Nissan

Nissan Frontier

Price $20,998 – $37,598
Fuel consumption 8.6 – 14.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
Nissan is among the manufacturers who still believe in the mid-size pickup category. The Frontier has been on the road for ages and despite this generation’s advanced age, it continues to attract buyers. It has a complete line-up, including a four-cylinder engine for light use and a 4.0L V6 for those who require more cargo and towing capacity.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 72%
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 6/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Still looks contemporary
  • Conservative V6
  • V6 redesigned for lower fuel consumption
  • Serious 4x4 drive
  • Clever sizing

Cons

  • Fuel consumption still high
  • Bouncy suspension
  • Unappealing finishings
  • Intimidating turning radius
  • Very heavy rear door

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