2024 Nissan Frontier S King Cab | Cheap For A Reason? | Walkaround Review and Test Drive
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- 2024 Nissan Frontier S King Cab | Cheap For A Reason? | Walkaround Review and Test Drive
Let's take a look at the Nissan Frontier S King Cab and see if it's worth it! We'll look at the exterior, under the hood, interior, and take it for a spin and talk about its driving dynamics!
You can find this Frontier and others like it at:
Bob Johnson Nissan
bobjohnsonnissan.com
(585)334-9440
3817 W. Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623 
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It's not that it's inexpensive; it's that every truck is now overpriced...
That’s a good way of looking at things too!
@@CEALLIFORNIA Own a 2nd gen 2006 Frontier SE Crew 4x4 MT/Sunroof/UtiliTrack/Spray Bedliner; paid $22.7K for it new. Thought that was expensive at the time, not so much now. Best automotive purchase I've ever made...
@@devildog5354 I bet it still runs like a top, how has the 4.0 been?
@@CEALLIFORNIA Perfection. Good midsize truck powerplant with adequate low end torque. Always close to 22MPG with highway tires. Close to18 years on it now...
@@devildog5354 that is really good mpg. I didn’t expect it to be that high, especially for being a big bore V6 from that era where they didn’t really care about fuel economy yet, That’s pretty good!
Base model reviews are exactly what the world needs right now. In all honesty, many of us just want a truck that does truck things and has the basics from the get go; comfort items are nice, but not a primary need. Good review!
Thank you very much! You know I find it weird that I had more fun in this thing than I did in the $66k Trail Boss I just reviewed. This truck is just so simple and has everything you need in it and nothing you don’t. I recommend it to anybody!
Ya got that right! Truck that does truck things. Couldn't have said it any better.👍
@@CEALLIFORNIA totally agree the whole point of a pick up truck is it doesn’t really need power windows cause you can reach both windows easily and it doesn’t really benefit from being turned into a complicated pleasurecraft.
@@pcofranc It's true! There's no reason for it all to be so complicated. There's a reason we reminisce of cars from 20-30 years ago!
Had a base one as a rental for a month after my truck was totaled. Harsh ride, poor economy, and the steering was SOOOO heavy! I love the looks, but nothing else really.
Now im probably going to regret this. But I like Nissan's Frontier for the simple reason. The V6. No turbo four. Thank God!
Great review. Like the looks of this one. 😊❤
Thank you very much! I’m the same way. Love the 6, and the incredibly simple nature of this truck! Was so refreshing!
Same reason I bought mine. The engine, actual gages, and the infotainment doesn't gate keep important features. This truck is actually amazing. There's tech where it matters.
@@texttwenty-nine1627 How good the radio is in this truck is a REALLY well kept secret, Honda and Toyota can’t compete with the simplicity and the ease of use.
nissan V6 is solid.
@@tocreatee3585 I can see this truck running for many years to come, thank you for watching!
I bought a 2019 Frontier SV King Cab 4x4 new for $28,000 and it's been a great daily driver. I expect it to last 10 years as my retirement truck. Completely reliable and very comfortable I couldn't be more content.
That was a good model too. All the kinks worked out by that year pretty much. I wish you luck, I hope it’s a great truck for years to come!
You paid to much
Yeah, i found a 2015 same model last year for $21K at a Carmax with only 84K miles, very well kept. While i did purchase a full warrantee, i do like how simple and easy these pickups are to do general maintenance compared to other vehicles of this era. Toyotas are a nightmare and cost way more.
@@NoName-fx9zi The interior was really simple and clean on that generation as well, you can't go wrong, enjoy the truck!
10 years is a low expectation
Perfect truck ,simple and plain how a truck should be
It really is, I loved how simple this thing was!
Exactly! Nissan has always made excellent little trucks and they've always been better than toyotas. Toyota is overrated by delusional fanboys these days. Just look at how many 90s hardbodies are still running around. Hardly ever see any toyotas from those days. Yes toyotas are great too, but for simplicity and value and what a truck should be, Nissan has always won hands down for me. Shame that a lot of their cars with CVT transmissions have given them a bad rep, but their trucks are highly overlooked. Excellent trucks, just wish they'd put a manual back in them!
@@whois3581 they seriously are incredible trucks! I do have to agree with your Toyota comment 😂 it really is a shame that Honda, Toyota, and Nissan have so added the CVT to so many of their cars!
@@CEALLIFORNIA Yea for a small little SUV type, I LOVE the looks of the new Honda HRV inside and out. But man oh man, I drove one (CVT is only option) and it's the most bland and boring feeling of a drive. That's the only CVT I've ever driven actually, but it just completely ruins it. That little thing would be amazing with a manual in it.
Yeah I’ve driven the HR-V as well. Good luck passing anyone once you’re on the highway! I drove a Corolla Cross that also had a CVT, They’re pretty much all the same. It acted the same as the HR-V did.
This is exactly what I want! Basic! Reliable! Affordable!
It is all 3 of those! I hope this thing gets good long term reliability reviews as well!
Great Truck. Reliable. Own this exact truck but 2wd for a year and love it. Get the black skins for the truck. Perfect touch.
@joelove6863 Probably ties the wheels in nicely with the grille. I’m glad you’re liking it, it’s hard not to like this truck, thank you for watching!
How much did you pay?
