@@TheCr00k6 Just doing little stuff with my pro4x, tint, bed cover and what not. It already performs amazing as a daily driver. I haven't taken her off road yet, but I plan to here pretty soon. I know its going to be a blast! :)
@@AngryGam3r I've taken mine off road a few times, mainly getting to remote hunting spots. no complaints with it at all, just wanting more clearance. youre gonna enjoy it off the pavement.
I kinda miss my 07 frontier le 2wd crew cab, but ended up getting a 17 tacoma trd orsb 4x4 dbl cab my only other regret was I should have got the long bed instead but all these newer style mid size trucks are all pretty special in their own way. Really can't go wrong with any of them I guess I just like to have the peace of mind of the reliability and durability Japanese engineering.
Same here , I love it with a few exceptions 1st an foremost it has a poor turning radius. Even my F150 has a tighter turning radius than my pro4x and my wrangler can circle with in the trunk length(slightly exaggerating). Also the intelligent cruise control sensor is in a challenging location for a winch bumper upgrade & there's no grab handle on the driver's side .
Love the Nissan, but I’d have a hard time giving up my 4runner. Finding aftermarket parts for the Nissan is getting easier… think a lot of people are warming up to the Frontier.
I gave up my Tacoma for a nIssan Xterra and ive come to really love Nissan trucks after owning both. The aftermarket support is actually really good if you use the forums to find the smaller local guys building top notch stuff out of their garages not clicking on cheap amazon parts lol
From an owner of a frontier, I don’t understand why this a topic as much any more. There are more than enough options esp it’s a vehicle for use on the road as well as wheeling. There isn’t as much as Toyota but you definitely can get more than you need. Almost like the Mustang Vs the Camaro. It’s coming to the point of personal choice and the hive mind voice. A lot of the comments I see people talking on the Frontier don’t have one or have never had one themselves
I love my 08 Frontier. Truck is solid and handles everything I throw at it. The biggest draw back is the turning radius. Once you get usex to it though, it's not so bad.
Definitely wouldn’t give up my 4runner for a frontier or anything else for that matter. The runner is literally perfect for me. I’d still rather get a tacoma than a frontier or any other midsize truck if I needed a truck bed.
For me as new Frontier owner exactly this color but 2023 , never in my life saw a cabin so silent for trucks like this loved the new motor and a silent cabin it’s a top notch.
Thank you for the great vid. I own a 2017 Pro 4x Frontier and have had it since new. I use it as a daily driver and as a truck (towing a utility trailer, loading it up with wood, moving furniture, some off-road, and a grocery getter lol). I can honestly say it has been the best steady Eddie no nonsense no issue vehicle I have ever owned. There has been zero issues and I still love driving it. That said I really like the Jeep, but the price alone makes it a non-competing truck for my needs. From what I have seen so far, the new Frontier improves on the previous gen so I wouldn’t hesitate to go with the Nissan if I ever decided to give up my 2017 version.
Ordered a 4" lift for my Pro4x and gonna throw some 285s BFG KO2s. Im extremely excited to get it on as I feel the frontier needs some ground clearance but I have absolutely no complaints with my frontier
Owned the 2022 Nissan and loved it but traded it for the Gladiator for a few reasons. 1. Back seat is much bigger for my kids 2. You can take the tops off, doors off etc. 3. It’s bigger, it my look like the Nissan is bigger but I could look over my frontier and the Gladiator I can not. things I miss about the frontier is the super easy 4 wheel drive switch and the incredible and I mean incredible sound isolation inside the cab. Other than that I love the gladiator
I’m debating between the 2024 gladiator Willy’s and a 2024 Frontier Pro 4x. Two things have me leaning towards the gladiator, 1- back seat room & 2- ground clearance from the factory. Two things causing me to not go with the gladiator, 1- front seat comfort & 2- jeep reputation for reliability
The back seat is a big issue in the frontier. I just did a 500 mile trip with my fishing buddies and I can't see subjecting them to the back seat of a frontier. But, I don't have back seat passengers that often.
3 weeks ago after going back and forth between the Gladiator and the Frontier, we went with the Frontier trading is a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We had a 2014 Frontier which we would still have if someone didn’t plowing to the back of it at 55 miles an hour. I love my 2023 Pro 4x and it gets a bonus point for fitting in my garage 😂 also love it off road and this is coming from a Mopar fan.
After considering the Tacoma PRO I went with the Gladiator due to it being more capable off road. Solid front axles in jeeps. You can fit 35's with no lift. And cmon it's a jeep so all the doors and roofs come off definitely the top cool factor hands down. Overall all great vehicles. Also the Willys jeep is 40K new if you shop around at least here in Texas.
I have the 2022 nissan frontier pro 4x. 2.5" lift level kit with 285 70 17 nitto ridge grapplers and upgraded upper control arms. Trucks a tank off road comfy on and I can't wait to push it further
Was the 2.5 inch level lift the Z1? Did you do the A arms at the same time? I'm thinking of going that route because i like how my 24 pro4x rides. I don't want different shocks or springs. Just the lift of a higher stance.
Great review, I own a 2012 Frontier Pro-4X and it is still solid performer. Wished they improved the rear bench seat for the grand kids though; however, I love my truck: Off-road options and performance, reliability, and everything in between. Finally, you cannot beat the value; it is definitely a great all around truck.
I purchased the Gladiator Rubicon in March. It's a third vehicle, really for fun, and lite utility. Take the roof out, and doors off, and don't look back! The stereo is awesome too! My wants outweighed my needs for the first time in two decades. Great video as always!
