2022 Nissan Frontier Chief Engineer Reveals Everything You Need to Know About the New Midsize Truck
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
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I was in the market for a Tacoma OffRoad double cab but decided to look at other midsize trucks. I test drove a ‘24 Pro 4X and went back a week later and bought it. Awesome truck!
Went with a frontier as well. Love it!
I like the genuine interviews. Seems like a good guy and stark contrast to some of the “corporate” suits you see with other manufacturers.
High hp, good fuel economy, nice exterior styling 👍 I like the thoughtful/detailed engineering involved. As an engineer myself I found that particularly interesting.
I love my new 2024 frontier, it drives like a classic truck but is modern and powerful. The 2017 frontier I had the 4.0 which was a great engine but was super thirsty, it never saw a gas station it didn’t like.
My 2014 Frontier consistently got 2+ mpg more than my 2023 Frontier. Better engine, better transmission, crappier mpg. WTFO
@@mikelewis7269heavier truck and more brick shaped 😂
I have a 24 Pro-4X
Loved this interview, Dick seems like a good dude. Also, the Truck looks great!
They hit the nail on the head with the question they asked. I was wondering the same things like that 9 speed tranny, the engine, etc. Great video guys thank you!
Thank you for the Nissan content. It's been a long time since anyone has really shown the Nissan community "love"
I liked the look of the old Nissan Hard Body pickup trucks of yesteryear! Those trucks rocked !
The in-head exhaust manifold exists in the Ford 2.7 /3.0 ecoboost and VW EA888 motor family and derivatives. Both of those engines are turbocharged, so the real advantage is keeping the turbos cooler, and quicker at building boost. It's a very German design choice, as both of those motors were designed there. Nissan has always been pretty good at making engines though. Edit: also found out the Jatco transmission is a licensed modified Mercedes transmission.
Should have asked about carbon buildup with the DI
Nissan should've went with Dual Injection system or stuck with Sequential Port Injection.
@@matthewmiller2268DI is not an issue. Keep up with oil changes and install an oil catch can.
@@Blue-moon12 what about an air/oil separator that drains the oil back to the crankcase?
@@Blue-moon12jajajaja catch can in a new engine, is a joke 🤦♂️
is a flaw
I have the 2020 Frontier, old truck ,new power train. 65K . Pro4X . Still runs like a top . 19 mpg , combined . I had a 2016 Desert Runner with 4.0 . I wish I would have kept it as my back up. Love both trucks . They run ciircles around most trucks.
I find the new Frontier to be nice styling, interior, and powertrain.
Great everything but interior. It's better than what is in there now, but the Navara has a better interior...
I wish they'd go ahead and release the build site so we can spec what we want.
With the last couple vehicles Nissan had only released the build site about a month before the vehicles themselves hit dealer lots. So for the Frontier we're probably looking at June at the earliest. :/
I'm with you. I want to see what the S and SV look like with the normal bumper up front instead of the bash plate.
@@dave3682 I was just told late fall by a dealer salesman.
@@dave3682 Exactly man, I'm so excited to see all the model offerings and details.
@Blaze Abdullah Nobody cares, get a life.
Nissan Frontier is one of a kind, if it looks this unique online, just imagine seeing it live, they did great things with this vehicle
Great discussion! I found the insights on the integrated exhaust manifold and closer placement of the cat very cool! Those kinds of insights aren't usually discussed, so thanks to Truck King and Dick Madden for sharing this with us. I'm even more excited for the new gen Frontier. I still love my '10 LE 4x4 with 145K+ miles, but I keep looking at this new gen Pro4X with increasing anticipation. I can't wait for you guys to take a Pro4X out on the Hydroline!
its probably more like making the vehicle less modifiable ie you cant just drop a whole better flowing exhaust manifold on it anymore. stuck with the factory. the part about it being closer is BS lots of cars already had the cat few inches away from the engine with a regular manifold. so much is salesman speak. his holding back his actual thoughts is shown when they asked him what he didnt get to put on the truck and he responded that there are always compromises and also its perfect
I've never been a fan of most Nissan vehicles but they've been building some good looking vehicles lately. This truck looks awesome! Powertrain sounds good too, hopefully the fuel economy ends up being good too.
