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Nissan Improves 2013 Frontier Fuel Economy, Details MSRP

Nissan announced changes and pricing for its 2013-MY Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The automaker said it improved fuel economy for the Frontier by 2 mpg by reducing engine friction and enhancing aerodynamics.

by Staff
March 14, 2013
Nissan Improves 2013 Frontier Fuel Economy, Details MSRP

The 2013 Nissan Frontier. Photo courtesy Nissan.

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The 2013 Nissan Frontier. Photo courtesy Nissan.

Nissan announced changes and pricing for its 2013-MY Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The automaker said it improved fuel economy for the Frontier by 2 mpg by reducing engine friction and enhancing aerodynamics.

Nissan said its Frontier S King Cab 4x2 with inline four-cylinder engine and manual transmission has a reduced starting MSRP of $17,990, a reduction of $1,270 over the 2012 model. Nissan also said it’s bringing back the Desert Runner model, which priced at an MSRP of $23,760 for the King Cab and $25,010 for the Crew Cab model.

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The automaker is also adding a RearView Monitor, a Rear Sonar System, and an updgraded audio system. Other feature alternations include changing the previous SV Premium Utility Package to the SV Value Truck Package, which has a RearView Monitor and Dual Zone Air Conditioning. The automaker is also offering three new exterior colors across the 2013 Frontier lineup.

Below are the MSRP charts for the Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab models.

2013 Frontier King Cab

Model/Drive/Engine/Transmission

MSRP

Frontier S King Cab 4x2 I4 5MT

$17,990 USD

Frontier S King Cab 4x2 I4 5AT

$19,990 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 I4 5MT

$21,400 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 I4 5AT

$22,450 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 V6 6MT

$23,890 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 V6 5AT

$23,040 USD

Frontier Desert Runner King Cab 4x2 V6 5AT

$23,760 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x4 V6 6MT

$26,590 USD

Frontier SV King Cab 4x4 V6 5AT

$25,740 USD

Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4x4 V6 6MT

$29,330 USD

Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4x4 V6 5AT

$30,530 USD

Destination and Handling $845 USD



2013 Frontier Crew Cab

Model/Drive/Wheelbase/Engine/Transmission

MSRP

Frontier S Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 6MT

$22,030 USD

Frontier S Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT

$23,080 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 6MT

$25,140 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT

$23,990 USD

Frontier Desert Runner Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT

$25,010 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 LWB V6 5AT

$24,710 USD

Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT

$30,590 USD

Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x2 LWB V6 5AT

$31,090 USD

Frontier S Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 6MT

$24,730 USD

Frontier S Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT

$25,780 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 6MT

$27,840 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT

$26,990 USD

Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 LWB V6 5AT

$27,410 USD

Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4SWB V6 6MT

$30,220 USD

Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT

$31,270 USD

Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT

$33,240 USD

Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x4 LWB V6 5AT

$33,790 USD

Destination and Handling $845 USD


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