Nissan

Nissan Frontier

Price $24,478 – $41,478
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 14.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Last year, the Nissan Frontier was the subject of several style enhancements, including the new grille designed specially for the brand’s SUVs and trucks. This compact pickup is still available in its King Cab and Crew Cab versions. The RWD version makes do with a 4-cylinder engine, while the V6 version can be equipped with RWD or 4x4, regardless of what model you choose. It is one of the most potent compact trucks on the market.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 6/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Pros

  • Interesting design
  • Very sturdy chassis
  • Comfortable interior
  • Reliable mechanics
  • Solid Pro 4X version

Cons

  • Outrageous fuel consumption (V8)
  • Very heavy flap
  • Frustrating interior finish
  • Same turning radius as a train
  • Aging model

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