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Have owned all sizes over the decades … big heavy trucks belong on asphalt OK … ?
Nissan “differentiate“ is in your head - not mine …
Is the new Frontier the midsize king?
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Nissan “differentiate“ is in your head - not mine …
i dont like big tanks aka modern 4 dr 4 wd trucks with small boxes + prefer standard cabs BUT to their cost + lack of a manual tranny I opted for a preowned 28 thou mile Fronty 4X4 king cab with the great 4.0 V-6 + 6 spd manual. earlier frontys were a bargain + only issue is a wider turning radius + on 5-10s the automatic tranny cooler issues, easily fixed before disaster strikes!! if not for crazy money 4 doors + too short box i would love a gladiator "prolly"!!!
After considerable research, I would say this new Nissan is the mid-size truck to beat. Took them a long time to update... but they did a nice job.I think this is a great move by Nissan. The price is more reasonable for the truck of this size.
The 2022 Nissan Frontier Is My Favorite Midsize Truck
After a decade of decaying relevance, Nissan is trying to turn itself around. If the Frontier is any indication, the company might pull it off.www.roadandtrack.com
"More capable than the Ridgeline and more refined than anything else, durable and proven at its core, it’s a deeply charming truck wrapped in a superb design. And at $28,990 to start, or $38,390 for the fantastic Pro-4X, it’s also the best value in the segment."
Tested: 2022 Nissan Frontier Keeps It Simple
Nissan's new Frontier mid-size pickup gets a long-awaited refresh yet remains pleasingly familiar.www.caranddriver.com
"It's no Chevy Colorado ZR2, but the Pro-4X's off-road prowess comes with little compromise to its on-road refinement, and at $38,415 it costs about $7000 less to start than that Chevy."
Too Tall and that computer game of a radio AC control and whatever. I see lots of them in the junk yard from distracted drivers.
All the new mid size trucks are pretty nice. That said, I'll be keeping my Tacoma. Traded a 2018 Colorado LT in on it and haven't regretted it for a minute.
Yep. I have a GMC Canyon after having a Sierra single cab with an 8 ft. bed. My 10 ft. utility trailer holds more that the Sierra did and with the ramp and it sitting so low it is easier to load. I can drive my zero turn mower up the ramp when I cut my Dad's yard or need to take it in for service. And if someone wants to borrow it, no big deal and no insurance liability like lending them a truck.
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I gave away an old heavy trailer - now have one so light I don’t back up to it … Can easily move it to my hitch …
Thats also a plus taking light bulky recreational/camping things through the sand …
(put 235 tires on it)
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Wonder if they fixed the crappy safety rating:
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2021 Nissan Frontier Crew cab pickup
2021 Nissan Frontier Crew cab pickup - small pickup
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Nissan’s latest midsize offering checks so many boxes My earliest memories of any vehicle was my dad’s 240Z, the pumpkin-colored coupe firing to life as my dad worked the curved choke lever on cold Los Angeles mornings. Even being so young, I knew that car was just…cool. And my first exposure to...
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Good review. This truck has had lots of wonderful reviews lately. I was never a Nissan fan and certainly thought the Toyota was the one to beat. Not anymore.The New Frontier of Overlanding - Expedition Portal
Nissan’s latest midsize offering checks so many boxes My earliest memories of any vehicle was my dad’s 240Z, the pumpkin-colored coupe firing to life as my dad worked the curved choke lever on cold Los Angeles mornings. Even being so young, I knew that car was just…cool. And my first exposure to...expeditionportal.com
If it's as reliable as the previous gen, they have a nice truck on their hands. It's also more reasonably priced IMO.
I think this is a great move by Nissan. The price is more reasonable for the truck of this size.
I would say that if you want a, "Japanese" (because Nissan isnt really Japanese anymore) truck but cant afford a Tacoma, the Frontier is a good choice.
Its definetly never going to be the king of the midsize trucks though. Theres just too many better options out there.
The 2022 Nissan Frontier Is My Favorite Midsize Truck
After a decade of decaying relevance, Nissan is trying to turn itself around. If the Frontier is any indication, the company might pull it off.
"More capable than the Ridgeline and more refined than anything else, durable and proven at its core, it’s a deeply charming truck wrapped in a superb design. And at $28,990 to start, or $38,390 for the fantastic Pro-4X, it’s also the best value in the segment."
Tested: 2022 Nissan Frontier Keeps It Simple
Nissan's new Frontier mid-size pickup gets a long-awaited refresh yet remains pleasingly familiar.
"It's no Chevy Colorado ZR2, but the Pro-4X's off-road prowess comes with little compromise to its on-road refinement, and at $38,415 it costs about $7000 less to start than that Chevy."
I would say that Nissan's quality issues would put it behind the others. It doesnt have the quality of the Tacoma and it isnt as cool as a Ranger or Gladiator.I think this is a great move by Nissan. The price is more reasonable for the truck of this size.
The 2022 Nissan Frontier Is My Favorite Midsize Truck
After a decade of decaying relevance, Nissan is trying to turn itself around. If the Frontier is any indication, the company might pull it off.
"More capable than the Ridgeline and more refined than anything else, durable and proven at its core, it’s a deeply charming truck wrapped in a superb design. And at $28,990 to start, or $38,390 for the fantastic Pro-4X, it’s also the best value in the segment."
Tested: 2022 Nissan Frontier Keeps It Simple
Nissan's new Frontier mid-size pickup gets a long-awaited refresh yet remains pleasingly familiar.
"It's no Chevy Colorado ZR2, but the Pro-4X's off-road prowess comes with little compromise to its on-road refinement, and at $38,415 it costs about $7000 less to start than that Chevy."
I would say that if you want a, "Japanese" (because Nissan isnt really Japanese anymore) truck but cant afford a Tacoma, the Frontier is a good choice.
Its definetly never going to be the king of the midsize trucks though. Theres just too many better options out there.
Nobody knows if the brand-new Frontier has or will have lower than average or better than average quality, because it’s a new model.
It looks to me like it’s going to be a stout truck, and if I were in the market for a truck (I’m not), I’d buy one.
Nissan really does appear to be trying to improve their products, and I think they’re succeeding.
Its not going to be the king of the mid-sized trucks, even if its the best and most reliable, because the Toyota sheeple will keep buying Tacoma's. It's just how it works.
I test drove a Colorado Dmax, Canyon V6(with the new at-the-time 8 speed), the Nissan Pro4X(with the old 4.0/5 speed), and the current gen Tacoma TRD OR back in the spring of 2017. The Nissan Frontier was a better truck to drive than the Tacoma, even back then before the new motor/transmission came out, nevermind the whole new truck. All of them drove better than the Taco. And yet the Taco continues to outsell even the closest competitor 2:1. Why? Cause the average Taco buyers arn't even going to the Ford, GM or Nissan dealers to cross shop.
My worry, however, is that Ford and GM are getting ready to release their new Ranger and Colorado/Canyon soon. And I think the new Taco is on its way as well. I have a feeling it may put nissan back where they were. This new truck may be nice, but its competing against trucks that came out 6+ years ago, with the exception of the ranger. Of course it's seems nice right now. But what happens when its competing against newer trucks?
Someone in Pa saw one on the lot - $46k for the Pro4x.
That is Colorado ZR2 money. I can tell you which I would rather have, and its not the Pro4X.
My Ridgeline gets 26 mpg on the highway, tows 5000 lbs, and has a huge trunk in its bed.
Ridgeline is a great truck for most needs.
