2020 Nissan Frontier Specifications

Engine

Name

VQ38

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinally mounted

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

3.8L / 3,779 cc

Horsepower

310 @ 6400 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

281 @ 4400 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 88.4

Compression ratio (:1)

11.0

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Valvetrain

DOHC 24-valve, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System, Variable Valve Event and Lift

Fuel delivery system

Direct Injection Gasoline™

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Engine mounts

Liquid-filled (2 side), solid mount (1 rear))

Emissions system

Tier 3-Bin70 (EPA)/LEV3–ULEV70 (CARB)

Exhaust

Single exit with pre-mufflers, main muffler and post muffler

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

185 amps

Battery

12V, LN2 EFB

Transmission & Drive System

4x2

4x4

Drive configuration

Rear-wheel drive

Part-time 4-wheel drive

9-speed AT

S

S

Gear ratio
     1st
     2nd
     3rd
     4th
     5th
     6th
     7th
     8th
     9th
     Reverse

5.425
3.263
2.250
1.649
1.221
1.000
0.862
0.713
0.597
4.799

Final drive ratio (:1)

3.692

Transfer case

-

S

4WD (:1)

High
Low

-

1:00
2.717

Crawl ratio (:1)

1st gear
2nd gear

-

54.42
32.73

Vehicle Dynamic Control

S

Hill Start Assist

S

S

Hill Descent Assist

-

S

2-wheel limited slip

S

-

4-wheel limited slip

-

S

Braking System

Front (in.)

11.7 x 1.1, 2-piston vented disc

Rear (in.)

11.3 x 0.7, single piston vented disc

Electronic Brake force Distribution

S

4-wheel ABS

S

Parking brake

Center lever

Steering

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Type

Engine speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion

Overall ratio (:1)

19.1

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.33

Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)

43.50

43.58 - SWB
47.75 – LWB

43.33

43.33 - SWB
47.50 - LWB

43.33

Steering wheel
Urethane
Leather
Leather w/white stitching

S
-
-

S
O
-

S
-
-

S
O
-

-
-
S

Steering-wheel mounted audio controls

S

S

S

S

S

Steering-wheel mounted Bluetooth™ controls

S

S

S

S

S

Suspension

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Front

Independent double wishbone

Twin tube shock absorbers

S

-

Bilstein shock absorbers

-

S

Stabilizer bar

S – 34 mm

Rear             

Overslung multi-leaf with solid axle (Dana axle – PRO-4X)

Twin tube shock absorbers

S

-

Bilstein™ shocks

-

S

Body/Chassis

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Type

Body on frame (ladder type)

Materials         

Corrosion resistant, high strength steel

Skid plates – oil pan, transfer case, fuel tank

-

S

Tow hitch

Class IV receiver hitch member – Optional SV, Accessory DR, PRO-4X, SL

Hitch ball provision on rear bumper - Standard

Front tow hook

-

S

Rear door

90-degree access

Wheels

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

16-inch designed steel, painted finish

S

-

S

-

-

16-inch aluminum-alloy 6-spoke, painted finish

-

S

-

S

-

16-inch Off-Road painted aluminum-alloy

-

-

-

-

S

18-inch Gloss Black aluminum-alloy wheels

-

O

-

O

-

18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

-

O

-

O

-

7JJ inches wide

S

Tires

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

265/70R16

S

-

265/75R16

-

S

265/60R18

-

O

-

O

-

Spare tire

Conventional, under rear bed area

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type

S

Lights

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Headlights

Halogen

Auto on/off

-

-

-

-

S

Front fog lamps

-

O

-

O

S

Center high mt. stop lamp

S

Exterior
Features

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Outside mirrors
Black
Body color
Black painted
Power adj.
Heated

Folding

S
-
-

S
-
O

S
-
-

S
-
O

-
S
-

S

-

S

S

-

S

Front bumper
Black
Body color

S

-

S

-

-

-

S

-

S

S

Rear bumper
Body color Painted
Chrome

S

O

S

O

S

-

S

-

S

-

Grille Chrome

S

S

S

S

-

Satin Chrome

-

O

-

O

S

Gloss Black

-

O

-

O

-

Door handles

Black

S

Splash guards

O

S

-

S

S

Bed

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Long Bed

-

O

-

O

-

Spray-on bedliner

-

O

-

O

S

Utili-track™ C-channel system

-

O

-

O

S

Tie-down hooks

S

Tailgate 

Detachable, w/lock

Tailgate spoiler

S

Roof

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Moonroof, power tilt and slide

-

-

-

-

S

Roof rack

-

-

-

-

S

Cross bars

-

-

-

-

S

Seating

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Capacity

5

Material
Base cloth
Premium cloth
Emb. lthr-appt.

