The Nissan Frontier broadcasts a brutal appearance, which is right on target for a pick-up truck that backs up the visual impression. Looking at the supercharged trimmed truck, which sports a 3.3-liter 210 horsepower V6 engine, the machine is fitted with tubular roof rack and step rails that actually support some weight rather than convey an image. The new Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed stretches beyond the standard 56.3-inch truck bed to offer a 74.6-inch back porch. Forward-hinged full-size doors make entering and exiting the cabin easy for all passengers. And the new instrument panel (including three scoop-styled recessed gauges, and a 25% larger glove box) is truly eye-catching.

A foot pedal parking brake replaces the below dash pull/twist mechanism. The supercharged V6 Frontier packs plenty of standard equipment: cruise control, fog lights, cargo bed lamp, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, front bucket seats, three child seat anchors, 17-inch alloy wheels, two-speed transfer case with auto-locking hubs, front/rear splash guards, electronic compass/temperature display on overhead console, and more. The optional $549 Rockford Fosgate audio package adds 300-watt, 9-speaker audio with in-dash 6-disc CD player and sound system steering wheel controls. Fuel estimates with automatic transmission are 15 city/18 highway per gallon. Suggested retail price of the 4x4, supercharged V6 Frontier is $26,349.