[4] The D22 is a compact size pick up truck manufactured from 1997 to current, Nissan continue to build the D22 as a cheaper alternative to the D40 in many markets.

This was due to NDI being busy with many design projects for concepts and models, such as the Quest (VX54 II), Altima (L30), and Maxima (A32.5).

A 4-door version of the D22 was designed and developed during 1997–1998, being first produced in April 1999 and launched in May 1999 in the US as the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab.

It was a 2WD King Cab model built on the 4WD frame, which gave it a boost in ride height, larger tires, and a 4- or 5-speed transmission.

[citation needed] In February 2000 at the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan introduced a facelifted D22 Frontier for 2001, with bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation.

Due to incompatible taxation rules and plummeting popularity of pickup trucks in Japan, Nissan discontinued it in their home market with no replacement afterwards, a fate shared by many of its competitors there.

[22] It comes as a Crew Cab (5 passengers) short bed (1.40 m x 1.39 m cargo area) version (5.08 m in length) with a payload of 815 kg.

The ZD30 powered D22's were fairly reliable unlike the petrol counterparts, but were replaced in 2007 with an upgraded Common Rail 2.5L Diesel engine.

In Chile, the D22 was marketed as the "Nissan Terrano" (a name previously used in the WD21 SUV) due to Kia already using the "Frontier" moniker in its Bongo minivan series.

Suzuki sold a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant.

[30] The Navara in Europe came with an updated Euro IV compliant engine on post September 2006 vehicles.

The Aventura trim package is equipped with leather upholstery, dual zone climate control, six-stacker CD/MP3 changer and satellite navigation as standard.

These models do not have leather, climate control or satellite navigation system like their UK versions.

Changes included a new style of alloy wheels, Bluetooth as standard, side work lights and indicators on the wing mirrors.

Nissan planned to sell the single cab and began to export worldwide at the same month.

Nissan also continues to sell the D22 pickups with minor updates for a lower price (now called as Frontier LCV).

Inside the new Navara (top-of-the-line model), Nissan designers have specified softer materials of a better quality for the dash, seats and interior moulds.

The centre console and fascia designs have been revised, as have the instrument binnacle layout and door trims.

Other new or revised features include dual-zone climate control, remote audio/Bluetooth/trip computer controls on the steering wheel, trip computer, external temperature gauge, speed-sensitive variable windscreen wipers and 'follow me home' lighting.

Importantly, the upgraded Navara (diesel only) gains stability control, which Nissan calls Vehicle Dynamics Control and all petrol V6 and diesel variants gain side-impact and side-curtain airbags to complement the dual front airbags.

Nissan updated the Frontier for the 2020 model year with a new 3.8-litre V6 and a nine-speed automatic, with the manual transmission being discontinued.

Among the problems discovered during the test was delayed airbag deployment and insufficient seatbelt restraint, which were solved with the software upgrade.

[55] Unveiled at the 2016 Hannover Motor Show, the concept is notable for being the first prototype with a Nissan designed and developed portable battery pack.

[56] Other features that cater for rescue organisations include an onboard DJI Phantom 4 drone, an increased ride height, strobe lights and a fully adjustable suspension system.

[56][55] Renault revealed the production version of the Alaskan Pickup Concept which will be based on the current Navara platform.

The Alaskan was shown alongside other Renault Models at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in October.

The Dongfeng Rich 6 features a redesigned front end resulting in an extra 35 mm of length with the rest of the vehicle body being shared directly with the Navara.

This team has been racing the current D40 Frontier for over two years with eight stage rallies and two hill climbs under its belt having never suffered a mechanical failure of any kind.

Nissan South Africa campaigned both the D22 and D40 platforms very successfully in the local ABSA Off-Road Series, winning eight consecutive driver's championships[63] (2001 to 2008).

For several years Overdrive have competed with the Hallspeed built vehicles in the European rally Raid series, including The Dakar.