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Nissan Frontier I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) 3.3 V6 (170 Hp) 4x4
Overall Rating
Nissan Frontier:
The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used on three different pickup truck models by Nissan:....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) Overview:
Nissan Frontier (I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000)). With 271 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.3 s). 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 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power for daily driving, light towing, and off-road excursions, with respectable acceleration for a truck of its size.
Fuel Economy
As a V6 4x4 from this era, fuel economy is moderate to poor, especially under heavy load or aggressive driving.
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: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Frontier |
| Generation: | I King Cab Long (D22, facelift 2000) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.3 V6 (170 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 51.9 Hp/l [154mm more] |
| Torque: | 271 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VG33E More details about the engine VG33E |
| Engine displacement: | 3275 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| 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) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73.4 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5153 mm mm [154mm more] |
| Width: | 1808 mm mm [144mm more] |
| 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.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 265/70 R15; 255/65 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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