I love the truck. #1 on my list right now as a 2nd vehicle. Really enjoyed this video as well and hope to see more like it!
The engineer seems genuinely excited that people will enjoy the truck rather than being excited that the truck will make a lot of money, and that is great to see.
I wish they would have used direct and port injection combination to help reduce intake valve stem deposits.
This is a really nice looking pickup. Glad that Nissan listened to their customers and targeted areas of weakness to improve upon from previous generations of Frontier (i.e. fuel economy). I had an ‘07 NISMO (dreaded bad-transmission year!), and currently have a ‘17 Colorado. The Colorado is so much more fun to drive and way more nimble than the past Frontiers. Hoping this is something also improved on by Nissan. All that said, definitely reason for optimism!
I have the 2020 with new engine and transmission, old body style. You will not be disappointed with new powertrain. Seems to have power everywhere, and is very perky off the line. 80mph at just under 2k RPM. Short merges onto highway are not an issue.
Bring back the xterra
Damn right.
It would do well against the wrangler and bronco for sure
5:50 ‘Didn’t pulled out of a minivan and put it in the Frontier’ Honda, hope you’re listening...
6:22 Fuel economy, didn’t really gave a straight answer, wished they would have double down on this question and tell us what’s the MPG for the 2022 model.
Overall, great interview, hopefully Nissan will disclose more in-depth details about the 2022 Frontier soon to keep the hype going in anticipation for the release date.
That’s how you design a truck, and that’s how you do a great truck interview. Great job guys.
Thanks 👍
Love the Datsun hat! My family owned several Datsuns. :)
I am getting 21 to 22 mpg out of my 2022 Pro4X in everyday driving. I saw 27.3 on a highway trip, running with the wind!! Love this truck.
I have to ask do you do your own oil changes and if you don’t are all the parts put back on you might want to check because it looks like a pain to do
If you’re going by what the fuel economy report display shows, it’s inaccurate as much as 2-3mpg. Fill up, zero your trip odometer, drive around several hundred miles normally, then refill and divide miles driven by how many gallons it takes to refill, and see if the actual mileage isn’t more like 17-19mpg. I have a 2023 Frontier SV 4x4 and this is what my results are consistently, tank after tank. Gauge shows 19-20mpg and I’m calculating 17 instead.
@@duanebledsoe7566 I’ve got the same truck as you and I got 18.6 MPG, but I am babying it and still breaking it in, I only have 517 miles on it at the moment. Highway driving I drive it at about 65-70 mph, and the rpm I try to stay around 1500 but it get up to 2,000 sometimes 3000-3500 when merging. I still need to get a tonneau cover which will help get me an extra 1-2 maybe 3 mpg. I haven’t used cruise control yet, I’ll use it once I hit 1200-1500 miles on the truck when the engine is broken in.
@@thomasbegley630 cruise control will eat the fuel even more due to how it works. I can set it at any highway speed between 55 to 70 mph, and when I hit a hill and it slows down, then the transmission will downshift through three gears and the RPM’s hit 5000 just to try to make up the 3 mph it lost. I can drive the same stretch of road manually and keep the RPMs under 3000 with just my foot. It’s the same with the smart cruise control when following a vehicle. It might slow down to match the lead vehicle speed, but when I change lanes to go around, it downshifts through three gears again and aggressively charges forward way too fast. Nissan needs to issue an update for the software controlling this. It’s been an issue since the 2022 models came out, but as of yet there’s been no update.
Driving around 65mph or 45mph to get 27mpg
This was a really good interview with the Nissan Frontier Chief Engineer.