@@lockandloadlikehell Amazon $114 wheel skins
In 2019 you could still buy a Frontier with 4 cyl 2.7L, RWD with 5 speed manual transmission for $19000. Frankly it did the job as a worktruck as well as the new V6 model.
I’m sure it did, and I bet the 5 speed was fun to mess with too! Can’t knock simplicity!
Nissan never made a 2.7 4 cyl engine. It's a 2.5 4 cyl
@@refwoody : Yep, sorry.... Mixed it up with my Tacoma, 2.7 L
I had a ‘19 five speed manual. Was great but a shame they didn’t offer it in a v6. Little sluggish.
@@iamimpress They should’ve known the V6+manual would’ve been way more fun. But I’m sure they thought to themselves “hey they’re lucky we’re still even offering a manual” when putting it in the 4-cylinder. Think the Tacoma is now the last man standing!
This is a great video. Excellent review. Exactly what I'm looking for, too bad that most dealers almost outright refuse to stock these. They stock only the top trim 4 door trucks and then put a $5,000 dollar markup on it. It is old school (which is a complement) in all the ways that makes it great.
That’s what I’m saying. It really is a compliment. I mean it for this truck! This is a hard truck to find and this one was even pretty well optioned. I’d like to find one with even less options. Thank you very much for watching and the kind words! Thank you!
So you order what you want exactly how you want it and you have them deliver it to your dealer of choice. Your alternative is to keep checking online and see what’s coming in. I had to get an SR Tacoma 2wd to get very close to what I wanted which meant a color I wasn’t crazy about or the 4 door cab. But the price was acceptable and it was close enough to what I wanted that I could live with it. Now I gotta come up with the money to keep it
*compliment
Great review, love that you did one on the base model, most reviewers shoot for the moon with the top models that most people either can't afford or don't want to get gouged on. Comparing it to the new Taco this Frontier has a number of advantages to it, the much better looking steelies, 2nd row seats and opening doors for emergency or little kid use, an infotainment screen that doesn't look like it's glued onto the top of the dash and will survive some abuse, struts to hold up the hood, and finally a real god-honest analog gauge set for the dash. Some things I see the Taco does better is the option to get steel coil springs in the rear for a better unloaded ride, lower maintenance electric power steering, and finally non-metallic bed so you don't need a liner. Since I haven't gotten a chance to drive either one I can't comment on the powertrains, brake feel, or suspension tuning but as soon as the dealers around me get some lower line models in their stock I will definitely check them out.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I will say the steelies on this I agree do have a more attractive look. Also an infotainment system that works far better than Toyota’s. And I will say the Frontier has a much better driving experience than the Tacoma. Not only does the engine sound nowhere near as coarse, but the chassis doesn’t move about in an obnoxious way when braking or accelerating in the Frontier, like it does in the Tacoma. It also shifts smoother than the Taco.
Nissan invented the “king cab”. Legendary. Sweet truck! Great for a work truck and/or base for an off-road build.
Man an off road build on one of these would be sweet to see! I really love the new “hardbody” model they released.
The best thing about the frontier is it is still mostly old school. Everything you need and very little of what you don’t.
That's what I love about this thing! They couldn't update this thing for the next decade and I think I'd still be happy with it. So simple!
I bought a 2022 SV 4X4 Crew Cab last July for $36k. I'm very pleased with it. No BS and plenty of power and capability for the price. I've seen 0-60 times of 7.3 to 7.5 seconds listed for these, so 7.9 is on the slower side. It's not fast, but not slow for what it is. The 9-speed transmission keeps it in the power band when you need it.
I agree the transmission on this thing is great! These things really do have great pick up for a truck in all honesty.
Invest in the Banks power monster throttle control. Hold on after.
36k is a crazy high price
@Jkub101 Are dealers offering better incentives on them now? I thought Frontier’s were still pretty sparse on the lots.
Everything you need, nothing you don't. I like it.
My 2011 Ford Ranger with 135,000 miles on it still runs strong. 2.3 4 cylinder, automatic ect. All analog. ❤
Those are great trucks and still command good money to this day. Incredible trucks that never seem to die!
I bought a 2023 S model 4X4 with the king cab in August. I wanted a midsize with a 6' bed and I didn't want to pay the Toyota Tax, and nobody else offers this configuration. Your review is spot on. The lack of power adjustment for the mirrors is an inconvenience but no big deal. The back seats are for toddlers and double amputees but not everyone needs or wants the crew cab. It's short on the latest tech, but who cares? For what many people need a truck for, the base level Nissan is ideal. Solidly built with a strong and durable powertrain and a price that won't bankrupt you. That's what matters.
Thank you for the kind words! I was also happy to see that it’s one of the few Ext Cabs left on the market. If you don’t have kids, it really is all you need. Good for a little grocery shelf after shopping! The powertrain I thought was perfect for this truck as well! I would’ve picked this over the Taco in a heartbeat!
Your sentiment mirrors my own from 8 years ago.
I drove 300 miles to get mine, as 6 speed manuals w/4wd were hard to find.
No need for back seats, I promptly removed them allowing more space for gear or dog. 6 foot bed with camper shell to sleep inside and close it up.
Or without, a dirt bike fits with tailgate up.
No regrets. No Toyota tax.
@@timsilva1944 Very very cool! I love to hear owners using their vehicles like this and really putting them to use!
It was the exact opposite for me. I was trying to get a pro4x and Nissan wanted 51k so I ended up getting a TRD OR for 42k lol
I mean the PRO4X is pretty sweet but that’s a lot of money for a mid-size truck. I think you’ll enjoy the Tacoma just as much!
