2003 Nissan Frontier Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2003 Nissan Frontier lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $4,461 | $5,462 | $5,647 | $6,447 | $6,942 | $7,014 | $7,045 | $7,105 | $7,129 | $7,240 | $7,427 | $7,496 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG | City 20/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 143 @ 5200 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 143 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 4800 RPM | 210 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 210 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | 180 @ 4800 RPM | ||
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 154 lb-ft | 231 lb-ft | 246 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 246 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | 202 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,200 pounds | 1,200 pounds | 1,200 pounds | 1,200 pounds | 1,014 pounds | 1,102 pounds | 1,200 pounds | 1,036 pounds | 1,080 pounds | 1,025 pounds | 1,200 pounds | 1,036 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.3L | V6, Supercharged, 3.3L | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.3L | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,196 pounds | 3,258 pounds | 3,258 pounds | 3,258 pounds | 3,780 pounds | 3,797 pounds | 3,258 pounds | 3,780 pounds | 3,797 pounds | 3,797 pounds | 3,258 pounds | 3,780 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 154 @ 5200 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 154 @ 5200 RPM | 231 @ 4800 RPM | 246 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 246 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 4.5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 4.5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 4.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 3196 pounds | 3258 pounds | 3258 pounds | 3258 pounds | 3780 pounds | 3797 pounds | 3258 pounds | 3780 pounds | 3797 pounds | 3797 pounds | 3258 pounds | 3780 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 109.2 cubic feet | 109.2 cubic feet | 109.2 cubic feet | 109.2 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | 109.2 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | 109.2 cubic feet | 108 cubic feet | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | 19.4 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | 39.3 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.1 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | Not Available | 9.6 inches | 9.6 inches | Not Available | 9.9 inches | 10.3 inches | Not Available | 9.6 inches | 9.6 inches | 9.9 inches | 10.3 inches | 10.3 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 196.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 199.9 inches | 217.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 199.9 inches | 217.8 inches | 217.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 199.9 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1200 pounds | 1200 pounds | 1200 pounds | 1200 pounds | 1014 pounds | 1102 pounds | 1200 pounds | 1036 pounds | 1080 pounds | 1025 pounds | 1200 pounds | 1036 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | 55.3 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 33 feet | 33 feet | Not Available | 33 feet | 33 feet | Not Available | 44 feet | 33 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | 38.7 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 131.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 131.1 inches | 131.1 inches | 116.1 inches | 116.1 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 66.5 inches | 66.5 inches | 66.5 inches | 66.5 inches | 71.2 inches | 71.2 inches | 66.5 inches | 71.2 inches | 71.2 inches | 71.2 inches | 66.5 inches | 71.2 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2003 Nissan Frontier have a turbo?
No, the 2003 Frontier does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.
Is the Nissan Frontier underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2003 Frontier ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 ft with 143 horsepower to the Super Charger Pickup 4D 6 ft with 210 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Frontier have?
The 2003 Frontier ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 ft with 143 horsepower to the Super Charger Pickup 4D 6 ft with 210 horsepower.
All 2003 Nissan Frontier Trims and Styles
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