Body | Extended Cab 6ft bed | Crew Cab 5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 3,198 mm | 3,198 mm |
Length | 5,220 mm | 5,220 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,849 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,781 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,675 kg | 1,723 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,481 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,412 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,481 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,473 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 645 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,722 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) |
2006 Nissan Frontier Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
large extra cab. Lots of room compared to a Tacoma see full Nissan Frontier review |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
comfortable seats see full Nissan Frontier review |
2006 Nissan Frontier Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat room was less than Tacoma. Stiff. see full Nissan Frontier review |
Trim | XE | SE | LE | NISMO |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 115 kW@5200 235 Nm@4400 | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 235/75R15 tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/65R17 tires | 265/75R16 tires |
Trim | SE | LE | NISMO |
Standard Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic |   | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 265/70R16 tires | 265/65R17 tires | 265/75R16 tires |
2006 Nissan Frontier Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This truck has a lot of power. I have no trouble keeping up with any V8, it really packs a punch! see full Nissan Frontier review |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This truck is a bullet, great off the line, can tow most anything and the ride just feels solid. After 3 years of ownership, never a problem with the powertrain. see full Nissan Frontier review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The Frontier has plenty of power to spare it will get up and go when needed see full Nissan Frontier review |
2006 Nissan Frontier Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Transmission failure is a common occurrence with the Frontier. This problem is known by Nissan, yet they had to be forced to come to grips with this via a Class Action Lawsuit. This is the 2nd Nissan Transmission that has failed me. NISSAN NEVER AGAIN! for me! see full Nissan Frontier review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Nissan Frontier.