- pickup 160,238
- 1,082 below average
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- Pasadena, TX
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- 1,082 below average pickup 160,238 black
2002 nissan frontier review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Frontier was redesigned for 2001. For 2002, the model line includes 19 configurations. lineuptwo body styles are available, king cab and crew cab. Each is available in three trim levels: xe, se and sc. Desert runner 4x2 v6 models are also available. king cabs offer front bucket seats and additional seating for two passengers in fold-down rear jump seats. King cab beds are 74. 6 inches long (6 feet, 2. 6 inches). crew cab long bed models are the biggest news for 2002. All crew cabs use the 3. 3-liter sohc v6 engine, with the sc having the factory-installed supercharger made by eaton, a company with a lengthy history designing and building superchargers. desert runner models are also available. Essentially a 4x2 king cab v6, a desert runner is modeled after specially prepared off-road race trucks used to pre-run baja and other big desert races. Desert runners are two-wheel drive, but feature the same heavy-duty chassis, ride height and stance as the rugged frontier 4x4 models. At roughly 500 pounds lighter than a 4x4 frontier king cab v6, desert runners offer the best power-to-weight ratio of any frontier pickup. Special badges distinguish desert runner models, which are available in xe, se, and s/c models. The base model comes with 15-inch wheels. The big bold front end and fender flares offer a sporty industrial look, a cross between a power tool and a boxing glove. This truck won't go unnoticed like the bland toyota tacoma. the powerful look begins in the body-colored grille, which incorporates a faux bash guard made of tough plastic, an original design. The hoodline is tall, the clear halogen headlights and round maxima foglights are oversized, and the turn signals goggle-like. The large fender flares with integral mud flaps span radial wheel arches, and have a finish that's deliberately duller than the body. They're attached by prominent tabs that look like bolt heads, which cause people to walk up and see if they twist. There's something right about any design feature that draws people to touch it. at the back, a new tailgate cover comes standard with a tailgate lock; the lock is designed to keep the tailgate itself from being stolen, not what's in the bed. Because tailgates get smashed so easily the demand for them is high, which keeps thieves busy; the lock should slow them down at least. The supercharged s/c, either 2wd or 4wd, is planted to the ground with tires that are both tall and wide, p265/55r17. crew cab long beds are 74. 6 inches long (6 feet, 2. 6 inches), just like the standard-length bed on the frontier king cab models. Crew cab short beds are about 20 inches shorter than standard six-foot frontier beds. The crew cab short bed holds just 33 cubic feet of cargo space, compared with 44. 1 cubic feet for the remaining models. about 16 inches of bed length can be gained on any of them with an optional bed extender, a hinged aluminum rack that effortlessly flips back 180 degrees to frame the end of the lowered tailgate. Flip the bed extender forward, close the tailgate, and it provides a contained area for groceries or other small cargo. Unlike a solid tailgate, however, the bed extender won't hold back dirt or anything that can slip between the aluminum tubes. on the roof is a beefy tubular rack, first featured on the xterra; it can be fitted with yakima attachments to carry skis, snowboards and mountain bikes. A bed-mounted bike rack is also available. the engine compartment is tidy and roomy, and everything looks well balanced and accessible. The instrument panel is striking with a two-tone titanium-colored background. At night the numbers illuminate, but because they're outlined in white instead of being bold, they're difficult to read. The tachometer stretches to 8000 rpm despite the engine's 4800 rpm power peak, with a redline beginning at 6000 and running in a big pointless streak to eight grand. The center dash and instrument panel is a big improvement over the silver plastic used last year, which looked like someone painted it with a can of spray paint. the cd changer holds six cds, which can be selected with the six radio station buttons. There are two cool buttons for the emergency flashers and rear window defogger, rectangular and totally flat on the face of the panel. The heater controls are three big switches with wings, easy to operate when wearing gloves. there are front and rear auxiliary dc outlets in addition to the cigarette lighter. Big fixed cup holders are provided front and rear; the front cup holders on the center console work well. There's another tray ideal for a cellphone forward of the shift lever. Three grab handles are provided for climbing in and out, and available running boards make the step up easy. Radio and cruise controls are located on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, with wide spokes located at 3, 9, 5 and 7 o'clock. The whole padded center is the horn, the best and safest operation because of quick access. the front seats are comfortable and supportive. Leather is available in the crew cab. The leather seats are truly excellent, however. Long trips are comfortable. short trips in the back seats of the crew cab are fine for adults, but long rides may leave them feeling confined. We wouldn't want to ride very far back there. The rear seat space is tight in terms of knee room, but there's good head room and elbow room. We've found children are comfortable in the back seat of the crew cab. It provides for the secure installation of a child safety seat, something that can't always be found in extended cabs. Bigger people find little legroom in back. Technically it's a five-seater, but don't count on it. Don't count on even two adults being comfortable for long in the back seat if they're taller than five-foot-two. Getting in and out of the back seat is awkward for adults as they have to swing their feet around the b-pillars behind the front seats. the rear and backseat windows are privacy glass, standard, with a rear window defogger. The optional flip-up sunroof ventilates, but doesn't fully open to the sky; it's covered from the inside with a removable headliner with plastic tabs. driving impressionnissan's frontier rides and handles very well, for a truck. It feels nimble in corners, and the steering is responsive. The front wheels stay glued to the road when cornering. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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