I like how he went through all the changes and design around the new engine to get to the efficiencies and or feature comforts. There were a couple things that he did mention that I thought were important around towing. He is right on that people assume wrongly that new engine and new transmission should have larger towing capacity. The stated towing numbers are a the sweet spot of what this truck can tow. You wouldn't want to be towing a skid steer around with a small sized truck as though you may be able to get it up to speed you need the stop too and as he stated you are adding weight with bigger engine, tranny, supports, brakes, calipers, etc.
The last item I found interesting is that he was the designer of the exhaust manifold on the 1st gen Frontier. Though there was a recall in the casting in the early years he was able to squeak out an extra 10 HP when it was redesigned. One final thought, is that I hope he was not the designer of the upper intake in the 1st gen Frontier because that was a design mess for those that know what I mean. :)
Great job, great interview.
Excellent interview, I have a 2005 nissan frontier Crew cab and I had to modified the Transmission oil cooler , Original comes intergrated to the Radiator, when breaks mix the coolant with the transmission oil and damage the transmission. Good question to ask if nissan correct this problem on the new Frontier Models.
Great interview guys, best I've seen for this truck.
Best Mid-Size Truck today. Grab it while you can! A big burly V6 from the acclaimed VQ Family.
My rack and pinion took a crap on my 22 Pro4x. I mentioned a front end noise at my 35k oil change, they couldn't find anything. I figured out finally that it was the rack and pinion and at my 40k oil change I showed them. They got a goodwill warranty repair approved and did the $2400 job for free. Otherwise the truck has been awesome other than I wonder if the new rack and pinion is going to fail also! Love my truck though. It now has 52k miles. Still on the original Hankooks but not for long but they have worn perfectly. Still had 6/32" tread at my last service at 50k
Carbon build up in the GDI engine...will this be an issue?
I like to hear what the engineers of the vehicles have to say. Nice prospective. I'm seriously considering getting one of these puppies in Pro-4X trim soon.
I'd love to see you guys do a comparison with this to the taco and gladiator. These are the 3 trucks I keep going back and forth on.
Just bought the 2020 with the new engine and trans and the transmission is definitely a little quirky at start. Throttle feels a little flat upon takeoff and tranny shift from 1st to 2nd immediately upon rolling. It is definitely taking some getting used to.
Not what I wanted to hear. 😐
I test drove one and couldn't believe how little get-up this supposedly powerful engine had. I was very disappointed with the performance.
Huzzah - more Frontier content!
Just ordered mine today after work....I chose this just because of the engine....
My one question that I would love to have been touched upon is, with this new engine being direct injected, how do they plan on managing the carbon buildup that all DI engines suffer from?
It's hard if not impossible to completely prevent carbon build up in the intake ports on DI engines. Like you said all DI engines suffer from it to some degree. The crankcase gases must be recirculated into the intake and only so much of the oil vapor can be removed. This engine will be a good candidate for a catch can and regular intake port cleaning using CRC Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner or something similar.
DI engines produce more power and fewer emissions than their port injection counterparts, so they are here to stay.
Yeah, its an engineering problem for sure. Toyota did an ingenious thing with their 3.5 engine in the taco. They use a dual injection system. The DI is the primary, and the port injection is used primarily for the carbon build-up issue. Of course, having two fuel injection systems is adds a level of unnecessary complexity. But it should be effective in keeping carbon build-up in check.
@@kemer1977 They do that with the BRS/GT86 as well I think.
Using an oil with a low volatiliy (Noack) will help as well. I read that API is coming out with the SP passenger car oil standard soon. I looked but didnt see a requirement for reduxed volatiliy with the SN standard, but I'm not an expert. Hopefully the industry keeps working towards a solution instead of letting the ports clog up after warrenty.
I have a car equipped with the BMW N54 engine and they sell a special vacuum attachement that fits into the intake ports and a wand that allows you to blast the valves with walnut shells. I've done it three times in 180,000 miles - great fun. I'll take the DI benifits any day though. Fill that car with e85 and it's like injecting meth right into the combustion chamber. The cooling effect is enormous. Cooler air has more oxygen and allows more ignition timing advance.
