Press Release
At a Glance
Following in the wide tire tracks of the recently introduced Nissan Titan full-size pickup, the all-new, larger, more powerful Nissan Frontier makes its worldwide debut at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The third generation Frontier, which is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations, shares a number of significant features with the award-winning Titan, including its innovative spray-in bedliner and Utili-track㤠bed channel tie-down system, rugged truck styling and fully boxed, all-steel frame based on the Titan platform.
Like Titan, the new Frontier is designed to deliver exceptional levels of acceleration, handling and braking, towing capacity and off-road capability. Along with the solid foundation provided by the ¡§F-Alpha¡¨ pickup platform, the Frontier features a newly designed 4.0-liter DOHC V6 rating at 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque and a choice of 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive with advanced off-road technology. The new engine is part of the acclaimed Nissan VQ engine series utilized in the Nissan 350Z, Maxima, Altima, Murano and Quest. A base King Cab model with an inline 4-cylinder engine will also be available.
The 2005 Frontier, like the previous generations, will be assembled at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Frontier King Cab and Frontier Crew Cab are scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in winter 2004.
Highlights of the 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup include:
Body
- Available in a choice of King Cab or Crew Cab bodies
- Aggressive, rugged Titan-style exterior design with chrome, angled strut grille, chrome bumpers, short front and rear overhangs, large geometric fender flares
- Bigger, bolder body with enhanced dimensions versus the current Frontier:
Wheelbase (in.) King Cab/ Crew Cab - 125.9 (+9.8) / 125.9 (+9.8)
Length (in.) King Cab/ Crew Cab - 205.5 (+2.6) / 205.5 (+5.6)
Width (in.) King Cab/ Crew Cab - 72.8 (+1.6) / 72.8 (+1.6)
Height (in.) King Cab/ Crew Cab - 69.7 (+3.0) / 70.1 (+3.4) w/o roof rack
- Available high-utility bed with factory-applied spray-in bedliner and Utili-track bed channel system with adjustable aluminum-alloy tie-down cleats and available accessory racks, trays, dividers and modular storage systems
- Available tube-style, functional roof rack
Engine and Driveline
- New 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque (final figures will be announced closer to production)
- Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Continuous Valve Timing Control (C-VTC), silent two-stage timing chain
- Available 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder (King Cab only)
- Available 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission or 6-speed manual transmission
- More than 5,500 lbs maximum towing capacity
- Available shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case
- Available advanced off-road traction systems and substantially enhanced overall off-road capability
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- All-steel double-wishbone front suspension
- Rigid leaf rear suspension with overslung leaf springs and long suspension stroke for optimized off-road ride
- Available high-pressure performance gas shocks
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- v4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Available 17-inch wheels and tires
Interior Features
- Breakthrough interior design
- More spacious, more comfortable interior (versus previous generation Frontier) with flexible seating and cargo utility
- King Cab features flip-up rear seats
- Available leather-appointed power-adjustable seats, heated seats and mirrors
Safety and Security
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front occupant classification sensor), 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
- Supplemental front seat side-impact air bags with available supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for front and rear passengers
- 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position (Crew Cab)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in King Cab and Crew Cab 4x2 and 4x4 configurations
- Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