S
-
-

-
S
-

S
-
-

-
S
-

-
-
O

Driver’s seat
4-way manual
8-way power
Manual lumbar

S
-
-

S
-
-

S
-
-

S
-
-

-
S
S

Front pass. seat
4-way manual
4-way power

S
-

S
-

S
-

S
-

-
S

Heated front seats

-

O

-

O

S

Front seat Active Head Restraints

S

Rear seats

60/40 split back cushion flip-up w/ adjustable headrests

Fold-down rear center armrest

-

-

-

-

S

Audio and Navigation

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

AM/FM with 6 speakers

S

S

S

S

-

AM/FM/10-speaker Rockford Fosgate®

-

-

-

-

S

Radio Data System

S

S

S

S

S

WMA/MP3 capability

S

S

S

S

S

AUX-IN jack

S

S

S

S

S

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System

S

S

S

S

S

7.0-inch color display

S

S

S

S

-

Siri Eyes Free®

S

S

S

S

S

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®

S

S

S

S

S

NissanConnect® with Navigation and Mobile Apps,

-

-

-

-

S

5.8-inch NissanConnect color display, touch-screen display

Voice Recognition for navigation and audio,

-

-

-

-

S

SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) (3-month trial subscription included)

-

-

-

-

S

SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

-

-

-

-

S

Instrumentation

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Meters/Gauges
(Analog)

Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel Level
Coolant Temp
Oil Pressure (digital)
Voltmeter (digital)
Digital Odometer
Trip Odometer Dual
Digital clock

Compass

-

O

-

O

S

Outside temp.

-

O

-

O

S

White face, gray letters

-

-

-

-

S

Vehicle Information System

-

-

-

-

S

Trip computer

-

O

-

O

-

Convenience Features

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Cruise control

S

Power windows w/ driver
auto-down

S

Power door locks

S

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

S

Remote release

Hood

First aid kit

-

-

-

-

S

Storage

Removable rear under seat storage w/lid, dual glove box, lower glove box w/lock, center console box, instrument cluster upper tray, front door pocket and bottle holder, rear door pocket, front console storage w/lid, driver’s seat back pocket, slide-on-rod-style sunvisors and sunglass holder

Cup holders

2 in front console w/rubber inserts, 2 in rear console

Driver’s seatback pocket

S

12-volt power outlet

1 on instrument panel, 1 in center console

Auto dimming rearview mirror

-

O

-

O

S

RearView Monitor

S

Steering wheel switch illum.

S

Passenger Restraint Systems

Air bags

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS); roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor, front seat-mounted side–impact supplemental air bags

Seatbelts

Front: 3-point height adjustable with pretensioners and load limiters
Rear: 3-point outboard and center positions

LATCH System

Rear

Other features

Side-door guard beams, energy-absorbing steering column, front crumple zones

Security

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Immobilizer

-

S

-

S

S

VSS

-

O

-

O

S

Weights

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Curb weight (lbs).
A/T

4,320

4,264
4,525

4,543

4,507

4,696

A/T LWB

-

-

4,639

-

Wt. Dist.

A/T
AT LWB

54/46
-

54/46
51/49

54/46
-

56/44
55/46

55/45
-

GVWR (lbs)

A/T
AT LWB

6,012

Max payload

A/T
AT LWB

1,460
-

1,460
1,360

1,340
-

1,360
1,220

1,020
-

Exterior (inches)

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Wheelbase

125.9 SWB / 139.9 LWB

Overall length

205.5 (Standard) / 219.4 (Long Bed)

Overall width

72.8

Overall height

70.1

73.9

Tread width FR

61.8

Tread width RR

61.8

Ground clearance
Front differential
Rear differential

-
9.8

-
9.8

8.9
10.1

8.9
10.1

8.9
10.1

Approach angle

30.5

30.5

31.5

31.5

32.6

Departure angle

22.1

22.1

22.6

22.6

23.3

Ramp angle

19.8

19.8

20.6

20.6

20.5

Bed Dimensions (Inches)

Length

59.5 – Standard
73.3 – Long Bed

Width

58.8 at tailgate
61.4 at C-channel
44.4 between wheelwells

Depth

18.0

Cargo bed volume

37.4 cu. ft. – Standard
46.4 cu. ft. – Long Bed

Interior Dimensions (Inches)

1st row

39.9

Shoulder room

58.3

Hip room

55.6

Leg room

42.4

2nd row

38.6

Shoulder room

58.3

Hip room

58.0

Leg room

33.6

Interior volume

57.1 cu. ft.

