I am not a fan of Nissan as a whole but I am a fan of this truck, while most truck makers are pushing small high winding turbo charged engines, Nissan still offers a large naturally aspirated V6 and still using the same basic truck structure from 1997 and up, tried and true. That goes for Toyota and Ram dropping V8s in full size trucks that can pull 10K pounds, sack-religious. Ford still offers 1 V8 in full size trucks and GM still offers 2 while working on a new V8 for future half tons. Regardless of how well you build anything, if it has to work harder than the other (V6 vs V8) to achieve the same thing, it will NOT last as long,, so in saying that, kudos to Nissan for sticking with a tried and true engine.
Ironically the “high winding turbo engines” you speak of make most of their power down low, thus running at lower rpms. They are designed and built like Diesel engines. I have considerable seat time in GM trucks with the 5.3 V8, 6.2 V8, 3.6 V6, and now the 2.7turbo. I can tell you that the turbo engine runs lower rpms and the transmission downshifts far less than with the other engines.
@@Holden-McGroin The turbos only wind high in the snail itself. What IS higher is internal pressures and temperatures, which creates extra stressors that have to be compensated for in materials, engineering, and lubrication and cooling systems.
100% agree. And I purchased a 23 Pro4X 5 months later. The truck is perfect. I have to believe that car companies are actively sponsoring hate campaigns against Nissan. The crazy complaints and bad reviews of some UA-cam channels is just wrong. These are good trucks and I think people who own them will tell you so.
It does seem almost conspiratorial. People fear and hate what they don't know. Most of the haters are not owners. Conversely, most of us ACTUAL owners like them a lot. I've had the same one for 29 years and STILL rely on it, if that says anything. 428,000 miles now. Just took it on a 10 hour road trip. I was hoping Nissan hadn't dropped the ball on the new ones, and from the info in this video, I think they've still got it. Ever seen the Million Mile Frontier on TFL truck channel? How can anyone knock that?
It was because of the bs on many UA-cam channels that I started my channel with the goal of being 100% fact based. Also why I don't do driving impressions or reviews. Anything that is subjective or opinion based can vary too much. Facts are facts and indisputable. Once someone knows that they can then uses those facts to see what vehicles fit thier needs and then test drive them and figure out rhe opinion based stuff for themselves without any bias. Perfect example: for 6 years the biggest complaint that hurts the ram 3500 Cummins truck is "suspension is too stiff"😂😂
@@Jason-Samko yes and I might add.. people are being prayed up on by advertising, example big flat screen displays that look modern and are terribly inefficient and even unsafe for some. And stiff steering ... What does that mean? I love the tight steering. And the turbo .. it's probably ok but we won't know for 5 years.. and if it's bad... Oh boy.
I bought a loaded 2024 SV... Love love love it. I was going Tacoma because I had one in the past then they changed it all. I love the 3.8l v6 in the Frontier.
I bought a Pro-4X 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. It’s quieter than most cars and has excellent driving manners. I also chose this truck because it’s the last V6 mid size truck. Got it for 4k below sticker and 3.9 APR.
I'm a very data-focused person and have spent hours researching this truck, and you summed it up in 17 minutes. I really enjoy and appreciated this review style!
Great Timing! I just bought a Pro-4x on Tuesday! I'm glad you didn't think it was junk! But my research had found the same things as you. I do agree about the bed tie downs. I plan to add the bottom rails to the bed they used to have. My only other quibble so far is that the fuel door has a plastic hinge. Feels cheap. But other than that I love the truck so far.
I've never heard of a plastic hinge. After my vehicles are three years old, I put 3-in- One oil on the metal hinge. A bottom tie-down capability is a needed necessary !
I'm on my 3rd pro-4x. I've used all of them as work trucks for my construction business. They are often loaded near max gvwr and towing a 2000lb trailer. I know I should probably use a 1/2 ton full size, but I prefer a smaller truck. I haven't had any issues with any of them, and I hope my 2024 will be the same. So far so good.
Nissan Frontier is reliable. I can give you another example. I walked through many junkyards and you won’t see many Nissan Frontier just a few and old years only. Or some other reason like an accident. Just like previous generations Toyota Tacoma. Rarely seen on the junkyard. While Nissan sedans there are tons of them. This is also a good indicator how reliable the vehicle is.
@@abirsanu fantastic point! And something many don't think about. Nissan cars suffer a bad reputation from the stupid cv Trans. But the frontier and titan trucks are rock solid
While could be true, is it because Frontiers are more reliable overall or is it because there’s much more Tacomas sold to where even if it’s the same chance of reliability, you’ll just see more Tacomas failing due to sheer numbers
@@Jason-Samko probably, I’m just saying walking through the junkyard and observing purely off what you see isn’t a 100% accurate way of assessing what’s reliable. Like if you go to a Toyota mechanic shop, ask him if Toyotas are reliable and they say to you “heck no we work on them all the time!” Is it because they aren’t reliable or is it because that’s all they see lol
Nissan also sells way more sedans than trucks that are usually to a crowd who heavily abuses them with no maintenance. That is why you see more in junkyards.
The timing of this video is Excellent since many Tacoma fans are thinking of buying a new Frontier instead of the Troublesome 2024 Tacoma. Reading through the comments of many automobile channels, people would rather stay with the Japanese automakers instead of switching to General Motors or Ford or Stellantis. Seems like you can make deals with Chevy and their Colorado. Frontier already has low pricing compared to other mid-size pickup trucks. The bottom line is reliability for most.
I have a 37 year old Nissan truck for that very reason. I had no idea of how long they built these things to run. It just sort of stuck around and never quit.
Speaking as someone that just bought a Frontier, you’re right on the money. If Toyota still had the same engine as last year I likely would have bought that instead. I like Toyota, my wife got a new Toyota SUV last year which has been great, but I feel like they really missed the mark with the new Tacoma. The engine and the pricing seem out of whack with what consumers like myself want out of a mid sized truck.
Just finished up 315K on my 2000 Nissan Xterra (handing it over to our son), and bought a 2024 Frontier SL short box Crew Cab. Love Nissan and their V6. Super solid and loaded with great features. Great review video. Thanks.....
Im on my second Nissan frontier ( traded first in at 185,000 miles ) on the second one. Now have a 2018 with 155,000 miles and zero breakdowns from either truck. By far the most underrated small truck on the planet since 2010 or so.
Frontier has good transmission based on Mercedes design & licensed out also it has billstien shocks & zero gravity seats that dodge was going to use on the new Dakota several years ago before opting not to & they even used Ford's front window design for better vision also the new engine was designed extremely well where the air & fuel burns extremely efficiently in the combustion chamber for fuel milage & horse power also a real power steering that feels planted opposed to electric assisted that doesn't give real feedback to the road & is costly to repair it's the best bang for the buck in midsize class & if you opt for some nismo upgrades to suspension & bumpers etc it's amazing for over landing & camping & still cost less than top of line competitors
Thanks for this in depth research Jason. Last year I was thinking I would be buying the 24 Tacoma but not anymore with there BS markups and questionable quality these days. It'll be a Nissan PRO 4X or a loaded SV model.
If you don't like the Pro 4X as an everyday driver you may want to check out an SL. It's an upgrade to the SV. They are really nice. Not as off roady as the Pro 4X but nicer as an everyday driver. If definitely get it in 4x4.
Im due for an upgrade in a couple of years. Will retire my oldest 14 year old Ridgeline, keep my 3 year old Ridgeline and then replace the oldest with a frontier. It's the most "truck" I'll ever need.
I have the 2024 Nissan frontier pro4x… really like it …BUT… I have an issue I HATE…. At around 60mph and over I have a high pitch whilst sound coming from the sunroof area and CANNOT find out why….. VERY VERY ANNOYING talked to Nissan about issue and dealer …. Seems no one understands what it could be … a have 3 or 4 videos of it…. Anyone help?????
Make a King Cab in the Pro 4x trim available in the U.S. and not just Canada and I'd get one. I don't want to have to pay a Canadian broker and the extra transfer fees to get something so simple to make available here!
you could just get a pro 4X axle from a yard and have it installed . I'm sure it's just a 12-volt relay and switch to control it. you can also buy the electronic locking differential itself and have it installed into your axle. I suspect both those options would be less expensive than trying to get one from Canada. Yes, I too would be in the market if they had a pro 4X extended cab without the hassles.