The 2 trucks I’m actually comparison shopping. Driven both, the Gladiator for a week on vacation earlier this year, and regular test drive for the Nissan. The feels smaller inside and pretty standard design. The Gladiator has that unique Jeep design and feel. But the biggest factor is the cost. Almost a mile apart. The Jeep is in AT4X and TRD Pro territory. Unless it’s a Mohave/Rubicon, it’s hard to jusitfy that.
Have over 7000 miles on my Pro 4X now and still love it. Never drove a Gladiator but I test drove a 21 Wrangler and was not impressed. Fine for a weekend toy but I wouldn't want to drive it every day. Subscribed
I love all the comments about the pricing. To clear things up. In Canada we also have a major shortage on the lots. MSRP or higher is the normal now and a 3 to 5 month wait for the vehicle to arrive. In past years. Discount on both could be applied. But not currently.
I'm watching this 2 years later, but I'm looking at Jeep Gladiators in late 2024 at $10-15k off MSRP, making the Willys about 36-38k. Which one would you choose in this situation, I wonder? I'm leaning Gladiator.
Both videos in a row has me glad i picked the frontier. Here is why. Previous vid i watch was tacoma vs frontier. I had the tacoma. This vid proved me the frontier more. Im glad i went 24 pro4x. It is conformable on daily driving. Trans shift smoothly. The seat and interior are nicer. The power train is better. It has off road features. Main thing to make it more offroad worthy is better tires and higher suspension. Those can be done for a few thousand. 10k is not needed. Boom. Done.
I bought a soft stop Sport ecodiesel, $60660 out of the 2021 model brand new, dealer just couldn't sell it, drove it in the winter and I don't really need the hard top because the heaters in this gladiators are toasty, you have to actually turn it down a little bit because the cabin is not very big so it warms it up very fast and I did look at the Nissan frontiers they being marked up so high at dealerships because it's the only truck in the Nissan line up right now, fuel economy is amazing with the ecodiesel by the way 10.5l/100km in the city.
The advantage of going topless and No doors is a major variable to factor in. The 4xpro is nice but it’s not the same group as a Jeep. Angles and SFA plus LSD is a huge bonus.
I own 2020 gladiator overland bought it new as new old stock got 15k off the sticker so keep that in mine if your looking for gladiator but your right they are price out of the market but with the top off doors off and a beautiful summer night cruise you forget you paid to much for it
It would have been helpful to see the sticker for both cars especially to see how the Willy's got to 68k Canadian or 61k US. I can build a Mojave loaded without leather and nanny stuff for a little over 61k US. Something doesn't make sense to me on the price of the Willy's. I can build one with all the goodies no nanny stuff but 8" radio auto, auto 4 wheel drive tow package etc for a little around 59k US I do love the Nissan though I think they make good stuff.
I just bought a 2022 Mojave, 3.6, 8 speed auto, leather, proximity and trailer tow for $66k cdn. A better more optioned truck for cheaper, something here is odd and its not even the Ecodiesel.
Go to the Canadian website. Getting over 60k with basic upgrades is easy. LSD, power tail gaite and heated seats is like almost 10k. Jeeps are just crazy $$$
About the tires: depending on exact conditions, of course, the less aggressive tire is often the best snow/ice tire. They pack the snow in the treads. Snow on snow traction can be can be the best, plus many tiny biting sipes can really help on ice. Think about the dedicated snow tires like Blizzak etc. How aggressive are they? Not very. So maybe the Frontier had the best tires for the conditions? Of course, if you are digging down to the mud, might be a different story. But, both trucks did great or at least good enough.
No way Jeep Gladiator everyday ,The best in the world Jeep is absolutely the best 4- wheel drive I love my Gladiator.I guarantee you the Nissan won't go where the Jeep will go. Anyone thinking otherwise are just nuts.
I don’t think anybody pronounces is it any other way. Never heard anyone say it the other option he stated in this video. Willys is def Willee’s, not Willis lol.
I've heard the founders name was pronounced Willis but the willys looks like it should have the ees sound at the end with the Y. He had said he didn't care how people pronounced his name if they still bought his product.
Just got a new 2022 nissan frontier after recently owning a 2018 nissan frontier and man, i can say with all honesty, it is an amazing truck. I really looked into the tacoma trd pro but there a few things that convinced me to go with the frontier. 1. Drive comfort behind the frontier 2. Technology in the new frontier 3. Pricing 4. Interior/exterior styling 5. The tacoma seems very outdated inside and out. Tacoma is an amazing truck but cost waaay too much for what you get. Excited to see the new tacoma when it comes out but for now, the Frontier takes the segment with all around capability and styling
Went with the 2023 Nissan pro4x and it's absolutely amazing. Got a killer deal as well as its not really that cheap anymore. But will upgrade her with some accessories in the near future. Great video guys.
my buddy has a pro4x and its a nice truck, however he cant take the top and doors off. the jeep is 10k more thats 5k for the roof and freedom panels and the last 5k for the removable doors, mods that cant really be done to the frontier. full disclosure i daily a lifted and modded JKUR
Thanks for the review. I was recently in an auto accident and my Jeep was written off as a total loss. Now I'm debating weather to buy another Gladiator or a Nissan.
its the way they optionit out. just bought a gladiator sport s for 45000 added the rails for 450 dollars with my old wheels off my old sport jl when Willys are option up to rubicon level, yes this makes no sense
@@jeffforbes70 it wasn’t even optioned out though. I agree with you, but he said cloth seats. That’s like a low $40k Gladiator. My MSRP was just under $58k loaded rubicon. Paid $48.4K during the pandemic when they were motivated to move them.
