2013 Nissan Frontier Specifications

2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL
MSRP based on 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 16 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 4.0L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Crew Cab Pickup - Long Bed
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3296
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 11113
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2073
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 5730
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2434
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Head Room (in) 38.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3
Second Hip Room (in) 58.0
Front Head Room (in) 40.0
Second Leg Room (in) 33.6
Front Hip Room (in) 55.6
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.3
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 139.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 48.2
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 73.9
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.8
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 219.4
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 31.3
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.8
Cab to Axle (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 73.3
Tailgate Width (in) 58.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 44.4
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 61.4
Cargo Volume (ft³) 33.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 18.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 61.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 38.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location NA
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 22

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 281 @ 4000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 261 @ 5600
Displacement 4.0L/241
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.842
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.353
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.764
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.839
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.529
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.7
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 47.8
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 20.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P265/60R18
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear NA
Front Tire Size P265/60R18
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) NA
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare NA
Rear Tire Size P265/60R18
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front NA
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Axle Type - Rear NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Axle Type - Front NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera Yes
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
Active brake limited slip (ABLS)
Side door guard beams
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/occupant sensor
Front seat-mounted side impact airbags
Front/rear roof-mounted curtain side impact airbags
Rearview monitor
Rear parking aid
3-point seat belts for all seating positions
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system
First aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Watts N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 630
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 6300
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Compare 2013 Nissan Frontier different trims:
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MSRP
$31,090
MSRP
$24,710
MSRP
$25,010
MSRP
$23,080
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City / 22 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City / 22 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City / 22 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City / 22 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6
Engine
Gas V6
Engine
Gas V6
Engine
Gas V6
Horsepower
261 @ 5600
Horsepower
261 @ 5600
Horsepower
261 @ 5600
Horsepower
261 @ 5600
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
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