The 2020 Nissan Frontier is a vehicular fossil pickup Model, but this medium pickup remains a popular and practical work truck. It is a midsize pickup that competes with vehicles such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.
What’s new for 2020:
- All-new 3.8-litre V6 with 310 horsepower replaces previous engines
- Paired with nine-speed automatic transmission
- Push-button start and redesigned centre console
- Part of the second Frontier generation introduced in 2005
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- All-new 3.8-litre V6 with 310 horsepower replaces previous engines
- Paired with nine-speed automatic transmission
- Push-button start and redesigned centre console
- Part of the second Frontier generation introduced in 2005.
Cons:
- Noisy, outdated interior
- Woefully outmoded interior technology
- Almost no driver assistance features
- Lower towing and hauling capacities than rivals
Engine:
The Frontier features a 3.8-litre V6 engine that puts out 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission comes standard. The engine delivers respectable acceleration and never feels underpowered. It’s also pretty quiet. The transmission generally works well, but it sometimes has trouble finding the right gear.
According to EPA estimates, 2-wheel-drive Frontier models get 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway road. 4-wheel-drive models get 17/23 mpg city/highway.
Payload Capacity:
It’s able to pull around 6700 pounds. The Nissan pickup can also carry approximately 1400 pounds of payload on its cargo.
Interior:
Standard features in the Frontier include keyless entry, push-button start, a rearview camera, a 7-inch touch screen, four speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth, and Siri Eyes Free.
Available features include a moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, a six- or eight-speaker audio system, a 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system, and a 5.8-inch touch screen with satellite radio and navigation.
Seating:
The Frontier comes in 4-seat King Cab and 5-seat Crew Cab body styles. Cloth upholstery comes standard. Premium cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, and heated front seats are available.
Cargo Space:
As with most compact pickup trucks model, the Frontier offers multiple bed lengths. King Cab models come with a 6-foot-1-inch bed, while Crew Cab models have either a 5-foot couch or a 6-foot-1-inch bed. Regardless of duration, the foundation is 3 feet, 8 inches wide between the wheel wells.
Review and Price:
The midsize pickup truck reportedly debuts in September and goes on sale in February 2021. The Nissan Frontier will finally get a new generation later this year after the current model’s debut in 2005. Reports suggest the new Frontier will look similar to the current Titan.
The price ranges from $27,885-$38,585.