@@KTMcaptain the 22 jeep willys 8 speed auto and hard top is 48000.you can get them to 60000, but if your buying a 60000 willys you might want your head examined.the whole pint of the willys waste save money over the rubicon.abase rubicon is 53000 with auto and hard top fully loaded rubicon minus leather 60400. if your buying a 60000 willys you might want to jump to the rubicon. i don't think the willys makes sense buy a sport if you don't want to lay out the cash.you got luck and bought at the perfect time . most truck where giving a8 to 10000 off just about every thing . i don't think you will ever see those discounts on the gladiator again.
@@jeffforbes70 I’m assuming you are speaking Canadian Dollars since the Willys is $41k here in America. It would be nice if you read what I wrote. Adding 20k worth of add ons and he’s got cloth seats doesn’t make sense. It’s simple math.
I am a big fan of the Frontier, have a 2012 with almost 120.000 miles . I love this channel, very honest, interesting and funny. People let’s subscribe, to get the 100.000 subscribers!
I went Nissan frontier great price for what you get great on road off road awesome but changed tires to falken wildpeak at3 great in rain now also so Nissan pro4x for me 💪
Excellent point on the limited slip. The G80 in the Chev Silverado is even better in that it will truly lock. Yes, a locker you can activate is typically better when slow going off road, but from an everyday standpoint driving in snow the limited slip/G80 type locker has an advantage. That said, with modern AWD systems and their torque vectoring sending power to the wheel with traction it becomes a little less relevant. I don't recall anyone making that point in other videos I've watched so well done for highlighting that.
G80 is worst of both, it isn’t helping until it engages, cannot be engaged before you lose grip and likely momentum, and personal experience in the snow it waits too long to lock up and the spinning wheel’s stored energy is enough to break the opposite wheel lose and cause stability issues. It works best on pavement when you need the extra grip and the traction isn’t so low.
Nissan, All the way -Jeeps are way over priced ? I could buy a new mobile home 🏡 for that price 🤔 and I think, I will have alot more comfortable ride going across the USA 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing . Great video
My 2022 Frontier Pro 4X was $52,300 (premium colour) I put a 2.5 inch lift and 33" BFG KO2's for $3000. I can go anywhere that jeep can for $11,500 less and a way better ride on road with more creature comforts. I feel like they are treating their "JEEP" name like "APPLE" does, way more money but not much better...
👍🏻 33s are a good proportionately sized tire for these mid-size trucks. I did a level on my Chevy ZR2 and run 33s on trails here in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The only place where I disagree is on the $11.5K price difference. I had a 2018 JLU (Wrangler) Rubicon & paid $54K fully loaded, which is a difference of $1.7K. The Rubicon Gladiator can be purchased for slightly more at around $56K, so the price margin is not that much & the Rubi comes with Dana 44s front & rear; e-sway bar disconnect, 4.10 gearing, ability to run 35s at stock height, excellent audio system (with the Alpine subwoofer), removable top, & infotainment system that leads the segment.
68 grand for that is ridiculous go do some research they go for 58-60 max. My Rubicon gladiator was 61,000 with front lockers, sway bar disconnects and heated seats , leather. I duno where they found this price
I got a gladiator rubiccon for 58K. Put a 2.5" lift and 37s, got lockers front and back, sway bar disconnect. I take doors and top off. Nothing in the market gives you this, nothing compares to a Gladiator, you can tey to convince yourself but ain't nothing more fun and unique Than the jeep. If you are comparing price points, we'll I didn't buy the gladiator cause is the cheapest of the bunch, I bought it because of the experience it provides. Trust me, this jeep trucj is something else.
I went from a 2 door wrangler to a king cab frontier. Less capability off-road but a much better vehicle as a daily. I got a atv for hard core off-road.
So I traded a 2010 Ram 1500 Laramie for a new Gladiator it just fits my life style more here in the North west Had the Gladiator for a few weeks now and its grown on me I cant wait to build it like I did my Ram 🤙
I'm not sure where they got that Gladiator price, but my practically fully loaded Overland asking price was less than $58k which I got for about $47k not including license and tax
For the price of The Gladiator i took my 2016 Pro4x and upgraded the gears to 4.10s and put in a front air locker Truck will pretty much get me anywhere
I'd take the Gladiator for the off-road, but if take the Nissan Frontier as my daily driver with the better power. The Gladiator is more nimble in the tightest spots and turns than the Frontier. Yet, the Frontier is cheaper than the Gladiator. Plus, the Gladiator has better passenger space in the back than the Frontier. For me, I'd take the Frontier due to the price.
Jeeps must be marked up in Canada. Here is the US the Willys is very close to the pro 4x price. Even if you completely load the willys with v6, it is below 60k.
I think the Pro4X and the Ranger Tremor would make a great comparison video. And I also am a little biased because I bought a Tremor and think it could have done better in the video with the ZR2.
I have driven both for a month each and while the nissan has a nice ride and a functional radio, Jeeps is plagued by issues, the wipers that wouldn't always engage with the windshield washer was just annoying for the Nissan
Good Review..I once owned a Grand Cherokee Limited 2004 Model with 4.7L. V8. My first 4x4 vehicle years ago. I have to say i learned by myself it did good but the initial Start determined how it would go forward. I even went with with friends in woods like you all did here in the and we didnt really stop as much as you guys are. Would Just slow down before going over the tree's & Rocks and all. Good Review tho even tho was alot of stopping.
