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Nissan Hardbody

Nissan Hardbody
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The official data lists 7 versions of the Nissan Hardbody (1990), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1990
Markets
United States
Engines
2.4 L to 3.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Nissan Hardbody?

The Hardbody is the name commonly used for Nissan’s D21 pickup in the United States. It has a cab and an open cargo bed, with a squared-off shape that became closely associated with the model.

The D21 generation ran from 1986 to 1997. In the United States, the 1990 model-year range included petrol engines from 2.4 to 3.0 litres.

Generations and engines

The Hardbody’s D21 generation ran from 1986 to 1997. For the 1990 US model year, the petrol engine range ran from 2.4 to 3.0 litres.

How economical is the Nissan Hardbody?

For the 1990 US model year, the best stated combined EPA rating is 22 MPG, or 10.7 L/100 km. The EPA procedure differs from the WLTP and older NEDC tests used in Europe, so ratings from those markets are not directly equivalent.

Questions and answers

What does D21 mean on a Nissan Hardbody?

D21 is the generation designation for the Hardbody pickup, which ran from 1986 to 1997.

What engines were listed for the 1990 US Hardbody?

The US petrol range ran from 2.4 to 3.0 litres.

What is the 1990 Hardbody’s combined EPA rating?

The best stated combined rating is 22 MPG, or 10.7 L/100 km.

Hardbody D21 (1986–1997)

Nissan Hardbody D21
Photo: Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: D21 · Sold in: United States · References: motortrend.com

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1990(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1990(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990(FFS), 2MODE VLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990(FFS), 2MODE VLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.