2006 Nissan Frontier SE review from North America
"Lightning quick and handles great!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, so good!
General comments?
My boyfriend bought this truck in Nov. 2005... they had to special-order it because the '06 models hadn't been delivered yet, but he knew exactly what he wanted.
Anyway, the truck is absolutely wonderful. It's a dark gray extended-cab, with the 4x4 NISMO package and the 6-speed manual transmission.
The 265 horses are very apparent when you need them. Otherwise, the engine is smooth and quiet.
It handles great, and it's pretty high for a mid-size pickup, so you can see all around you. Very useful in Washington D.C. beltway traffic!
The sound system is excellent, and I really like the Sirius radio and 6-disc in-dash CD changer.
The seats are comfortable in the front, but I wouldn't suggest putting anyone in the back. I don't know if the backseats are any different on the 4-door cab though.
Overall, I really like driving this truck, and I'm pretty sure we're going to keep it for a long time. It came with three years of free service and unlimited tires for as long as he owns the truck.
The only thing is the gas mileage... I drive a Civic, so 16-17 mpg isn't acceptable to me! But it's good for a truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 265-hp V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2006 |