I looked at the new car company called Nissan ….frontier in 1987 in Daytona beach on spring break from New York $7600. I fell in love with it sat in the back…. thought it was great..4 cylinder 5 speed… Cary 5 adults …cramped.. thought 7600. Ain’t bad…..bought the Isuzu pup. $5900.
Drove it for 15 years 280k….orginal motor and clutch..
Very, very cool. Nothing like good memories like that. I wish Nissan was still offering the manual on this, Toyota is the last man standing in the mid-size segment with a manual. Thank you for watching!
Kudos to Nissan for keeping 4 doors on the extended cab truck. I currently have a 2015 Tacoma and I use the rear doors almost every time I drive my truck. BUT, now Toyota has eliminated the rear doors and the jump seats in it's extended cab trucks (an obvious cost cutting measure) In doing so, Toyota Tacoma has been eliminated from my consideration for my next truck.
And I don't care about power mirrors. I set my mirrors and forget about them. Rarely do I re-adjust my mirrors. The rear doors are MUCH more useful than power mirrors.
I agree 100%. To take away rear doors… WHY? The rear doors I used almost daily on my SuperCab F-150. At that point just get a regular cab. I don’t understand…
I love a nissan. I drove a Frontier for 14 years. It did its job. My uncle had it after me, but I think he sold. Probably still running.
It still seems to be a well built truck today. Everything on the interior felt pretty solid!
I have a 2016 Frontier that looks like the 2024 S, except mine has chrome hub caps. I bought my Frontier in March of 2018 with 17k on it for $14,000. It has 51k on it now and for the price difference I'll keep it! Nice review.
Thank you very much for the kind words, I loved the truck! You got a great deal on yours, if I we’re you I’d be keeping it too!
I saw a 1997 Ford Ranger on craigslist with 60K miles for *ONLY* $14,500.
@@pcofranc Come on that’s IT?! You gotta be kidding 😂
@@CEALLIFORNIA I know that was kind of dumb. I better delete that post quick before somebody buys it and steals a deal right out from under me. Seriously right now any brand of midsize pick up that’s under $9000 is pushing 200K. Main options I am seeing being offered are poor maintenance and lots of armor all on the tires.
@@pcofranc Who knows that Ranger might be your best bet after all! lol. Pretty bullet-proof generation of Rangers.
I got a lightly used (13k miles) 2022 SV crew cab with all the extra packages for $32k. I easily get buyers remorse, but not with this truck. I love it.
I’m also one who easily gets buyers remorse! Haha. But I also wouldn’t with this truck. It truly is a little known gem!
I got a 19k mile SV with all the extras for under 27k. Straight up steal, as far as I'm concerned.
@@chino7316 You got all the goodies that make it look nicer outside too!
@@CEALLIFORNIA Yeah, came with the LED lights, side rails/rock sliders and the goodies in the bed too
@@chino7316 what color did you get? I like the red on the SV.
What a great down to earth, unbiased, non-marketing review, awesome job!!!!
Thank you for the kind words Evan, unexpectedly I really enjoyed this truck. Thank you for watching!!
Great video, very in-depth and well edited. Thank you also for reviewing the basic trim, the ones most people can afford.
Thank you for watching and thank you for the nice words. A good amount of time goes into putting these together so I appreciate it! Thank you very much!
Great video- thanks. You did a really nice job reviewing this vehicle. I just hammered the subscribe button!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words! See you for future videos!
Hey new to your channel. Great review..very thorough and entertaining. Personally I'd rather get something a few years old but for those seeking a basic work truck this is a good choice. Please keep the great videos coming!
Thank you very much I’m happy you enjoyed it! I really loved checking this truck out. I would agree, if you’re really looking to beat something up I think I’d go a little older and some more miles too! Thank you very much again, more videos to come!
Seems like decent little truck. It has more on it than my 1990 base 4x4, that I paid $20K. So 30 years later to pay about $30K seems about right. That said, high end truck prices are really out there.
You’re not kidding. It is a great little truck too!
36 k.....look at the sticker........ripoff
20k in 1990 is like 40k in 2024 lol
@@samuelmeyer4029 exactly my point. Fairly basic trucks actually have more in them now for relatively the same money, with inflation factored in. Keeping in mind that wages were also half of what they are now.
My first new vehicle was a 1991 S-10 4x4 single cab 6ft bed stripped 4.3 5spd rubber floor radio delete. Paid 13,800 msrp. 30k for a stripped 4x2 is ridiculous.
Great review, subscribed. Was specing one of these out and IIRC this engine does not have cylinder deactivation which for me is a VERY BIG deciding factor. Keep up the good work! Base models rock!
Thank you very much! I will keep ‘em coming! Let’s hope vehicles without cylinder deactivation are kept alive for as long as possible!
Very nice review. Good job. Thanks.
Thank you very much for the kind words, thank you for watching brother!
Great review! That's a really nice configuration for a pick up! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Thank you for watching! I loved the 6’ bed on this and the King Cab is just enough if you don’t have kids!
Thanks for this review! Didn't know that "affordable work trucks" were still being built. 👏💪
Thank you for watching! They’re hard to find at this point but with enough digging you can still stumble across a few!
I miss those days ! Good video !
Thanks you Joe, it was a good little truck, thank you for watching!
Love it! 🤩. Simple. Great powertrain!
-Great, informative, no-nonsense review.
