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2013 Nissan Frontier review

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Nissan Frontier highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2013 Nissan Frontier?

  • The Frontier is available in a new trim called the Desert Runner.
  • Frontier trims have been upgraded with Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • Parking Sensors and Rear View Camera features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The PRO-4X trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
  • The S trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
  • The SV trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2013 Nissan Frontier is good on gas and is a versatile truck. Customers like the truck's reliability, good gas mileage, and versatility.
4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Nissan Frontier an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Frontier 2nd out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

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Nissan Frontier features and specs

Desert Runner 2WD 4D Crew Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.0L

Horsepower

261

Torque (ft-lbs)

281

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21.1

Wheelbase

125.9"

Overall length

205.5"

Width

72.8"

Height

70.1"

Leg room

F 42.4"/R 33.6"

Head room

F 40"/R 38.7"

Front tires

P265/75R16

Rear tires

P265/75R16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

630/6300 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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