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2003 NISSAN FRONTIER

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Mechanical
Engine
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE / SE
SC
XE / SE
SC / SVE
Name
VG33E
VG33ER
VG33E
VG33ER
Cam Design
SOHC
Orientation
Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration
V6
Block / Head Composition
Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters)
3.3L
Super Charger
-
S
-
S
Horsepower
180 @ 4,800
210 @ TBD
180 @ 4,800
210 @ TBD
Torque (lbs/ft @ RPM)
202 @ 2,800
246 @ 2,800 (A/T); 231 @ 2,800 (M/T)
202 @ 2,800
246 @ 2,800 (A/T); 231 @ 2,800 (M/T)
Bore & Stroke (mm)
91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio (:1)
8.9
Maximum Engine Speed (RPM)
5,900
5,800
5,900
5,800
Induction System
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain (valves-per-cylinder)
2
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)
Front-liquid filled
Recommended Fuel
Regular unleaded
Premium unleaded
Regular unleaded
Premium unleaded
Emissions System
3-way catalytic converters
Exhaust
Single Tailpipe
Electrical
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Starter
1.4 kW
Alternator

12v ? 80 Amp

12v ? 100 Amp

S

-

-

S

-

S

S

-

-

S

SVE

SC

Battery
12V-55D23R
Transmission and Drive System
V6 ? 4x2
V6 ? 4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Drive configuration
Front-engine/rear-wheel drive
Front-engine/front & rear wheel drive
Transmission Type

5-speed manual

4-speed auto w/OD

S

O

-

S

-

S

S

O

-

S

-

S

Gear Ratio M/T A/T
1st 3.580 2.785
2nd 2.077 1.545
3rd 1.360 1.000
4th 1.000 0.694
5th 0.811 -
Reverse 3.636 2.272
Final Drive Ratio (:1)
4.636
4.636
4.363
4.636
4.900
4.363
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control & Cancel Switch (AT only)
-
-
-
O
O
O
Limited-Slip Differential
-
S
S
-
S
S
Brakes
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC

SVE

Standard
Front
Type
Vented Disc ? Dual Caliper
Rotor size diameter x
10.2" x 1" (2wd)

thickness (in.)

10.9" x 1" (4wd)
Rear
Type
Self-adjusting drum
Rotor size diameter x
10.2" (2wd)

thickness (in.)

11.6" (4wd)
Brake Control
Power-assisted
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Standard
ABS
Standard
  Number of Wheels Rear

  Number of Channels

  Number of Sensors

4

3

3

4

3

3

4

3

3

4

3

4 + G

4

3

4 + G

4

3

4 + G

Parking Brake
Foot type (instant release)
Steering
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Type
Recirculating Ball
Power Assisted
Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel (Root Joint)
O
S
S
O
S
S
Overall Ratio (:1)
17.6
Turns (lock to lock)
3.4
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in ft)
41.8 / 47.2
Steering Wheel
  4-spoke urethane

  4-spoke leather

  4-spoke w/ audio controls

S

-

O

-

S

S

-

S

S

S

-

O

-

S

S

SVE

SC

SC

Suspension
Front

Stabilizer Bar

Double wishbone

Standard

Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Leaf spring

Standard on V6 4x2 models

Body / Chassis
Type Body on frame
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates Engine / Fuel Tank

Exterior

Wheels & Tires
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Wheels

15x7 6-spoke alloy (charcoal)

S
-
-
S
-
-

16x7 6-spoke alloy (painted & mach)

-
S
-
-
S
SVE

17x7 alloy (painted)

-
-
S
-
-
SC
Tires ? all season

P265/70R15 OWL

S
-
-
S
-
-

P255/65R16

-
S
-
-
-
-

P265/70R16OWL

-
-
-
-
S
SVE

P265/55R17

-
-
S
-
-
-

P265/65R17 OWL

-
-
-
-
-
SC
Temporary spare (under body)
.

15" steel spare

S
-
-
S
-
-

16" steel spare

-
S
-
-
S
SVE

17" steel spare

-
-
S
-
-
SC
Tire Pressure Monitor System ? monitors all 4 tires (4x4 AT only)
-
-
-
O
O
O (SC)
Lights
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Headlights Type
Flush-mounted clear lens

Black "chrome" masking

-
S
S
-
S
S

Fog lights

-
S
S
-
S
SC

Center high mount stop light with bed lamps

S
Additional Exterior Features
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Bumpers
.
Front
Charcoal

Body Color

S

O

-

S

-

S

S

O

-

S

-

S

Rear
Silver (painted)

Charcoal (painted)

-

S

S

-

S

-

-

S

S

-

S

-

Splash guards, front & rear (charcoal)
S
Green tinted glass
S
Fixed rear window
S
Privacy glass with defroster
S
Tubular roof rack
  Charcoal Appearance

  Silver

O

-

-

S

-

S

O

-

-

S

-

S

Fender Flares Large with Rivet Design
  Charcoal

  Body Color

S

O

-

S

-

S

S

O

-

S

-

S

Black windshield moldings
S
Front windshield wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Bed area

2-tier load/3-tier vertical partitions

Locking tailgate

Tie down hooks

S

Interior

Seating
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Capacity
5 passenger
Material
.
Front seats
  Double Needle Bar knit

  Circular knit

  Knit

  Leather-appointed charcoal

  Leather-appointed w/
  stitching, logo

S

-

-

-

-

-

S

-

O

-

-

-

S

O

O

S

-

-

-

-

-

S

-

S

-

SVE

-

SC

O (SC)

O (SC)

Front seats - bucket style
Seat height adjuster/lumbar ? driver
S

Adjustable headrests

S
Audio
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Head unit and speakers
.

