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2001 Nissan Frontier XE-V6 Dessert Runner

Truck (King Cab) · 170 hp · 16 mpg combined

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$15,949Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Frontier is right for you?

Six trims, $11,699 to $20,199. Tap one to open it.

$11,699−$4,250XE143 hp$15,949This trimXE-V6 Dessert Runner170 hp$18,049+$2,100XE-V6170 hp$18,099+$2,150SE-V6 Dessert Runner170 hp$19,999+$4,050SC-V6210 hp$20,199+$4,250SE-V6170 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,250, from XE to XE-V6 Dessert Runner.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

170hp3.3L six-cylinder
200lb-ftTorque
16mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 17–18 highway
RWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic
4Seats
3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,400 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Beige
  • Gray

12 factory paints

  • Sand Dune Metallic
  • Khaki Metallic
  • Salsa Metallic
  • Cloud White
  • Gold Rush Metallic
  • Aztec Red
  • Solar Yellow
  • Electric Blue Metallic
  • Alpine Green Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Just Blue Metallic
  • Silver Ice Metallic

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2001 Frontier.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Frontier XE-V6 Dessert Runner.

2002 Frontier XE-V6 Dessert Runner

$15,999$50 more11 colors · starting MSRP

2000 Frontier SE

10 colors

2003 Frontier Standard

$13,149$2,800 less5 colors · starting MSRP

Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.