Nissan Frontier
The midsize pickup segment is extremely hot right now. The Frontier was completely redesigned two years ago, but newer and more attractive competitors have arrived (Colorado, Canyon, Ranger, Tacoma). The only engine available is a 3.8-litre V6 that delivers 310 horsepower through a nine-speed automatic transmission. Customers have a choice of two cab sizes. The engine is strong and dependable but also fuel-thirsty. Comfort levels are surprising for the segment.
Nissan Frontier
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$51,998 |
| Fees | CA$2,030 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$978/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 l V6 |
| Power | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm (231 kW) |
| Torque | 281 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (381 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Pick-up |
| Category | Compact / Mid-size Pick-Up |
| Assembly | Canton, MS, US |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 672 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 281 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | live axle, leaf springs |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P265/70R17 |
| Rear tires | P265/70R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,338 mm (210″) |
| Width | 1,896 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,853 mm (73″) |
| Box length | 1,496 mm (4′ 11″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (126″) |
| Weight | 2,207 kg (4,866 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 1,121 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,817 kg (6,210 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 74%(view ratings) |