ShareThis2010 NISSAN FRONTIER PRO-4X
TYPE: Four-wheel-drive, four-door, five-passenger, mid-size pickup.
PRICE: $28,980 base, $31,115 as tested.
WHERE BUILT: Smyrna, Tenn.
KEY RIVALS: Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Dodge Dakota.
POWER: 4-liter, 261-horsepower, DOHC V6 engine; five-speed auto transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 15 city, 19 highway mpg; estimated annual fuel cost $2,625.
CHASSIS: Independent front suspension with stabilizer bar; rear multi-leaf; Bilstein shock absorbers; two-speed transfer case; limited slip differential; power disc brakes with ABS; power rack-and-pinion steering; 16-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare; P265/75R16 BFG Rugged Trail tires.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 205.5 x 72.8 x 69.7 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 125.9 x 61.8 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 4,171 pounds.
PAYLOAD: 1,289 pounds.
TOWING: 6,550 pounds.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 9.8 inches at rear differential; 8.6-inches minimum running.
STANDARD: Front tow hooks; splash guard; high-utility bed package; fog lights; detachable tailgate; cargo bed lamp; reclining front bucket seats; 8-way power driver's seat; fold-down front passenger's seat; power window/locks/mirrors; air conditioner with rear-seat vents; map lights; six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system; illuminated key cylinder; two 12-volt power outlets; four cupholders; upper and lower console storage; front/side air bags; tire-pressure monitoring system.
OPTIONS: Technology package includes 8-speaker Rockford Fosgate Audio System with two enclosed subwoofers, Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel audio controls ($1,250); floor mats ($105).
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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