Thank you very much! This truck is the way to go if you’re looking for a mid-size truck. I loved it, thank you for watching! -Ceall
I always wondered if anyone could actually fit in that rear seat. Appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate.
Haha! Thank you, figured I’d give her a go! Thanks for watching!
Hey new to your channel l like how you review great job better than others new suscriptor
Thank you very much! I appreciate the love, I’ll see you for future reviews!
Looking forward to getting one of these in 2025, my family’s had Nissan trucks since the early 90s and they all lasted for years, I predict this generation will be running strong 15 years from now and all the Turbo 4 bangers out there will struggle.
Yeah I think you’re on to something. I think this V6 will be great for a lot of people for many years. I’ve had good lucky with the 2.7L in my Silverado, but for my next truck I’m looking ti up the displacement for sure. Thank you for watching! -Ceall
Good review. I think I will check one of these out. This is the kind of vehicle you don't need to read the owner's manual to start it and turn things on, looks pretty intuitive.
That’s very true! Even the digital radio is easy to use in this thing! Much better than Honda and Toyota’s systems.
Thanks for doing this review. Straight and to the point. One question I have is, how is the leg room in the front passenger seat for someone of your height? If you have the seat adjusted all the way back, are you comfortable or are your knees still really bent?
You know I actually am not sure. I had my girlfriend in the passenger seat at the time and she’s a lot shorter than me or else I’d ask her 😂 I am going to assume that it goes back decently far as well. Especially considering how comfortable I was in the driver seat, I can’t imagine the passenger seat is vastly different. In a lot of these King Cab/Ext. Cab/Double Cab style trucks the front seats usually go back pretty far. I don’t think you should have an issue. These are just some of my assumptions but I hope they help! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!
I have a 22 in that configuration. Love it!!!!!
I went into it thinking I wouldn’t like it at all and walked away loving it! It’s a great truck!
Nice review. Refreshing to see base truck review. They should offer a rear seat delete like they did in the Titan King Cab. 2 wheel drive is all I need. Less stuff to go wrong. Better Payload Capacity also without the added 4 wheel drive weight. I would hope that a factory tow package is available on the S trim. Think I will check one of these out.
Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words! I also think the rear seat delete would be a neat option. Kind of like how Chevy offered a 3rd row delete on certain LS Tahoes for people that just needed 5 seats.
There is a factory tow package available on the 4x2 S King Cab. According to Nissan’s website the package includes the Tow Hitch Receiver, Class IV and Trailer Tow Harness (4-pin/7-pin).
Trading my Colorado in for a 2023. Looking forward to it. I love base model trucks. They are just simple. And less problems. Great video
I hope it’s a great truck for you. I do love the Colorado, but if I was between both trucks and was looking for a long term option, I think I’d go with this! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!
The little seats in the back remind me of my friend’s dad’s old Datsun truck when I was a kid in the 80’s. It didn’t have the access door, so we had to climb back there.
It's funny how the back seat design in this thing is a blast from the past from a few different vehicles! Toyota doing the same thing as Datsun with their new "XtraCab".
I agree having the V6 in a midsize pickup truck like Nissan. As more power is essential for a truck for moderate cargo loads. As the V6 engine is at least fuel effecient than a V8...but almost as powerful...
This truck does make really good power for being an N/A V6!
Nissan is a good reliable brand…more reliable than most domestics…the past reliability criticisms seem to be from the CVT transmissions on the cars, which are mostly gone now.
I agree, I think those were the vehicles that gave them a bad rap and the Titans/Armadas for a few years there. I think this Frontier is one of the last standing mid-size trucks that I’d consider! Thank you for watching!
Great video. Can you review the Maverick? I really like that small truck too!
Thank you very much for the recommendation! Keep your eye on the channel over the coming weeks and I will try to get my hands on one! Thank you for watching! I have a surprise video coming up for one of my viewers where I’m reviewing a certain Honda pick-up truck she requested! 🙂
The Nissan Frontier S/SV is the most basic, outdated, old-school design currently on the market today, and you'd be a fool if you don't buy one. great video and just earned a sub!
I couldn’t have put it better myself! 😂 Thank you for watching and for subscribing, I appreciate it!
Great Job Brother!
Thank you very much! I’m gonna keep ‘em coming!
I'm glad someone else appreciates this truck!
I looked for a white S KC 4x4 specifically for my work truck, and it was hard to find. I paid MSRP in '22, it came with the technology package. I prefer all the black exterior details over all the color matched stuff. A six foot bed is the minimum I can work out of. I had the previous gen Frontier in a long bed CC and the turning radius was horrible.
Mine came with two hooks on the front. No tow package, but it is an easy install. The wiring is plug and play (etrailer).
I took the rear seats out for more tool storage.
Yes, the mirrors are adjusted by hand. It doesn't have the "oh shit" bar over the driver door, just the passenger side. The blind spot indicator is useful as I have a work canopy on the back.
One thing about the nine speed, if you move the shift lever to the left it goes into a pseudo manual mode, and you have to button shift it up or down through the gears. The gear you're in shows up on the dash, but only in this mode. It's useful when I go on gravel forest roads to just lock it into one gear.
Nice review!
I appreciate the comment Brian! I loved this thing, way more than I thought I would when I first saw it! Just so simple and refreshing. Thank god they have the option for you to lock it into one gear for situations like that. That or driving on really snowy roads. I would argue that this is probably the least “cheesy” feeling WT on the market! Thank you for watching and for the kind words brother!
