The Frontier is powered by a 310-hp, 3.8-liter V6 engine matched with a nine-speed automatic.
The V6 is smooth and punchy, and the transmission shifts with fluidity.
Fuel economy of 18 mpg overall is not a standout among midsized pickup trucks.
Handling is relatively responsive and secure, but the steering is too heavy at low speeds.
The ride is stiff and choppy, though it's an improvement over the previous-generation Frontier.
The rear seat is tight, but the controls and infotainment system are easy to use.
The low-effort tailgate is easy to open and close.
The Pro-4X version is off-road-ready, with a locking rear differential.
After more than 16 years without a major update, the Nissan Frontier got a new look inside and out for the 2022 model year.
The sheet metal is all new and the interior gets a much-needed upgrade.
The 310-hp, 3.8-liter V6 engine and nine-speed automatic carry over from 2021.
The V6 feels strong and the transmission is smooth.
Handling is relatively responsive but the steering is too heavy at low speeds.
The ride is stiff legged but much better than the previous generation.
There is ample interior storage, and the infotainment is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The rear gate is now much easier to open and close.
The Pro-4X version is off-road ready with a rear-locking differential.
The previous model scored a Marginal in both driver and passenger-side of the IIHS small overlap front crash tests.
FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection now come standard.
BSW and RCTW are optional.
For 2025, BSW, RCTW, and ACC are standard on all trims.
2025 models also received refreshed bumpers, front fascia, and grille design, as well as updated dashboard trim and a telescoping steering wheel.
The redesigned 2005 Frontier compact pickup was a big step forward compared to its ponderously handling ancestors.
It became quick and nimble, with a still-stiff though tolerable ride.
The strong 4.0-liter V6 revs smoothly and feels like a V8.
We chalked up an unimpressive 15 mpg overall.
Base models are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder.
Transmissions include five- and six-speed manuals and a five-speed automatic.
All Frontiers of this generation are either crew- or extended-cab, but rear seat room is tight in both.
Side- and curtain-airbags, along with stability control are standard equipment.
An optional longer (six-foot) bed arrived for 2007, but the tailgate is quite heavy.
There were no major changes to the Frontier after that.
The Frontier debuted in 1998, with redesigned interior and exterior styling from the previous model, which lacked a name.
But the Frontier's ride is stiff and its handling ponderous.
A 3.3-liter V6 was offered beginning in 1999.
A crew-cab model was added for 2000, and a supercharged version of the V6 joined the options list a year later.
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