What’s New?
The lead on what is new has to be that Nissan announced a jaw-dropping price decease that averages $4,300 across all trim models. After that, a new SV Premium package which adds among other items rear sonar and backup camera, Dual zone AC and the Utili-Track™ bed tie-down system, seems to be the icing on the cake. PRO-4X models get equipment upgrades as well. Fuel efficiency has improved by 12% on some models with the addition of a seal between the bed and cab as well as the addition of a spoiler to the rear tailgate and a revised front spoiler. The Frontier will be available in S, SV, PRO-4X, SL (crew cab only). Body styles are King Cab (extended cab) and Crew Cab in both 2WD and 4WD as well as choice of manual or automatic transmissions.
Towing
Towing capacity depends on which body style and engine type is ordered. Nissan uses a fully-boxed steel frame for all Frontiers. The 4 cylinder Frontiers are rated at 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs). When properly equipped and with the V6, towing capacity increases to 2,948 kg (6,500lbs). Neither of these versions can be hooked up to any type of trailer except a conventional pull-type trailer.
Interior
Interiors of the Frontier vary from plain but durable cloth on the S model to leather-trimmed and power-operated on the Premium Leather package equipped Frontiers. A long list of equipment is standard and includes, but not limited to, excellent cab storage space, removable, under-seat storage bin and slide-on-rod sun visors. Features such as Bluetooth™ connectivity with streaming audio and Satellite radio are all optional (or part of a package) depending on the trim level ordered.
Powertrain
Frontier is available with either a 2.5 litre, 152 horsepower inline four or a 4.0 litre, DOHC, 261 hp V6. On basic models a 5-speed manual is standard and a 5-speed automatic is optional. On V6 engines, when offered the manual transmission is a 6-speed and the automatic is a 5-speed. Only the V6 models can be ordered with 4WD.
In Short
This is the year for Nissan to capitalize on the absence of competition since Colorado and Canyon from GM are taking a year-long hiatus from production. This leaves only the Toyota Tacoma as direct competition and the Frontier stacks up well against the Tacoma.
Fuel Economy
EnerGuide Canada rates the 4-cylinder, 2WD, 5-speed manual at 10.8 L/100 km and 8.6 L/100km for city/highway driving, respectively. The 4WD V6 automatic is rated at 14.9L/100 km. and 10.4 L/100 km.
The lead on what is new has to be that Nissan announced a jaw-dropping price decease that averages $4,300 across all trim models. After that, a new SV Premium package which adds among other items rear sonar and backup camera, Dual zone AC and the Utili-Track™ bed tie-down system, seems to be the icing on the cake. PRO-4X models get equipment upgrades as well. Fuel efficiency has improved by 12% on some models with the addition of a seal between the bed and cab as well as the addition of a spoiler to the rear tailgate and a revised front spoiler. The Frontier will be available in S, SV, PRO-4X, SL (crew cab only). Body styles are King Cab (extended cab) and Crew Cab in both 2WD and 4WD as well as choice of manual or automatic transmissions.
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Towing
Towing capacity depends on which body style and engine type is ordered. Nissan uses a fully-boxed steel frame for all Frontiers. The 4 cylinder Frontiers are rated at 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs). When properly equipped and with the V6, towing capacity increases to 2,948 kg (6,500lbs). Neither of these versions can be hooked up to any type of trailer except a conventional pull-type trailer.
Interior
Interiors of the Frontier vary from plain but durable cloth on the S model to leather-trimmed and power-operated on the Premium Leather package equipped Frontiers. A long list of equipment is standard and includes, but not limited to, excellent cab storage space, removable, under-seat storage bin and slide-on-rod sun visors. Features such as Bluetooth™ connectivity with streaming audio and Satellite radio are all optional (or part of a package) depending on the trim level ordered.
Powertrain
Frontier is available with either a 2.5 litre, 152 horsepower inline four or a 4.0 litre, DOHC, 261 hp V6. On basic models a 5-speed manual is standard and a 5-speed automatic is optional. On V6 engines, when offered the manual transmission is a 6-speed and the automatic is a 5-speed. Only the V6 models can be ordered with 4WD.
In Short
This is the year for Nissan to capitalize on the absence of competition since Colorado and Canyon from GM are taking a year-long hiatus from production. This leaves only the Toyota Tacoma as direct competition and the Frontier stacks up well against the Tacoma.
Fuel Economy
EnerGuide Canada rates the 4-cylinder, 2WD, 5-speed manual at 10.8 L/100 km and 8.6 L/100km for city/highway driving, respectively. The 4WD V6 automatic is rated at 14.9L/100 km. and 10.4 L/100 km.
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