@spyder000069 Good point and I am considering getting an SV 4X4 King Cab and looking into aftermarket lockers . But it sure would be nice not to aftermarket all the other goodies a Pro4x comes with like the 360 degree cams and the LED lights. And then, having to void the warranty due to modding is a pain. That being said, your suggestion would be the only viable one, so good point. 👍
@@raymondabella4684 The cameras in the frontier are not known for their quality so unless you actually will offroad it then maybe not a huge loss. Led lights are easy enough to install. The only other option that fits the bill is to get a previous gen ranger. They still had them in 6ft beds and with option electronic locker. Its 2.3 is known to be reliable even though its a turbo, better camera, better infotainment system in my opinion, and you can buy a ford extended warranty online typically for less than $2k that extends out to 7 years from the date of manufacture. So is you had a 2022-23 thats still a pretty good margin. Can find those in more luxury trims like xlt /lariat I believe and since a year or two old you don't get hit with the immediate depreciation. Something to consider.
Toyota made a mistake when they discontinued the V6 Tacoma in 2024. The new 2.4L turbo gets the same gas mileage as the V6 and Toyota significantly bumped up the base price of the 2024 model. Frontier is looking like a better option now.
An excellent review! If I was in the market to buy a new mid size truck, it would be the '24 Frontier. It's a shame what Toyota leadership has done to the 4th Gen Tacoma and the '22-'24 Tundra. I have a '12 Tacoma Off-road and will have it for many many years.
I traded my old 20 pro 4x for my Lunar rock 23 trd OR 4x4 that I have since installed a king/camburg suspension setup, sitting on 35s. Best decision I ever made when it comes to these trucks. Out in the trails, the Nissan struggles in tight turn areas and it was even worse with 34s and a mild lift. Scary, and I was always slowing everyone else down. Had to be wichned on some tight turns a couple of times, just turns 🤦🏾♂️. The interior was like whatever, just like most trucks in this segment, but come on! I carry a fridge for longer offroad trips, a yeti cooler if it's for some hours or a couple of days and some gear in the back seat area by folding the rear seat backs down. Who the heck thought it was a good idea to put soft fabric back there in the back of the rear seat backs on the Nissan?! As soon as we went on our first offroad trip and loaded up, I got home and found multiple tears all over the seat backs. Come on Nissan! That's not the case with my Taco which all come with hard thick plastic material covering the entire seat back rest rears so you can load up whatever. Needles to say, the Taco is just a better truck overall. That being said, I'm not a fan of the new 4th gen Tacomas. The kinks really need to be worked out, but anything turbo 4 on any truck I'm not a fan of. Unfortunately, all automakers are headed in the same direction due to emission restrictions.
I have a 2023 Pro X. Wanted a Pro 4X but all of them in my area had a sunroof, which I didn't want. So far I've had great results with my truck. I have owned several and never been disappointed. I average 24-25 mpg in normal driving. I have an enclosed cargo trailer I pull every now and then with about 4k pounds. Pulls good but pulls mpg down to around 17 at 75mph. We have a really good Nissan dealer in Monroe, Louisiana so in about 2 1/2 years when I pass mine down to kids I'll definitely look at a Pro 4X then since selection seems to be better. I also like the Gladiator Rubicon or Willys. I don't do serious off roading, but it's nice knowing I can if I need to. Keep up the great channel. I just wished more truck makers would offer a manual transmission in any trim level.
I am seeing more of the Pro-4x with the Technology package and the Pro Convenience package which is what you wanted and I'm most interested in. That's everything with cloth and no sunroof. The Pro-Premium package is the one to avoid. Hope that helps when you start looking at dealer sights that give you that wall of text for what's equipped.
Its the CVT in smaller nissan that make the rest of them painted w a bad reputation. There is no ability to get the initial customer to step up to the more expensive models after having a bad experience.
I have been a Toyota driver all my life (46), and on July 4, I became the owner of a 2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab VS ($28,990). This is my first truck, and after reading these posts, I am slowly being encouraged and worry-free, hopefully for the next ten years.
You don’t care about feedback and reviews from actual owners (consumers reports)? From your comments, you are seeking out information that suits your beliefs and narrative. That is NOT objective. I love the Frontier and CR is not perfect at all but you sound like a guy who avoids news and searches for information that suits what he wants to hear.
After doing my research to buy a new truck ... Waisted 2 weeks looking at Toyota's untill they told me, a new one is around 89.000€ and you can't take the hybrid through a river?! 😮 Guess what I choose? 😂 Still waiting for delivery, since I live on a subtropical island far from everything 😢😂 One question: Where to put my dogs?
Bought a CPO ‘22 Frontier S (base model) 4x4 king cab with less than 19k miles for under $28k. Still has remaining 7yr/100k warranty. The engine and transmission in this is awesome. It’s quick and shifts pretty smoothly.
I was at the boat landing today and a gentleman was towing his huge pontoon boat with the new Frontier. He says it tows it just fine. The boat was bigger than the truck lol
Awesome video and great reviews on vehicles! Have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 crewcab with just over 90k miles. Will try to keep it as long as I can and will be purchasing a Hardbody Edition Frontier when the time comes if Nissan still builds it. Grew up in the 80's and love the Hardbody trucks of that decade. Thanks for sharing!
I have a 2022 frontier s and I've had no issues with it, and when I changed the intake filter to k&n filter and a cover on the back of my crew cab I'm managing 25.8 mpg on the highway summer time only. Also, mind you, I'm not driving like a complete lunatic. I have 33000 miles on it. All I've done to it is every 5000 mile full synthetic Pennzoil oil change, mobile one oil filter and front and rear diff fluid change also full synthetic + oil catch can.
Just bought a White 2024 SL 4x4 with leather after researching all of the competition. I needed the 6' box. I did not like the 4 cyl., turbo motor on the Taco, plus the tranny problems that are evident. Price, exterior and interior style, reviews, comfort, drivability and the people at the dealership are what got me out of my Toyota. The box is not made out of tin foil. I can see over the hood. I am stoked, it feels like a truck.
@dos0711 agree. And for it to be a tie down it needs to be low in the bed. Huge issue for me. I need to tie stuff "down". My gladiator has em low. And on my 22 taco I was able to add them to the bed to frame bolts.
@@Jason-Samko I agree about the Gladiator. I also added an aftermarket trail rail system so I’d have them high and low not to mention adjustable. Love the flexibility.
I read reviews where people gave it like two stars out of five because the package showed up late or maybe the package was a little scuffed up who does that
Taking the Nissan out of the question, Consumer Reports putting the Honda Ridgeline, a Japanese crossover-truck with a naturally aspirated engine on the same level as all those turbo US trucks, just silly.
Thanks, I bought a Frontier midnight editiion. I tested the tacoma at the dealership and it sounded like a rubber band engine on take off, The Frontier felt like a real truck.
I had a 2022 Pro 4X for 7 months (bought because I was not sure my Bronco was ever gonna arrive, it finally did) but holy heck the interior quality and build was on par with my moms Lexus GS, I would say it was better than her IS and current NX, and it was leaps better than this Bronco interior and overall quality... I had a 2016 Frontier S V6, manual with crank windows before these trucks and it was a cheaper interior (better quality than the Bronco STILL) but it didn't bother me because it was a $20,000 truck brand new I expected the Pro 4X to be way better for Double the price but it absolutely was
Our God Daughter just bought an off lease '23 Pro 4X with 8K miles. I will say she is one happy camper with that little truck. She's so happy with it she has me considering one for my next truck. That may not be very long as my Ram 1500 seems to get bigger while parking lots seem to get smaller. Love my old truck, but it's like trying to get a Big Rig into the local coffee shops parking lot.😀
I have the 2024 Nissan frontier pro4x… really like it …BUT… I have an issue I HATE…. At around 60mph and over I have a high pitch whilst sound coming from the sunroof area and CANNOT find out why….. VERY VERY ANNOYING talked to Nissan about issue and dealer …. Seems no one understands what it could be … a have 3 or 4 videos of it…. Anyone help????? I
I bought the 2023 Nissan frontier sv crew can 6ft bed 4x4, I like my truck a lot I had one issue with the electrical Nissan fixed it. My biggest complaint is the turning radius because of the long bed wish I realized that I would’ve gone with the short bed. But all in all out of 5 stars I’d give it a 4.5, it’s got good power in the lower speeds sometimes it has a hard time finding what gear it wants and sometimes it jerks but it’s not all the time and also that’s what you get with 9 gears no biggy. The cruise control is a little weird it will go to like 6000 rpm’s to get the speed you want but again nothing you can do about it. I love the power it has and I’ve been hauling dirt and pellets with it just wish it had a higher payload like 1600 mine is about 1200lbs. I like my truck and I wouldn’t trade it for these 4 banger turbo trucks. Natural aspirating trucks is the way to go, less maintenance been proven and more reliable. I wish nissan kept there titans maybe they will bring them back seeing how well the frontiers are doing.
