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Nissan Hardbody Truck

Nissan Hardbody
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Hustler, Nissan Camiones
Production	1986-1997
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee Kyūshū, Japan
Predecessor	Datsun 720
Successor	Nissan Frontier
Class	Compact pickup truck (1986-1997)
Body style(s)	2-door and 4 door truck
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	2.4L 106 hp I4 (1986-1990) 3.0L 145 hp V6 (1986-1990) 2.4L 134 hp I4 (1991-1997) 3.0L 153 hp V6 (1991-1997)
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	104.3 in (2649 mm) 116.1 in (2949 mm)
Length	174.6 in (4435 mm) 190 in (4826 mm) 195.5 in (4966 mm)
Width	65 in (1651 mm) 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height	62.4 in (1585 mm) 62 in (1574.8 mm) 66.7 in (1694 mm) 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Related	Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Hardbody Truck with second facelift

Nissan Hardbody Trucks were the successor to the Datsun 720 line of small trucks. The truck's name, "Hardbody", refers to its double-wall bed and overall styling. The Hardbody was produced for the U.S. Market from 1986 until 1997, and were direct competition to the Toyota mini pickup. The old to new Nissan body style changed in mid-year 1986, so the new 'D21' 1986 Hardbody trucks are referred to as 1986.5; they can be distinguished from the early 720 body by their two large headlights rather than four smaller. The D21 Hardbody was a close relative of the Pathfinder.

In the US, the Hardbody cab styles were 'Standard' and 'King' (also known as 'Extended'). Bed lengths were 'standard' 6-foot (2 m) 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 and 6 cylinder engines were available, with the 2.4L 4 cylinder KA24E being a respectable-performance SOHC engine that replaced the Z24 for 1990-1997. The 6 cylinder 3.0L VG30E engine increased power and torque only modestly, 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. 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. A driver's side airbag was added for 1996 while rear wheel ABS came only with 4WD models.

These low-cost, dependable Hardbody small pickup trucks sold very well worldwide, and are still often seen both on-road and off-road. They are renowned for their reliability and endurance, with the exception of body panel and frame rust over time.

They are still available new in Mexico as the Nissan Camiones.