The Nissan Frontier is a name that draws approving nods from nearly everyone.  The history and reliability of the Frontier are legendary - and rightfully so.  Nissan takes pride in building the toughest, most durable midsize truck on the market.  For 2008 there are over two different engine sizes, three transmissions, 2 bed lengths, and of course your choice of 4×2 or 4×4.  The possibilities are nearly endless, so there’s no doubt you can find a Frontier built exactly the way you want.  Go with the fuel-efficient 4 cylinder, or the powerful V6.  Either way you get a truck that’s built to work, and built to last.

2008 Frontier Specs

Trim Level XE SE-I4 SE-V6 / LE / NISMO King Cab SE / LE* / NISMO Crew Cab Short Bed SE / LE* Crew Cab Long Bed
Engine 2.5 liter I4 2.5 liter I4 4 liter V6 4 liter V6 4 liter V6
HP 152 152 261 261 261
Torque 171 lb-ft 171 lb-ft 281 lb-ft 281 lb-ft 281 lb-ft
Transmission 5MT 5MT / AT 6MT / AT 6MT / AT 6MT / AT
Towing Capacity 3500 lbs 3500 lbs 6500 lbs 6300 lbs 6300 lbs
Bed Length 73.3″ 73.3″ 73.3″ 59.5″ 73.3″
Gas Mileage
City / Highway		 19 / 23 17 / 22 15 / 20 15 / 20 15 / 20

*LE available on with automatic transmission.  Nismo 4×4 King Cab only available with manual transmission.  Nismo 4×2 KC only available with automatic.  Nismo Crew Cab only available with automatic.  Call for details on transmission availability.

2008 Frontier Images





XE King Cab Standard Features

  • 4-wheel vented disc brakes
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • 15-inch styled steel wheels
  • Welded ladder frame with full-length box section rails
  • Rear-hinged rear doors
  • Quick-release removable tailgate with lock
  • Forward-facing rear jump seats with flip-up cushions

Popular Options and Packages

  • XE Preferred Package
  • Side & Curtain Air Bag Package

SE 4-Cylinder King Cab Adds the Following to XE

  • 16-inch styled steel wheels
  • Sliding rear window
  • Privacy glass
  • Tilt steering column
  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers

Popular Options and Packages

  • Power Package
  • Side & Curtain Air Bag Package

SE V6 King Cab/Crew Cab Adds the Following to SE 4-Cylinder

  • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (Crew Cab)
  • Shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive (4×4)
  • Rear Dana axle
  • 16-inch steel wheels (King Cab and Crew Cab Short Bed)
  • 16-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (Crew Cab Long Bed)
  • Utili-track bed channel system (Crew Cab)
  • Spray-on bedliner (Crew Cab)

Popular Options and Packages

  • Value Truck Package
  • Side & Curtain Air Bag Package
  • Moonroof Package (Crew Cab)

NISMO Off-Road King Cab/Crew Cab Adds the Following to SE V6

  • Clutch interlock override switch (M/T 4×4 King Cab)
  • Electronically locking rear differential
  • 2-Wheel or 4-Wheel Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
  • NISMO-spec Bilstein® high-pressure shock absorbers
  • 16-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Engine oil pan and full-length fuel tank skid plates
  • Transfer case skid plate (4×4)
  • Fog lights
  • Chrome door handles
  • Utili-track bed channel system (King Cab)
  • Spray-on bedliner (King Cab)
  • Power windows, door locks, and outside mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Vehicle Security System (VSS) (Crew Cab)

Popular Options and Packages

  • Traction Package (4×4)
  • Moonroof Package (Crew Cab)
  • Technology Package
  • Side & Curtain Air Bag Package (SRS)

LE King Cab/Crew Cab Adds the Following to SE V6

  • 17-inch 4-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Fog lights
  • Step rails (optional on LE Crew Cab Long Bed 4×4)
  • Roof rack (Crew Cab)
  • Utili-track bed channel system (King Cab)
  • Spray-on bedliner (King Cab)
  • 8-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar adjuster
  • Automatic on/off headlights (Crew Cab)
  • Power windows, door locks, and outside mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Vehicle Security System (VSS) (Crew Cab)

Popular Options and Packages

  • Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) (4×2)
  • Traction Package (4×4)
  • Moonroof Package (Crew Cab)
  • Leather Package (Crew Cab)
  • Technology Package
  • Side & Curtain Air Bag Package