With due respect, I have owned trucks for years. I don't recall ever seeing tie down in the center/ frint of the bed, as you mentioned. It's a good idea to have a tie down strategically place in the front of the bed.
@germanjimenez5968 just made a video about all the trucks taht do have front low tie downs (most do). The thumbnail of the video shows a red chevy and says "this one does it right". Was about 10 or 15 videos back on my channel
They changed to direct injection in 2020. I dont see anyone talk about it. Other manufacturers have like ford and toyota, implement port injection in conjuction with direct injection to clean up carbon buildup. I'm not a mechanic, so I don't t know how concerning it is regarding the longevity of the engine. Maybe they will not last as long as long as the pre 2020's.
Bought new in 2011 frontier SL now has 218k on it with no major issues in 13 yrs Brakes tires front axles nothing else Waxed twice a yr looks like it rolled off the showroom still Like the chrome on front grill When this dies going for another frontier won’t look at anything else
Nissan Frontiers are great trucks. And this, coming from a 2nd Gen Tundra 5.7L owner. Nissan knows V6's for the most part. I still have a 1991 Nissan V6 in my Z32.
I had expected positive reports, but this is actually better than I thought. Turns out tbat "old" platform is tried and true. How will the "Nissan is garbage" boys argue with raw numbers? I was at the dealer on the 4th being tempted by a SV LWB. Don't like the wheelbase, but the full bed is a plus for me unless I want to drag a trailer around. At the Toyota store next door, there were quite a few Tacomas, and TONS of Tundras. There were only 4 Frontiers and 3 Titans. They sold all their Pro-4x Frontiers. They were even out of Frontier brochures. Oddly, the Nissan salesman was totally unaware of the Toyota recall.
Yep such a great truck and same here. My local dealer can not keep a frontier in stock and my toyota dealer is loaded to the gills with tacos and tundras
Again, after driving, doing extensive research, and literally spending several hours/days looking at all the ins and outs of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, I’d intelligently have to say the Nissan mid-sized truck is years ahead of ANY 2024 Toyota Tacoma………hands down!!!😳
the Last Frontier had the utilitracks on the bed floor for tying down. looks like the holes and grooves are till there. looks like you could add your own.
Traded in my 2019 TRD Offroad Tacoma for a Pro4x two weeks ago. The Tacoma shifting was horrible and it couldn't get out of its way. The Frontier feels so much better. V6 is the way to go. At 500 miles and a big thumbs up. 👍
Let's be real. The Frontier is not what the Tacoma used to be or we would've bought them. The only similarity between them is the v6. It's not a bad truck for around town but not a serious off roading.
I want a 4x4 mid-sized pickup with a 6-ft bed, normally aspirated engine with enough power, a conventional auto transmission and no cylinder deactivation.....How many are out there? Yes this is "old" tech...BUT IT IS PROVEN TO LAST. Nissan's VQ engine is legendary, their 4x4s are inline with anyone else and their trannies have improved enough to be called average. You already know the many past and STILL PRESENT failures of cylinder deactivation of the many manufacturers out there (And now a Chevy 4 turbo with cylinder deactivation?).....And you are really going to trust them with the more complex/expensive/heavier hybridization of the vehicle? Non-dieselTurbo 4s that work ok on smaller vehicles but have to haul 8,000 lbs on top of the weight of the (rather than a corolla) heavier truck? Yes, you can say that they are innovating, but I will leave the pain and time consumed of the 'innovation' lack of reliability and future uncertainty to you as I drive by your dealership where you truck is currently being repaired. Me? Give me the base King Cab 4x4. No frills means less of non-essentials that will go wrong and more of the basics that will go right. 17.5 ft length means I can park it in just about any space (btw and for reference a compact parking space can be anywhere between 15 and 18 ft long).
The tech in the Pro4X is shit, one look at the infotainment system brings you back in time 10 years. And the resale value on these trucks is complete ass compared to the Tacoma. If you don't have much money, I guess the Nissan is a decent option, but lol at this guy browsing the internet to tell people if the truck is good or not. People are so excited for these! 😆
@@Jason-Samko that says a lot about todays quality compared to 20 years ago. That is really disappointing. Paying twice as much for a half of the durability.
When someone tries to educate you an they bring up forms as there facts or data.I had someone try to do that with me on the supra vs Z wasted my time. I get where you're coming from.
Yep the forums are great and I do spend alot of time on them when I need a problem solved or have a questions. But you do have to take forums with a grain of salt.
Yeah, let’s see how reliable the Nissan / Renault truck really is. After all you’re testing a 24 year model which has been out for 6 months. BIG F-ing DEAL
JD Power is an advertising agency so the car manufacturer that pays them the most gets the best ratings. Never go by what the ratings that they publish.
Does anyone know why the King Cabs have "NO" government 5-star safety ratings listed on the window sticker the way they are on the Crew Cabs? I feel like the rear suicide design that just latches to the front door without a "B" pillar for support could be a weak point and then I noticed the lack of side crash ratings. This concerns me. Any ideas?
If the manufacturer places the word quality into their ads then of course the consumer has high expectations for the vehicle. To the consumer it is false advertising and leaves a bitter taste in their mouth
Jason, perhaps you do not lifve in snow country? If that is the case, then I suppose the concept of having the window wash only activate without the wipers is a possible negative for some. Where snow and ice prevail, the ability to stream Winter Washer Fluid against the ice and/or snow without strain on the wiper motor and degrading the wiper blades is a blessing. I find it helpful in other seasons to, where I drench the window first, then wipe. That is a fine line since its not always easy to judge while in forward motion, what dries out before activating the wipers but sometimes it is a win to wash-drench first, followed quickly by wiper activation. But here's a real biggy in times when the spring and summer bugs have won the war on the windshield. You stop for fueling, hoping that you can work some magic at the filling station with their container of wash solution and their squeegee/sponger tool. Except someone stole the tool, or it's too worn out. and the washer fluid is just water, or nothing at all. Happens all too often. Really a bugger (sort of a pun there) with a vertical JEEP windshield or those that like to jack their pickup height into the heavens, but can't reach the windshield even with the long handle "tool". Could be the service station employees have to work their cell phones inside the store, rather than be helpful to customers, who do all they work guys like me used to do when a Fuel station used to be a Service Station. (sigh). This is my Old Fart, good old days (wasn't always the best either) creeping into my head space. Ok. so what about the trailer hitch tucked under the rear rear factory bumper, or was that in someone else's video? Anyway, without running this video again, I'll just comment on this point; Yes.... It's not quite as ideal but I suppose my stingers haven't found this to be a problem. Except I would rather have the mouth of the hitch, either flush with or just a hair beyond the otherwise, decent bumper surface. It could be NISSAN found that the extra distance that would be more-favorable, might have tweaked the trailer towed weight, and/or the usual 10% of towed weight at the hitch point, in a negative-capacity direction. I haven't found anything to nail this down from my armchair. So just a guess. That said, I totally agree that Its nice to have the hitch a bit exposed, where inserting the hitch pin can be done standing up or a squat. Instead of on the burning hot (of course) pavement. Or dirt, rain or snow covered surface. I can see one advantage of the tucked under hitch where even snakes might be taking advantage of the shade. Personal experience here. A rattler. Who rattled. And I let him alone. I can't remember how I got around this adrenyln rush except I didn't get tagged by this snake in Idaho where I had parked my car to go fishing for the day at Island Park Reservoir. I can't decide whether this Hello Snake event or a run-in with a particular motorcycle gang were the most memorable moments on this fishing trip. Do I even own a Frontier, to make these comments? Well, no. But working (scrutinizing) on a new Frontier SV, 4x4 King Cab to replace my RAM V10 3/4 ton. I'm old now. Sold (literally) the farm. I just have 14, roughly 100 yr old walnut trees on 1 acre now to deal with every August through October to gather walnuts. 6 ft bed on the King Cab suits me find. Decent normally aspirated V6 instead of a turbo'd 4 cylinder which do have great numbers. But I am not personally sold on heating up an engine bay with turbo'd 4 cylinder working hard, in today's hotter typical days, going uphill on some fairly good slopes. For now, I'll stick with normally aspiration, divided across 6 happy cylinders at lower RPM's. A FORD Ranger or pick another choice in mid-size do have some added modern features. Nice, except I want to start it, drive it, air condition or heat it, and thats about it. What all of us really do on most every drive if your not a stop and go freeway or highway commuter where the additional bells and whisltles may keep you from dozing off into an accident. I get these are great advances but I want to pay less for less, with a rear center differential I control. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Old Fart's unite! Or just me. I'll stop now. sorry about the Novel. Good review Jason. It is helping me. I'm biding my time for a lower interest rate before I order an SV 4WD ong bed because otherwise, my old truck is fine. If I ignore its horrid mileage but holy cow is the V10 smooth and a master at towing heavy loads up the grades, that I no longer do... Around town, the engine and the tall diff gearing makes it seem almost pokey, and really consumes the fuel. But stick a load behind it - startling difference, as it was engineered for.
