2012 Nissan Frontier Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Nissan Frontier lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 9  Frontier King Cab S Pickup 2D 6 ft | 2 of 9 Frontier King Cab SV Pickup 2D 6 ft | 3 of 9  Frontier Crew Cab S Pickup 4D 5 ft | 4 of 9 Frontier Crew Cab SV Pickup 4D 6 ft | 5 of 9 Frontier Crew Cab SV Pickup 4D 5 ft | 6 of 9 Frontier Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 5 ft | 7 of 9 Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X Pickup 4D 5 ft | 8 of 9 Frontier King Cab PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 ft | 9 of 9 Frontier Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 6 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,555 | $8,917 | $9,536 | $9,865 | $10,732 | $11,494 | $11,732 | $12,899 | $13,996 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | 261 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 6,100 lbs | ||
| Payload | 971 pounds | 913 pounds | 1,385 pounds | 1,260 pounds | 1,390 pounds | 1,251 pounds | 1,078 pounds | 1,235 pounds | 1,120 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,690 pounds | 3,774 pounds | 4,431 pounds | 4,560 pounds | 4,431 pounds | 4,564 pounds | 4,522 pounds | 4,385 pounds | 4,696 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | ||
| Slip Control | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Torque | 171 @ 5200 RPM | 171 @ 5200 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM | 281 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard |
| Leather Interior Trim | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 3690 pounds | 3774 pounds | 4431 pounds | 4560 pounds | 4431 pounds | 4564 pounds | 4522 pounds | 4385 pounds | 4696 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.7 inches | 39.7 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 39.7 inches | 40 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 219.4 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 205.5 inches | 219.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 971 pounds | 913 pounds | 1385 pounds | 1260 pounds | 1390 pounds | 1251 pounds | 1078 pounds | 1235 pounds | 1120 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 34 feet | 34 feet | 27 feet | 34 feet | 27 feet | 27 feet | 27 feet | 34 feet | 34 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.4 feet | 43.4 feet | 43.3 feet | 47.5 feet | 43.3 feet | 43.3 feet | 43.3 feet | 43.3 feet | 47.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 139.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 125.9 inches | 139.9 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches | 72.8 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have a turbo?
No, the 2012 Frontier does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Frontier specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Frontier specs page.
Is the Nissan Frontier underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Frontier ranges in power from the S Pickup 2D 6 ft with 152 horsepower to the SL Pickup 4D 6 ft with 261 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Frontier specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Frontier specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Frontier have?
The 2012 Frontier ranges in power from the S Pickup 2D 6 ft with 152 horsepower to the SL Pickup 4D 6 ft with 261 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Frontier specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Frontier specs page.
All 2012 Nissan Frontier Trims and Styles
- 2012 Nissan Frontier King Cab S Pickup 2D 6 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier King Cab SV Pickup 2D 6 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab S Pickup 4D 5 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV Pickup 4D 6 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV Pickup 4D 5 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 5 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X Pickup 4D 5 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier King Cab PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 Ft
- 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 6 Ft
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