I love the way Canadians talk about snow. Like, for most people, snow is snow. Or maybe there's wet snow and dry snow. But these guys are like, "Yeah, this snow has a marbly texture."
Good comparison, and agree with the conclusion. Jeeps are great out of the box, but are too expensive to be a direct competitor. Fully loaded and still 15k less expensive for a (slightly better than) base Jeep. That’s good value. Save the money, and use it towards mods, will easily outclass that.
Love your videos, and I have that exact same truck color and everything. My frontier is and excellent truck, it's an everyday driver and it can go up the mountain on the weekends. Not to mention thr prise was got me to get one over toyota, chevy, or jeep.
I always ran Michelin Xch4's they were freaking great off road and on road. My 93 hardbody was a beast in the mountains going up and down some cool inclines, and my 2005 Frontier was like driving a caddy in the mountains will hill control and good old knowing commons sense from driving a 4×4 when I got my first truck . Loved my 1989 Hardbody, Wish they would bring back some of the characteristics from the style, loved the chorme rims that were stock , it was just a great truck!! I paid$13.500 now look at trucks lol.
61,000 for a Willy's???? are you sure?? even with the 3.0 diesel that wouldn't come close to your price. check your source!! the only trim that comes close your price would be a rubicon diesel or fully loaded Mojave
I test drove a Willys this past weekend. They were offering it at about $61k CAD, with financing at 6.5%. I literally can’t afford that. I’ll keep making payments on my $38k GMC at 0%. My GMC sucks off road, but I’ll just have to deal with that.
I’d rather buy the Gladiator knowing that the #1 I never want to do off road is smash my undercarriage on a rock & disable it trying to throttle out . Frontier you can destroy underneath. AND you can’t dealer finance the ground clearance, suspension, bumper, approach & departure angles. PLUS you have to PAY LABOR for the installation of the components needed for a Frontier to match the capabilities of the Gladiator.
I do not know where you got your pricing from, but the 2022 Willys Gladiator you are driving is sticker priced at $53,815 US (Detroit, MI). With every little thing you can possibly get on the Willys, it is still way, way, way under your US price you displayed at the beginning of the video. Please double check your math. With that said, I very much enjoy your channel and the comparisons you guys do!
I went with the nissan. 0 regrets.
Same. I'll be putting a lift on mine as well. Super happy with my purchase
@@TheCr00k6 Just doing little stuff with my pro4x, tint, bed cover and what not. It already performs amazing as a daily driver. I haven't taken her off road yet, but I plan to here pretty soon. I know its going to be a blast! :)
@@AngryGam3r I've taken mine off road a few times, mainly getting to remote hunting spots. no complaints with it at all, just wanting more clearance. youre gonna enjoy it off the pavement.
I kinda miss my 07 frontier le 2wd crew cab, but ended up getting a 17 tacoma trd orsb 4x4 dbl cab my only other regret was I should have got the long bed instead but all these newer style mid size trucks are all pretty special in their own way. Really can't go wrong with any of them I guess I just like to have the peace of mind of the reliability and durability Japanese engineering.
Same here , I love it with a few exceptions 1st an foremost it has a poor turning radius. Even my F150 has a tighter turning radius than my pro4x and my wrangler can circle with in the trunk length(slightly exaggerating). Also the intelligent cruise control sensor is in a challenging location for a winch bumper upgrade & there's no grab handle on the driver's side .
Frontier not having much issue while on some pretty mild all terrains is really impressive.
Frontier. All of your videos convinced me to take the dive and I love the truck. My kids love it too!
Love the Nissan, but I’d have a hard time giving up my 4runner. Finding aftermarket parts for the Nissan is getting easier… think a lot of people are warming up to the Frontier.
Nissan breathed new life into it for sure, there's a lot of interest in the aftermarket for these trucks which is cool to see as an owner.
I gave up my Tacoma for a nIssan Xterra and ive come to really love Nissan trucks after owning both. The aftermarket support is actually really good if you use the forums to find the smaller local guys building top notch stuff out of their garages not clicking on cheap amazon parts lol
From an owner of a frontier, I don’t understand why this a topic as much any more. There are more than enough options esp it’s a vehicle for use on the road as well as wheeling. There isn’t as much as Toyota but you definitely can get more than you need. Almost like the Mustang Vs the Camaro. It’s coming to the point of personal choice and the hive mind voice. A lot of the comments I see people talking on the Frontier don’t have one or have never had one themselves
I love my 08 Frontier. Truck is solid and handles everything I throw at it. The biggest draw back is the turning radius. Once you get usex to it though, it's not so bad.
Definitely wouldn’t give up my 4runner for a frontier or anything else for that matter. The runner is literally perfect for me. I’d still rather get a tacoma than a frontier or any other midsize truck if I needed a truck bed.
For me as new Frontier owner exactly this color but 2023 , never in my life saw a cabin so silent for trucks like this loved the new motor and a silent cabin it’s a top notch.
Thank you for the great vid.
I own a 2017 Pro 4x Frontier and have had it since new. I use it as a daily driver and as a truck (towing a utility trailer, loading it up with wood, moving furniture, some off-road, and a grocery getter lol). I can honestly say it has been the best steady Eddie no nonsense no issue vehicle I have ever owned. There has been zero issues and I still love driving it.