I think you missunderstood me or I mis spoke about the windshield fluid. I WANT a sprayer that will spray and not start the wipers. I WANT the option to spray and let it soak. I live in south ga now but rest of my life was northern michigan. Loved being able to spray and let it melt ice before kicking in the wipers. same down here. Love to spray and let it soak into bug guts. The sv frontier sure is a great and simple truck.
Nissans always been a staple of reliability. Nissan’s had a couple of models with issues, but look at Toyota and Hondas who’ve had more problems than issues, but for some reason these car makers reliability never gets questioned. Look at a Toyota / Lexus new engines blowing up.
The new Nissan frontiers are great trucks. I’ve test driven every new model midsize truck and I have to say the Nissan frontier is the best value and bang for your buck especially the pro 4X take a good look at the 2025 frontier it’s got a lot of upgrades and it’s still got that great engine that doesn’t break
I am currently looking at buying a midsize truck as I have outlived my Silverado. Sold my 10 acres in the woods and have a home on a half acre. Having driven two used Frontiers and two used Colorados, I am leaning Nissan. All are two year old trucks and lease returns. Both all four trucks drive like new vehicles. As of this post, I am leaning towards the Nissans. All are in the$28,000 to $32000 price range. The Nissans have stiff steering and feel like the accelerators are very touchy with good acceleration. The tight steering is not an issue, just a noticeable difference. The Colorados were just plain nice. Since I don’t plan on 4x4 trips into the woods, I am not concerned with horsepower. I just needs truck that will last me about 15+ years.
Love how you are diving deep into your options and taking real world use into the equation. My opinion if you are planning a 15 year truck is the frontier. It's a low output naturally aspirated v6 that doesn't have to work hard, will last hundreds of thousands of miles with maintenance and thos maintenance costs are very low. Colorado is a great truck too. And I'd buy the colorado over the frontier. But I would not want to own the colorado with 200k miles on it with the tech and the turbo 4.
I've got 2000 Frontier 180,000 miles on it & driving great. Regular maintenance etc. etc. All vehicles have issues some more than others. Toyotas are good trucks as well. The only reason I went with the 2024 Frontier Pro 4X was the 24 years of reliability I've gotten with my 2000. Whatever truck anyone decides to get just remember they're all going to have quirks.
Love the 2024 Pro4X EXCEPT the driver’s door latch locks after closing the door. It has nothing to do with the switch or me locking the door. Just plain exiting the truck with either the key fob on me or in the truck and the latch engages and prevents me from opening the door. It takes several attempts to unlock it by either using the key fob if I have it in my pocket otherwise I have to enter from the front passenger and unlock it with the switch. Happens to me at least 4/5 times a day. My 2004 Maxima did the same except that vehicle the switch engaged and locked ALL doors with my baby daughter in the car and the key in the car. Nissan needs to fix this.
Nissan used to make great cars before the CVT nonsense but seeing how the only cars with a manual transmission that nissan offers are the sports cars and the Frontier up until recent, I have not ever considered getting a Nissan car. However, I have a 12 P4x since 2013 and it has not once given me any issues and luckily its a 6sp manual. I dont like the exterior design on the new ones but would consider getting another Frontier when mine finally breaks down which will probably not be for a very long time. I see your complaint about the cleats earlier but just get a Frontier with a Utilitrack system and youre good to go. I was going to get a Taco before they released the Turbo 4 and now I will not touch a Taco moving forward unless they decide to do V6 or Diesel. It sucks that Nissan no longer offers a manual but thats a small price to pay for an already stout and reliable truck.
I'm thinking of buying a Frontier. I don't care for the 4 cylinder turbos.
@@RottenAnimal frontier is an amazing truck
@@Jason-Samko Thanks for the reply
I just bought it two weeks ago, WOW, is amazing truck 1000% APPROVED 👍
PD. $6,837 less, thanks to Nissan incentives for PRO X.
Good luck my friend.
agreed. I will never buy that crap 4th gen tacoma
Agreed. Toyota lost me with their prices and 4 cylinder Tacoma
I am not a fan of Nissan as a whole but I am a fan of this truck, while most truck makers are pushing small high winding turbo charged engines, Nissan still offers a large naturally aspirated V6 and still using the same basic truck structure from 1997 and up, tried and true. That goes for Toyota and Ram dropping V8s in full size trucks that can pull 10K pounds, sack-religious. Ford still offers 1 V8 in full size trucks and GM still offers 2 while working on a new V8 for future half tons. Regardless of how well you build anything, if it has to work harder than the other (V6 vs V8) to achieve the same thing, it will NOT last as long,, so in saying that, kudos to Nissan for sticking with a tried and true engine.
Ironically the “high winding turbo engines” you speak of make most of their power down low, thus running at lower rpms. They are designed and built like Diesel engines. I have considerable seat time in GM trucks with the 5.3 V8, 6.2 V8, 3.6 V6, and now the 2.7turbo. I can tell you that the turbo engine runs lower rpms and the transmission downshifts far less than with the other engines.
@@Holden-McGroin The turbos only wind high in the snail itself. What IS higher is internal pressures and temperatures, which creates extra stressors that have to be compensated for in materials, engineering, and lubrication and cooling systems.
@baracktrump1410 very well said and agree 100
@Holden-McGroin that is very true. A turbo let's the motor make it's power lower in the Rev range
@jeanclaude7018 you are correct turbos are harder on motors.
Great video, not a Nissan fan but in my opinion the Nissan looks better than the 3rd and 4th generation Tacoma.
@DUNEATV I love the looks of a lifted 4th gen new taco alot. But the reliability of the frontier looks even sexier
@@Jason-Samko yes, my neighbor has a 4th gen lifted with 33s it looks good.
100% agree. And I purchased a 23 Pro4X 5 months later. The truck is perfect. I have to believe that car companies are actively sponsoring hate campaigns against Nissan. The crazy complaints and bad reviews of some UA-cam channels is just wrong. These are good trucks and I think people who own them will tell you so.
It does seem almost conspiratorial. People fear and hate what they don't know. Most of the haters are not owners. Conversely, most of us ACTUAL owners like them a lot. I've had the same one for 29 years and STILL rely on it, if that says anything. 428,000 miles now. Just took it on a 10 hour road trip. I was hoping Nissan hadn't dropped the ball on the new ones, and from the info in this video, I think they've still got it.
Ever seen the Million Mile Frontier on TFL truck channel? How can anyone knock that?
It was because of the bs on many UA-cam channels that I started my channel with the goal of being 100% fact based. Also why I don't do driving impressions or reviews. Anything that is subjective or opinion based can vary too much. Facts are facts and indisputable. Once someone knows that they can then uses those facts to see what vehicles fit thier needs and then test drive them and figure out rhe opinion based stuff for themselves without any bias. Perfect example: for 6 years the biggest complaint that hurts the ram 3500 Cummins truck is "suspension is too stiff"😂😂
@@Jason-Samko yes and I might add.. people are being prayed up on by advertising, example big flat screen displays that look modern and are terribly inefficient and even unsafe for some. And stiff steering ... What does that mean? I love the tight steering. And the turbo .. it's probably ok but we won't know for 5 years.. and if it's bad... Oh boy.
I bought a loaded 2024 SV... Love love love it. I was going Tacoma because I had one in the past then they changed it all. I love the 3.8l v6 in the Frontier.
@@ericadams5019 congratulations on such a great truck
Just bought a 2024pro4x love this truck
@Kevin.221 congratulations on such a great truck
I bought a Pro-4X 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. It’s quieter than most cars and has excellent driving manners. I also chose this truck because it’s the last V6 mid size truck. Got it for 4k below sticker and 3.9 APR.
Very nice
It's not the last n/a V6 midsize. Not yet...
I love my 2024 Nissan Frontier pro4x I've owned 8 months no problems at all !
@@clintperry799 congratulations on such a great truck
I'm a very data-focused person and have spent hours researching this truck, and you summed it up in 17 minutes. I really enjoy and appreciated this review style!
