2018 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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MSRP
King Cab 4x2 S Manual
$18,990
King Cab 4x2 S Auto
$22,660
King Cab 4x2 SV Manual
$23,460
King Cab 4x2 SV Auto
$24,510
Crew Cab 4x2 S Manual
$24,550
King Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto
$25,220
Crew Cab 4x2 S Auto
$25,600
King Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Auto
$25,900
Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto
$26,350
Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Auto
$27,330
King Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto
$28,110
Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto Long Bed
$28,960
Crew Cab 4x4 S Auto
$29,090
Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto
$29,540
Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto Long Bed
$29,960
Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Manual
$32,380
Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Manual
$32,740
King Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Auto
$33,030
Crew Cab 4x2 SL Auto
$33,560
Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Auto
$33,790
Crew Cab 4x4 SL Auto
$36,400
Crew Cab 4x4 SL Auto Long Bed *Ltd Avail*
$36,800
$25,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Medium Mocha

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
261 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type

Electrical

550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
4.0 L/241
Displacement
261 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Optional
Bluetooth®

Measurements

126 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
206 in
Length, Overall
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Overhang, Front
48 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
73 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
44 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
34 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
4
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
25 in
Second Leg Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Hip Room

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
16 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
P265/75TR16
Rear Tire Size
P265/75TR16
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Curb Weight
11,230 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,174 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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