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony wife's car has the N55 motor in her 435. Great powerplant, just broke 60k miles, so was planning on doing the carbon cleaning soon. I guess having to clean the intake valves once every 5 years is a small price to pay for the performance benefits of DI engines.
@@kemer1977 I have a 335 and when I bought it the odometer had about 56k on it. The valves needed cleaned then. I am not sure if the N55 is a little better in that regard. The problem seemed to take BMW by surprise and they made those cleaning tools available a few years after the cars were new (2007 was the first year for the N54). I don't know if there were any improvements made to the N55 to help combat the deposits.
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Good interview. Very interresting!👍
Is this engine direct injection only? Have port injection? Anything that helps prevent oil on the valves?? I have the 22 frontier and want to mame sure it stays clean ....thinking about a catch can
Where did you get the truck time line? Could you make a small video of just the time line of the trucks? I wish there a video like that for all of the brands.
This video is the best for disclosing new info about the Frontier!!!!
The Chrysler penta star V6 has had integrated exhaust manifolds for almost 10 years.
Good interview and the new design looks good, But we bought the old one because my wife's only 5'-3" tall and Toyota's high hood, low roof and lowered seat do well to get 6'+ people in - but short people like her can't see what's immediately in front of them. Hopefully, the raised hood on the new Frontier doesn't repeat Toyota's mistake
Really neat truck! I like how you updated it,but still kept it as a truck, I'm concerned about the direct injection though,how have you solved carbon buildup on the valves due to direct injection?
I wonder the same thing but the only truck with PI is the Tacoma. Tacoma's are almost impossible to buy new
Update: I ended up buying a new tacoma off allocation. Probably the worst decision I've ever made pertaining to vehicles. Total lemon.
Me too
Agree. I have 2022 F150 with 5.0 and Ford has both direct and port injection to help with intake valve deposits. The remainder of the truck has been a nightmare for me, but the engine does seem to be pretty good. That’s why I’m researching something different and maybe a little smaller. Really liking this Frontier.
Did Nissan redesign more comfort into the rear seat of the new Frontier? I own a very sweet Pro4-X, but the Family hates the rear seats; I think it is set at 90 degrees.
I love my S model king cab. Looks awesome and has great power.
Just literally ordered mine today after work.....wish I would have bought it when they were cheaper but oh well
We need 5.6L V8 with supercharged engine and aftermarket performance parts in it
Need this in Australia with a V6 turbo diesel 👌 looks slightly larger than our current navara but looks pretty similar.
Just bought one and it is AWESOME!
Hope Nissan Frontier doesn't have just Direct Injection, please use both Port and Direct injection. Ford has learned their lesson and now doing both, Toyota had it right from the get go.
I always worry about the long-term reliability of a new engine and transmission. I wish they had kept the VQ40. I hope Nissan did their homework.
The new engine and transmission are on the 2020 Frontier. So if anything happens within the next couple years we'll see it.
@Ming Yang I've only owned Japanese cars. But remember when the Gen2 Frontiers came out the automatics had problems that weren't realized until years later. My old Camry also had an engine model that was subject to problems after so many miles.
Engine and transmission problems are not limited to domestic brands. Additionally, the quality of Nissan has gone down in the last decade. Renault still owns them and a lot of their manufacturing is done in Mexico. The company is also nearly bankrupt so I expect some corners to be cut. As for the Frontier, the previous engine/model was so reliable because it was so old. The had years to work out all the kinks. It is a lot more difficult to do that today in the first couple years of a new gen and all the new technology they are using today.
@Ming Yang That is interesting becuase I also owned a 2019 Corolla that had several recalls on old tech that should have been perfected by now - one of those being a fuel pump.
I am not here to argue. Japanese car makers also suffer from issues with newer designs, maybe not as many as the Americans or Euros but they do. I would just advise people to wait two or three years before buying a new truck with a bunch of new tech on it. Unless they have the time to deal with recalls.