That said I really like the Jeep, but the price alone makes it a non-competing truck for my needs.
From what I have seen so far, the new Frontier improves on the previous gen so I wouldn’t hesitate to go with the Nissan if I ever decided to give up my 2017 version.
Do it when you're ready, then enjoy the hell out of it!
Ordered a 4" lift for my Pro4x and gonna throw some 285s BFG KO2s. Im extremely excited to get it on as I feel the frontier needs some ground clearance but I have absolutely no complaints with my frontier
What kind of 4 inch lift?
@@benjaminthurstone6910 Nisstec
Bout to get one myself but was curious does the lift mod void the warranty at all? I have heard conflicting info on that aspect
The frontier is such a well built machine.
love my frontier, its so hard not to look back when i get out of it
Your brother is a good addition. He seems so natural and love his sense of humor
Gotta go with Nissan all day 🤷🏼♂️ great job on the video comparisons.
Frontier is a huge bang for your buck.
Owned the 2022 Nissan and loved it but traded it for the Gladiator for a few reasons. 1. Back seat is much bigger for my kids 2. You can take the tops off, doors off etc. 3. It’s bigger, it my look like the Nissan is bigger but I could look over my frontier and the Gladiator I can not. things I miss about the frontier is the super easy 4 wheel drive switch and the incredible and I mean incredible sound isolation inside the cab. Other than that I love the gladiator
I’m thinkng about getting the 23 frontier
@@shaun2318do it
Less reliable.
I’m debating between the 2024 gladiator Willy’s and a 2024 Frontier Pro 4x. Two things have me leaning towards the gladiator, 1- back seat room & 2- ground clearance from the factory. Two things causing me to not go with the gladiator, 1- front seat comfort & 2- jeep reputation for reliability
The back seat is a big issue in the frontier. I just did a 500 mile trip with my fishing buddies and I can't see subjecting them to the back seat of a frontier. But, I don't have back seat passengers that often.
3 weeks ago after going back and forth between the Gladiator and the Frontier, we went with the Frontier trading is a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We had a 2014 Frontier which we would still have if someone didn’t plowing to the back of it at 55 miles an hour. I love my 2023 Pro 4x and it gets a bonus point for fitting in my garage 😂 also love it off road and this is coming from a Mopar fan.
After considering the Tacoma PRO I went with the Gladiator due to it being more capable off road. Solid front axles in jeeps. You can fit 35's with no lift. And cmon it's a jeep so all the doors and roofs come off definitely the top cool factor hands down. Overall all great vehicles. Also the Willys jeep is 40K new if you shop around at least here in Texas.
10% of the price you pay for a JEEP is the name. It's like Gibson and Fender guitars, they're way overpriced because of the name.
I like the Frontier they are starting to show up at dealerships in Calgary it looks sweet. 🇨🇦
Got mine from Fishcreek Nissan!!
I have the 2022 nissan frontier pro 4x. 2.5" lift level kit with 285 70 17 nitto ridge grapplers and upgraded upper control arms. Trucks a tank off road comfy on and I can't wait to push it further
Was the 2.5 inch level lift the Z1? Did you do the A arms at the same time? I'm thinking of going that route because i like how my 24 pro4x rides. I don't want different shocks or springs. Just the lift of a higher stance.
Absolutely stellar review by the King crew of both trucks capabilities with great technical details provided as well as drive feel. Awesome 👏
I went with a Gladiator, and no regrets. Of course, when you live in Florida and can easily take off the roof panels on the Jeep, that is a big plus.
Great review, I own a 2012 Frontier Pro-4X and it is still solid performer. Wished they improved the rear bench seat for the grand kids though; however, I love my truck: Off-road options and performance, reliability, and everything in between. Finally, you cannot beat the value; it is definitely a great all around truck.
I purchased the Gladiator Rubicon in March. It's a third vehicle, really for fun, and lite utility. Take the roof out, and doors off, and don't look back! The stereo is awesome too! My wants outweighed my needs for the first time in two decades. Great video as always!
Bought a 2023 pro4x 3 months ago - love it
Enjoyed the follow up on this as a Snazz Willys Sport owner. Agreed the stock MT's are pretty solid
The 2 trucks I’m actually comparison shopping. Driven both, the Gladiator for a week on vacation earlier this year, and regular test drive for the Nissan. The feels smaller inside and pretty standard design. The Gladiator has that unique Jeep design and feel. But the biggest factor is the cost. Almost a mile apart. The Jeep is in AT4X and TRD Pro territory. Unless it’s a Mohave/Rubicon, it’s hard to jusitfy that.
Have over 7000 miles on my Pro 4X now and still love it. Never drove a Gladiator but I test drove a 21 Wrangler and was not impressed. Fine for a weekend toy but I wouldn't want to drive it every day. Subscribed
Went with a fronty pro 4x back in 2012, will more than likely go with one again here soon. Zero regrets and great off road for what I need it to do
I love all the comments about the pricing. To clear things up. In Canada we also have a major shortage on the lots. MSRP or higher is the normal now and a 3 to 5 month wait for the vehicle to arrive. In past years. Discount on both could be applied. But not currently.
Gotta love the dad moment! With the hand on the truck..
I'm watching this 2 years later, but I'm looking at Jeep Gladiators in late 2024 at $10-15k off MSRP, making the Willys about 36-38k. Which one would you choose in this situation, I wonder? I'm leaning Gladiator.
