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The D22 and D40 generations of pickup trucks in the Nissan Datsun truck line are known as Nissan Frontier in the North, Central and South America and Phillipines. It is known as Nissan Navara in most of Europe and Australia and New Zealand, and Nissan Terrano in Chile. The Frontiers are currently built in Smyrna, Tennessee, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, Phillippines, China, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt. The line was started in 1935, and its immediate predecessor is the Nissan Hardbody Truck, which is built in the same factories.

[edit] First generation

The Frontier – which is the American name for the model known as the Navara in most parts of the world – was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging 1986.5–1997 Nissan Hardbody Truck. Nissan first offered the Frontier with a 4-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the V6 engine, the VG33E in 1999.

That changed, with the introduction of the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. The Crew Cab was the first compact pickup to offer a 4-door body-style in North America. Until that point, crew cabs were heavy duty versions of full-size trucks and were mainly used as commercial vehicles, although four-door compact pickups existed in Asia and Europe for decades.

For 2001, Nissan facelifted the Frontier, introducing bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The Frontier was completely redone after the 2004 model year, which later resulted in the suspension of the regular cab model, indefinitely.

[edit] D22 (first generation)

Build in Japan since 1997 to 2001. Versions: single cab, double cab, King Cab, engine's Petrol 2.4cc and Diesel (2wd and 4wd). also export to Central and South America, the US production Tennesse started in 1998 with a single cab and king cab, Crew Cab arrived in 2000. Engines 2.4 cc I4 and 3.3 V6, 2wd or 4wd, Manual and Automatic. Spain Plant remplaced Japan Production and export to Central, South America, and Australasia (Australia and New Zealand}.

• D22 (GEN-1) Names

-DATSUN Japan -FRONTIER USA, Canada, Argentina and Brazil -FIERA Bolivia -TERRANO Chile -PICK UP Central and South America, Africa, Asia -HARD BODY South Africa -NAVARA Europe and Australasia

[edit] D22 (second generation)

Not sold or produced in Japan. Stared production and sales in North America Versions (FRONTIER): Double cab, King Cab, engine's Petrol 2.4cc, 3.3cc and 3.3 SuperCharged 210HP. (2wd and 4wd). Spain Plant remplaced Japan Production and export second generation to Central and South America, (Called Frontier) (Single Cabs and Crew Cab, Petrol and Diesel, 2wd and 4wd), Australia and New Zeland. Brazil plant started production arround 2002 (Crew Cab Diesel 2wd or 4wd, 5 speed manual, or single cab 2wd Diesel. Only for export to Mexico petrol 2.4cc Built in Mexico,) and export to Argentina (all Brazilians versions)and Mexico (Crew Cab, Petrol 2.4cc, 2wd, Manual 5 speed). Egypt Plant export to Middle East, South Africa Plant to African countries. Mexico Start in 2008 producction D22 truck (Single Cab Chasis and Long Bed (2wd or 4wd, Petrol 2,4cc or Diesel, Crew Cab (2wd and Petrol) called D22 Pick up, Nissan Mexicana import from Brazil the Frontier D22 (CREW CAB). and USA D40 as Frontier V6.

• D22 (GEN-2) Names

-FRONTIER NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, Philippines and Brazil -TERRANO Chile -PICK UP Africa, Asia, Mexico -NAVARA Europe and Australasia -NP-300 Europe

• D22 (GEN-2) BACK TO PRODUCTION

BECAUSE EUROPE TAX, THE D40 IS EXPENSIVE, NISSAN BACK PRODUCCTION THE D22 (GEN-2) FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA NOW CALLED NP-300 AND MEXICO REMPLACED THE D-21 (1994-2007) as D22.

[edit] Frontier Bravado

In the Philippines, the Bravado is still under production in Nissan's Santa Rosa, Laguna plant. It is powered by Nissan's TD27 l4 direct injection diesel engine that produces 84 horsepower (63 kW) and 176nm of torque and mated with a 5–speed manual transmission. It features sturdy cargo hooks to secure cargo in place, a double–walled tailgate that is strong enough to slide in heavy cargo to the trucks bed, a divider well to separate cargo, and a sturdy frame guard to tie down and secure cargo in place. For durability, this model is equipped with double–walled rear side panels for demanding work. The Bravado is offered as a utilitarian, workhorse vehicle and is not equipped with 4WD.

[edit] Second generation

Initially, the Frontier was considered a compact, but beginning with the totally redesigned model year 2005 Frontier (introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show), it became more mid-sized. It uses the new Nissan F-Alpha platform and exterior body styling resembles that of the company's full-size Nissan Titan truck.

The new truck's wheelbase is 125.9 in (3.20 m) with a 205.5 in (5.22 m) overall length. Towing capacity is 6500 lb (2,950 kg). A 4.0 L VQ-family V6, the VQ40DE, is the standard engine, and it produces a respectable 265 hp (198 kW) with 284 ft·lbf (385 N·m) of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Sentra SE-R Spec V sports sedan. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed automatic optional. Both rear and four-wheel drive are available. Traction control and hill-descent control are also available.

The Frontier is called Navara when sold in Europe. The engine is a 2.5 L diesel, with 142 hp (106 kW) or 172 hp (128 kW). The stronger version has a massive 403 Nm of torque.

Suzuki will market a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup that will be produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant.^[1] The truck debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as the Suzuki Equator.^[2] For 2009 the Frontier will get a face lift with more options, colors, and new wheels. The nismo model will be replaced by a new PRO-4X model.

[edit] References

• CanadianDriver Communications, Inc. (2004). 2005 Nissan Frontier is bigger and more capable than predecessor. Retrieved January 11, 2004 from http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040106-2.htm

[edit] External links

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Nissan Frontier

• Official Nissan Frontier Website
• Nissan UK NAVARA Home