@@gentry5656 thanks. Glad you enjoyed it
Great Timing! I just bought a Pro-4x on Tuesday! I'm glad you didn't think it was junk! But my research had found the same things as you. I do agree about the bed tie downs. I plan to add the bottom rails to the bed they used to have. My only other quibble so far is that the fuel door has a plastic hinge. Feels cheap. But other than that I love the truck so far.
I've never heard of a plastic hinge.
After my vehicles are three years old, I put 3-in- One oil on the metal hinge.
A bottom tie-down capability is a needed necessary !
@DanDelzell good news about the plastic hinge is it won't rust. And if it breaks probably cheap to replace
I'm on my 3rd pro-4x. I've used all of them as work trucks for my construction business. They are often loaded near max gvwr and towing a 2000lb trailer. I know I should probably use a 1/2 ton full size, but I prefer a smaller truck. I haven't had any issues with any of them, and I hope my 2024 will be the same. So far so good.
love hearing about a truck being used hard and still loved.
Nissan Frontier is reliable. I can give you another example. I walked through many junkyards and you won’t see many Nissan Frontier just a few and old years only. Or some other reason like an accident. Just like previous generations Toyota Tacoma. Rarely seen on the junkyard. While Nissan sedans there are tons of them.
This is also a good indicator how reliable the vehicle is.
@@abirsanu fantastic point! And something many don't think about. Nissan cars suffer a bad reputation from the stupid cv Trans. But the frontier and titan trucks are rock solid
While could be true, is it because Frontiers are more reliable overall or is it because there’s much more Tacomas sold to where even if it’s the same chance of reliability, you’ll just see more Tacomas failing due to sheer numbers
@chibbyylol I bet by the end of 2024 when the year total sales come out frontier will have sold more than the tacoma
@@Jason-Samko probably, I’m just saying walking through the junkyard and observing purely off what you see isn’t a 100% accurate way of assessing what’s reliable.
Like if you go to a Toyota mechanic shop, ask him if Toyotas are reliable and they say to you “heck no we work on them all the time!” Is it because they aren’t reliable or is it because that’s all they see lol
Nissan also sells way more sedans than trucks that are usually to a crowd who heavily abuses them with no maintenance. That is why you see more in junkyards.
Bought a 2023 Frontier Pro 4x and slammed 8k miles on it in 3 months. The truck so far is a beast!!! I absolutely love it and definitely recommend it.
Outstanding. Great truck
The timing of this video is Excellent since many Tacoma fans are thinking of buying a new Frontier instead of the Troublesome 2024 Tacoma.
Reading through the comments of many automobile channels, people would rather stay with the Japanese automakers instead of switching to General Motors or Ford or Stellantis.
Seems like you can make deals with Chevy and their Colorado.
Frontier already has low pricing compared to other mid-size pickup trucks.
The bottom line is reliability for most.
I have a 37 year old Nissan truck for that very reason. I had no idea of how long they built these things to run. It just sort of stuck around and never quit.
@icosthop9998 agree 100%. Seems frontier offers what the toyota die hards were looking for now.
I am. I’m not even looking at the new Tacoma’s after my 2nd Gen ‘07 Tacoma gets to old.
Speaking as someone that just bought a Frontier, you’re right on the money. If Toyota still had the same engine as last year I likely would have bought that instead. I like Toyota, my wife got a new Toyota SUV last year which has been great, but I feel like they really missed the mark with the new Tacoma. The engine and the pricing seem out of whack with what consumers like myself want out of a mid sized truck.
@@TheCdnBacon agree 100
Just finished up 315K on my 2000 Nissan Xterra (handing it over to our son), and bought a 2024 Frontier SL short box Crew Cab. Love Nissan and their V6. Super solid and loaded with great features. Great review video. Thanks.....
@@altiluxMT outstanding! And congratulations on the new truck for you and the sons new ride!
Im on my second Nissan frontier ( traded first in at 185,000 miles ) on the second one. Now have a 2018 with 155,000 miles and zero breakdowns from either truck. By far the most underrated small truck on the planet since 2010 or so.
@@mojomaster5003 outstanding! Such a great truck
Bought a Nissan 2024 PRO 4X very impressed!
Outstanding. Congratulations on your new truck
Frontier has good transmission based on Mercedes design & licensed out also it has billstien shocks & zero gravity seats that dodge was going to use on the new Dakota several years ago before opting not to & they even used Ford's front window design for better vision also the new engine was designed extremely well where the air & fuel burns extremely efficiently in the combustion chamber for fuel milage & horse power also a real power steering that feels planted opposed to electric assisted that doesn't give real feedback to the road & is costly to repair it's the best bang for the buck in midsize class & if you opt for some nismo upgrades to suspension & bumpers etc it's amazing for over landing & camping & still cost less than top of line competitors
Well said and agree 100
Thanks for this in depth research Jason. Last year I was thinking I would be buying the 24 Tacoma but not anymore with there BS markups and questionable quality these days. It'll be a Nissan PRO 4X or a loaded SV model.
@@wolfsfire68 I th8nk the frontier is a rock solid drama free great option in today's world of complex trucks.
If you don't like the Pro 4X as an everyday driver you may want to check out an SL. It's an upgrade to the SV. They are really nice. Not as off roady as the Pro 4X but nicer as an everyday driver. If definitely get it in 4x4.
@@shannoncasper8670 Great info. Thank you.
Im due for an upgrade in a couple of years. Will retire my oldest 14 year old Ridgeline, keep my 3 year old Ridgeline and then replace the oldest with a frontier. It's the most "truck" I'll ever need.
@@opensourcedev22 and the frontier (like your Ridgeline) will last decades
Never had a Nissan before I bought my Pro4X Frontier, but I'm extremely happy with it so far.
Outstanding. Congratulations on a great truck
I have the 2024 Nissan frontier pro4x… really like it …BUT… I have an issue I HATE…. At around 60mph and over I have a high pitch whilst sound coming from the sunroof area and CANNOT find out why….. VERY VERY ANNOYING talked to Nissan about issue and dealer …. Seems no one understands what it could be … a have 3 or 4 videos of it…. Anyone help?????
Hopefully someone will chime in with some ideas on what it could be for you.
I do not have a sun roof..but there is a noise sometimes coming from the roof. Weird.
I have an SV
I bought a ‘22 Pro-4X and haven’t had one issue with over 45k miles on it. Great truck, and would recommend it to anyone.
Excellent!
Make a King Cab in the Pro 4x trim available in the U.S. and not just Canada and I'd get one. I don't want to have to pay a Canadian broker and the extra transfer fees to get something so simple to make available here!
@raymondabella4684 agree no reason we can't have it here
you could just get a pro 4X axle from a yard and have it installed . I'm sure it's just a 12-volt relay and switch to control it. you can also buy the electronic locking differential itself and have it installed into your axle. I suspect both those options would be less expensive than trying to get one from Canada. Yes, I too would be in the market if they had a pro 4X extended cab without the hassles.
@@spyder000069 great points
@spyder000069 Good point and I am considering getting an SV 4X4 King Cab and looking into aftermarket lockers . But it sure would be nice not to aftermarket all the other goodies a Pro4x comes with like the 360 degree cams and the LED lights. And then, having to void the warranty due to modding is a pain. That being said, your suggestion would be the only viable one, so good point. 👍
@@raymondabella4684 The cameras in the frontier are not known for their quality so unless you actually will offroad it then maybe not a huge loss. Led lights are easy enough to install. The only other option that fits the bill is to get a previous gen ranger. They still had them in 6ft beds and with option electronic locker. Its 2.3 is known to be reliable even though its a turbo, better camera, better infotainment system in my opinion, and you can buy a ford extended warranty online typically for less than $2k that extends out to 7 years from the date of manufacture. So is you had a 2022-23 thats still a pretty good margin. Can find those in more luxury trims like xlt /lariat I believe and since a year or two old you don't get hit with the immediate depreciation. Something to consider.
Toyota made a mistake when they discontinued the V6 Tacoma in 2024. The new 2.4L turbo gets the same gas mileage as the V6 and Toyota significantly bumped up the base price of the 2024 model. Frontier is looking like a better option now.
yep toyota went too much tech to fast and to all of its truck line.
My 2012 Frontier SL was bulletproof for 12 years and 160K miles. My 2024 Frontier SV is an absolute joy so far.
Congratulations on your new one. Such a great truck
I love my 2012. bought with 60k on it and now have 120k. 5 1/2 years owned and not one issue.
