Nissan · Mid-size pickup
Nissan Frontier bed dimensions & sizes by year
Buying a tonneau cover and not sure it'll fit? Pick your model year to get the exact bed length of your Frontier in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
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Your 2023 Frontier
Came in 2 bed lengths (3rd gen (D41)):
Your 2023 could be any of these depending on cab — measure your bed to be sure which one you have.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two Frontiers from the same year can have different beds depending on cab. Don't trust the badge — measure it. It takes 30 seconds and saves a return.
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Close the tailgate.
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Put a tape measure on the bed floor against the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab).
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Measure straight back to the inside of the closed tailgate.
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Match that number to a bed length above — covers are sold by category (5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft…), so round to the nearest one.
Frontier bed sizes & specs, year by year
Frontier · 3rd gen (D41)
- Cab styles
- King Cab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 7,150 lb
- Max payload
- 1,610 lb
- MSRP from
- $32,150 (launch)
Engines (1)
- 3.8L VQ38DD V6 310 hp · 281 lb-ft · Gas
Redesign on updated ladder frame; single 3.8L V6 / 9-speed auto. Bed dimensions carried over from D40. King Cab = 6 ft only; Crew Cab = 5 ft standard or optional 6 ft (Crew Cab Long Bed). Max tow 6,720 lb at 2022 launch, raised to 7,150 lb for MY2025.
Frontier · 2nd gen (D40)
- Cab styles
- King Cab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 6,500 lb
- Max payload
- 1,460 lb
Engines (2)
- 2.5L QR25DE I4 152 hp · 171 lb-ft · Gas
- 4.0L VQ40DE V6 261 hp · 281 lb-ft · Gas
Very long single US generation (2005-2021, 17 model years; 2009 facelift was cosmetic). King Cab = 6 ft bed only; Crew Cab = 5 ft standard or optional 6 ft. Bed sheet-metal carried over to D41, so most 5 ft/6 ft tonneau covers fit 2005-2026. Retailer floor measurements list short bed ~58.6" and long bed ~72.25".
Tonneau covers that fit the Frontier
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the Frontier fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any Frontier-specific gotchas.
Hands-on Frontier cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
Frontier bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Nissan Frontier come in?
The Nissan Frontier has been offered with 2 bed lengths: 5 ft (59.5") and 6 ft (73.3"). The exact bed on your truck depends on its model year and cab — choose your year above to see which covers fit.
How do I measure my Frontier bed length?
Measure the inside floor of the bed, from the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest standard size — tonneau covers are sold by bed-length category (e.g. 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft), not the exact inch.
What bed size is the newest Frontier?
The current Frontier (2022–present) comes with 5 ft (59.5") and 6 ft (73.3").
Will a tonneau cover from an older Frontier fit a newer one?
Not necessarily. Covers are matched to a specific generation and bed length, and both the bed length and the rail design can change between generations. Always match your exact model year and bed size before buying — the year-by-year table below shows where the Frontier changed.