1990 Nissan King Cab

In the US, the Hardbody cab styles were 'Standard' and 'King' (also known as 'Extended'). Bed lengths were 'standard' 6-foot (2m) and 'long' seven foot. International markets also received the 'Crew Cab' (4-door) version with a short four and a half foot bed. Both 4-cylinder and V6 engines were available, with the 2.4L 4 cylinder KA24E being a respectable-performance SOHC engine that replaced the Z24i for 1990-1997. The 6 cylinder 3.0L VG30E engine increased power and torque only modestly (with 1995 being the last year the VG series engine was available until the replacement Frontier), and was not available on all the Hardbody variations. Five-speed, including overdrive, manual transmissions were the most common, but an automatic transmission was available for some configurations. Both rear wheel drive (4x2) and four wheel drive (4x4) versions were made in quantity. A limited slip differential was standard on the top 'SE' trim. Major options included air conditioning, larger wheels/ tires, sliding rear window, radios, and rear bumper. There were several trims available including base, XE, and top of the line SE. The XE could be ordered with a 'value package' starting in 1994 which included air conditioning, power mirrors, alloy wheels, and chrome on body trim such as the mirrors and bumpers. The SE was better equipped and most came fully loaded from the factory with sunroof, power windows and locks, air conditioning and alloy wheels. A new more ergonomic dashboard arrived for 1994 replacing the previous angular design. A driver's side airbag was added for 1996 while rear wheel ABS came with both 2WD and 4WD models.