I really like your review, I would get this truck and then just upgrade the rims. Do you know if they have carpet bedliners for me? I know for a while they didn’t have for this, and that’s a big deal for me since I need to put my fishing rods in there.
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it. I really liked this truck. As of right now, realtruck.com has a BEDRUG that fits the 5’ bed on their website right now. Meaning you would have to buy the Crew Cab model in order to get the BEDRUG, since the Crew Cab has the 5’ bed. I haven’t seen any BEDRUG’s in my online searches for this 6’ bed yet. If you go on their website, put in the truck you have or want to buy, it will let you know if that BEDRUG is in stock.
I love it, less tech equals more reliable!
Anybody who hasn’t taken the time to take a look at this truck is missing out! Thank you for watching!
Great review. Thanks for doing a normally aspirated basic truck. No turbos for this old man.
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words, nothing like N/A!
Love mine just got it last weekend
I hope you enjoy it for many years to come Chris! You made a great choice, I loved this truck! Thank you for watching.
Thank you. The vast majority of average people want the basic models. No crazy electronics and gizmos that will cost a ton to repair.
Agreed, this truck is a great choice I recommend to anyone. Thank you for watching!
Good review sir.
Thank you for the kind words! Happy New Year!
Thanks for reviewing a genuine WORK truck. I have a '13 Nissan S that's even more basic and love it. This video got me to thinking about swapping...but I'd miss the stick shift and the low bed height.
Yeah the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it 😂 So until she starts giving you some problems, I would keep what you have, then upgrade to this new one. I know you won’t regret either choice! Thank you for watching!
Nice review. Wish you'd show the payload sticker in driver's door sill.
Sorry about that, I usually try to make
It a point to include in my truck reviews. The payload on this King Cab S is 1,400lbs. Thank you for watching and for the kind words!
I have started looking to replace my Crew Cab Silverado and plan to go with a smaller truck, now that I am retired. I appreciate the content you shared. I am sure I will be looking for a while because I usually keep my vehicles for more than 10 years. I am in my truck by myself about 90 percent of the time but do have adults ride with me on occasion. The back seat in the king cab would not work for me. I think I will have to look for info on the Crew Cab Frontier. I do like the V6 and the fact it is not turbo charged, I have concerns of Turbo Charged engines not holding up as well. Thank you for the info.
Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching! I hope you can find the right truck for you. The crew cab I think is the way to go if you give friends a ride here and there. Good luck with the search!
Me too I’ve been following it a while I’m waiting for more manufacturers to put out smaller trucks
Who would you like to see put out a small trucks? I’d love to see Dodge re-release the Dakota!
Dodge,Isuzu,Mitsubishi, just for starters
@@2wheelguy370 I'm not really a Dodge guy, but if Dodge did actually re-release the Dakota, I'd still be pretty excited just to see what it would be!
Dodge is producing a 3.0 in-line six twin turbo but that’s gonna be probably for the full size trucks but if they were to put it in something smaller look out
@@2wheelguy370 That would be sweet! Would be like a modern day GMC Cyclone all over again! Small truck with big power.
I have two Frontiers 2022 4 doors. One in SV and the othef is SL
I have it for 8 months and about 10k on each one. I paid 30k on one and 33 on other, out of the door. I am so grateful for those and consider them better than others in the market t
You got a great price on them I would say for sure, especially in this market, what colors do you have them in? I like the red on the SV trim. Thank you for watching!
@@CEALLIFORNIA one is blue, other is red. The blue one has more equipment, like leather seats, moonroof, LED lights, fender sound, auto dimming mirror, but booth has sprayed bedliner, bed lights, hook system, heated steering wheel and seats, very nice sized screen. It's a little bit bigger than the other trucks in the market and I really don't understand why it didn't dominate the sales
I would change the lighting to LED and I would just take out the rear seats for cargo. Only thing I didn't care for was the rear blinkers were red instead of amber which makes them harder to see. I also would not get the adaptive cruise control. Nice truck overall.
It really is a nice truck! I’m the same way. Don’t really need the adaptive cruise. Not really a fan.
Nice and basic old school truck 🛻 that’s reasonably priced! Good review! ✌️
Thank you! I appreciate it, I couldn’t agree more, unexpectedly had so much fun behind the wheel of this truck due to its simplicity. Thank you for watching!
Well presented video, I appreciate it. The updated Frontier has been on my radar for awhile now, I like it's no BS approach.
I love that Nissan didn't go 4 cylinder turbo and instead is still using a naturally aspirated 3.8 V6 with a big boy pants timing chain instead of a belt, and it's very good 9 speed transmission. This is a comparatively simple powertrain that promises to not give headaches down the road. Fuel economy of the turbo gas engines really isn't notably better either, and it can easily be worse if not driven with care. You can have "Eco" and you can have "Boost" but ya can't have "EcoBoost" 😄
The interior of the truck is fine, no fancy configurable TFT cluster , but also no nonsense and with enough function and "frosting" to satisfy me. Nissan also offers the Crew Cab Long Box configuration, which GM and Ford no longer does. Wondering about the sound of the stereo, I've heard it's not bad, and that the Fender audio upgrade isn't all that necessary. Of course in line with what other makers do, the audio upgrade is part of a package that requires other add ons so it costs quite a bit.
