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2009 nissan frontier review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. There's also a new off-road model called the pro-4x. Safety features such as electronic stability control, side-impact airbags and airbag curtains are optional, while being standard with some of the frontier's competitors. The crew cab comes with standard or long wheelbase providing a 6-foot-long bed, same size as the king cab's. the ride is good with all models, and we drove them all, including the pro-4x crew cab with off-road shock absorbers and rugged trail tires. The handling is tight and fairly nimble. The xe is the base model and has steel wheels, wind-up windows, no air conditioning. The frontier se 19,560) upgrades with alloy wheels and other features. An automatic transmission is optional 1050). frontier se king cab 2wd 22,210) and 4wd 24,910) come standard with the v6, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic. Long wheelbase versions are about $500 more. the frontier pro-4x off-road model comes in crew cab and automatic transmission only, available in 2wd and 4wd. It has bilstein off-road shocks, skid plates for the oil pan and transfer case, locking rear differential, and its own 16-inch alloy wheels with bfgoodrich p265/75r16 rugged trail tires. Also standard is a spray-on bedliner and tough fabric seats with red stitching, as well as cruise control, remote keyless entry, and power windows, door locks and sideview mirrors. option packages include the xe preferred package, se power package, value truck package, moonroof package (crew cab only), side & curtain air bag package, active brake limited slip (abls), technology package and traction package (4wd automatic only). safety equipment on all frontiers includes two-stage front airbags, a tire pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution. Crew cab models have three-point seat belts for all rear-seat occupants, including the center position, plus the latch (lower anchors and tethers for children) child seat anchor system. Electronic stability control (vdc, for vehicle dynamic control) is optional only on the le and pro-4x models. Front-seat side-impact airbags and airbag curtains are optional. Exterior features there's a family resemblance between the midsize nissan frontier and full-size titan, but the frontier is two feet shorter and feels it. The fender flares are big and smooth. The front end is a bit cleaner and shinier, and the wheels, two types of 16-inch and one 18-inch alloys, have a bit more style. The crew cab looks cool with the optional tubular black aluminum roof rack, taken from the popular xterra suv. king cabs have rear-hinged auxiliary doors behind the front doors, for access to the two small forward-facing seats. The king cab bed is 73. 3 inches crew cab bed is 59. 5 inches, or almost exactly five feet. It takes a crew cab long wheelbase, another 14 inches, to get a bed the same length as king cab. a spray-on bed liner and utili-track tie-down system are available. Using five rails (two on the floor and one on each side and forward bulkhead) and cleats that slide in the channels, all kinds of cargo can be held down. the new pro-4x is not totally new; it already existed under another name, the frontier nismo (nissan motor sports), technically aftermarket but all nissan, and available from dealers. It does away with a bunch of chrome, in particular the grille, bumpers, outside mirrors and door handles, making them body-colored. It's got its own 16-inch alloy wheels and big distinctive off-road tires. walkaroundfor 2009, parts of the instrument panel are new, in particular the hvac control knobs and white-faced gauges. The center console is deep, while there are cubbies forward of the shift lever, cupholders galore, good armrests and door handles, and a double glovebox that opens up and down. A nice steering wheel has optional controls and short sturdy stalks. Good grab handles on the a pillars. Passengers back there will have a good time, especially if they're under an optional moonroof. They'll have cupholders, map pockets, grab handles, and an optional folding center armrest, although not a lot of knee room. rear seats in both the king cab and crew cab fold up, and the front passenger seat folds flat, to create cargo space. interiorfor 2009, parts of the instrument panel are new, in particular the hvac control knobs and white-faced gauges. The center console is deep, while there are cubbies forward of the shift lever, cupholders galore, good armrests and door handles, and a double glovebox that opens up and down. A nice steering wheel has optional controls and short sturdy stalks. Good grab handles on the a pillars. Passengers back there will have a good time, especially if they're under an optional moonroof. They'll have cupholders, map pockets, grab handles, and an optional folding center armrest, although not a lot of knee room. rear seats in both the king cab and crew cab fold up, and the front passenger seat folds flat, to create cargo space. driving impressionwe got into the nissan frontier after stepping out of a full-size titan, and we must say that the frontier made the titan feel huge. And for the week we were in the frontier, it never felt too small. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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