See 3 extended-cab pickups under $20K
The 2012 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickups all have stretched-cab versions known by different names: King Cab, Access Cab and Extended Cab, respectively. All seat 2 comfortably and 4 in a pinch, and all get combined EPA fuel economy mpg ratings in the low 20s. But only one gets the highest MSN User Ratings at an average 9.6 out of 10: the 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Engines & Power |
Frontier S King Cab 4X2 |
1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2 |
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| Standard Engine | 2.4L 152 hp I4 | 4.7L 310 hp V8 | |||
| Horsepower | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 310 @ 5650 RPM | |||
| Torque (lb-ft) | 171 @ 4400 RPM | 330 @ 3950 RPM | |||
| Valves/Valve Configuration | 16/DOHC | 16/SOHC | |||
| Displacement (cc) | 2389 | 4701 | |||
| Bore X Stroke (in.) | 3.50 X 3.94 | 3.66 X 3.41 | |||
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 | |||
| Fuel Type/System | Gasoline/SEFI | Gasoline/SEFI | |||
| Turbocharger | No | No | |||
| Supercharger | No | No | |||
Transmissions |
Frontier S King Cab 4X2 |
1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2 |
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| Standard Transmission | 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive | |||
Payload & Towing |
Frontier S King Cab 4X2 |
1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2 |
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| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 87.70 | 63.00 | |||
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | No data | No data | |||
| Standard Towing (lb.) | 3500 | 6450 | |||
| Max Towing (lb.) | 3500 | 9250 | |||
| Standard Payload (lb.) | 971 | 1340 | |||
| Max Payload (lb.) | 971 | 1620 | |||
| Standard GVWR (lb.) | 4690 | 6025 | |||
| Max GVWR (lb.) | 4690 | 6350 | |||
Braking & Traction |
Frontier S King Cab 4X2 |
1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2 |
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| 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive | N/A | N/A | |||
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) | Std. | Std. | |||
| Automatic Load-Leveling | N/A | N/A | |||
| Electronic Brake Assistance | N/A | Std. | |||
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle | Std. | Opt. | |||
| Locking Differential | N/A | N/A | |||
| Traction Control | Std. | Std. | |||
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Std. | Std. |
| Next Steps |
Frontier S King Cab 4X2 |
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