2010 Nissan Frontier

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Rating7.9
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$17,540 - $29,820
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Agile handling for a truck

No regular cab body style option

For 2010, the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab got a platoon of upgraded standard safety features such as front-side airbags, and side curtain airbags with stability control.

Sturdy chassis and a strong V6 engine as standard

The options packages are not flexible

Comfortable front seats

The rear seats are more upright

Specs & Features

$17,540

price

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the 2010 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab competes with the Chevrolet Colorado, the Toyota Tacoma, and the GMC Canyon. A base price of MSRP $22,290 gets you a 4.0 L V6 and a 6-speed manual transmission. Despite the price going up to $29,820, this single powertrain is found in all 3 trims. This engine produces 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as both a RWD and 4WD. The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab offers a 5.0 feet and 6.1 feet cargo bed, with 1,113 pounds and 1,432 pounds of payload capacity respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 6,300 pounds. Currently, the Nissan Frontier is expected to fetch an average price of $14,900. The 2010 Nissan Frontier is a robust option in the midsize pickup truck category. With over 413 units available for sale today, and with an average saving of $211 on a good deal, now is the time to invest in your own Nissan Frontier.

Buying Advice

If you're considering the 2010 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, here's some buying advice. This midsize pickup truck competes with popular models like the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma. With a base price of $22,290, it offers a 4.0L V6 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission across all trims. The Frontier delivers agile handling, a sturdy chassis, and a strong V6 engine as standard. It also has comfortable front seats and a respectable towing capacity of 6,300 pounds. However, keep in mind that there's no regular cab body style option and the options packages are not very flexible.

Trims

    XE
    $17,540 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 152 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10 sec
    • Top Speed: 105 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    SE
    $19,640 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    LE
    $24,920 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 6cyl RWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    PRO-4X
    $25,010 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 6cyl 4WD 5A
    • Horsepower: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$17,540- $29,820

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.9

Horsepower

261 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

281 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

6.8

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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$35,725- $48,865

Gasoline

7.97

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

6

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Gasoline

7.07

210 hp @ 5200 rpm

235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.29

185 hp @ 5600 rpm

190 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

3

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Gasoline

9.5

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10 sec17.6 sec105 mph
    7.8 sec16.1 sec-
    8.1 sec-156 mph
    8.5 sec16.4 sec105 mph
    9.2 sec16.8 sec-
    9.8 sec--

    2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/475 mi.
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg19 gal.342/475 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg31 gal.465/651 mi.
      14 mpg20 mpg17 mpg22 gal.330/440 mi.

      2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        205.5 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.7.6 in.125.9 in.
        221.3 in.79.1 in.76.6 in.9.1 in.130 in.
        218.5 in.71.7 in.68.7 in.7.9 in.131.3 in.

        2010 Hummer H3T

        Ranked #3

        212.7 in.75 in.72.1 in.9.5 in.134.2 in. -

        2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

        Ranked #4

        210.2 in.73.7 in.72.5 in.8.5 in.130.5 in.

        2010 Honda Ridgeline

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        207 in.77.8 in.70.3 in.8.2 in.122 in.

        2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          --33.5 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.97.4 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.
          46.6 cu.ft.-46.6 cu.ft.
          45.5 cu.ft.-45.5 cu.ft.
          44 cu.ft.-44 cu.ft.
          -87.7 cu.ft.-

          2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            33.5 cu.ft.-33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.73 ft.
            46.6 cu.ft.46.6 cu.ft.46.6 cu.ft.79 ft.
            ---73 ft.
            45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.63 ft.
            126.2 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.44 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2010 Nissan Frontier vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.984 lbs.3678 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5476 lbs.
              7250 lbs.1810 lbs.4200 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1484 lbs.3366 lbs.
              4000 lbs.1484 lbs.3366 lbs.
              -986 lbs.3686 lbs.

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