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2004 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<