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The 2022 Nissan Frontier has got a new design, looks more rugged and ready for action than the previous model and wow, I like this a lot. Worth the wait, I’d say.


The interior definitely is definitely going to make driving the Frontier much better. There’s a standard 8-inch touchscreen in here now with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can upgrade that to 9 inches.

And the now 7-inch gauge cluster is customizable and much easier to see than it was before.

It’s modern and functional in here and finally feels like it can compete with the rest of the midsize segment’s formidable competition like the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and Ford Ranger.

Under the Frontier’s new rugged exterior is only one powertrain, a 3.8-liter V6 that gets best-in-class power with 310 horses. That’s a boost up from 261 in the previous V6. And let me tell you, that extra power feels absolutely awesome when you’re trucking around.


The torque numbers are the same as with the previous V6 (281 lb-ft torque) but with the extra power that accompanies it, you feel as though you’re getting more grunt from this truck. It’s definitely working harder for you than it used to.

Especially when you’re tackling some steep or technical terrain, you want that low part of the rev range to really deliver, and this new Frontier absolutely does.


The 9-speed automatic transmission works very well in the low gears.

To me, the ratios feel well spaced and when I want to hold a gear a little longer or I know there’s some terrain coming up that the truck doesn’t, then I just shift myself. Again, the extra power allows the Frontier to drive some terrain that, in my opinion, the previous model never would have.


That added power also gets owners more towing capacity with a max of 6720 pounds in the 2WD version.


The thing I think I like the most about the Frontier is its size. It stayed small, it’s only a couple of inches longer in the nose because of the new grille, but because it’s a smaller truck it feels agile and easily maneuverable when you’re driving, even with the Crew Cab model.


I’m also going to call out the return to hydraulic steering. Nissan’s gone back to this system, and there’s a marked improvement. It’s got some great weight. And I’m not feeling a lot of trucky play in the center and it’s way more precise. I don’t feel like I’m having to correct as much as I used to in the last Frontier.


The suspension has also been reworked.

But how do those things translate when you’re sitting behind the wheel?

Visibility in the Frontier is good, but if you want extra safety assurances, then Nissan’s got you covered with some good driver assistance features including standard forward-collision warnings.

Nissan’s Safety Shield 360, their full suite of safety goodies is available as an option.

Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats are among my favorites in the industry, and they finally make their way into the Frontier, perhaps the first place they should have gone! These make for a more comfortable ride either on the road or off it.

One negative no telescoping on the steering wheel.

Speaking of off-roading, 4x4 models, get some great features that help you out when you’re driving off the beaten path.


Both Hill Descent and Hill Start are standard on all 4x4 models. Both these systems are good and especially helpful if you’re new to being off-road.


The Pro-4x model gets a locking rear differential, and beefier Bilstein shocks, and more under-body armor for when you’re really in the rough stuff. Add that to the extra boost from the engine and you’re getting yourself a powerful and very useful off-road tool here.


For someone not interested in the whole off-road banana there’s a Pro-X version reminiscent of the Desert Runner that’s got some of the suspension parts of the 4X but is only rear-wheel drive.


One more new thing that I’m very excited about, a damped tailgate. Hey, it’s the little things that add up.



Pricing on the base 2022 Nissan Frontier starts at $27,840 (SV 4x2 King Cab) or $29,340 (SV 4x2 crew cab). Add about $3000 for the 4x4 versions of those. But you can spend close to $40,000 for the Pro-4X Crew Cab. In that spread there’s an option for a lot of different truck buyers.


There’s going to be more driving, more information, more thoughts, but for now, we feel like there’s a lot to be excited about with the new Nissan Frontier.

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