- pickup 135,560
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- 2,536 below average pickup 135,560 diesel red manual
1996 nissan pickup review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. As changes loom, bargains beckon. introductionno cute or fancy names here. The hardbody appelation is long gone. There's nothing to evoke images of lofty mountains, high plains or low deserts. Just a simple declarative name: nissan truck. but what this vehicle lacks in romantic or adventuresome nomenclature, it makes up in variations on the basic compact pickup theme. Tires, good for off-road use but less suitable for street driving than the standard p235/75r-15 radials. if it's going to be a working vehicle, what does it need to carry and/or tow? Like most pickups, the nissan's range of options and packages can accommodate a good many needs. walkaroundcreated at nissan's u. Design facility in la jolla, california, this was one of the first compact pickups to anticipate the trend toward a slightly rounder, more aerodynamic front end. For the standard cab version, 116. 1 in. Cargo beds on king cab editions are a couple inches longer than those behind the standard cab, but both qualify as shortbeds. The cargo box features double-wall construction, and a plastic bedliner is available as an option. Rated payload capacity is 1400 lbs. Across the board, and towing capacity is 3500 lbs. the engine is a 2. 4-liter single overhead cam 12-valve 4-cyl. With adequate horspower and good torque characteristics, thanks to its 3-valves per cylinder design--two intake, one exhaust. The next generation is expected to offer the same new 3. 3-liter v6 used in the new nissan pathfinder. In the meantime, nissan chose not to make the investment that would have been required to update the old v6 to the next level of federal and/or california emissions standards. Development delays in the new engine program have spawned consequent delays in the arrival of the new trucks. transmission choices include a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic. Considering the power limits of the 4-cyl. It includes clear definitions of various hitches and their applications, as a wiring section with diagrams for nissan vehicles with clear explanations of the best places to tap into the electrical system for trailer lighting and brake systems. king cab or regular, the nissan pickup is available in thre trim levels--the very spartan standard truck, the mid-range xe and the sportier, better-equipped se. interiornissan pickup cabins are comfortable, nicely finished and functional. Instead of a conventional bench seat in back, which would be extremely cramped, nissan's king cab provides two small jump seats that fold down from the sides and face toward the center of the truck. the jump seats wouldn't be a comfortable place to roost for a long trip, but they work fine for a jaunt to the beach or getting a small crew to a work site. Once we figured out how to work the tilt option on the steering column, we were able to get the relationship between the seat and various controls arranged in a configuration that was more car-than truck-like. nissan has installed a better grade of cloth upholstery on the '96 models, and cupholders have been integrated into the center storage console in king cab models. the control and gauge array is logically and visibly positioned save for the dashlight dimmer control, which required some searching to find. Nissan added a driver's airbag for 1997, but dual airbags won't be available until the new truck rolls out. ventilation in the king cab is excellent. The rear side windows swing out, and the rear window has a slide-open feature. Using a combination of side and rear windows, it's easy to achieve an excellent flow of fresh air without any buffeting. nissan lists air conditioning as an 'accessory,' rather than an option, but the net result is the same. Engine is adequate in most normal driving conditons, but begins getting buzzy at higher rpm and has to work hard to propel the truck up steep grades at highway speeds. although its payload rating is respectable, we think performance with 1400 lbs. Of cargo on board--or a 3500-lb. However, its responses to quick maneuvers are about average for 4wd trucks in this class. The same can be said for braking performance, although abs--a feature that's showing up on more and more pickups--is available here only on the rear wheels. It's standard equipment, but a 4-wheel abs system simply isn't offered. the 4-wheel drive system is of the on-demand variety, with a separate shifter for the transfer case. Like virtually all pickup truck systems, it's designed for occasional use, rather than full-time. summarythe absence of a v6 engine option obviously limits the appeal of the '96 nissan pickup. Although the base price for the standard pickup--which is a very bare-bones truck--is $10,999, we've seen dealer ads listing starting prices as low as $8988. with discounts of that magnitude, the nissan truck begins looking much more attractive. nissan has earned a solid reputation for building a quality product. AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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