Both videos in a row has me glad i picked the frontier. Here is why. Previous vid i watch was tacoma vs frontier. I had the tacoma. This vid proved me the frontier more. Im glad i went 24 pro4x. It is conformable on daily driving. Trans shift smoothly. The seat and interior are nicer. The power train is better. It has off road features. Main thing to make it more offroad worthy is better tires and higher suspension. Those can be done for a few thousand. 10k is not needed. Boom. Done.
Jeep hands down! The BLD system on the Jeep is truly amazing!
But the reliability is poor on the Gladiators
@@Blue-moon12You are mistaken sir…
@@DUNEATVno we're not and it's getting worse. Assuming stellantis stays in business at all, it'll keep dropping
I bought a Frontier, SV crew cab long box, put 285 Toyo AT3's on it, next is a small lift and it'll be perfect.
I traded in my JL for a Frontier. Miss the Jeep styling but I love the drive of the Frontier.
I bought a soft stop Sport ecodiesel, $60660 out of the 2021 model brand new, dealer just couldn't sell it, drove it in the winter and I don't really need the hard top because the heaters in this gladiators are toasty, you have to actually turn it down a little bit because the cabin is not very big so it warms it up very fast and I did look at the Nissan frontiers they being marked up so high at dealerships because it's the only truck in the Nissan line up right now, fuel economy is amazing with the ecodiesel by the way 10.5l/100km in the city.
The advantage of going topless and No doors is a major variable to factor in. The 4xpro is nice but it’s not the same group as a Jeep. Angles and SFA plus LSD is a huge bonus.
I own 2020 gladiator overland bought it new as new old stock got 15k off the sticker so keep that in mine if your looking for gladiator but your right they are price out of the market but with the top off doors off and a beautiful summer night cruise you forget you paid to much for it
It would have been helpful to see the sticker for both cars especially to see how the Willy's got to 68k Canadian or 61k US.
I can build a Mojave loaded without leather and nanny stuff for a little over 61k US.
Something doesn't make sense to me on the price of the Willy's.
I can build one with all the goodies no nanny stuff but 8" radio auto, auto 4 wheel drive tow package etc for a little around 59k US
I do love the Nissan though I think they make good stuff.
Yeah, just order a mostly base rubicon here in the US for 54k. I dont know how he got to 62k on a willys without diesel and leather.
I just bought a 2022 Mojave, 3.6, 8 speed auto, leather, proximity and trailer tow for $66k cdn. A better more optioned truck for cheaper, something here is odd and its not even the Ecodiesel.
Go to the Canadian website. Getting over 60k with basic upgrades is easy. LSD, power tail gaite and heated seats is like almost 10k. Jeeps are just crazy $$$
Yeah, my rubicon is missing the auto cruise and cold weather and was $58k MSRP… doesn’t make sense at all. Base Rubi was $43k.
@@xlthumper cant speak to Canadian prices, but here in the US that model costs closer to 50k depending on options. So his US pricing is off.
look how much they are bouncing around in the Yeep vs the Nissan, also proves how smooth of a ride that will be on the road! #Frontiergang
what's weird is the base Willys is just under 40k so I'm not sure how it got optioned to 61k (US) in Canada...
About the tires: depending on exact conditions, of course, the less aggressive tire is often the best snow/ice tire. They pack the snow in the treads. Snow on snow traction can be can be the best, plus many tiny biting sipes can really help on ice. Think about the dedicated snow tires like Blizzak etc. How aggressive are they? Not very. So maybe the Frontier had the best tires for the conditions? Of course, if you are digging down to the mud, might be a different story. But, both trucks did great or at least good enough.
No way Jeep Gladiator everyday ,The best in the world Jeep is absolutely the best 4- wheel drive I love my Gladiator.I guarantee you the Nissan won't go where the Jeep will go. Anyone thinking otherwise are just nuts.
You're right. It won't go into the shop much like the stellantis products will
I've always known Willys as: will-ease.
I don’t think anybody pronounces is it any other way. Never heard anyone say it the other option he stated in this video. Willys is def Willee’s, not Willis lol.
I've heard the founders name was pronounced Willis but the willys looks like it should have the ees sound at the end with the Y. He had said he didn't care how people pronounced his name if they still bought his product.
Hes Canadian. It's like when Americans say Mario an Canadians say Merio.
Love my Frontier 2023 Pro 4x. Does everything very well. Great vid...i think you forgot to mention Frontier has Bilstein shocks?
Love my 2024 Pro4X Nismo edition.
Just got a new 2022 nissan frontier after recently owning a 2018 nissan frontier and man, i can say with all honesty, it is an amazing truck. I really looked into the tacoma trd pro but there a few things that convinced me to go with the frontier. 1. Drive comfort behind the frontier 2. Technology in the new frontier 3. Pricing 4. Interior/exterior styling 5. The tacoma seems very outdated inside and out. Tacoma is an amazing truck but cost waaay too much for what you get. Excited to see the new tacoma when it comes out but for now, the Frontier takes the segment with all around capability and styling
Went with the 2023 Nissan pro4x and it's absolutely amazing. Got a killer deal as well as its not really that cheap anymore. But will upgrade her with some accessories in the near future. Great video guys.
I trying to get a killer deal on a pro4x right now. What was MSRP on yours and what did you end up getting it for?