2nd row

43.8 cu. ft.

Total volume

100.9 cu. ft.

Step-in height

19.8 in. front / 20.6 in. rear

Capacities 

Fuel

21.1 gal.

Engine oil

5.4 qts.

Engine coolant

10.8 qts.

Utility cleat load rating

200 lbs.

Towing (pounds)

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

Maximum capacity

6,620

6,640
6,500 (LWB)

6,370

6,380
6,250 (LWB)

6,290

Tongue load

663

665
651 (LWB)

638

638
626 (LWB)

630

GCWR (vehicle + trailer max)

11,230

Fuel economy (EPA)

4x2

4x4

S

SV

S

SV

PRO-4X

City (mpg)

18

17

Highway (mpg)

24

23

Combined(mpg)

20

19

Rec. fuel

Regular unleaded

Options

S

SV

PRO-4X

Value Truck Package – Rear sonar, Dual Zone Auto A/C, two additional speakers auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature, spray-in bedliner, Utili-Track™ system with four adjustable tie-down cleats, heated cloth seats, fog lights, Vehicle Security System, sliding bed extender, trailer hitch

-

O

-

Midnight Edition Package: Gloss Black painted grille, 18-inch Gloss Black wheels, 265/60R18 all-season tires, body-colored rear bumper, black painted exterior rearview mirrors, semi-gloss black carline badging, Midnight Edition badge, low-gloss black BI badging

-

O

-

Special Edition Package: Trip computer, Satin Chrome grille, body-colored rear bumper, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, bodyside detail

-

O

-

Splash guards

O – 4x2

O – 4x2

-

Engine

Name

VQ38

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinally mounted

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

3.8L / 3,799 cc

Horsepower

310 @ 6400 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

281 @ 4400 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 88.4

Compression ratio (:1)

11.0

Spark plugs

Platinum-tipped

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Valvetrain

DOHC 24-valve, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System, Variable Valve Event and Lift

Fuel delivery system

Direct Injection Gasoline™

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Engine mounts

Liquid-filled (2 side), solid mount (1 rear))

Emissions system

Tier 3-Bin70 (EPA)/LEV3–ULEV70 (CARB)

Exhaust

Single exit with pre-mufflers, main muffler and post muffler

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

185 amps

Battery

12V, LN2 EFB

Transmission & Drive System

4x2

4x4

Drive configuration

Rear-wheel drive

Part-time 4-wheel drive

9-speed AT

S

S

Gear ratio
     1st
     2nd
     3rd
     4th
     5th
     6th
     7th
     8th
     9th
     Reverse

5.425
3.263
2.250
1.649
1.221
1.000
0.862
0.713
0.597
4.795

Final drive ratio (:1)

3.692

Transfer case

-

S

4WD (:1)

High
Low

-

1:00
2.717

Crawl ratio (:1)

1st gear
2nd gear

-

54.42
32.73

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

S

Hill Start Assist

S

S

Hill Descent Assist

-

S

2-wheel limited slip

S

-

4-wheel limited slip

-

S

Braking System

Front (in.)

11.1 x 0.7, 2-piston vented disc

Rear (in.)

11.3 x 0.7, single piston vented disc

Electronic Brake force Distribution

S

ABS (4-wheel)

S

Parking brake

Center Lever

Steering

S

SV

Type

Engine speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion

Overall ratio (:1)

19.1

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.33

Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft.)

43.5 - 4x2
43.3 – 4x4

43.5 – 4x2
43.3 – 4x4

Steering wheel
Urethane
Leather

S
-

S
-

Steering wheel mounted audio, Bluetooth® controls

S

S

Suspension

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone, twin tube shock absorbers

Stabilizer bar

Front – 34 mm

Rear Suspension

Overslung multi-leaf with solid axle, twin tube shock absorbers

Body/Chassis

 S

 SV

Type

Body on frame (ladder type)

Materials         

Corrosion resistant, high strength steel

Front tow hook

-

S

Rear door

90-degree access

Wheels

 S

SV

16-in. styled steel, painted finish

S

-

16-in. aluminum-alloy, split 6-spoke, painted finish

-

S

Tires

265/70R16 (BSW)

S

Spare tire – 265/70R16

Conventional, under rear bed area

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type

S

Lights

 SV

SV

Headlights

Halogen

Front fog lamps

-

O

Center high mnt stop lamp

S

Exterior Features

S

SV

Outside Mirrors
Black
Manual adj.
Power adj.

