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Nissan Frontier I Crew Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Frontier:
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I Crew Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) Overview:
Nissan Frontier (I Crew Cab Long (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 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This supercharged VG33ER engine offers strong performance for a truck of its era, providing excellent acceleration and towing capability, especially for off-road adventures.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is notably poor due to the supercharger, V6 engine, and automatic transmission, making it less ideal for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and reliable V6 engines (VG33E/VG33ER)
- • Excellent off-road capability, especially with 4x4 and Desert Runner trims
- • Practical and durable workhorse design
- • Unique supercharged engine option for enhanced power
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and features by modern standards
- • Poor fuel economy, particularly with the supercharged and automatic variants
- • Ride quality can be harsh, typical for a body-on-frame truck
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Rear drum brakes on many trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000): 2001 - 2004).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Frontier |
| Generation: | I Crew Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 313 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | VG33ER [Same engine] 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: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 73.4 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 5532 mm mm [533mm more] |
| Width: | 1808 mm mm [144mm more] |
| Height: | 1687 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3330 mm mm [380mm more] |
| Front track: | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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