Fewer and fewer Canadians can afford such pricey transportation. And with interest rates rising many will need to become smarter with their money.
my buddy has a pro4x and its a nice truck, however he cant take the top and doors off. the jeep is 10k more thats 5k for the roof and freedom panels and the last 5k for the removable doors, mods that cant really be done to the frontier. full disclosure i daily a lifted and modded JKUR
I think the jeep is cool and all but way out of my price range. I picked up my new Nissan pro4x last week and I'm loving it so far.
Thanks for the review. I was recently in an auto accident and my Jeep was written off as a total loss. Now I'm debating weather to buy another Gladiator or a Nissan.
That gladiator is ridiculously overpriced. Likely why you don’t see many on the roads around here.
Its become more a life style truck than anything else. SO many of them will never see any offroad use.
its the way they optionit out. just bought a gladiator sport s for 45000 added the rails for 450 dollars with my old wheels off my old sport jl
when Willys are option up to rubicon level, yes this makes no sense
@@jeffforbes70 it wasn’t even optioned out though. I agree with you, but he said cloth seats. That’s like a low $40k Gladiator. My MSRP was just under $58k loaded rubicon. Paid $48.4K during the pandemic when they were motivated to move them.
@@KTMcaptain the 22 jeep willys 8 speed auto and hard top is 48000.you can get them to 60000, but if your buying a 60000 willys you might want your head examined.the whole pint of the willys waste save money over the rubicon.abase rubicon is 53000 with auto and hard top fully loaded rubicon minus leather 60400. if your buying a 60000 willys you might want to jump to the rubicon. i don't think the willys makes sense buy a sport if you don't want to lay out the cash.you got luck and bought at the perfect time . most truck where giving a8 to 10000 off just about every thing . i don't think you will ever see those discounts on the gladiator again.
@@jeffforbes70 I’m assuming you are speaking Canadian Dollars since the Willys is $41k here in America. It would be nice if you read what I wrote. Adding 20k worth of add ons and he’s got cloth seats doesn’t make sense. It’s simple math.
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Any problems out of it?
@@shaun2318 No
I went Nissan frontier great price for what you get great on road off road awesome but changed tires to falken wildpeak at3 great in rain now also so Nissan pro4x for me 💪
I got the Nissan and I love it. It’s not even the pro4x just standard 4x4 and it’s a mountain goat. Fronty gang
Excellent point on the limited slip. The G80 in the Chev Silverado is even better in that it will truly lock. Yes, a locker you can activate is typically better when slow going off road, but from an everyday standpoint driving in snow the limited slip/G80 type locker has an advantage. That said, with modern AWD systems and their torque vectoring sending power to the wheel with traction it becomes a little less relevant.
I don't recall anyone making that point in other videos I've watched so well done for highlighting that.
G80 is worst of both, it isn’t helping until it engages, cannot be engaged before you lose grip and likely momentum, and personal experience in the snow it waits too long to lock up and the spinning wheel’s stored energy is enough to break the opposite wheel lose and cause stability issues. It works best on pavement when you need the extra grip and the traction isn’t so low.
@@KTMcaptain I’ve had opposite experience with the g80. I found it engaged exactly when I needed it.
@@pagodad8079 that’s impossible, it relies on wheelspin to actuate. The right moment to engage is before wheel slip like a real locker.
G80 is garbage.
Nissan, All the way -Jeeps are way over priced ? I could buy a new mobile home 🏡 for that price 🤔 and I think, I will have alot more comfortable ride going across the USA 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing . Great video
My 2022 Frontier Pro 4X was $52,300 (premium colour) I put a 2.5 inch lift and 33" BFG KO2's for $3000. I can go anywhere that jeep can for $11,500 less and a way better ride on road with more creature comforts. I feel like they are treating their "JEEP" name like "APPLE" does, way more money but not much better...
Yowza someone seems to be trying to convince themselves of something.
👍🏻 33s are a good proportionately sized tire for these mid-size trucks. I did a level on my Chevy ZR2 and run 33s on trails here in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The only place where I disagree is on the $11.5K price difference. I had a 2018 JLU (Wrangler) Rubicon & paid $54K fully loaded, which is a difference of $1.7K. The Rubicon Gladiator can be purchased for slightly more at around $56K, so the price margin is not that much & the Rubi comes with Dana 44s front & rear; e-sway bar disconnect, 4.10 gearing, ability to run 35s at stock height, excellent audio system (with the Alpine subwoofer), removable top, & infotainment system that leads the segment.
@@krasnaludek298 prices on these trucks were 52,000 for Nissan and 69000 for the jeep...it's right in the video
68 grand for that is ridiculous go do some research they go for 58-60 max. My Rubicon gladiator was 61,000 with front lockers, sway bar disconnects and heated seats , leather. I duno where they found this price
I got a gladiator rubiccon for 58K. Put a 2.5" lift and 37s, got lockers front and back, sway bar disconnect. I take doors and top off. Nothing in the market gives you this, nothing compares to a Gladiator, you can tey to convince yourself but ain't nothing more fun and unique Than the jeep. If you are comparing price points, we'll I didn't buy the gladiator cause is the cheapest of the bunch, I bought it because of the experience it provides. Trust me, this jeep trucj is something else.
I went from a 2 door wrangler to a king cab frontier. Less capability off-road but a much better vehicle as a daily. I got a atv for hard core off-road.
So I traded a 2010 Ram 1500 Laramie for a new Gladiator it just fits my life style more here in the North west
Had the Gladiator for a few weeks now and its grown on me
I cant wait to build it like I did my Ram 🤙
A modern AMC Scrabbler, a blast from the past . With a much better jeep reliability rating. Amc would be proud!
