That’s pretty much the tactic that UMC is playing these days. Subscribing to the motto "the best offense is a good defense", the Nissan truck manufacturer and distributor is playing a defensive game, not by arming the Frontier with a killer engine or a big new body, but by adding more content to its veteran soldier thus giving it one of the best values for our ever dwindling money.
Dubbed the Titanium 3 or T3, the newest Frontier was designed with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. It has more exterior features, including the muscular body cladding along the sides for a more rugged look, new-designed chrome alloy wheels, exclusive Nissan original roof rack with a 55-pound capacity, and riveted-style fender flares for that intimidating wide-body look. Big foglamps and glaring headlamps give the T3 a menacing look while a pair of new r red taillamp clusters add a more contemporary feel to the rear. A sprayed-on liner protects the bed from scratches and rust and keeps the back looking good even with repeated cargo-carrying.
Inside, the T3 boasts new two-tone leather sets, a rear center armrest an all-new Clarion audio system with MP3 player. Other features that are standard in the Titanium include side step panel tubes, side mirror with LED signal lamps and a rain sensor that automatically activates the wipes.
The P930,000 T3 is powered by an 84-hp/176 Nm 2.7-liter diesel motor. Safety-wise, the T3 offers a driver-side airbag, side impact beams, front and rear seatbelts, a reinforced ladder type chassis and child safety lock. Overall safety engineering conforms the Nissan’s revolutionary Zone Body Concept where the passenger cabin is protected in a rigid safety zone while allowing crumple zones to disperse energy during collision. This truck is built for serious boulder bashing!