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Global Concepts
Nissan SUT
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Nissan's new SUT (sport utility truck) has a flip-up liftgate behind the rear passenger seat that links the "clean and dirty zones" of the vehicle—essentially the front SUV half and the rear shortened pickup bed. The truck retains the fenders, hood, windshield, A-pillars, and front doors from the Frontier Crew Cab. However, the roof was cut out and raised about 102 mm (4 in.) and the rear doors were shaped to provide a more distinctive, self-contained compartment. The rear door handles were moved up to the C-pillar for a cleaner profile and the rear windows angled at their lower rear corners. With the rear seat folded down and the hatch open, the SUT offers the utility of a full-length compact pickup bed and accommodates 4 x 8 ft sheets of plywood or other materials. The SUT is powered by a 127-kW (170-hp), 3.3-L, SOHC V6 and features four-wheel drive, a four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, 18-inch wheels and tires, with special roof rack and step rails.
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