@@contactalias7500 What I'll be doing but it won't be easy as I'm itching to get a new truck, especially in the spring season.
@@marcpikas2859 I think that is best. I currently have a 2019 Frontier. Bought new in November 2019. Hardly put any miles on it because of COVID. I will look to buy another Frontier probably in a couple years.
I like how they did not make it much larger. When I look at the Tacomas, Rangers and Colorados they are all way to big. I love my little Frontier.
I really want this truck but still am a bit skeptical since many brands have often had issues with the first year of their remodel.
I would wait until the second year but then it will be time for the new Tacoma to come out also and maybe even a new Colorado. Lol
I'm waiting until 2024 for just that reason.
@@MrBillsfishin Based on what Toyota did with the previous gen Tacoma (2005-2015) it will still be a while till a redesign (2025?).
@@td4393 sure could be but there was a report that said it was coming right after the Tundra, Land Cruiser update next year so we will see what happens. Could be 2035 with the way they do things. Lol
@@michaelmaroney1660 Yeah while you're waiting, I'm buying this thing the day it comes out. Life is to short to live scared. The truck will be just fine off the line, you on the other hand may not.
These are the items David Vizard and Speed Of Air Engine Technologies would recommend for this engine and all direct injection engines: The speed-of-air pistons, polyquad valve modification, contour angle back cut of the valves, super porting of the ports and chambers and thermal coating the chamber and exhaust ports would help this engine improve performance, output, emissions and fuel economy. Plus the engine oil would stay cleaner longer because part of the piston ring package would be a gapless second ring from Total Seal which would keep fuel and combustion gases where they belong.
Did the turning radius improve? Is there going to be an OEM tow receiver offered? VERY puzzled why one does not appear even though it may be a proto-type shown. Reading between the lines is Nissan trying to say by the Titan for towing???
I asked about the turning radius and Nissan says that final engineering isn't complete yet. So we don't know just yet. Hopefully they improved it.
Truck King THX! I would've liked have heard them simply say yes.
Is it an iron block engine, or aluminum block with spray coated cylinder bores?
Here is a question. Why did you decide to go with the JATCO transmission?
I guess time will tell if it is as reliable and durable as the 4.0
Nissan has had a long relationship with Jatco since helping found the company. Their automatics are solid. The RE5R05A from the previous gen Frontier is a great transmission. It is also behind the 5.6L V8 in the Armada, Pathfinder and Titan. You also see it in the 350Z. It got a bad rap because Calsonic built a failure prone radiator for the Frontier and Xterra that allowed engine coolant to enter the transmission (SMOD). Not really Jatco's fault.
I am aware of the issues people have with Jatco CVTs. I just helped my future borther-in-law service his because it was slipping. After changing the fluid it no longer slips. I think a lot of the issues with CVTs come down to not servicing them often enough, though there have been other problems with software and the Jatco CVT specifically is known for mechanical wear, though that might have something to do with the fluid as well.
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony what happened with the JATCO CVTs? The quality difference and reliability differences are greatly different.
I think its a Mercedes transmission
I've watched a lot of videos about the new Frontier. I never hear any discussion about the turning radius. Has it been tightened up over the previous generation Frontier which has a turn radius of a battleship. I know. I drive a 2012 SL Frontier. Great midsized truck but that turning radius sucks.
I asked about the turning radius. Nissan's official response is "the engineering specs have not been released" on the 2022 Frontier. Once we know, I'll share a video on it here.
I've driven both, the turning radius is NOT better on the new truck. I was disappointed.
Sounds like it will be a good choice for truck buyers.
I’m excited over this truck! I have always liked Nissan pickups & I think this one will be the best one yet!
Frontier needs a manual transmission
There's no market for it anymore. Nissan got rid of the manual because it made up less than 5% of the Frontier's total sales.
