Nissan Frontier

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After 16 years, the Nissan Frontier was redesigned for the 2022 model year. The 310-hp, 3.8-liter V6 engine and nine-speed automatic carry over.
The V6 is smooth and punchy and the transmission is slick. Fuel economy of 18 mpg overall is an improvement but not a standout, even compared with some full-sized pickups. Handling is relatively responsive and secure, but the steering is too heavy at low speeds. The ride is stiff and choppy but not as bad as before. The rear seat is tight, but the controls and infotainment system are easy to use. The tailgate is now much easier to open and close. The Pro-4X version is off-road-ready, with a rear locking differential. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection now come standard. BSW and RCTW are optional.
2022 Nissan Frontier
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2020-2021
2020 Redesign Year
The Frontier got an all-new 310-hp V6 paired with a nine-speed automatic for 2020, the last year before a total redesign. This combination promises better fuel economy and more power than the old 2.5-liter four-cylinder and manual transmission.
Last redesigned in 2005, the compact Frontier pickup truck is a dated design that lacks polish. In our tests we found the Frontier to be quick and relatively nimble, but it has a very stiff ride. The previous V6 revved smoothly and felt very strong, but fuel economy was a decidedly unimpressive 15 mpg overall. Only crew- and extended-cab body styles are offered, but rear-seat room is tight even in the crew cab. The Frontier scored a Marginal in both of the IIHS small overlap front crash tests. Key advanced safety and driver assist systems are unavailable.
2021 Nissan Frontier
$30,825 - $40,500
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2020 Nissan Frontier
$28,975 - $37,475
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2005-2019
2005 Redesign Year
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.
2019 Nissan Frontier
$23,650 - $34,750
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2018 Nissan Frontier
$19,225 - $30,725
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2017 Nissan Frontier
$17,600 - $27,050
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2016 Nissan Frontier
$15,875 - $24,125
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2015 Nissan Frontier
$14,175 - $22,750
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2014 Nissan Frontier
$13,275 - $20,225
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2013 Nissan Frontier
$12,050 - $18,775
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2012 Nissan Frontier
$10,475 - $16,950
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2011 Nissan Frontier
$9,500 - $15,075
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2010 Nissan Frontier
$8,950 - $14,150
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2009 Nissan Frontier
$8,225 - $13,025
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2008 Nissan Frontier
$7,250 - $10,775
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2007 Nissan Frontier
$6,475 - $10,400
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2006 Nissan Frontier
$6,125 - $9,675
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2005 Nissan Frontier
$4,250 - $7,500
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1998-2004
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.
2004 Nissan Frontier
$4,550 - $7,075
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2003 Nissan Frontier
$3,975 - $6,650
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2002 Nissan Frontier
$3,750 - $6,425
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2001 Nissan Frontier
$3,375 - $6,200
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2000 Nissan Frontier
$2,900 - $5,450
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