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First generation (D22) 1997 - 2014
Overview
Also called	Nissan Frontier Nissan Frontier Bravado Nissan Fiera Nissan Hardbody Nissan Paladin (SUV version) Nissan PickUp Nissan Terrano Nissan Winner Nissan Big M Frontier (Thailand, 1998–2001) Dongfeng Oting (SUV) Dongfeng Rich Pickup Dongfeng Rich multi-purpose Commercial Vehicle Nissan NP300
Production	USA: August 1997–2004 PRC: since January 1999 PRC: since April 2005 (Facelift version) THA: 1998–2007
Assembly	Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai) United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan USA) Brazil: Curitiba Spain: Barcelona (Nissan Motor Ibérica) South Africa: Rosslyn Thailand: Samut Prakan Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA) Taiwan: Taipei Mexico: Aguascalientes (Nissan Mexico) China: Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) Egypt: Cairo (Seoudi Group) Sudan: Al Jazirah state (Giad)
Designer	Nishino Sadaaki (1994) Jerry Hirschberg (1997: Crew Cab) Diane Allen (facelift: 1999)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Xterra Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Patrol
Powertrain
Engine	3.0L V6 3.3L VG33E V6 3.3L VG33ER V6 supercharged 2.4L KA24E I4 2.4L KA24DE I4 2.5L TD25 I4 Diesel 2.5L YD25DDTi (133 PS) I4 Diesel 2.7L TD27Ti I4 Diesel 2.7L TD27ETi I4 Diesel 2.7L TD273 I4 Diesel 2.8L MWM Sprint I4 Diesel 3.0L ZD30DDT I4 Diesel 3.2L QD323 I4 Diesel
Transmission	4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Regular Cab: 104.3 in (2,649 mm) King Cab / Crew Cab Short Bed: 116.1 in (2,949 mm) Crew Cab Long Bed: 131.1 in (3,330 mm)
Length	1998–2002 King Cab: 196.1 in (4,981 mm) Regular Cab: 184.3 in (4,681 mm) 1998–2002 Crew Cab: 193.1 in (4,905 mm) 2003–04 King Cab: 202.9 in (5,154 mm) 2003–04 Crew Cab: 199.9 in (5,077 mm) 2003–04 Crew Cab Long Bed: 217.8 in (5,532 mm)
Width	2WD: 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 4WD & 2001–02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: 71.9 in (1,826 mm) 2003–04: 71.2 in (1,808 mm) 2003–04 King Cab 2WD: 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Height	1998–2002 King Cab 2WD: 62.6 in (1,590 mm) King Cab 4WD & 2001–02 Desert Runner, Crew Cab 2WD & King Cab 2WD: 65.9 in (1,674 mm) 1998–2000 Regular Cab 2WD: 62.5 in (1,588 mm) 1998–2002 XE Regular Cab 2WD: 62.8 in (1,595 mm) 1998–2000 Regular Cab 4WD: 66.1 in (1,679 mm) 2003–04 King Cab 4WD & XE 2WD: 66.7 in (1,694 mm) 2003–04 Crew Cab 4WD: 67.1 in (1,704 mm) 2003–04 SVE & SC Long Bed Crew Cab 4WD: 71.8 in (1,824 mm) 2003–04 King Cab 2WD: 63.2 in (1,605 mm) SC 2WD: 69.9 in (1,775 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Hardbody (D21)
Successor	Nissan Navara/Frontier (D40)

 

2001–2004 Nissan Frontier (North America)

The Frontier was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging 1986.5–1997 Nissan Hardbody Truck. Nissan first offered the Frontier with a 4-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the V6 engine, the VG33E in 1999. In Australia the D22 had the KA24E till 1999, then changed to KA24DE option that year, a 3.0L V6 was introduced in June 2000. In February 2003, 4x4 models received a larger 3.3L V6 (available only with a 5-speed manual), while 4x2 models continued with the 3.0L V6 (with manual or automatic transmissions). The V6 was dropped in 2005, leaving the 2.5L turbo diesel as the only available engine. Elsewhere, the Frontier was also known as the Nissan Navara.

A four-door version of the D22 was designed and developed during 1997–1998, being first produced in April 1999 and launched in May 1999 as the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab.

In February 2000 at the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan introduced a facelifted Frontier for 2001, with bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The Frontier was completely redone after the 2004 model year, which later resulted in the indefinite discontinuation of the regular cab model.

D22 (GEN-1) Names

• Datsun Japan
• Frontier USA, Canada, Philippines, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil
• Fiera Bolivia
• Terrano Chile
• Pick Up Europe, Central and South America, Africa, Asia
• Hardbody (codename J24) South Africa
• Navara Europe and Australasia
• Winner Middle East (Crew Cab only)
• Didsun or Datsun Persian Gulf countries
• NP300 Mexico, some European markets; in Mexico "Frontier" is a luxury trim of the NP300.

