2005 Nissan Frontier SE

The all-new 2005 Nissan Frontier offers capabilities formerly reserved for full-size pickup trucks, but provides them in a more maneuverable and easier-to-park midsize package. , , Sharing only its nameplate with the former Frontier, a compact pickup, Nissan's new midsize truck shares its full-boxed frame rails architecture with Nissan's full-size Titan pickup. The large V6 engine that is standard in all but the very base model of the new Frontier is more powerful than any of its competitors' five-, six- or even eight-cylinder powerplants. , , With its strong chassis and powerful engine, the new Frontier provides up to 6500 pounds of towing capability and is capable of carrying payloads in excess of 1500 pounds. , Engine Type 4.0L Gas V6 , Horsepower 265 @ 5600 RPM , Torque (lb-ft) 284 @ 4000 RPM , Fuel , Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel , Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal , Fuel Economy 17 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy , Estimated max. distance per tank of gas 441 miles , Drivetrain , Driven Wheels RWD , Transmission 5-Speed A/T , Wheels , Rims 17 x 7.5 in. , Tires P265/65R17 , Spare Tire Full Size Spare Tire , Interior Space , Seating Capacity 5 adults , Front Headroom/Legroom 40.0 in. / 42.4 in. , Rear Headroom/Legroom 38.7 in. / 33.6 in. , Luggage/Cargo Space 27.1 cubic ft. , Dimensions , Wheelbase 125.9 in. , Overall Length 205.5 in. , Width 72.8 in. , Height 73.9 in. , , , , The 2005 Frontier is available with rear- or four-wheel drive powertrains and in two body styles, either King Cab, with a 73.3-inch standard bed as well as two forward-facing rear seats, or Crew Cab, which offers a roomy passenger compartment with amenities much like those you'd expect in a sport utility vehicle, yet still provides a truck bed that's nearly five-feet long, even while its tailgate in its upright and locked position. , , For the first time, Nissan offers the Frontier in a special Nismo off-road version. Nismo is short for Nissan Motorsports International, the automaker's racing and high-performance arm. Its upfit for the new Frontier includes special shock absorbers and tires, underbody component-protecting skid plates and an active traction system with technologies such as hill descent control and hill start assist.