For the 2008 model year, Nissan Frontier again offers tough, bold styling, an available Utility Bed system that features the Utili-track C-channel tie-down system and an available factory-applied spray-in bedliner. The new King Cab SE I-4 model, which provides the visual content of an SE model while offering the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder engine, is another addition for 2008.

Frontier is built on Nissan's F-Alpha platform and is available with a choice of a 2.5-liter Inline-4 cylinder (4x2 only) engine or an advanced 4.0-liter DOHC V-6 engine, which produces 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft. of torque.

The 2008 Nissan Frontier is available in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles and in 4x2 and 4x4 driveline configurations. Frontier also features Crew Cab Long Wheelbase models with beds more than 13 inches longer than standard models. In addition to the new King Cab SE I-4 model, enhancements for 2008 include a new Technology Package offering an upgraded sound system with an auxiliary jack, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, XM satellite radio, Nissan Immobilizer, and a Vehicle Security System. Also added are an available XE Preferred Package, a standard Appearance Package for King Cab SE 4-cylinder models, a standard Utility Bed Package on NISMO models, and a new finish for the 16-inch NISMO model wheels. In addition, a power cloth driver's seat is now added to LE trims and a new Beige interior color replaces the previous Desert interior.

The vehicle has a raft of advanced safety features that include side-curtain airbags, active head restraints, airbag occupancy sensors, and more.