I have a '17 Canyon and the CCLB format is sweet. The non upgraded audio sucked ass though, so I bent over and got the Bose system, which is decent. As for the long box, why wouldn't I want an extra foot of bed space? At the time I bought my '17 crew cab long box Canyon, the long box was another $300. Yes please!
My 2.8 diesel has been awesome, averaging 28 MPG lifetime at 78K miles and with 440 TQ at 2K, it is a thrusty low RPM treat to drive, but I have niggling worries about engine failure, GM has had significant issues with holed pistons in the 2.8 diesels. I am doing all the things to prevent that (long story I won't detail here) but if my truck ever does sh%t the bed I'm looking at the Frontier - back to old school no turbos for me...
Well those GM diesel trucks have a cult following. The people who buy them usually ONLY want that. They won’t compromise. The mileage is also pretty damn good on them. So I think you have a great truck now. Especially with the long bed. More bed space the better. My F-150 had an 8 foot bed and I miss it every time I think about it… Great truck! I hope your diesel lasts for many years to come. But if it ever comes to you having to buy the Frontier, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in the slightest!
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words brother!
The only new truck i actually like and have occasionally toyed at the thought of owning. I like how basic they look. If any fleet owning company had to desigh their own truck, I like to imagine this is what it would look like and I love it.
There’s something appealing looking about a really basic looking vehicle sometimes and I don’t know why.
Orielly's Auto parts stores use these for there delivery trucks.
@@timberlineconstruction1181 All the Auto Zone’s around me still using 2011 Ford Rangers 😂 They couldn’t afford the upgrade 😂 But in their defense those old Rangers are damn bulletproof too.
Nice review, would you buy this S 4wd or the Tacoma SR 4WD?
Thank you for the kind words! Between the way this handles, the east to use radio, and the well laid out buttons, I’m taking the Frontier all day. May not do quite as good as the Tacoma on resale, but I’d still go Frontier. Thank you for watching!
I like that someone offers a basic truck for less money. Not everyone needs/wants the upscale stuff in a vehicle.
Having base models as an option is really nice. They're getting harder and harder to find nowadays. This truck is the goldilocks truck, not too much and not too little.
So glad to see a King Cab, I want the 6ft bed.
6 foot is a great size to have! I’ll always take a longer bed configuration if I can get it, thank you for watching!
I bought a '22 Frontier crew cab (SV) certified pre-owned with warranty to 100k miles ( I think up to 8 years) with 12k miles for $25k. I have no problems with turbos and such, I just didn't want to pass it down to my kid in a few years with those extra moving components to maintain. Many turbo cars typically get scrapped earlier than their naturally aspirated counterparts (exceptions being cars with a fan base I.e. DSMs and other tuners)
100% agree with you, if that’s the plan to pass it down in a few years I think this 3.8L is a solid choice to do so with. I wish you great luck with the Frontier, even though you won’t need it! Thank you for watching! -Ceall
I just traded my 2020 top of the line Honda RTL-E Ridgeline, for a base model certified 2023 Nissan Frontier S. King Cab with 11k miles on it. I gave up heated leather seats and the trunk & multi function tail gate that opens like a door or regular tailgate. The Honda had every gadget you could think of, which at times was overwhelming. I never did figure it all out. I like the Frontiers old school gages, simple heater controls and actual knobs for radio. Indeed the touch screen is quicker than the Hondas. The 3.8 has more horses and better torque. Long term, simple is better. Yes the Honda rides better and less road noise because rear suspension is independent. The AWD you do not mess with. But again Simple is better. Keep it Simple Stupid. Seats in the Frontier are amazingly comfortable. I sit up a little higher in the Nissan. The ride is acceptable and there is power galore. I got a bargain at only $28k. Most everything on the lot was Pro4X with price tags way out of my reach. No SV's and just this 1 2023 Certified S 4x4. Perfec!. My insurance agent was confused why I would trade in a 2020 Top of the line Honda Ridgeline with only 20k miles for an entry level 2023 Nissan Frontier with 11K miles. As an old Fart I appreciate old school simplicity. Easy entry, comfortable seats and not all the electronic distractions common on new vehicles. I was fortunate to find this early 2023 as no Auto start stop BS & also No electric parking bake. I had a 2021 Nissan Frontier crew cab with same engine & transmission but old body style. Hit a deer 3 days after purchasing it. This did not come with a spray in bed-liner, but I will purchase a rubber bed mat from Amazon. The only dislike is no power mirrors. But no vehicles is perfect, all have their quirks.
You will LOVE your Frontier. It felt like I was the only one on earth who didn’t like the Ridgeline, I’m glad someone else was on the same page. Enjoy your new truck Steve, I know you will! Thank you for watching! -Ceall
Nice basic truck ...just the way i like them 👍
I loved it too. The simplicity was actually really refreshing!
The three slots in the lid of the center console are to hold change. Not pens FYI.
Damn… they looked perfect for pens/Sharpies 😂
I remember when I was a kid the base model pickup trucks were selling for 18k the fully loaded were 45k and that was everything but self driving, now the base models are 30k and fully loaded are almost 60k
How about the price of the Denali Ultimate and the Ram Tungsten trims? Things are getting wild these days. But these truck brands, are starting to realize people who don’t even need trucks, are buying them. So why not capitalize?
Used to be able to get an full size F-150 in 2010 for that price !
It’s a shame how high these prices have gotten.
If this was available in a manual transmission, I would buy one tomorrow.
They took it away so recently too! They were one of the last strong holds and they gave it up, it’s gotta be true that I guess they just don’t sell any, it’s sad.
