 mpg

Instrumentation

Tachometer:
Tachometer

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
4

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Leaf

Tires

Diameter:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
75
Speed Rating:
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
235 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
5

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,686 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,690 lbs.
Payload:
971 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
3,500 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
Silver styled steel
Width:
7
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Number of doors
: 4
Rear cargo
: tailgate
Rear step bumper

Convenience Features

Driver door bin
Front beverage holders
Passenger door bin
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins

Entertainment Features

Speakers
: 4

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Low tire pressure warning
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 28 deg
Departure angle
: 21 deg
Ground clearance (max)
: 221mm (8.7")
Ground clearance (min)
: 193mm (7.6")
Ramp breakover angle
: 18 deg

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.5
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 19mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 23mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 21.1gal.
Horsepower
: 152hp @ 5,200RPM
Limited slip differential
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 4
Rear seats
: jump
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 9.50 to 1
Curb weight
: 1,672kg (3,686lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 89.0mm x 100.0mm (3.50" x 3.94")
Engine displacement
: 2.5 L
Engine horsepower
: 152hp @ 5,200RPM
Engine torque
: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,849mm (72.8")
Exterior height
: 1,745mm (68.7")
Exterior length
: 5,220mm (205.5")
Front headroom
: 1,008mm (39.7")
Front hiproom
: 1,417mm (55.8")
Front legroom
: 1,077mm (42.4")
Front shoulder room
: 1,481mm (58.3")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 4
GVWR
: 2,127kg (4,690lbs)
Passenger volume
: 2,483L (87.7 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 440kg (971lbs)
Rear headroom
: 973mm (38.3")
Rear hiproom
: 1,397mm (55.0")
Rear legroom
: 645mm (25.4")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,394mm (54.9")
Towing capacity
: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
Turning radius
: 6.6m (21.7')
Wheelbase
: 3,198mm (125.9")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 235/75TR15.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 235/75TR15.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 15"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bedliner
Optional

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Optional

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
Optional
CD player
Optional

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