Folding

S

S

S

-

-

S

Front bumper
Black
Body color

S
-

-
S

Rear bumper
Body color
Chrome

S
-

-
S

Grille
Chrome

S

S

Door handles
Black

S

S

Splash guards

O – 4x2
S – 4x4

O – 4x2
S – 4x4

Manual sliding rear cab window

-

S

Bed

S

SV

Tie-down hooks

S

Spray-in bedliner

O

Utili-Track™ System w/4 adjustable tie-down cleats

-

O

Tailgate 

Detachable, w/lock

Tailgate spoiler

S

Seating

S

SV

Capacity

4

Material
Base cloth
Premium cloth

S
-

-
S

Front seats
4-way manual

S

S

Front seat Active Head Restraints

S

Rear seats

RH/LH cushion flip-up w/ fixed headrests

Audio

S

SV 

AM/FM with 4 speakers

S

Radio Data System

S

MP3 capability

S

AUX-IN jack

S

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

7.0-inch color display audio touchscreen

S

Siri® Eyes Free

S

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®

S

Instrumentation

Meters/Gauges
(Analog)

Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel Level
Coolant Temp
Oil Pressure (digital)
Voltmeter (digital)
Digital Odometer
Trip Odometer Dual
Digital clock

Convenience Features

S

SV

Cruise control

S

Power windows w/ driver
auto-down

S

Power door locks (with auto door locking)

S

Remote Keyless Entry

S

Push Button Start

S

Remote release

Hood

Storage

Removable rear under seat storage w/lid, dual glove box, lower glove box w/ lock, center console box, instrument cluster upper tray, front door pocket and bottle holder, front console storage w/lid

Sunglass holder

S

RearView Monitor

S

12-volt power outlet

1 on instrument panel, 1 in center console

Inside mirror

Anti-glare

Siri® Eyes Free

S

Front reading/map lights

S

USB connection port for iPod® interface

S

Passenger Restraint Systems

Air bags

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System; roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor, front seat-mounted side–impact supplemental air bags

Seatbelts

Front: 3-point height adjustable with pretensioners and load limiters
Rear: 3-point outboard positions

LATCH System

Rear

Other features

Side-door guard beams, energy-absorbing steering column, front crumple zones

Security

S

SV

Immobilizer

-

S

Vehicle Security System

-

O

Weights

S 4x2

S 4x4

 SV 4x2

SV 4x4

Curb weight (lbs)

4,180

4,403

4,145

4,368

Weight Distribution

56/44

57/43

55/45

57/43

GVWR (lbs)

6,012

Max payload

1,460

1,340

1,430

1,360

Exterior (Inches)

S 4x2

S 4x4

SV 4x2

SV 4x4

Wheelbase

125.9

Overall length

205.5

Overall width

72.8

Overall height

70.1

69.7

Tread width FR

61.8

Tread width RR

61.8

Angle of approach (degrees)

30.5

31.5

30.5

31.5

Angle of departure (degrees)

22.1

22.6

22.1

22.6

Ramp angle (degrees)

19.8

20.6

19.8

20.6

Step-in height

19.9 in. front / 21.9 in. rear

Ground clearance
Rear diff.
Front diff.

9.8
-

10.1
8.9

9.8
-

10.1
8.9

Bed Dimensions (Inches)

Length

73.3

Width

58.8 at tailgate
61.4 at C-channel, 44.4 between wheel wells

Depth

18.0

Cargo Bed Volume

46.4 cu ft

Interior Dimensions (Inches)

1st row

39.7

Shoulder room

58.3

Hip room

55.8

Leg room

42.4

2nd row

36.6

Shoulder room

54.9

Hip room

55.0

Leg room

25.4

Interior volume

56.8 cu. ft.

2nd row

29.5 cu. ft.

Total volume

86.3 cu. ft.

Capacities

Fuel

21.1 gal.

Engine oil

5.4 qts.

Engine coolant

10.8 qts.

Utility cleat load rating

200 lbs.

Towing

S 4x2

S 4X4

SV 4x2

SV 4x4

Maximum capacity

6,620

6,370

6,720

6,510

Tongue load

663

638

672

651

GCWR (vehicle plus trailer maximum)

11,230

Fuel Economy
(EPA estimated)

S 4x2

S 4x4

SV 4x2

SV 4x4

City (mpg)

18

17

18

17

Highway (mpg)

24

23

24

23

Comb. (mpg)

20

19

20

19

Options

S

SV

Value Truck Package – Rear sonar, Dual Zone Auto A/C, two additional speakers auto-dimming mirror with compass and temperature, spray-in bedliner, Utili-Track™ system with four adjustable tie-down cleats, heated cloth seats, fog lights, Vehicle Security System, sliding bed extender, trailer hitch

-

O

Splash Guards: Splash guards

O- 4x2

O – 4x2