The Nissan Frontier is a extended cab , crew cab offered in 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL , 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S , 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S , 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X , 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X , 4WD King Cab Auto SV , 4WD King Cab Manual SV , 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL , 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV , 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL , 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV , 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV , 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S , 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S , 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV , 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV , 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S , 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S , 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV and 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 (152 hp) and 4.0-liter V6 (261 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear or part-time 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 15 mpg city to 20 mpg highway. The Frontier uses Regular fuel.
The Frontier has a 6,100 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline .
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