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Nissan Frontier I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4
Overall Rating
Nissan Frontier:
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I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) Overview:
Nissan Frontier (I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000)). With 313 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The manual transmission allows for better control and engagement with the supercharged V6's power, offering a more dynamic driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Still poor fuel economy, but potentially slightly better than the automatic version if driven carefully.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and reliable powertrains (especially V6)
- • Strong off-road capability in 4x4 trims
- • Practical and durable interior for work
- • Good towing capacity for its class
- • Affordable used market price
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, particularly with V6 engines
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Outdated safety technology by modern standards
- • Limited rear passenger space in King Cab
- • Can feel underpowered with the 2.4L engine
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000): 2000 - 2004).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Frontier |
| Generation: | I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 313 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | VG33ER More details about the engine VG33ER |
| Engine displacement: | 3275 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1588 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73.4 l |
| Permitted towbar download: | 159 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4999 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1664-1808 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1694 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2950 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 265/70 R15; 265/70 R16; 265/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.0J x 15; 7.0J x 16; 8.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Nissan Frontier rank in your book?