Nissan

Nissan Frontier

Price $23,998 – $38,898
Fuel consumption 10.4 – 15.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 67%(view ratings)
Back unchanged for 2018, two-wheel-drive versions of the Frontier are powered by a 152-horsepower, 2.5L four cylinder with a five-speed automatic gearbox. The 261-horsepower, 4.0L V6 is optional, but it comes standard on four-wheel-drive versions. With it, you get to choose between a six-speed manual or an optional automatic transmission. Certain configurations of the Frontier can tow up to 6710 pounds (3044 kilograms).

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 67%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Attractive base price
  • Practical format for an urban setting
  • Robust vehicle
  • Good reliability

Cons

  • Very old design and technology
  • High fuel consumption
  • Not very roomy in back (King Cab)
  • Towing capacity is less than many competitors

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