No pricing data available at this time. 2024 Nissan Frontier Overview What’s new: New designs for the hood and front grille. A telescoping steering column comes standard on all types. There are now more crew-cab trims and a long bed to choose from. A member of the third group of Frontiers from 2022. The Frontier is a medium truck with two cab sizes and two bed lengths. It can have either rear or four-wheel drive. The only motor is an automatic transmission with nine speeds and a 3.8-liter V6 engine. While the Frontier was brand new in 2022, it faced tough competition from some of its main rivals, highlighting the strengths of those alternatives. However, Nissan has made big changes to the car for 2025 and is still making it better. One of our problems with the Frontier since it was redesigned in 2022 is that it’s hard to find a comfy driving position. This is mostly because the steering column doesn’t fold down. Nissan fixed the problem for 2025, and all trim versions can now use the feature. A 12.3-inch tablet has been added to the SV and higher models as part of a new dashboard. It can now pull up to 7,150 pounds, which puts it in the middle of the class. The crew-cab/long-bed combination was added to the three higher trims. This is likely the most important change. Before, the design was limited to just one trim. There are many strong rivals for the Frontier. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma are the newest of these. They both came out in 2024. The first GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado came out in 2023. All of these are standard vehicles that come in a variety of trim levels, bed and cab configurations, and output choices. The Honda Ridgeline is a good choice if you want comfort, room, and useful storage. It’s also the group’s easiest-to-drive truck. Pros vs Cons Pros Pleasant ride quality. Consistent and safe handling. Useful places to keep small things. Cons Unconventional arrangement of certain controls and on-screen menus. It’s hard to steer. The back seat is smaller than in other medium crew-cab trucks of the same size. Performance How does the Frontier feel to drive? Frontier, the middle car, is not the fastest. Our test vehicle, a Frontier Pro-4X version designed for off-road use, hit 60 mph from 0 mph in 7.8 seconds, which is the same time as the average for its class. But the engine really shines when you’re driving around town. The transmission easily shifts gears and makes a lot of midrange power, even when the engine is going full speed. When the Frontier stops, the brakes are very smooth. Not only are they strong enough to quickly stop the truck if needed, but they are also simple to use in city traffic. The Frontier is also easy to drive, which is a plus. No matter what kind of tires are on the Pro-4X test car, it seems stable when turning. The very heavy handling, on the other hand, is strange. When going slowly, it’s hard to drive the Nissan on a road or through a parking lot. On the plus side, the Frontier can handle a lot of rough territory. Comfort How nice and cozy is the Frontier? The most noticeable thing about the Frontier is how comfortable it is to ride. When going fast, big dips and bumps are easy to ignore, and the Frontier stays cool in the city. In some places, the Frontier could be smoother. There are no seat adjustments, so it might be hard to find the best way to sit in the front seat because the padding is too flat and solid. The climate control system keeps the car at a nice temperature on hot days and is easy to use. But we were unhappy that our Frontier didn’t have air vents for the back seats. Besides that, we heard that the wind was making the highway very noisy. Interior How is the inside? It’s clear that Nissan’s interior design has come a long way, and the Frontier uses many of these new features. The large, user-friendly infotainment screen occupies most of the interior space, yet there remains ample room for climate control and additional buttons. Also, some of those buttons are hard to find and need to be arranged in a way that makes sense. Also, you should take a look at the strange choices on the dashboard and the controls on the steering wheel. There is little space in the back of the Frontier for adults, so those sitting there won’t be happy. The outside view is about the same as the class. A surround-view camera setup can be used with the Frontier. Even though the pictures from the camera are blurry and low-resolution, they do help with parking. Technology How does the tech work? An 8-inch touchscreen comes standard with the Frontier, and a 12.3-inch tablet can be added as an option. There is wireless charging for smartphones and a 10-speaker Fender sound system. The subwoofer in the Fender system takes up some useful storage space in the back under the seat, but it sounds good. Driver aids like trailer sway control, automatic emergency braking, and a driver attentiveness warning are standard on all Frontiers. We found that the systems worked well and didn’t send any false alerts while we were testing them. Storage How are the moving and storing going? The Frontier can pull up to 7,150 pounds in trailers and carry up to 1,480 pounds of cargo. The second one should be enough to pull a small or average trailer without much trouble. Underrail lights, spray-in bedliner, movable tie-down cleats, and a 120-volt power outlet are all extras that can be added. There is a lot of storage space inside the cab, with a big tray in front of the shifter, cupholders, and a spot for the optional wireless charging tray. The center shelf under the arm is also big enough to hold a few water bottles. The door openings in the front and back are about the same size. Fuel Economy How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that a Frontier with four-wheel drive will get 19 mpg combined on the highway and in the city. This is the normal mileage for a V6 medium truck with four wheels. We were able to confirm the figure because our Frontier test truck got 19.9 mpg on our real-world test route. Value Does the Frontier give you a lot? Nissan’s Frontier costs about the same as other medium trucks in its class. The Pro-4X test truck we had was also very well put together. Nissan’s guarantee covers less than most of the others in its class. The engine is covered for five years, or 60,000 miles, and the bumper-to-bumper is covered for three years, or 36,000 miles. There is no free upkeep, and roadside assistance is only available for three years or 36,000 miles, which is less than the norm. Wildcard Living in the Nissan Frontier is simple and pleasant. The truck is also cool because it’s different without being too crazy. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? You can choose the SV Convenience package, which comes with useful things like a bedliner, tie-downs, a trailer hitch, and trailer wiring. The base S trim costs a little less than this one, and it only gets a few extras. You can get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly, as well as heated seats and a bigger 12.3-inch tablet. 2025 Nissan Frontier Video Review
