2005 Nissan Frontier Crew and King Cabs

A description and some specifications for the newly-redesigned 2005 NIssan Frontier Crew and King compact pickups. Includes a list of standard and optional features for each trim level, including the XE, SE, LE, and Nismo 4x4.

Nissan (Datsun) was the first foreign automaker to import a compact pickup truck to the U.S. in 1959. The Frontier compact pickup is redesigned for 2005 with a more aggressive exterior and an increase in power meant to compete with the other trucks in its class. Two cab configurations are available, the King and the 4-door Crew cab. To go along with the cab options are four trim levels: XE, SE, LE, and Nismo. Available engines include a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 154-horsepower and a 4-liter, 265-horsepower V6 that can tow up to 6,500lbs. Some notable features include a full-length fully boxed frame and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.

Base MSRP for the XE 4X2 King cab start at $15,600 and up to $26,850 for the Nismo 4X4.

Standard Features

XE 4X2:

  • 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Power steering
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • Cloth seats
  • Tire pressure monitor
  • Bed light
  • AM/FM stereo with CD player
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Removable tailgate
  • 16' alloy wheels

SE 4X2 adds:

  • 4.0-liter V6 engine
  • Utilitrack channel bed system
  • Spray-on bed liner

LE 4X2 adds:

  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • 17' alloy wheels
  • Roof rack with crossbars
  • Power windows, locks, and mirrors
  • Keyless entry

Nismo 4X2 adds:

  • 16' alloy wheels with Rugged Trail tires
  • Locking rear differential
  • NISMO-spec performance shocks
  • Limited slip differential

Impressive Options:

  • Active brake limited slip
  • Leather seats
  • Power sunroof
  • Tow hitch

To learn more about the newly-redesigned 2005 Nissan Frontier compact pickup, log-on to www.nissanusa.com, www.autos.msn.com, or www.autos.yahoo.com.

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