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Nissan Frontier - Engine Specs
Nissan Frontier - Powertrain Specs

Nissan Frontier - Chassis Specs
Nissan Frontier - Exterior Dimensions

Nissan Frontier - Interior Dimensions
Nissan Frontier - EPA Mileage


Engine V6
4x2 XE/SE
4X4 XE/SE
4x2 SC
4X4 SC/SVE
Name VG33E VG33ER
Cam Design SOHC
Orientation Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration V6
Block / Head Composition Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.3L
Super Charger - Standard
Horsepower 180 @ 4,800 210 @ TBD
Torque (lbs/ft @ RPM) 202 @ 2,800 246 @ 2,800 (A/T)
231 @ 2,800 (M/T)
Bore & Stroke (mm) 91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio (:1) 8.9
Maximum Engine Speed (RPM) 5,900 5,800
Induction System Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain (valves-per-cylinder) 2
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle) Front-liquid filled
Recommended Fuel
Regular unleaded Premium unleaded
Emissions System 3-way catalytic converters
Exhaust Single Tailpipe

Electrical V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Starter 1.4 kW 1.4 kW 1.4 kW 1.4 kW 1.4 kW 1.4 kW
Alternator 1.4 kW          
12v – 80 Amp Standard - - Standard - SVE
12v – 100 Amp
- Standard Standard - Standard SC

Powertrain V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Drive configuration Front-engine/rear-wheel drive Front-engine/front & rear wheel drive
Transmission Type
5-speed manual Standard - - Standard - -
4-speed auto OD
Optional Standard Standard Optional Standard Standard
Gear Ratios (:1) 5-speed manual 4-speed auto w/OD
     1st 3.580 2.785
     2nd 2.077 1.545
     3rd 1.360 1.000
     4th 1.000 0.694
     5th 0.811 -
  Reverse 3.636 2.272
  XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Final Drive Ratio 4.636 4.636 4.363 4.636 4.900 4.363
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control & Cancel Switch (AT only)
- - - Optional Optional Optional
Limited-Slip Differential - Standard Standard - Standard Standard

Brakes 2003 Nissan Frontier
Front
Type
Vented Disc – Dual Caliper
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
10.2" x 1" (2wd)
10.9" x 1" (4wd)
Rear
Type
Self-adjusting drum
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
10.2" (2wd)
11.6" (4wd)
Brake Control Power-assisted
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Standard
ABS Standard
Parking Brake Foot type (instant release)

Steering V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Type Recirculating Ball
Power Assisted Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel (Root Joint) Optional Standard Standard Optional Standard Standard
Overall Ratio (:1) 17.6
Turns (lock to lock) 3.4
Turning Diameter
(curb to curb, in ft)
41.8 / 47.2
Steering Wheel
4-spoke urethane Standard - - Standard - SVE
4-spoke leather - Standard Standard - Standard SC
4-spoke w/ audio controls Optional Standard Standard Optional Standard SC

Suspension 2003 Nissan Frontier
Front
Double wishbone
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Rear
Leaf spring
Stabilizer Bar
Standard on V6 4x2 models

Body / Chassis 2003 Nissan Frontier
Type Body on frame
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates
Engine / Fuel Tank

Wheels and Tires V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Wheels
15x7 6-spoke alloy (charcoal) Standard - - Standard - -
16x7 6-spoke alloy (painted & mach) - Standard - - Standard SVE
17x7 alloy (painted) - - Standard - - SC
Tires – all season
P265/70R15 OWL Standard - - Standard - -
P255/65R16 - Standard - - - -
P265/70R16OWL - - - - Standard SVE
P265/55R17 - - Standard - - -
P265/65R17 OWL - - - - - SC
Temporary spare (under body)
15" steel spare Standard - - Standard - -
16" steel spare - Standard - - Standard SVE
17" steel spare - - Standard - - SC
Tire Pressure Monitor System – monitors all 4 tires (4x4 AT only) - - - Optional Optional Opt (SC)

Lights V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Headlights Type Flush-mounted clear lens
Black "chrome" masking - Standard Standard - Standard Standard
Fog lights - Standard Standard - Standard SC
Center high mount stop light with bed lamps Standard

Audio V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
AM/FM/CD Standard - - Standard - SVE
AM/FM/6CD w/ SWC Optional Standard Standard - Standard SC
AM/FM/6CD + amp w/SWC - Optional Optional - Standard Opt (SC)
6 speakers – front/rear door + tweeter Standard Standard Standard Standard - Standard
9 speakers – front/rear door + tweeter + sub (Rockford Fosgate System) - Optional Optional - Standard Opt (SC)

Exterior Dimensions V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Wheelbase regular bed/long bed 116.1 / 131.1
Overall length regular bed/long bed 199.9 / 217.8
Overall width (excludes mirrors) 71.2
Overall height 66.7 70.2 69.9 67.1 72.3 71.8
Tread width front/rear 20.6 / 20.6
Cargo bed /long bed
     Length 56.3 / 74.6
     Height 17.1
     Width at floor 59.8
Angle of approach 31° 31° 31° 31° 32° 31°
Angle of departure 21° 19° 19° 19° 21° 21°
Angle of approach Long Bed 32° 32° 32° 33° 33° 33°
Angle of departure Long Bed
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19°

Interior Dimensions Front Back
Head room (w/o sunroof) 39.3 37.8
Leg room 41.4 30.7
Hip room 55.2 49.1
Shoulder room 55.3 54.4
Cargo dimensions (L x W x H) 56.3 x 59.8 x 17.1

Weights V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Curb (pounds) Front
     M/T short bed 3,821 - - 4,093 - -
     M/T long bed 3,927 - - 4,215 - -
     A/T short bed 3,832 3,934 3,934 4,123 4,211 4,229
     A/T long bed
3,938 3,989 4,036 4,245 4,333 4,352
Weight distribution (%)
     Front/Rear short bed 56/44 56/44 56/44 58/42 58/42 58/42
     Front/Rear long bed 57/43 57/43 57/43 58/42 58/42 58/42
GVWR (pounds)
short bed 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,201 5,201 5,201
long bed 5,220 5,220 5,220 5,421 5,421 5,421

Capacities V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Fuel tank (gallons) 19.4
Engine oil (quarts) 4
Engine coolant (quarts) 10.8
Towing (pounds), trailer
   Manual Transmission 3,500
   Automatic Transmission 5,000
Payload (including passengers)
   lbs. 1,036 1,036 1,014 970 970 915
   long bed 1,102 1,102 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,025

Volume (cubic feet) 2003 Nissan Frontier
Passenger compartment 75.0
Cargo
Short Bed
33.0
Long Bed
44.1
Total 108.0

Fuel Economy V6-4x2 V6-4x4
XE SE SC XE SE SC / SVE
Estimated fuel economy (city / highway)
Automatic Transmission 17 / 20 17 / 20 15 / 18 16 / 20 16 / 20 15 / 18
Manual Transmission 17 / 20 17 / 20 15 / 18 17 / 20 17 / 20 15 / 18

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