An excellent review! If I was in the market to buy a new mid size truck, it would be the '24 Frontier. It's a shame what Toyota leadership has done to the 4th Gen Tacoma and the '22-'24 Tundra. I have a '12 Tacoma Off-road and will have it for many many years.
@graphicd00d75 agree on all points. And love the 2nd gen tacos!
I traded my old 20 pro 4x for my Lunar rock 23 trd OR 4x4 that I have since installed a king/camburg suspension setup, sitting on 35s. Best decision I ever made when it comes to these trucks. Out in the trails, the Nissan struggles in tight turn areas and it was even worse with 34s and a mild lift. Scary, and I was always slowing everyone else down. Had to be wichned on some tight turns a couple of times, just turns 🤦🏾♂️. The interior was like whatever, just like most trucks in this segment, but come on! I carry a fridge for longer offroad trips, a yeti cooler if it's for some hours or a couple of days and some gear in the back seat area by folding the rear seat backs down. Who the heck thought it was a good idea to put soft fabric back there in the back of the rear seat backs on the Nissan?! As soon as we went on our first offroad trip and loaded up, I got home and found multiple tears all over the seat backs. Come on Nissan! That's not the case with my Taco which all come with hard thick plastic material covering the entire seat back rest rears so you can load up whatever. Needles to say, the Taco is just a better truck overall. That being said, I'm not a fan of the new 4th gen Tacomas. The kinks really need to be worked out, but anything turbo 4 on any truck I'm not a fan of. Unfortunately, all automakers are headed in the same direction due to emission restrictions.
I have a 2023 Pro X. Wanted a Pro 4X but all of them in my area had a sunroof, which I didn't want. So far I've had great results with my truck. I have owned several and never been disappointed. I average 24-25 mpg in normal driving. I have an enclosed cargo trailer I pull every now and then with about 4k pounds. Pulls good but pulls mpg down to around 17 at 75mph. We have a really good Nissan dealer in Monroe, Louisiana so in about 2 1/2 years when I pass mine down to kids I'll definitely look at a Pro 4X then since selection seems to be better. I also like the Gladiator Rubicon or Willys. I don't do serious off roading, but it's nice knowing I can if I need to. Keep up the great channel. I just wished more truck makers would offer a manual transmission in any trim level.
@shannoncasper8670 glad you are loving your frontier! Agree wish more manuals were offered too!
I am seeing more of the Pro-4x with the Technology package and the Pro Convenience package which is what you wanted and I'm most interested in. That's everything with cloth and no sunroof. The Pro-Premium package is the one to avoid. Hope that helps when you start looking at dealer sights that give you that wall of text for what's equipped.
@@Scroll_Lock Excellent info! I will always fight to get cloth seats! Not a fan of leather.
I know there electronics are pure junk. 23 pro 4x 18k miles...2 new radios and new cameras all the way around
I’d buy this over the 2024 Tacoma
@@appleztooranges me too
Great truck!! Nissan should at least put a lift and bigger tires on the Pro-4X trim. Ive only heard great things.
would be great with a 1 or 2 inch lift and 33s stock
If you have to get the rear def worked on every 20k miles it’s not reliable and it’s bullshit
Its the CVT in smaller nissan that make the rest of them painted w a bad reputation. There is no ability to get the initial customer to step up to the more expensive models after having a bad experience.
I have been a Toyota driver all my life (46), and on July 4, I became the owner of a 2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab VS ($28,990). This is my first truck, and after reading these posts, I am slowly being encouraged and worry-free, hopefully for the next ten years.
You did excellent! And it will serve you very well
You don’t care about feedback and reviews from actual owners (consumers reports)? From your comments, you are seeking out information that suits your beliefs and narrative. That is NOT objective. I love the Frontier and CR is not perfect at all but you sound like a guy who avoids news and searches for information that suits what he wants to hear.
Toyota builds a smaller engine and charges more for it. Only in the USA.
Trans is finicky - clunky downshifts. But loved the 23 Pro4X I leased for 18mo!
I did not notice either of those I The 4 I've tested. But glad you loved it as well
After doing my research to buy a new truck ...
Waisted 2 weeks looking at Toyota's untill they told me, a new one is around 89.000€ and you can't take the hybrid through a river?! 😮
Guess what I choose? 😂
Still waiting for delivery, since I live on a subtropical island far from everything 😢😂
One question: Where to put my dogs?
@@ChrisCar-ym9ds you are gonna love the frontier!
Bought a CPO ‘22 Frontier S (base model) 4x4 king cab with less than 19k miles for under $28k.
Still has remaining 7yr/100k warranty.
The engine and transmission in this is awesome. It’s quick and shifts pretty smoothly.
@@poltergeist3194 always loved how nissan gives a 7/100 warranty on cpo vehicles
I think if you can get 200,000 miles without major engine and transmission problems it would be worth a look at.
@@scottluthy5828 if any midsize can today I bet the frontier is the one
I was at the boat landing today and a gentleman was towing his huge pontoon boat with the new Frontier. He says it tows it just fine. The boat was bigger than the truck lol
Yep the frontier is outstanding
Awesome video and great reviews on vehicles! Have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 crewcab with just over 90k miles. Will try to keep it as long as I can and will be purchasing a Hardbody Edition Frontier when the time comes if Nissan still builds it. Grew up in the 80's and love the Hardbody trucks of that decade. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Bought this truck a year ago and oh man i wouldnt trade it for anything else its an amazing truck
Congratulations on such a great truck
I have a 2022 frontier s and I've had no issues with it, and when I changed the intake filter to k&n filter and a cover on the back of my crew cab I'm managing 25.8 mpg on the highway summer time only. Also, mind you, I'm not driving like a complete lunatic. I have 33000 miles on it. All I've done to it is every 5000 mile full synthetic Pennzoil oil change, mobile one oil filter and front and rear diff fluid change also full synthetic + oil catch can.
@gersonachadinha431 outstanding! Take care of it and it will take care of you. Well done!
Just bought a White 2024 SL 4x4 with leather after researching all of the competition. I needed the 6' box. I did not like the 4 cyl., turbo motor on the Taco, plus the tranny problems that are evident. Price, exterior and interior style, reviews, comfort, drivability and the people at the dealership are what got me out of my Toyota. The box is not made out of tin foil. I can see over the hood. I am stoked, it feels like a truck.
@@verne5770 congratulations on a great truck
If he had a new truck for a week he'd be getting a loaner
You can't have too many tie down points imo
@dos0711 agree. And for it to be a tie down it needs to be low in the bed. Huge issue for me. I need to tie stuff "down". My gladiator has em low. And on my 22 taco I was able to add them to the bed to frame bolts.
@@Jason-Samko I agree about the Gladiator. I also added an aftermarket trail rail system so I’d have them high and low not to mention adjustable. Love the flexibility.
I read reviews where people gave it like two stars out of five because the package showed up late or maybe the package was a little scuffed up who does that
Yep consumer reports are people based. And in general, most people suck😂
Get you an adjustable bar to go from side to side that tightens down you can tighten down a cooler or anything else you would like to come on man
@@tentman4fun that's funny. Let me know how well that works for you. I already know, been there, conclusion, you need low tiedowns
2 things I’m not that stoked on… Direct Injection only, and turning radius. BUT I’d still buy one 👍🏻
Taking the Nissan out of the question, Consumer Reports putting the Honda Ridgeline, a Japanese crossover-truck with a naturally aspirated engine on the same level as all those turbo US trucks, just silly.
agree. Love the ridgeline, But I think they are a little off in the rankings.
Never liked Nissan, any of them. They are what I’m considering for my next new pickup.
many feel that way with the direction toyota has gone. Nissan is gaining huge toyota loyalists now.
Jatco transmission failures?
Always great information. For sure the best truck channel for the consumer
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Saw a new SV 4x4 in that blue color in a parking lot this weekend. Very sharp!
@PrepperDawg blue is growing on me
Thanks, I bought a Frontier midnight editiion. I tested the tacoma at the dealership and it sounded like a rubber band engine on take off, The Frontier felt like a real truck.
Congratulations on a great truck
I have. Just needed that extra push.
