2005 Nissan Frontier 4 Dr SE 4WD Crew Cab SB
The 2005 Nissan Frontier SE 4WD Crew Cab is a family-sized pickup with the extra bonus of 4-wheel drive for extra confidence in tough road and weather conditions. Powered by a 265-hp, 4.0-liter DOHC V6 and a standard 6-speed manual (5-speed automatic optional), the Crew Cab seats four, with split-folding rear seats and a 5-foot bed. The redesign added ten inches to the wheelbase for more stability, which is enhanced by the 4-wheel ABS brakes, the truck-like double wishbone independent front suspension, electronic brakeforce distribution, a tire monitor, and dual front airbags. Side impact bags for both rows and traction control can be added for more confidence behind the wheel.
Air conditioning, intermittent wipers, a tachometer, CD player, tilt steering, and rear defrost are some standard features. These can be supplemented with a sunroof, security system, cruise control, and full power setup. The cargo bed comes with a bedliner, but is more versatile with the optional Utili-Trak rails, bed cover, bed extension, and roof rack. A trailer hitch is also available. Owners of the 2005 Frontier SE 4WD Crew Cab love the power, styling, and interior comfort, in addition to the extra eight inches of rear legroom. A wide turning radius, easily-scratched plastic interior materials, and the 15/20 fuel economy are disappointments.
2005 Nissan Frontier 4 Dr SE Crew Cab SB
The biggest difference between the 2005 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab and the King Cab is an extra eight inches of rear legroom. Regular split-folding seats replace the jump seats, and the doors open conventionally. The extra legroom means a cargo bed less than 5-feet long, and the Crew Cab gets a standard bedliner. Utility rails, a roof rack, a cargo cover, and a bed extension are extra. A trailer hitch can be added to tow up to 6500 pounds with the help of a new 4.0-liter, 265-hp DOHC V6 and choice of 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.
16-inch wheels carry the rear-wheel drive 2005 Frontier SE Crew Cab, which features the Titan's double wishbone front suspension, 4-wheel ABS brakes, a tire monitor, and dual front airbags. Traction control and side impact bags for both rows are extra, and the 2005 Frontier SE Crew Cab gets four and five-star crash ratings. A CD player, air conditioning, intermittent wipers, power steering, and a tachometer are standard equipment, and there are are storage compartments in the front and overhead consoles. Options include a security system, sunroof, and power package (windows, locks, mirrors). Highlights for owners include the hauling power, interior comfort, and styling. A wide turning radius, poor fuel economy, and some dash rattling are downsides.
2005 Nissan Frontier 4 Dr SE King Cab SB
Adding standard air conditioning, a CD player, and a new powerful 4.0-liter, 265-hp DOHC V6 engine means you've stepped up from the base model to the SE trim of Nissan's mid-sized pickup. The rear-wheel drive 2005 Nissan Frontier SE King Cab comes with a choice of two new transmissions -- a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. It also features larger 16-inch wheels. Otherwise, it's much like the base, with 4-wheel ABS brakes, dual front airbags, a tire monitor, intermittent wipers, and a tachometer.
The King Cab features reverse-hinged doors that open into a small backseat. Fold-down jump seats are not that comfortable. The cargo bed is just over 6-feet long and can be equipped with Utili-Trak rails, a bedliner, cover, and a trailer hitch to tow up to 6500 pounds. A roof rack is also available. The 2005 Frontier SE King Cab has a lot more options, including traction control, alloy wheels, a power package (mirrors, locks, and windows), cruise control, and side impact airbags. Drivers seem to like the increased V6 power, but wish the cabin was larger and made of less plastic.
2005 Nissan Frontier 4 Dr SE 4WD King Cab SB
Add part-time 4-wheel drive to the SE King Cab and you get the 2005 Nissan Frontier SE 4WD King Cab, with an all new 4.0-liter, 265-hp V6 engine and choices between a new 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Though not a true off-roader, the 2005 Frontier SE 4WD King Cab handles rough weather and roads easily, and comes standard with 4-wheel ABS brakes, dual front airbags, a tire monitor, and 16-inch wheels. A new double-wishbone front suspension is based on the rugged Nissan Titan. Traction control and side impact airbags are standard.
The 2005 Frontier SE 4WD King Cab features air conditioning, a CD player, intermittent wipers, a tachometer, power steering, and a tilt steering wheel. The rear jump seats fold down and the 6-foot cargo bed holds up to 34 cubic feet. A roof rack can be added, along with a bedliner, bed cover, tie-down rails, and a trailer hitch. A power package adds power windows, locks, and mirrors, and other options include cruise control and alloy wheels. Good power, a smooth ride, and a decent price overshadow the poor 15/20 mpg and wide turning radius.
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