2016 Nissan Frontier Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Nissan Frontier lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | N/A | $10,796 | $11,727 | $13,945 | $14,516 | $14,641 | $14,749 | $14,887 | $16,303 | $17,157 | $17,710 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 6,100 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,500 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,300 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,214 pounds | 890 pounds | 887 pounds | 1,354 pounds | 1,352 pounds | 1,368 pounds | 1,242 pounds | 1,435 pounds | 1,039 pounds | 1,184 pounds | 1,188 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,601 pounds | 3,811 pounds | 3,813 pounds | 4,246 pounds | 4,464 pounds | 4,447 pounds | 4,574 pounds | 4,171 pounds | 4,561 pounds | 4,758 pounds | 4,412 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | ||
| Slip Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Audible label Messaging | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Torque | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 171 @ 5200 RPM | 171 @ 5200 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4601 pounds | 3811 pounds | 3813 pounds | 4246 pounds | 4464 pounds | 4447 pounds | 4574 pounds | 4171 pounds | 4561 pounds | 4758 pounds | 4412 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40 inches | 39.7 inches | 39.7 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 39.7 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 39.7 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 10.1 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 9.8 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 9.8 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 219.4 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 219.4 inches | 205.5 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1214 pounds | 890 pounds | 887 pounds | 1354 pounds | 1352 pounds | 1368 pounds | 1242 pounds | 1435 pounds | 1039 pounds | 1184 pounds | 1188 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 27 feet | 34 feet | 34 feet | 27 feet | 27 feet | 27 feet | 34 feet | 34 feet | 27 feet | 34 feet | 34 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.3 feet | 43.4 feet | 43.4 feet | 43.6 feet | 43.3 feet | 43.3 feet | 47.5 feet | 43.6 feet | 43.3 feet | 47.8 feet | 43.3 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 139.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 139.9 inches | 125.9 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have a turbo?
No, the 2016 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 2016 Frontier ranges in power from the S Pickup 2D 6 ft with 152 horsepower to the PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 ft with 261 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2016 Frontier have?
The 2016 Frontier ranges in power from the S Pickup 2D 6 ft with 152 horsepower to the PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 ft with 261 horsepower.
All 2016 Nissan Frontier Trims and Styles
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