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2008 Nissan Frontier Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Highest overall rating of "good" for front impacts; "marginal" for side impacts
IIHS

All-disc antilock brakes are standard
Cars.com

Four stars for front impacts; five stars for side impacts
NHTSA

TheCarConnection.com finds that the Nissan Frontier 2008 model offers many safety specs and features, which helped it earn high ratings in government crash tests.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2008 Nissan Frontier at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Frontier its top rating of “good” for front impact tests, and "marginal" for side impact tests.

Standard safety features on the 2008 Nissan Frontier includes anti-lock brakes and front airbags. Stability control and side airbags are available as options, as are curtain airbags.

Car and Driver notes that additional safety features that come standard on all trim levels include "active headrests for the front seats" as well as a tire pressure monitoring system and seatbelt pretensioners.

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan Frontier performs well in crash tests, but many safety features are options on the base version.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Highest overall rating of "good" for front impacts; "marginal" for side impactsIIHSAll-disc antilock brakes are standardCars.comFour stars for front impacts; five stars for side impactsNHTSA TheCarConnection.com finds that the Nissan Frontier 2008 model offers many safety specs and features, which helped it earn high ratings in government crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2008 Nissan Frontier at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Frontier its top rating of “good” for front impact tests, and "marginal" for side impact tests. Standard safety features on the 2008 Nissan Frontier includes anti-lock brakes and front airbags. Stability control and side airbags are available as options, as are curtain airbags. Car and Driver notes that additional safety features that come standard on all trim levels include "active headrests for the front seats" as well as a tire pressure monitoring system and seatbelt pretensioners. ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan Frontier performs well in crash tests, but many safety features are options on the base version. 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "carves out a nice niche for itself" Car and Driver: "romp-and-stomp styling" Edmunds: "top pick in the midsize pickup class" Cars.com: "relatively unchanged" TheCarConnection.com found that there's nothing spectacular ...

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Other Choices:

Mid-size trucks from other manufacturers mimic the 2008 Nissan Frontier's wide range of features. The Dodge Dakota comes in two- and four-door versions, with V-8 engines available and four-wheel-drive packages for more serious duty. The Toyota Tacoma offers a big V-6 engine, a special off-road version, and even a sport-tuned edition. The Honda Ridgeline comes in one four-door configuration and one V-6/automatic combination, but its cubby-laden interior and highly functional truck bed make up for its odd styling and not-quite-full-size bed.

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