Great content fellas, keep up the great work!
Frontier I'm on my second one had a 2018 and upgrades to a 2022 zero regrets and better value
I'm not sure where they got that Gladiator price, but my practically fully loaded Overland asking price was less than $58k which I got for about $47k not including license and tax
I looked at a 2023 Tacoma, 2023 Gladiator Willys and a Pro 4x. Went with the Frontier and have zero regrets.
For the price of The Gladiator i took my 2016 Pro4x and upgraded the gears to 4.10s and put in a front air locker
Truck will pretty much get me anywhere
great review, lets go blue jays
I've always wanted a Jeep but the price is just too much for what you get
I'd take the Gladiator for the off-road, but if take the Nissan Frontier as my daily driver with the better power. The Gladiator is more nimble in the tightest spots and turns than the Frontier. Yet, the Frontier is cheaper than the Gladiator. Plus, the Gladiator has better passenger space in the back than the Frontier. For me, I'd take the Frontier due to the price.
I just bought the 2021 Gladiator Willys. Brand new. Almost 10k off sticker… if you shop around you can find good deals on Jeeps. I LOVE my Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator is far more capable and stronger. The aftermarket upgrades are vast and unlimited.
Jeeps must be marked up in Canada. Here is the US the Willys is very close to the pro 4x price. Even if you completely load the willys with v6, it is below 60k.
I think the Pro4X and the Ranger Tremor would make a great comparison video. And I also am a little biased because I bought a Tremor and think it could have done better in the video with the ZR2.
I have driven both for a month each and while the nissan has a nice ride and a functional radio, Jeeps is plagued by issues, the wipers that wouldn't always engage with the windshield washer was just annoying for the Nissan
Good Review..I once owned a Grand Cherokee Limited 2004 Model with 4.7L. V8. My first 4x4 vehicle years ago. I have to say i learned by myself it did good but the initial Start determined how it would go forward. I even went with with friends in woods like you all did here in the and we didnt really stop as much as you guys are. Would Just slow down before going over the tree's & Rocks and all. Good Review tho even tho was alot of stopping.
I would totally do the frontier absolutely
I have 2023 Nissan PRO4X absolutely love it.
I love the way Canadians talk about snow. Like, for most people, snow is snow. Or maybe there's wet snow and dry snow. But these guys are like, "Yeah, this snow has a marbly texture."
Thank you for this outstanding review...
Good comparison, and agree with the conclusion. Jeeps are great out of the box, but are too expensive to be a direct competitor. Fully loaded and still 15k less expensive for a (slightly better than) base Jeep. That’s good value. Save the money, and use it towards mods, will easily outclass that.
I will always call it Willies or Willy's .. And I want it in Sargent Green.
Love my Pro4x, would love to have a 2 door Wrangler one day
What size are the tires on the pro 4x ? are they 33 inch ?
Both of yall put your hands on the hood at the same time such a midwestern thing down south we’ll lean on the truckbed
thats so much more than ill ever do. good stuff
Another great review guys!!
Resale value?
Love your videos, and I have that exact same truck color and everything. My frontier is and excellent truck, it's an everyday driver and it can go up the mountain on the weekends. Not to mention thr prise was got me to get one over toyota, chevy, or jeep.
Where do you guys go off-roading I live in Ontario and I have my ZR2 and need some good trails to run it on your input would be great thanks…
I have this truck, it does great off road. The stock tires kinda suck though
I always ran Michelin Xch4's they were freaking great off road and on road.
My 93 hardbody was a beast in the mountains going up and down some cool inclines, and my 2005 Frontier was like driving a caddy in the mountains will hill control and good old knowing commons sense from driving a 4×4 when I got my first truck .
Loved my 1989 Hardbody, Wish they would bring back some of the characteristics from the style, loved the chorme rims that were stock , it was just a great truck!!
I paid$13.500 now look at trucks lol.
61,000 for a Willy's???? are you sure?? even with the 3.0 diesel that wouldn't come close to your price. check your source!! the only trim that comes close your price would be a rubicon diesel or fully loaded Mojave
At the end of the warranty, we all know which of these vehicles would be horrible upkeep.
I test drove a Willys this past weekend. They were offering it at about $61k CAD, with financing at 6.5%. I literally can’t afford that. I’ll keep making payments on my $38k GMC at 0%. My GMC sucks off road, but I’ll just have to deal with that.
Nissan, it had the rear locker also!
Though I've own 3 Nissans so I'm tad biased 😆🤣😂
Frontier for sure!
Do yall still have big green, chevy square body truck?
I’d rather buy the Gladiator knowing that the #1 I never want to do off road is smash my undercarriage on a rock & disable it trying to throttle out . Frontier you can destroy underneath. AND you can’t dealer finance the ground clearance, suspension, bumper, approach & departure angles. PLUS you have to PAY LABOR for the installation of the components needed for a Frontier to match the capabilities of the Gladiator.
So you’d rather finance $15K more to gain a half inch higher clearance, versus spending $2K on a quality lift
I do not know where you got your pricing from, but the 2022 Willys Gladiator you are driving is sticker priced at $53,815 US (Detroit, MI). With every little thing you can possibly get on the Willys, it is still way, way, way under your US price you displayed at the beginning of the video. Please double check your math. With that said, I very much enjoy your channel and the comparisons you guys do!
I want a new frontier so badly. My current one is 13 but runs like a boss however, it’s not a 4x4.
Jeep pricing whether on the Wrangler or Gladiator is just ridiculous