@@CEALLIFORNIA yeah. The only one in its class now is the Tacoma with the manual. I was raised on Toyotas but the frontier (especially the previous generation one) was such a good bargain. It was outdated but thousands of dollars cheaper than the Tacoma. Now, the price gap isn’t as wide but it’s nice to have a “basic” truck these days.
@@m3chan1zr I have yet to get my hands on the new Tacoma, in the process of trying to, but I’m assuming I would still prefer the Frontier. I’ll have to get in the driver seat before I can say for sure!
All "S" models do not have electric mirrors. You have to step up to the "SV" Model. You get powered driver's seat adjustment at the SV trim level. I have the 2022 SV King Cab and love it. It is the first major design in 16 years. I have owned three Frontiers in my lifetime: the original 1995, with the 4-cyl engine, the 2010, with the 3.0 Liter, and now the 2022. My base price was $31,000. I have only the two-wheel drive. No need for a 4 x4, which is only for status purposes anyway. Lower gas mileage. I average 36 to 39 MPG on the highway at 70 MPH. City, I get 25 to 27 MPG.
That is incredible mileage for any truck, that’s really impressive. Happy to hear that you have had good luck with your Frontiers, and I hope this one continues to be just as good. Thank you for watching!
Really nice pickup, I have a 2019 Isuzu DMax and this Nissan has a lot of the same feeling like my car. Im from Finland so I would be really happy to buy this Nissan with that price here. Really nice review
Thank you very much for your kind words! Do the Nissan and Isuzu share parts on this truck?
I think Toyota Hilux, Nissan Frontier/Nissan Navara and Isuzu DMax have similar design they all look alot similar. I think many of these pickups are made in the same area in Thailand. Mitsubishi pickups too (L200) @@CEALLIFORNIA
@@PenttiHuttunenGlobetrotter Good to know. Didn’t Isuzu do some platform sharing with GM back in the day too, or was that someone else?
yes, Isuzu DMax is almost same car as Chevrolet Colorado they sell in asia and in south america, but totally different vecihle than USA Colorado. Isuzu has long history with different names , in Australia they had Holden Colorado pickup and that was pretty similar with asian Colorado as well.. @@CEALLIFORNIA
@@PenttiHuttunenGlobetrotter Very cool! I remember Isuzu had their own little version of the Trailblazer back in the day. I think it was called the Trooper if I’m not mistaken.
How is that a cheap truck? $30k for a truck is not inexpensive. I understand all trucks are ridiculously priced, now, but that's the real story. This cheaply made truck is really expensive for how basic it is.
That really is the real story, only reason this seems cheap, comparing…
like the 6' box one can put a camper topper and have a fun lil weekend camper
I always go for extra bed space trucks if I can, loved the 8’ box my F-150 had!
@@CEALLIFORNIA yes ive only owned 6' and 8' box single cabs like to be able to use the bed and close the tail gate
I like it a lot. Nice price. Nice powertrain. Looks great. Small steel wheels are a big plus.
I ended up loving this truck way more than expected by the end of the day. This thing is awesome!
If I was in the market for a new truck I would definitely buy another Frontier S King Cab, but I have my 2015 Frontier already decked out with a color matched camper top, window visors and steps and she is still trouble free with 90,000 miles on her. I expect to keep her for many more trouble-free miles. I use her for hauling 50 banker boxes at a time from one record center to another so she is a work truck.
It sounds gorgeous, I would keep it. When she finally gives up, which probably won’t be for many more years, these will still be around to pick up pre-owned so you’re not losing anything! I’m glad it’s served you well, thank you for watching!
I really like the look of these trucks. I bought a 23 TRD off-road. Hard to beat the reliability and after market accessories.
There is a WORLD of aftermarket stuff for the Tacoma. I do like the look of the Frontier as well and after driving it, I like it even more!
I usually buy Toyota's but after driving a 2023 Tacoma i bought the Nissan Frontier just thought it was a nicer truck and way more comfortable.
@jmb-cm7mr Yeah Toyota needs some chassis tuning and an easier to use radio system in the Tacoma. When you look at how easy Nissan and Chevy’s systems are to use, and then you hop into a Toyota, it gives you a headache using their radio system.
And you paid double for that
I bought a ZR2... Because America
I would like to get one!!
I have the 2024 crew cab s-trim for work. The front seats have no back support and they kill my back. Asking for a sv-trim with the power diver seat.
This wasn’t the least comfortable seat I’ve ever sat in but I can see how it can be uncomfortable, there isn’t much depth to the seat if you know what I mean, better lumbar would help. It’s all about personal preference. Thank you for watching!
My Nephew just bought a used 2010 Toyota Tacoma for $6000.00 that works great. His daily drive.
He got a pretty good deal and those things are absolutely bulletproof! I hope he gets many years out of it!
Do they offer this in a 4 cylinder, my old Nissan was 4cy and got 30 mpg on hwy.
Unfortunately the 4-Cylinder model is no longer available.
Bob Johnson. That’s great because that’s why I’m buying a truck. To return to the “315/585” and my compact simply won’t haul anything. 👍🏽
They really do have the best deals in the area! I hope you have a safe return! You’ll love this truck, I had a hard time finding bad things to say about it. Thank you for watching! -Ceall
I like it 👌
Thing drives amazing, I loved it!
Nice "cheap" truck, very well done video!!
Thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate it! Thank you for watching!
Does the KEY cab come in all-wheel-drive?
