The Nissan Frontier is a reliable and versatile compact pickup truck. It is a much more comfortable and easy-to-drive vehicle with a powerful V6 engine that gets the job done. The Nissan Frontier does many things well, but fuel economy isn’t one of them. However, this pickup truck has a wide range of power-trains, which results in a wide range of fuel economy figures. The 2021 Frontier is rated up to 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway with the Front wheel drive. As with All wheel drive, the fuel economy gets a little bit lower which is 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
The Nissan Frontier is rich in all features including the fuel efficiency between all the competitors of the same segments. In terms of fuel economy, when compared to Toyota Tacoma, one of the major competitors, Nissan Frontier is the clear winner. The EPA estimates that front-wheel drive Toyota Tacoma, with the six-speed manual and the V-6 engine deliver up to average of 18 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Besides that, there are different trims available with Tacoma varying with features and mileage. Whatsoever, Nissan Frontier stays here as the better compact truck than that of Toyota Tacoma.
Nissan Frontier
The 2021 Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup truck with seating for up to five passengers altogether. It has a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that produces 310 horsepower and is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. There are two drivetrain options: rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Trucks, unlike most cars, enable you to make other choices before deciding on a trim level. First and foremost, you must choose your cab and bed. The Nissan Frontier is available in two configurations: King Cab which is an extended cab and the other, Crew Cab. Most Crew Cab models have a 5-foot bed, while King Cab models have a 6-foot-1-inch bed. Rear-wheel drive comes standard, and four-wheel drive is available which is only standard in Pro-4X models.
The 2021 Nissan Frontier is available in trim levels: S, SV, Pro 4X and limited edition – Crew Cab Midnight Edison. The 2021 Nissan Frontier is offered in the following sub-models: Frontier Crew Cab, Frontier King Cab. Frontier King Cab consists of King Cab S which is priced at $27,190 with FWD and $30,080 with AWD. Similarly, King Cab SV is priced at $28,070 with FWD and $30,960 with AWD. And sub-model Crew Cab comes with- Crew Cab S priced at $28,300 with FWD and $31,690 with AWD, Crew Cab SV at $29,200 with FWD and $32,390 with AWD, Crew Cab Long Bed SV at $31,810 with FWD and $32,810 with AWD, Crew Cab Midnight Edition at $31,190 with FWD and $34,380 with AWD, and Crew Cab PRO4X at $37,890 which only comes with AWD. (Note: The prices mentioned above were recorded on May, 2021)
Specifications & features of Nissan Frontier
The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a lot of standard and optional features that make it stand out in the segment, such as Comfortable front seats, smooth and quiet V-6 engine and the infotainment system is simple to use. This five person mid-size pickup truck comes with a 310-horsepower and torque of 281 lb-ft, and the 3.8-liter V-6 engine that works with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The 9-speed automatic transmission on the 2021 Frontier ensures you always have the right gear for fast towing and highway passing. The 2021 Frontier is designed with more ground clearance and axle articulation, as well as generous approach and departure angles. Nissan always surprises with its technology and the reliability of its products. The Frontier comes equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, but a 9.0-inch monitor is available as an option. Nissan offers physical knobs for stereo volume and tuning under the panel. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration are standard connectivity features. It has many safety features including Blind spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure warning etc.
Fuel Economy:
| Nissan Frontier Variants | FWD ( mpg in city/highway) | AWD ( mpg in city/highway) |
|---|---|---|
| King Cab S | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| King Cab SV | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| Crew Cab S | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| Crew Cab SV | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| Crew Cab Long Bed SV | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| Crew Cab Midnight Edition | 18/24 | 17/23 |
| Crew Cab PRO 4X | – | 17/23 |
Specifications:
| Specs: | King Cab S | King Cab SV | Crew Cab S | Crew Cab SV | Crew Cab Long Bed SV | Crew Cab Midnight Edition | Crew Cab PRO 4X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | FWD/AWD | FWD/AWD | FWD/AWD | FWD/AWD | FWD/AWD | FWD/AWD | AWD |
| Engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
| Capacity | 5 person | 5 person | 5 person | 5 person | 5 person | 5 person | 5 person |
| Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
The Nissan Frontier is an excellent compact truck.This truck features a powerful engine, average mpg figures, engaging handling, and a smooth ride with its better towing capacity. Although the base trims of Nissan Frontier is higher than the base price of most rivals. The range-topping Frontier Pro-4X starts less than that of most rivals’ top-trim prices and it is on the top choices among others as it is a capable off-roader.
This review on Nissan Frontier mpg, gas mileage or fuel economy along with specifications and rivals was submitted by Yogesh P. on May 2021.