I’d rather get a manual before anything automatic from Jatco! Now that they became famous…
it would be awesome with a 6 speed
I’ll get one in a couple years when it’s affordable for me lol
looks like an exciting new truck for Nissan,I definitely like the power numbers
You need to do a video like this with who did the new pathfinder I’d love to watch that
Yeah to ask them what they were thinking with keeping it a glorified minivan. They needed to make the Pathfinder an SUV version of the Frontier.
For once I would like to see a review that dealt with the turning radius, something important that everyone omits. Is this truck better or not than the last frontier that can not even turn thru my short circular driveway?
Nissan says final engineering is not yet complete for the truck, so they don't have an answer yet on turning radius. As soon as we know, we'll share it on the channel. I'm also very curious if they improved it - Stephen
This is my question as well. That's the only grip I have with my 2008 CC LWB. It would not stop me from buying this new Frontier.
It’s the same. Hasn’t gotten better.
@@TruckKing Turning radius is not a strong point of this new truck. I know!!!
@@TruckKing My husband and i just ordered a 2024 Nissan Frontier turning radius is no diff on the 2024 than previous models.
great interview. nice insight into the thinking process and how it gets translated to the final product.
Much appreciated!
The Frontier takes a page from the sales-leading Tacoma and betters it with a more rugged FULLY-BOXED FRAME, rear DISC BRAKES, an ALL-STEEL BED and more HORSEPOWER/TORQUE -- instead of the Tacoma's FLEXY OPEN C-CHANNEL frame, rear DRUM BRAKES and cheaper, weaker and crack-prone PLASTIC/FIBERGLASS composite bed (the latter which requires replacement as a whole when damaged). Note: The pricier Tundra is equipped with all those aforementioned things the Frontier has, but the cost-cutting Tacoma doesn't.
Glad to see someone actually seeing the tacoma bs ...you nailed it
The Frontier is a good-looking midsize. I think I seen these running around Nashville in camouflage and thought they were a Ford product.
If they tightened up the. turning radius that would make this a lot more capable, my F-150 can make tighter corners.
My other suggestion is,
either offer a front bumper that is winch capable, with a way around the cruise control sensor , or relocate the sensor.
I seen a concept Frontier boasting a fancy snorkel, but I don't recommend going places that require a snorkel without a winch !!
I’ve got the 2022 Nissan frontier pro- 4X. Absolutely amazing vehicle. Nine speed transmission can appear clunky at times. But I’m told it’s normal and will adjust.
I'm really excited to see the new Frontier in person. Looks great. As far as the tow rating, do you really want to tow more that 7,000 lbs in a mid-sized truck?
The tow ratings for half-tons (light duty) trucks are outrageous, well over 10,000 lbs with some models. But, do you really want to tow that much weight with a half ton?? Not really, in my opinion.
Yeah, why would you tow something heavier than the vehicle.
Agreed.
maybe twice a year moving a camper for the season , If i'm towing close to the limit regularly with any truck i would feel better going up in size just to get the bigger brakes. But i do like the truck wish a manual was still an option i might even pay for it like we used to do with automatics
Yeah I’m happy to be able to tow 3 tons fully loaded, anything more than that then I might as well get a full size pickup. I’m just an average person person doing household things, I don’t have any boats or toys to tow around so midsize truck is perfect for me. I like the Nissan and the Tacoma right now because they both offer a V6 natural aspirating engine, but I do like the power that that the Frontier is offering maybe more torque but for me right now it’s good for what I need it to do, home depot/Lowe’s trips, dump runs, and hauling pellets for the pellet stove. I drive 100 miles round trip to work each day and the Frontier rides so smooth I love it. I’ve got enough power to merge on the highway and if need be to pass others. Nissan did a great job, GM has set the bench mark at the moment but for me at this point in time Nissan with its natural aspirating engine with 310 HP and 280 lbft of torque smooth ride I’m happy. I’ve got the 2023 Nissan Frontier SV crew cab 4x4 with a 6ft bed. Now let’s see how the reliability will be on this truck years down the road, so far I’m happy with it thanks Nissan for a good decent truck that’s not too expensive for the average person. Price could come down a bit more and I think if they did that they might sell more Frontiers than other midsize probably close to how many tacomas are being sold, who knows 🤷♂️.
