Nissan's performance division has created the 2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab SB, a rear-wheel drive mid-sized pickup with an adult-sized backseat that split-folds, and a smaller 5-foot bed with cargo tie-downs and a bedliner.  The 2006 Frontier Nismo Crew Cab combines solid performance, thanks to a stiffer suspension and all-terrain tires, with family comfort, in the form of leather trim, a CD player, power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, a trip computer, intermittent wipers, a power outlet, a first aid kit, and plenty of cupholders and storage compartments scattered throughout.

A 4.0-liter, 265-hp DOHC V6 with 284 lb-ft of torque is coupled with a 5-speed auto tran only.  16-inch wheels carry a double wishbone independent front suspension, front stabilizer bar, 4-wheel ABS brakes, foglights, a tire monitor, traction control, and dual front airbags.  Skid plates help on rough roads, and tow hooks are standard in the 27 cubic foot cargo bed.  A trailer hitch can be added, along with a roof rack, cargo cover, and bed extender.  The 2006 Frontier Nismo Crew Cab SB also has the option of a sunroof, a CD changer, and a new satellite radio package.  Front side airbags can supplement the 4 and 5-star crash ratings.  Power and style are big draws for owners of the Nismo Crew Cab, but they wish it had a bigger bed and better gas mileage.