I had a 2022 Pro 4X for 7 months (bought because I was not sure my Bronco was ever gonna arrive, it finally did) but holy heck the interior quality and build was on par with my moms Lexus GS, I would say it was better than her IS and current NX, and it was leaps better than this Bronco interior and overall quality... I had a 2016 Frontier S V6, manual with crank windows before these trucks and it was a cheaper interior (better quality than the Bronco STILL) but it didn't bother me because it was a $20,000 truck brand new I expected the Pro 4X to be way better for Double the price but it absolutely was
@@AsianPersuation24x7 great truck for sure
Had Pro4x for 13 months I really like it
Great truck
Our God Daughter just bought an off lease '23 Pro 4X with 8K miles. I will say she is one happy camper with that little truck. She's so happy with it she has me considering one for my next truck. That may not be very long as my Ram 1500 seems to get bigger while parking lots seem to get smaller. Love my old truck, but it's like trying to get a Big Rig into the local coffee shops parking lot.😀
@wanted-33 glad she loves it! Sure is a great little truck
I have the 2024 Nissan frontier pro4x… really like it …BUT… I have an issue I HATE…. At around 60mph and over I have a high pitch whilst sound coming from the sunroof area and CANNOT find out why….. VERY VERY ANNOYING talked to Nissan about issue and dealer …. Seems no one understands what it could be … a have 3 or 4 videos of it…. Anyone help????? I
Hopefully someone will chime in with some ideas on what it could be for you.
I bought the 2023 Nissan frontier sv crew can 6ft bed 4x4, I like my truck a lot I had one issue with the electrical Nissan fixed it. My biggest complaint is the turning radius because of the long bed wish I realized that I would’ve gone with the short bed. But all in all out of 5 stars I’d give it a 4.5, it’s got good power in the lower speeds sometimes it has a hard time finding what gear it wants and sometimes it jerks but it’s not all the time and also that’s what you get with 9 gears no biggy. The cruise control is a little weird it will go to like 6000 rpm’s to get the speed you want but again nothing you can do about it. I love the power it has and I’ve been hauling dirt and pellets with it just wish it had a higher payload like 1600 mine is about 1200lbs. I like my truck and I wouldn’t trade it for these 4 banger turbo trucks. Natural aspirating trucks is the way to go, less maintenance been proven and more reliable. I wish nissan kept there titans maybe they will bring them back seeing how well the frontiers are doing.
Glad you are loving it. Frontiers are fantastic
You just love to talk....
I absolutely love mine I won't buy any outher truck again
Frontier is a great truck
With due respect, I have owned trucks for years. I don't recall ever seeing tie down in the center/ frint of the bed, as you mentioned. It's a good idea to have a tie down strategically place in the front of the bed.
@germanjimenez5968 just made a video about all the trucks taht do have front low tie downs (most do). The thumbnail of the video shows a red chevy and says "this one does it right". Was about 10 or 15 videos back on my channel
They changed to direct injection in 2020. I dont see anyone talk about it. Other manufacturers have like ford and toyota, implement port injection in conjuction with direct injection to clean up carbon buildup. I'm not a mechanic, so I don't t know how concerning it is regarding the longevity of the engine. Maybe they will not last as long as long as the pre 2020's.
I trust the engineers. If they went to straight up di they did it for a reason. So I don't worry about it much.
Bought new in 2011 frontier SL now has 218k on it with no major issues in 13 yrs
Brakes tires front axles nothing else
Waxed twice a yr looks like it rolled off the showroom still
Like the chrome on front grill
When this dies going for another frontier won’t look at anything else
@@mikeglynn5824 perfect
Nissan Frontiers are great trucks. And this, coming from a 2nd Gen Tundra 5.7L owner. Nissan knows V6's for the most part. I still have a 1991 Nissan V6 in my Z32.
@@spookerr very nice!
I buy what color i like i dont care what they say about color value ive always had red and black trucks besides my silver Isuzu that i got in a pinch
Nothing wrong with that. You got to like the color of your truck in my opinion.
@@Jason-Samko yes
Can you get a 4 x 4 with the tow package on it the frontier for 35,000.
Most likely in a sv
I had expected positive reports, but this is actually better than I thought. Turns out tbat "old" platform is tried and true. How will the "Nissan is garbage" boys argue with raw numbers?
I was at the dealer on the 4th being tempted by a SV LWB. Don't like the wheelbase, but the full bed is a plus for me unless I want to drag a trailer around.
At the Toyota store next door, there were quite a few Tacomas, and TONS of Tundras. There were only 4 Frontiers and 3 Titans. They sold all their Pro-4x Frontiers. They were even out of Frontier brochures.
Oddly, the Nissan salesman was totally unaware of the Toyota recall.
Yep such a great truck and same here. My local dealer can not keep a frontier in stock and my toyota dealer is loaded to the gills with tacos and tundras
@@Jason-Samko Obviously a pattern going on...
I have 2024 pro 4 x and it’s great and as far as tie downs use you brain
Gow would you tie down a low tool box or a small generator, or a cooler etc. Tie down need to be down low
I bought a new one this year and love it !
Congratulations on a great truck
Again, after driving, doing extensive research, and literally spending several hours/days looking at all the ins and outs of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, I’d intelligently have to say the Nissan mid-sized truck is years ahead of ANY 2024 Toyota Tacoma………hands down!!!😳
@@deantrainr I'd take a frontier over a tacoma right now as well
@@Jason-Samko You and me both brother👍🏻👌🏻
the Last Frontier had the utilitracks on the bed floor for tying down. looks like the holes and grooves are till there. looks like you could add your own.
@@nboothful very good Info. Thank you. I would for sure add those immediately
You made my decision for me. I am buying one
Test drive and make sure it's right for you. But I bet you will love it
Traded in my 2019 TRD Offroad Tacoma for a Pro4x two weeks ago. The Tacoma shifting was horrible and it couldn't get out of its way. The Frontier feels so much better. V6 is the way to go. At 500 miles and a big thumbs up. 👍
@robmcm5755 congratulations on your amazing new truck
Yeah that 3rd gen Tacoma transmission shifted horrible, always hunting.
Got my 24 pro 4x in early April, 2k miles later no problems
@@julianjimenez8511 outstanding
Let's be real. The Frontier is not what the Tacoma used to be or we would've bought them. The only similarity between them is the v6. It's not a bad truck for around town but not a serious off roading.
Less than 10% of truck owners do any hard off roading
@@Jason-Samko Exactly why the Nissan isn't too bad for people that want a pick up to go to work.
Excellent video!😊
@@GarryMurray-i1y thanks
I want a 4x4 mid-sized pickup with a 6-ft bed, normally aspirated engine with enough power, a conventional auto transmission and no cylinder deactivation.....How many are out there? Yes this is "old" tech...BUT IT IS PROVEN TO LAST.
Nissan's VQ engine is legendary, their 4x4s are inline with anyone else and their trannies have improved enough to be called average.
You already know the many past and STILL PRESENT failures of cylinder deactivation of the many manufacturers out there (And now a Chevy 4 turbo with cylinder deactivation?).....And you are really going to trust them with the more complex/expensive/heavier hybridization of the vehicle? Non-dieselTurbo 4s that work ok on smaller vehicles but have to haul 8,000 lbs on top of the weight of the (rather than a corolla) heavier truck?
Yes, you can say that they are innovating, but I will leave the pain and time consumed of the 'innovation' lack of reliability and future uncertainty to you as I drive by your dealership where you truck is currently being repaired.
Me? Give me the base King Cab 4x4. No frills means less of non-essentials that will go wrong and more of the basics that will go right. 17.5 ft length means I can park it in just about any space (btw and for reference a compact parking space can be anywhere between 15 and 18 ft long).
Have a 2023 pro 4x frontier. Absolutely love the thing
@@tarinclark outstanding
Great choice, should be very reliable. It's a real truck.
The tech in the Pro4X is shit, one look at the infotainment system brings you back in time 10 years. And the resale value on these trucks is complete ass compared to the Tacoma. If you don't have much money, I guess the Nissan is a decent option, but lol at this guy browsing the internet to tell people if the truck is good or not. People are so excited for these! 😆
34% chance of making 200K. That literally sucks balls. My 04 Tundra has 245K
@@ferretapocalypse of all midsize trucks the fro tier has the best chance of making it there
@@Jason-Samko that says a lot about todays quality compared to 20 years ago. That is really disappointing. Paying twice as much for a half of the durability.
@@ferretapocalypse very true
When someone tries to educate you an they bring up forms as there facts or data.I had someone try to do that with me on the supra vs Z wasted my time. I get where you're coming from.
Yep the forums are great and I do spend alot of time on them when I need a problem solved or have a questions. But you do have to take forums with a grain of salt.
@SamkoWorkShop 💯 im glad to see someone speaking out about it
Yeah, let’s see how reliable the Nissan / Renault truck really is.
After all you’re testing a 24 year model which has been out for 6 months. BIG F-ing DEAL
JD Power is an advertising agency so the car manufacturer that pays them the most gets the best ratings. Never go by what the ratings that they publish.
