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Nissan Frontier I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) Desert Runner 3.3 V6 (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Frontier:
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I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) Overview:
Nissan Frontier (I King 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
The most powerful option, likely supercharged, providing excellent acceleration and robust performance for demanding off-road conditions and spirited driving. The automatic transmission adds convenience.
Fuel Economy
With higher power output and an automatic transmission, this trim will have the lowest fuel efficiency among the lineup.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and reliable build quality
- • Good off-road capability, especially with 4x4 and Desert Runner trims
- • Practical utility and cargo capacity
- • Choice of capable V6 or economical 4-cylinder engines
- • Strong value proposition in the used market
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Poor fuel economy, particularly with V6 engines
- • Stiff ride quality typical of older pickups
- • Limited modern safety features
- • Can feel underpowered with the 2.4L engine under heavy loads
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 King 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: | 2 |
| 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: | 5153 mm mm [154mm more] |
| Width: | 1808 mm mm [144mm more] |
| Height: | 1687 mm mm [7mm less] |
| 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 | 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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