I don’t believe it has an automatic 4 wheel drive feature like Chevy Silverado, but it does have 4HI and 4LO that can be selected by the driver when needed on models that are 4x4 equipped. Thank you for watching!
A good all around truck that is better priced than the competition.
Does the S trim Frontier have tilt wheel as standard equipment?
I just checked it out and it looks like tilt wheel is standard equipment on the S!
Thank you for your helpful answer.@@CEALLIFORNIA
@@Bobby-ez9so No problem I’m glad I could help!
Have a 2012 tough little truck just my size to get in and out and park..I dont understand why they didnt put the driver side grip bar on it. It really helps me at 68 will keep my Frontier till it stops running😊
That 2012 interior is so clean and simple in there too I love it. It’ll probably continue to run for quite a while, I’ve heard from a couple friends that have them that that Gen is pretty reliable. Thank you for watching!
With all of rhe 60k turbo 4 cylinder trucks on the market today with too many options, this truck is refreshing. The only thing missing from the work truck in my opinion is a manual transmission. The Tacoma has a manual, but only paired with a 4 cylinder turbo engine. Im skeptical of turbo engine reliability and future maintenance/repair costs.
Yeah I’m right there with you. As cool as a manual is to still find in a truck, if I had the choice between this and the Tacoma, I’m choosing this just because of the V6! Thank you for watching!
@@CEALLIFORNIA I'd live with an automatic to have a v6 and no turbo as well. Either that, or a lower mile used older truck with a manual.
I can see center console has the little nitch in front for a power cable, so i'm guessing if you look inside there is a DC outlet somewhere. Looks like to the right of the usb ports there may also be a flip up door for a dc outlet. If i was in the market for a midsize work truck this would be it.
This and the GMC Canyon are my two favorites! Thank you for watching!
We want you to crawl under and show us the frame, suspension, maintenance access and architecture. That's what we really care about. The basic trim 4x4 is a big plus. We all really want a modern Hardbody or 85 Toyota Hilux remake without premium trim components. Less electrical stuff is more valuable these days.
Is that a big scratch on the front left fender?
I believe that is the panel separation gap, it does look like a scratch in the video though. 😂
I like it. It is one of the best looking of all the little trucks. I like the old school. I think Nissan is onto something. 37k is still too high for a truck like this. Needs to be at the 29k price point.
I think if you can find one without all the options and REALLY get one down to that base price, it’s a pretty sweet deal. Thank you for watching!
I bought a 2024 Nissan King Cab SV 4x4 had to get it from Ohio because the only King Cabs available in NY where i live are mostly white.
But i love this truck.
That sounds about right. Finding any car that isn’t a neutral color nowadays is a hassle. Even finding a grey or black one of these has to be a pain! Glad you’re liking the truck, it’s a great little rig!
@@CEALLIFORNIA I got the gray. I wanted one with the Conv package but i had to take it with the tech pkg which i did not really want, but you can't buy one without it anymore. I really like the comfort of this truck compared to the 2023 Tacoma i drove and it shifts better. I always buy Toyota but not this time.
@@jmb-cm7mr I think you made a great choice. The truck feels so SOLID. What’s in the Conv. Pkg.? I don’t think this truck had it.
That’s the exact trim I want, how are you enjoying it so far? What is real world mpg
@@AdventureswithaaronB According to fuelly.com, owners of this gen Frontier, are getting around 17.7-18.1mpg. That’s data from a few thousand owners too.
Very pretty and expensive. I'll stick with my 2006 Frontier. Still going strong after eighteen years.
That was a great generation of Frontier, as bulletproof as they come. Thank you for watching!
The newest truck I've ever driven is a 2003 Tacoma that I bought new. The new Nissan has dozens of buttons that I don't want or need.
Most of these new cars do, but with my experience with a lot of different new vehicles, this new Frontier is one of the most analog trucks on the market right now and it’s really
refreshing! Thank you for watching!
This would be my perfect truck if it came standard with locking rear diff. I would buy it in a heart beat!
It’s unfortunate that it doesn’t. Getting a locking diff is becoming harder and harder as the years go by.
Hey just wondering how tall you are ? It would help put the size of the truck into perspective !
Sorry about that, I usually make it a point to include it! I’m 6’2.
I enjoyed this video so much I came back to rewatch it and I caught where you said you're 6'2 in the video itself as well. Thanks again and great video ! @@CEALLIFORNIA
@@bojangles4704 no problem you’re all good I’m glad I could help! I appreciate you watching!
One tow hook on the passenger side is pretty standard on a lot of trucks. First GEN Toyota tundras only had one tow hook on the front.
I feel like all the RAM’s, Ford’s, Chevy’s we’ve had over the years have always had two tow hooks. If I’m not mistaken we had two tow hooks on our 2012 Titan Pro-4X too.
Can you turn auto start/stop off?
Thankfully Nissan was nice enough to add a switch to deactivate the auto start/stop, it’s right below the radio screen in the center stack next to the button for the hazards. Thank you for watching!
@@CEALLIFORNIA have to deactivate it every time you start the truck? Does it have vcm?
@@Jazz16-we1qc To my knowledge, just like Chevy, you do have to deactivate it every time you turn the truck on, unless you decide to do some work under the hood to disable that feature. And cylinder deactivation is equipped on this new generation 3.8L V6, unless they removed it and I just don’t know, but with the way EPA regulations are going I doubt that, so yes to VCM.