Nissan Adds NISMO Frontier to its 2005 Truck Lineup
Nissan Adds NISMO Frontier to its 2005 Truck Lineup
The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier is the automaker's first NISMO branded vehicle in North America. The truck is the result of collaboration between Nissan and its motorsports division--NISMO--and was built to be off-road ready straight from the factory.
The NISMO Frontier is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations and in your choice of 4WD or 2WD.
NISMO Frontier Off-Road Traction
To help the off-road capabilities, the NISMO Frontier truck has an anti-lock braking system that includes traction control which senses wheel spin and transfers power from the spinning wheel to the wheel with traction.
Both 2WD and 4WD models feature an electronic locking rear differential as standard equipment. That combined with the extra traction control makes it difficult to get the truck stuck in an off-road situation.
Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, off-road suspension, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and off-road tires round out the NISMO truck's off-road package.
Hill Descent and Hill Start Assist
NISMO Frontier Truck Engine
For power, the NISMO Frontier uses a 4.0L V-6 engine. It's based on the engine used in the 350Z, Maxima and other Nissan vehicles, but is tuned for off-road capabilities while maintaining fuel economy and performance.
The NISMO Frontier can tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The engine is rated at 265 hp, that's 85 more than previous generation Frontier's 3.3L V-6.
NISMO Frontier Resembles Titan Truck
The NISMO Frontier has several features in common with the full size Titan truck, including steel double-wishbone front suspension and a solid rear axle with longer suspension travel for greater off-road performance.
The NISMO Frontier has the factory spray-in bedliner and Utilit-track bed channel tie-down system first introduced on the Titan.
NISMO Frontier Transmission & Transfer Case
Take your choice of 5-speed automatic transmission or go with a 6-speed manual. The 4WD NISMO Frontier offers an electronically controlled shift-on-the-fly transfer case to change between 2WD HI, 4WD HI, and 4WD LO.
The NISMO Frontier King Cab and Frontier Crew Cab both have large rear doors (they're rear hinged on King Cab) for access to the rear seating and cargo. The King Cab has flip-up, front-facing rear seats. The Blue and Charcoal interior colors are unique to the NISMO truck.
Crew Cab fuel economy is essentially the same.
The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier is the automaker's first NISMO branded vehicle in North America. The truck is the result of collaboration between Nissan and its motorsports division--NISMO--and was built to be off-road ready straight from the factory.
The NISMO Frontier is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations and in your choice of 4WD or 2WD.
NISMO Frontier Off-Road Traction
To help the off-road capabilities, the NISMO Frontier truck has an anti-lock braking system that includes traction control which senses wheel spin and transfers power from the spinning wheel to the wheel with traction.
Both 2WD and 4WD models feature an electronic locking rear differential as standard equipment. That combined with the extra traction control makes it difficult to get the truck stuck in an off-road situation.
Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, off-road suspension, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and off-road tires round out the NISMO truck's off-road package.
Hill Descent and Hill Start Assist
New Hill Descent
The 4WD NISMO Frontier offers Hill Descent Control, HDC, which operates in 4HI or 4Lo and allows the driver to descend a hill in either forward or reverse at a consistent speed without applying the brakes. HDC is activated with a switch.Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist, HSA, keeps the vehicle from moving backwards for two seconds while you move your foot from the brake to the accelerator. It works in 4HI and 4LO and is designed for situations where you have to stop and start on a hill.NISMO Frontier Truck Engine
For power, the NISMO Frontier uses a 4.0L V-6 engine. It's based on the engine used in the 350Z, Maxima and other Nissan vehicles, but is tuned for off-road capabilities while maintaining fuel economy and performance.
The NISMO Frontier can tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
The engine is rated at 265 hp, that's 85 more than previous generation Frontier's 3.3L V-6.
NISMO Frontier Resembles Titan Truck
The NISMO Frontier has several features in common with the full size Titan truck, including steel double-wishbone front suspension and a solid rear axle with longer suspension travel for greater off-road performance.
The NISMO Frontier has the factory spray-in bedliner and Utilit-track bed channel tie-down system first introduced on the Titan.
NISMO Frontier Transmission & Transfer Case
Take your choice of 5-speed automatic transmission or go with a 6-speed manual. The 4WD NISMO Frontier offers an electronically controlled shift-on-the-fly transfer case to change between 2WD HI, 4WD HI, and 4WD LO.
The NISMO Frontier King Cab and Frontier Crew Cab both have large rear doors (they're rear hinged on King Cab) for access to the rear seating and cargo. The King Cab has flip-up, front-facing rear seats. The Blue and Charcoal interior colors are unique to the NISMO truck.
More NISMO Interior
- Unique off-road seats
- First aid kit
- Optional leather trimmed power-adjustable seats
- Optional heated seats and mirrors
Safety Equipment
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System which includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor
- 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
- Optional front-seat side air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags
- LATCH child seat anchor system in Crew Cab
- NISMO 2WD King Cabs start at $22,000
- 4WD King Cabs start at $23,650
- 2WD Crew Cabs start at $24,050
- 4WD Crew Cabs begin at $26,750
Fuel Economy King Cab NISMO Frontier
- 2WD & 4WD, manual transmission: 17 city / 21 highway
- 2WD, automatic transmission: 17 city / 21 highway
- 4WD, automatic transmission: 15 city / 20 highway
Crew Cab fuel economy is essentially the same.
Factory Warranty
- style="list-style: none">li]36 month/36,000 mile comprehensive coverage
- 5 year/60,000 mile limited powertrain coverage
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