No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Nissan Frontier Review As with other mid-size pickup trucks of its class, the 2025 Nissan Frontier is useful and tough, and it can be changed to fit a variety of needs. Even though the PRO-4X is meant to be used on trails, the lower S trim works well as a work vehicle. The V-6 engine with 310 horsepower and the nine-speed automatic transmission are the same in all models. Four-wheel drive is optional, but rear-wheel drive is the standard setup. You can get the Frontier in either an extended- or crew-cab body style. The crew cab can fit a six-foot bed, but a five-foot bed is normal. It’s different from cars like the Honda Ridgeline and the Jeep Gladiator. More recent mid-size pickup trucks, like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado, are better in almost every way. However, the truck’s interior still has a lot of modern features and high-quality materials. Even so, the Frontier has a lot to offer buyers in this class. For example, it comes in more bed sizes and cab styles than other trucks in the same class. What's New? Nissan changed the front and rear ends, added a new paint color called “Afterburn Orange,” and made the wheels on the PRO-X and PRO-4X models better for the 2025 model year. There is a new 360-degree camera system, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, two-way power lumbar adjustments for the driver’s seat on the SV, PRO, and SL trims, and a higher maximum towing capacity of up to 7150 pounds. This year’s updates include an optional 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto as standard. Now, all trim levels except the base S offer the six-foot long-bed choice. Some driver-assist features are standard in Nissan cars. These include adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, and lane departure warning. Pros and Cons Pros Appealing to the eye Good pulling. It’s strong inside. Cons Outdated ideas about how to drive. Inefficient use of fuel. Rivals is a newer term. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The Frontier has a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with natural aspiration that makes 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a nine-speed automatic gearbox and either rear- or four-wheel drive. Based on our first thoughts, the Frontier’s V-6 engine seems to have enough power and run easily. The Jeep Gladiator is more capable, but the off-road-focused PRO-4X model we tried is eager and able to handle rough terrain. The Nissan’s new, faster, and more direct steering, along with other changes to the chassis that make the truck look more stable and polished when moving, have also been well received. Safety The Frontier has a number of driver-assistance features built into the Nissan Safety Shield 360 system. These include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, and adaptive cruise control. These other important safety features are: Pedestrian recognition is built into all automatic emergency brakes. Normal warning for changing lanes. Auto-adjustable cruise control as standard. Internal and External Cargo Capacity While it may lack the flashy updates of newer models like the Colorado or Tacoma, the Frontier features quality materials and a well-crafted interior design that exudes durability and reliability. Soft-touch surfaces, beautiful trim, and modern features can be found inside, but the door panels and lower dash are still made of hard plastic. The gauge cluster has both traditional and digital gauges, as well as a 7.0-inch color display. You can also get heated front seats and a warm steering wheel. The stock Nissan Zero Gravity thrones in the Frontier are soft and comfortable enough for long road trips, making them great for sitting all day. Things can be stored under the back seat, and there is a storage bin inside the dashboard. Short (just under five feet) and long (just over six feet) wheelbases are both available for the car. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The Frontier, which has rear-wheel drive, gets 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. These numbers drop to 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway when four-wheel drive is added. During our rigorous tests, which included a 75-mph interstate route, a 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X got 20 miles per gallon. Infotainment and Connectivity An 8.0-inch touchscreen or an optional 12.3-inch touchscreen can be used to handle the Frontier’s entertainment system. Two real knobs below the screen can be used to change the stereo volume and tuning. The best basic contact features are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which work wirelessly, and a number of charging ports with USB-C ports. In addition, the Frontier has a Wi-Fi hotspot that you can subscribe to and charge your phone wirelessly. You can add a nine-speaker Fender unit to the music system for an extra fee. Range, Charging, and Battery Life A PRO-4X model we tried ran a quarter-mile in 15.6 seconds at 90 mph and 7.3 seconds at 60 mph. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road ran the quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds at 92 mph and 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, which is a lot slower than the times we set. Towing and Payload Capacity The Nissan Frontier can pull up to 7,150 pounds. That makes it less useful than competitors like the Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Jeep Gladiator, which can all pull at least 7,650 pounds. The Nissan can carry up to 1610 pounds. Price and How to Choose The SV trim level has the most useful basic features for the money. The crew cab, which is the bigger of the two cab sizes, and four-wheel drive are what our dream model is based on. A 12.3-inch tablet with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six-way power-adjustable driver seat are standard features in our car. We highly suggest, though, that you upgrade to the Convenience and Technology packages. The trailer hitch, cargo bed lights, spray-in bed liner, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and back automated emergency braking are some of these. The front seats and steering wheel are heated.