D22 Frontier (1997–2000)

 

1997–2000 Nissan Frontier regular cab

Built in Tennessee from 1997 to 2000. Versions: Single cab, King Cab, Crew Cab (Introduced in 1999). Engines: Petrol (KA24DE) and Diesel (TD27) (2wd and 4wd) with 5 speed manual transmission. These models were also exported to Central and South America. US production in Tennessee started in 1997 with a Single cab and a King cab. A Crew Cab was developed during 1998 and arrived in 1999 as a 2000 model.

In 1999, a special edition was offered. Nissan called it the Desert Runner. It had a king cab base but on the 4X4 frame which gave it a boost in ride height, bigger tires and a 4- or 5-speed 2WD drivetrain. For 2001 the Desert Runner got a new look and a supercharged version of the V6 engine.

Engines

Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque
2.4 L DOHC 4-Cylinder (KA24DE)	146 CID	143 hp (107 kW)	154 lb·ft (209 N·m)
3.3 L SOHC V6 (VG33E)	201 CID	170 hp (127 kW)	200 lb·ft (271 N·m)

D22 Navara (1997–2004)

The D22 Navara was a compact size pick up truck manufactured from 1997 to 2004. However, Nissan continues to build the D22 as a cheaper alternative to the current D40, and is known as "Pickup".

 

2009–2011 Nissan Navara DX (Australia). Note: updated exterior door handles from 2009 onwards.

Originally planned to follow the D21 Hard Body in being designed by Nissan Design International in La Jolla, CA, design of the D22 was reluctantly given to Japan during the 1994–1995 period. This was due to NDI being busy with many design projects of for concepts and models, such as the Quest (VX54 II), Altima (L30), and Maxima (A32.5). Design of an updated D22 was eventually given to NDI in 1998.

The first series of D22s had larger (QD32) 3.2-litre normally aspirated Diesel engines producing 75 kW. The second series has 4 available engine types. They were as follows:

KA24E 2.4-litre, SOHC 1997-1999 (Australia).
KA24DE: 2.4-litre, DOHC, 16V, 4-cylinder, producing 110 kW (148 hp) @ 5600 rpm and 208 N·m (153 lb·ft) @ 3600 rpm.
YD25DDTi (133 PS): 2.5-litre, DOHC, 16V, 4-cylinder, Turbo diesel intercooler, producing 98 kW (133 PS; 131 hp) @ 4000 rpm and 304 N·m (31 kg·m; 224 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm.
ZD30DDT: 3.0-litre, DOHC, 16V, 4-cylinder, Turbo diesel (non-intercooler), producing 110 kW (148 hp) @ 3400 rpm and 314 N·m (232 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm.
VG33E: 3.3-litre, SOHC, 12V, 6-cylinder, producing 125 kW (168 hp) @ 4800 rpm and 266 N·m (196 lb·ft) @ 2800 rpm.

Currently the D22 Navara series remains on Nissan lineup for many countries and is known as Nissan NP300, Pickup, Frontier and Navara D22. In 2009 the D22 was updated with redesigned exterior door handles.

D22 Frontier/NP-300/Terrano (2001–2004)

 

2003–2004 Nissan Frontier crew cab

The Navara (D22) was no longer sold in Japan after 2002. Sales and production started in North America, with Crew Cab and King Cab versions and new grille, bumper, headlights, taillights. Other body changes included built in fender flares and tailgates. Available engines include a petrol 143 hp (107 kW) 2.4-liter Inline-4, 180 hp (134 kW) 3.3-liter V6, and a 210 hp (157 kW) 3.3-liter V6 Supercharged version. It is available with both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. Nissan began exporting the second generation to central and South America where it is called the Nissan Frontier. Single cabs and crew cabs are available with the petrol or diesel engines, 2WD and 4WD. It is also available in Australia and New Zealand. The Brazilian plant started production around 2002 (Crew Cab Diesel 2WD or 4WD, five-speed manual, or single cab 2WD diesel. Only for Mexican market: petrol 2.4-liter manufactured in Mexico) and export to Argentina (all Brazilian versions) and Mexico (Crew Cab, petrol 2.4-liter, 2WD, five-speed manual). The Egyptian plant exports to the Middle East, and a South African plant to African countries. Mexican production, starting in 2008: D22 truck Single Cab Chassis and Long Bed (2WD or 4WD, 2.4-liter petrol or diesel), Crew Cab (2WD and petrol) called the D22 Pick up.

Nissan Bolivia actually imports from Japan the Nissan Frontier D22 Crew Cab, 2.4-liter petrol or diesel, 4WD. Imported from Mexico, the D22 Crew Cab and single cab long bed, petrol 2WD. Some Frontiers were gray imported from the USA. These were V6 and automatic for private importers.