When the part-time 4WD system isn't engaged, the Frontier is a rear-wheel drive truck that benefits from 4-wheel disc brakes, featuring
larger discs on the front combined with ABS and EBD. Being in two-wheel drive optimizes fuel economy and is, like I mentioned earlier, quite a smooth and comfortable experience.
Not only is the newly designed Frontier comfortable to drive, but its nice to look at outside and in. The cabin echoes that of an X-Terra I recently tested, with sturdy but soft cloth upholstered seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a long list of functional features such as air conditioning, fog lights, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls for its kickin' Rockford Fosgate stereo system boasting an AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer with 10 speakers and a subwoofer. I'm always impressed with what Nissan and Rockford Fosgate cooperatively produce, and this sound system is no different. It's darn good!
Since my NISMO tester came in the Crew Cab configuration (also available in King Cab trim), the rear seats were easily accessible and probably more comfortable than that of the smaller iteration. The rear doors allow easy access for all passengers, especially Bella my temporary dog, and the seating position isn't bench-like, but rather quite upright. Generally I don't
spend much time in the back seats of any of my test vehicles, but occasionally I sit back there and read for a while just to get a feel for the seats and roominess of the interior. After some time in the rear of the Frontier, my verdict is that there are more comfortable vehicles available. Mind you, there are a lot worse too.
In general, the Frontier is an extremely capable vehicle. It embodies all the ying and yang a midsize truck should; comfort mixed with versatile ruggedness. Of course, it has its drawbacks, such as fuel economy which is estimated at 15.2 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway, and its overall length of 5,220 mm (205.5 inches) makes parking difficult at times. Before the week was out I ended up putting quite a few kilometers on the Frontier, around 800 plus if you want to know the details, and as expected my gas bill was higher than average. It was worth it though. After all, it costs money to live up to my "real" woman status, right?! I wouldn't have it any other way.
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| Not only is the newly designed Frontier comfortable to drive, but its nice to look at outside and in. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
Not only is the newly designed Frontier comfortable to drive, but its nice to look at outside and in. The cabin echoes that of an X-Terra I recently tested, with sturdy but soft cloth upholstered seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a long list of functional features such as air conditioning, fog lights, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls for its kickin' Rockford Fosgate stereo system boasting an AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer with 10 speakers and a subwoofer. I'm always impressed with what Nissan and Rockford Fosgate cooperatively produce, and this sound system is no different. It's darn good!
Since my NISMO tester came in the Crew Cab configuration (also available in King Cab trim), the rear seats were easily accessible and probably more comfortable than that of the smaller iteration. The rear doors allow easy access for all passengers, especially Bella my temporary dog, and the seating position isn't bench-like, but rather quite upright. Generally I don't
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| My NISMO tester came in the Crew Cab configuration (also available in King Cab trim). (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
In general, the Frontier is an extremely capable vehicle. It embodies all the ying and yang a midsize truck should; comfort mixed with versatile ruggedness. Of course, it has its drawbacks, such as fuel economy which is estimated at 15.2 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway, and its overall length of 5,220 mm (205.5 inches) makes parking difficult at times. Before the week was out I ended up putting quite a few kilometers on the Frontier, around 800 plus if you want to know the details, and as expected my gas bill was higher than average. It was worth it though. After all, it costs money to live up to my "real" woman status, right?! I wouldn't have it any other way.