Sounds like a fun, durable, practical, and very appealing truck to drive and use on a regular basis. It fits comfortable in a garage or on a carport. They need more enthusiasm about the truck. But it looks great.
Frontier looks great. I should-of bought one when i had the chance but ending up buying a highlander
19 minutes well spent. Thanks
Very welcome
I really love my 2012 frontier.
As long as this truck is reliable like the Tacoma then I would consider buying one.
It has 2 red front tow hooks. That's all it needed (lol)
Love how Nissan has put a Face to who Designs their products....this is HUGE!! Nissan has hit a Home Run with this one....just would like to see some "unique" colors!
Is the new engine water pump driven on the timing chain or is it belt now
Leading horsepower in class, I would have liked to see more torque, same amount as the previous VQ40.
Is the Direct Injection for the 3.8 engine similiar to Kia's Gas Direct Injection, that caused the excessive oil consumption problems they had/are having? My 2011 2.4 Optima engine was replaced at 124k miles because of this and my Ex's 2015 Kia 2.0 Soul's engine is getting replaced now at 92k miles. If so, I want nothing to do with a Direct Injection engine that only has a 60,000 miles engine warranty.
Dick seems like a cool, nice guy. Interesting tidbits about the new engine. I would have asked if it was an interference or non-interference type of engine. Does it use belts or chains, etc. The Jatco transmission scares me. I really hope it will be a reliable transmission, seeing that Jatco isn't known for quality and reliability. This truck should be a good choice. Wonder how it will stack up sales numbers wise, since the Tacoma is number one, followed by the Ranger at number 2 in the segment.
Nissan uses only chains for their timing gear. Even in the small Versa, timing chains are standard. No belts.
This jatco built automatic transmission is licensed under Mercedes. I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s the Jatco CVT you have to worry about. I would never buy a Nissan sedan or hatch. Their trucks and (body on frame) suvs are where it’s at.
Still driving my 2005 Frontier LE crew cab , its been a great truck. Hope Nissan keeps it affordable unlike Toyota.
I drive my 05 ten years and engine needed a rebuilt/replacement at 160k miles. Wish I had just replaced it, lots of memories in that rig.
Where do I order it
Towing capacities are pretty subjective really if you hook up a 3,000 lb trailer and drive down the freeway at 85 MPH through the mountains? You're going to smoke your truck! At the same time, a 10,000 LB livestock trailer towed at 25 MPH for a few miles to the butchers? No trouble at all.
11:1 compression ratio is pretty high. Nissan says to use, "at least" 87 octane in it's owners manual. I wish you guys could have asked him if running higher octane would yeld better performance.
I have the '21 SV with the 3.8L and 9 speed. With a tonneau cover on the back and keeping it at 55/60 mph I can squeeze 30.7 mpg out of it. Overall, I love the truck, but I do wish the tow rating was 7000# just because if you want to tow a cargo trailer or camper with tandem axles, they usually have two 3500# axles so the GVWR exceeds the tow rating of the truck. I don't actually need to tow 7000 lbs, but I would prefer to be able to tow a trailer with tandem axles instead of a single axle just because they tow nicer, and I'm finding it's really hard to find tandem axle trailers with a GVWR of 6000# or less. My only other complaints are that the transmission hesitates when you're taking off from a full stop. (Once you're rolling it's responsive, though.) The oil filter is a PITA to get to (even though there's an access panel) and it takes 5.25 quarts of oil. Why not 5 quarts or 6 quarts just to make it simple? LOL I've also noticed the AC refrigerant seems to be getting low already and the truck is only 2 years old. And I wish there was a dipstick for the transmission, just for the peace of mind of being able to check it.