AM/FM/CD

S
-
-
S
-
SVE

AM/FM/6CD w/ SWC

O
S
S
-
S
SC

AM/FM/6CD + amp w/SWC

-
O
O
-
S
O (SC)

6 speakers ? front/rear door + tweeter

S
S
S
S
-
S

9 speakers ? front/rear door + tweeter + sub (Rockford Fosgate System)

-
O
O
-
S
O (SC)
Antenna         Type
Fixed
Instrumentation
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Meters/Gauges

Speedometer

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel level

Odometer ? LCD digital

Dual trip odometer ? LCD digital

Radio integrated digital clock

Standard
Cruise control
O
S
S
O
S
S
Tire pressure monitor system
-
-
-
O
O
SC
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
-
-
-
O
O
SC
Comfort & Convenience Features
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD)
O
S
S
O
S
S
Power windows and door locks
O
S
S
O
S
S
Remote keyless entry system
O
S
S
O
S
S
Remote release ? hood
S
Center console
Large w/ drink holders & map holder
S

Center armrest w/ storage (fixed)

S
Cup holders
Single-flr mounted w/ shifter housing
S-M/T
Dual-center console (fixed)
S

Dual-rear, mounted to center console

S
12-volt outlets
S
1 on dashboard
S
+ 1 inside center console
S

+ 1 rear center console

S
Assist grips
S
Non-lockable glove box
S
Battery saver
S
Outside temperature / compass display
-
S
S
-
S
SC
Coin holder
S (V6 AT models only)
Sunvisors w/ passenger vanity mirror
S
Shift knob
Urethane

Leather wrapped

S

-

-

S

-

S

S

-

-

S

-

SC

Air conditioning/ heater with manual temp control
S
Rear window defogger
S
Inside Rear View Mirror   Type
Day/night with manual adjust
Map lights
S
Cargo bed lamp
S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Airbags

Driver/passenger dual stage supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors

 

S

Outboard seat belts Front - shoulder
3-point ELR (ALR/ELR for passenger)
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiter
S
Power window lockout button
O
S
S
O
S
S
LATCH system
  + two rear seats
S
Child seat anchor - three
S
Passive Safety
Energy-absorbing steering column

Front crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

S
Security
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
S
Steering wheel locks when key is removed
S
Tailgate lock
S
Anti-theft system (VSS)
-
O
O
-
S
O (SC)

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Wheelbase regular bed/long bed
116.1 / 131.1
Overall length regular bed/long bed
199.9 / 217.8
Overall width (excludes mirrors)
71.2
Overall height
66.7
70.2
69.9
67.1
72.3
71.8
Tread width front/rear
60.0 / 59.3
Minimum running ground clearance (at front suspension)
9.7
9.5
9.6
9.6
9.8
9.8
Front step-in height front/rear
20.6 / 20.6
Cargo bed /long bed

Length

Height

Width at floor

56.3 / 74.6

17.1

59.8

Angle of approach (degrees)
31
31
31
31
32
31
Angle of departure (degrees)
21
19
19
19
21
21
Angle of approach (degrees) Long Bed
32
32
32
33
33
33
Angle of departure (degrees) Long Bed
19
19
19
19
19
19
Interior (inches)
Front
Back
Head room (w/o sunroof)

Leg room

Hip room

Shoulder room

39.3

41.4

55.2

55.3

37.8

30.7

49.1

54.4

Cargo dimensions (L x W x H)
56.3 x 59.8 x 17.1
Weights
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Curb (pounds)

  Front

M/T short bed

M/T long bed

A/T short bed

A/T long bed

3,821

3,927

3,832

3,938

-

-

3,883

3,989

-

-

3,934

4,036

4,093

4,215

4,123

4,245

-

-

4,211

4,333

-

-

4,229

4,352

Weight distribution (%)
Front/Rear    short bed

Front/Rear    long bed

56/44

57/43

56/44

57/43

56/44

57/43

58/42

58/42

58/42

58/42

58/42

58/42

GVWR (pounds)
short bed

long bed

5,000

5,220

5,000

5,220

5,000

5,220

5,201

5,421

5,201

5,421

5,201

5,421

Capacities
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

Fuel tank (gallons)
19.4
Engine oil (quarts)
4
Engine coolant (quarts)
10.8
Towing (pounds), trailer
M/T

A/T

3,500

5,000

Payload (including passengers) ?
(lbs)

long bed

1,036

1,102

1,036

1,102

1,014

1,080

970

1,080

970

1,080

915

1,025

Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger compartment 75.0
Cargo
short bed

long bed

33.0

44.1

Total 108.0
Fuel Economy (estimates)
V6-4x2
V6-4x4
.
XE
SE
SC
XE
SE
SC/

SVE

City
A/T

M/T

17

17

17

17

15

15

16

17

16

17

15

15

Highway
A/T

M/T

20

20

20

20

18

18

20

20

20

20

18

18

Classification
Standard pick-up truck
Options
Power Package: tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows and door locks, power outside mirrors, remote keyless entry
O
Sport Package: step rail, roof rack, body color front bumper fascia and grille, body color fender flares
O
Premier Package: 300-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered premium audio w/6-disc CD, steering wheel controls, subwoofer, leather-appointed seats, Vehicle Security System (VSS)
O
Deluxe Audio Package: AM/FM/6-disc CD, steering wheel controls, 6 speakers
O
Dynamic Control Package (4x4 AT only): Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), tire pressure sensor
O
Traction and Convenience Group (not available with Dynamic Control Package): limited slip differential, HD Electric Package (junction box and HD alternator)
O
Supercharger Value Edition Models: P265/70 R16 OWL tires, 16" 6-spoke alloy wheels, fog lamps delete, leather wrapped steering wheel delete, overhead compass & temperature display delete, bed side decal delete, interior silver accents delete, body color outside mirror delete, XE cloth interior
O

 

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