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Nissan Frontier I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) 3.3 V6 (170 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Frontier:
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I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) Overview:
Nissan Frontier (I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000)). With 271 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.
3.3 V6 (170 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission provides convenience for daily driving, but the V6's power feels less immediate compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is poor, similar to the manual V6 but potentially slightly worse in stop-and-go traffic.
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- • Outdated safety technology by modern standards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): 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Frontier |
| Generation: | I King Cab (D22, facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.3 V6 (170 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 51.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 271 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VG33E [Same engine] More details about the engine VG33E |
| Engine displacement: | 3275 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| 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%): | 2268 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73.4 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4999 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Width: | 1664-1808 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Height: | 1694 mm mm [104mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2950 mm mm [301mm 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; 8.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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