Thanks for doing this video. I learned some new things about the engine and transmission that I didn't know. BTW, I've been under there with a flashlight, searching and searching. Is there really NO grease zerks on the newer Frontiers? I sure haven't found any...yet. LOL
Love the looks and new powertrain
I want to know the turning radius on the new frontier? Is it alot better than the older version because it is really bad.
Wish you would've asked him about the suspension. It would be nice to know if the Gen 2 suspension components are compatible with the Gen 3. It would make aftermarket support easier for things like lifts than having to design all new components.
I wonder if I can trade nt 2003 frontier for the new one
that punch was directly to Toyota for using his 3.5 minivan engine
for his trucks jajajaja!!!!
Long Bed, Crew Cab, Pro-4x, Turbo Diesel, with Manual Transmission option.
in are dreams. I'm going Ford Ranger !
I’m in !
If the Totan resembled the Frontier that would be killer
Did they engineer the rear seats to recline back a little bit to carry the Family?
I really need your help. If I can get a hold on this engeneer could be really helpful. I bought a 2022 Frontier SV 2WD. I like the truck, my big issue is the way power steering feels. I don't feel enough feed back. What I guess is the variability of the engine speed sensing. I would like to be constant assistance and not variable. This is a big issue because it causes me motion sickness and dizziness. This factor has ruined my driving experience. I need help for a suggestion from somebody knowlegeable on the power steering, some possible adjustement to the power steering. I don't mind that is hard when you start.. my problem is the variability in the hardness due to the speed sensing similar like when you find ice on the road, probably the torque sensor. I someone can give me any sugestion or cunsulting the engeneer. I like the truck on all the other aspects exept the steering feel so variable and disconected.
It's NOT electric power steering. It's hydraulic. So it steers closer to being a larger truck .
A nice looking truck, but Nissan has missed the boat on a few things: 1) No "All-wheel-drive" option in the transfer case--Ford and Toyota lack that, too, in their mid-size trucks. Jeep has offered it as an option for how many decades now in most of their 4WDs? 2)The direct-injection thing--GDI is still not perfected to stop carbon buildup, no matter how much the manufacturers claim otherwise. 3)Did Nissan improve the ground clearance of the Pro-4X? That was the old Frontier Pro-4X's weak spot. They won't say, so that probably means that Nissan hasn't improved it.
Jeep??????😅😅😅 reliability has left the chat 😅😅😅😅😅
My old 2015 Acura ILX with the 2.0 had integrated exhaust manifold as well.
This gentleman knew what he is talking about, not just some business man who only say; this is the best new truck we built, period
@Truck KING just an FYI, I looked into the tranny, it's the ZF designed 9 speed built by Jatco, they've been building it for 5 years now, so it's a mature manufacturing process, I was wondering about that too for reliability. If they can deliver a fully loaded Pro 4X for 35k, they will win the midsize market, they updated just enough and the stuff people wanted more power and update interior.
My early, informed GUESS is we're looking at between $42-43K for the top of the line model. That number beats the competion.
I know better than to buy a 1st gen anything but I'm frothing at the bit to buy my first Nissan at 53 yo and about 10 new cars/trucks/SUV's in the rear view mirror.
Thanks for the insight.
Well, my post didn't age well. The top outfitted 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x, in California (if you can even find one), out the door is near $53+K due to $5k dealer mark up. Zero deals to be had due to supply and demand. No TY.
Secondary market time.
@CC_… 😃 Honesty. Respect.
For those of you crying for a six foot bed, the SV trim comes with a King Cab version and a six foot bed. There you go.
No locker though.
@@is6566 I'm assuming that anyone who buys the SV is aware of that. But most people will never take it heavy offroading. They want something that will get them thru the snow and only offroad if they need to, and with the right set of tires the 4wd SV will do just that. Most 4wd trucks in the past have not had locking rear diff.
An Xterra with this frontier platform will outsell the 4runner IMO.