Does anyone know why the King Cabs have "NO" government 5-star safety ratings listed on the window sticker the way they are on the Crew Cabs? I feel like the rear suicide design that just latches to the front door without a "B" pillar for support could be a weak point and then I noticed the lack of side crash ratings. This concerns me. Any ideas?
Nissan trucks are decent, and a lot of their cars are not. They got rid of the French, so I expect them to improve.
If the manufacturer places the word quality into their ads then of course the consumer has high expectations for the vehicle. To the consumer it is false advertising and leaves a bitter taste in their mouth
Only thing holding me back about these frontiers is the reputation of their transmissions
Those colors are only available in top trim models, I think. That might be the difference.
Jason, perhaps you do not lifve in snow country? If that is the case, then I suppose the concept of having the window wash only activate without the wipers is a possible negative for some. Where snow and ice prevail, the ability to stream Winter Washer Fluid against the ice and/or snow without strain on the wiper motor and degrading the wiper blades is a blessing. I find it helpful in other seasons to, where I drench the window first, then wipe. That is a fine line since its not always easy to judge while in forward motion, what dries out before activating the wipers but sometimes it is a win to wash-drench first, followed quickly by wiper activation. But here's a real biggy in times when the spring and summer bugs have won the war on the windshield. You stop for fueling, hoping that you can work some magic at the filling station with their container of wash solution and their squeegee/sponger tool. Except someone stole the tool, or it's too worn out. and the washer fluid is just water, or nothing at all. Happens all too often. Really a bugger (sort of a pun there) with a vertical JEEP windshield or those that like to jack their pickup height into the heavens, but can't reach the windshield even with the long handle "tool". Could be the service station employees have to work their cell phones inside the store, rather than be helpful to customers, who do all they work guys like me used to do when a Fuel station used to be a Service Station. (sigh). This is my Old Fart, good old days (wasn't always the best either) creeping into my head space.
Ok. so what about the trailer hitch tucked under the rear rear factory bumper, or was that in someone else's video? Anyway, without running this video again, I'll just comment on this point; Yes.... It's not quite as ideal but I suppose my stingers haven't found this to be a problem. Except I would rather have the mouth of the hitch, either flush with or just a hair beyond the otherwise, decent bumper surface. It could be NISSAN found that the extra distance that would be more-favorable, might have tweaked the trailer towed weight, and/or the usual 10% of towed weight at the hitch point, in a negative-capacity direction. I haven't found anything to nail this down from my armchair. So just a guess. That said, I totally agree that Its nice to have the hitch a bit exposed, where inserting the hitch pin can be done standing up or a squat. Instead of on the burning hot (of course) pavement. Or dirt, rain or snow covered surface. I can see one advantage of the tucked under hitch where even snakes might be taking advantage of the shade. Personal experience here. A rattler. Who rattled. And I let him alone. I can't remember how I got around this adrenyln rush except I didn't get tagged by this snake in Idaho where I had parked my car to go fishing for the day at Island Park Reservoir. I can't decide whether this Hello Snake event or a run-in with a particular motorcycle gang were the most memorable moments on this fishing trip.
Do I even own a Frontier, to make these comments? Well, no. But working (scrutinizing) on a new Frontier SV, 4x4 King Cab to replace my RAM V10 3/4 ton. I'm old now. Sold (literally) the farm. I just have 14, roughly 100 yr old walnut trees on 1 acre now to deal with every August through October to gather walnuts. 6 ft bed on the King Cab suits me find. Decent normally aspirated V6 instead of a turbo'd 4 cylinder which do have great numbers. But I am not personally sold on heating up an engine bay with turbo'd 4 cylinder working hard, in today's hotter typical days, going uphill on some fairly good slopes. For now, I'll stick with normally aspiration, divided across 6 happy cylinders at lower RPM's. A FORD Ranger or pick another choice in mid-size do have some added modern features. Nice, except I want to start it, drive it, air condition or heat it, and thats about it. What all of us really do on most every drive if your not a stop and go freeway or highway commuter where the additional bells and whisltles may keep you from dozing off into an accident. I get these are great advances but I want to pay less for less, with a rear center differential I control. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Old Fart's unite! Or just me. I'll stop now. sorry about the Novel. Good review Jason. It is helping me. I'm biding my time for a lower interest rate before I order an SV 4WD ong bed because otherwise, my old truck is fine. If I ignore its horrid mileage but holy cow is the V10 smooth and a master at towing heavy loads up the grades, that I no longer do... Around town, the engine and the tall diff gearing makes it seem almost pokey, and really consumes the fuel. But stick a load behind it - startling difference, as it was engineered for.
I think you missunderstood me or I mis spoke about the windshield fluid. I WANT a sprayer that will spray and not start the wipers. I WANT the option to spray and let it soak. I live in south ga now but rest of my life was northern michigan. Loved being able to spray and let it melt ice before kicking in the wipers. same down here. Love to spray and let it soak into bug guts.
The sv frontier sure is a great and simple truck.
Nissans always been a staple of reliability. Nissan’s had a couple of models with issues, but look at Toyota and Hondas who’ve had more problems than issues, but for some reason these car makers reliability never gets questioned.
Look at a Toyota / Lexus new engines blowing up.
@@nismokid2533 good points
The new Nissan frontiers are great trucks. I’ve test driven every new model midsize truck and I have to say the Nissan frontier is the best value and bang for your buck especially the pro 4X take a good look at the 2025 frontier it’s got a lot of upgrades and it’s still got that great engine that doesn’t break
sure is a great truck
Solid truck 2 yrs no issues
Lots of reviews are lame complaining about little things. Those people should be driving a minivan isntead.
@@mt-0935 😂😂 love it
I am currently looking at buying a midsize truck as I have outlived my Silverado. Sold my 10 acres in the woods and have a home on a half acre. Having driven two used Frontiers and two used Colorados, I am leaning Nissan. All are two year old trucks and lease returns. Both all four trucks drive like new vehicles. As of this post, I am leaning towards the Nissans. All are in the$28,000 to $32000 price range. The Nissans have stiff steering and feel like the accelerators are very touchy with good acceleration. The tight steering is not an issue, just a noticeable difference. The Colorados were just plain nice. Since I don’t plan on 4x4 trips into the woods, I am not concerned with horsepower. I just needs truck that will last me about 15+ years.
Love how you are diving deep into your options and taking real world use into the equation. My opinion if you are planning a 15 year truck is the frontier. It's a low output naturally aspirated v6 that doesn't have to work hard, will last hundreds of thousands of miles with maintenance and thos maintenance costs are very low. Colorado is a great truck too. And I'd buy the colorado over the frontier. But I would not want to own the colorado with 200k miles on it with the tech and the turbo 4.
I've got 2000 Frontier 180,000 miles on it & driving great. Regular maintenance etc. etc. All vehicles have issues some more than others. Toyotas are good trucks as well. The only reason I went with the 2024 Frontier Pro 4X was the 24 years of reliability I've gotten with my 2000. Whatever truck anyone decides to get just remember they're all going to have quirks.
Well said
Love the 2024 Pro4X EXCEPT the driver’s door latch locks after closing the door. It has nothing to do with the switch or me locking the door. Just plain exiting the truck with either the key fob on me or in the truck and the latch engages and prevents me from opening the door. It takes several attempts to unlock it by either using the key fob if I have it in my pocket otherwise I have to enter from the front passenger and unlock it with the switch. Happens to me at least 4/5 times a day. My 2004 Maxima did the same except that vehicle the switch engaged and locked ALL doors with my baby daughter in the car and the key in the car. Nissan needs to fix this.
@@Outdoorswithmikey I'd take that to the dealer and get it fixed. Every frontier I drove did not do that
Nissan used to make great cars before the CVT nonsense but seeing how the only cars with a manual transmission that nissan offers are the sports cars and the Frontier up until recent, I have not ever considered getting a Nissan car. However, I have a 12 P4x since 2013 and it has not once given me any issues and luckily its a 6sp manual. I dont like the exterior design on the new ones but would consider getting another Frontier when mine finally breaks down which will probably not be for a very long time. I see your complaint about the cleats earlier but just get a Frontier with a Utilitrack system and youre good to go. I was going to get a Taco before they released the Turbo 4 and now I will not touch a Taco moving forward unless they decide to do V6 or Diesel. It sucks that Nissan no longer offers a manual but thats a small price to pay for an already stout and reliable truck.
@Rico0chet great points.and thanks for the info on the tie downs