I Take The New Nissan Frontier On an Epic Overland Adventure! 130 Miles on The Mojave Trail

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @MoparG_73
    @MoparG_73 Год назад +36

    That was a great video! Looked like alot of fun. Thanks Tommy!!

  • @ryanmartinage
    @ryanmartinage Год назад +55

    Frontiers are criminally underrated. Larger version of a Dana 44 rear axle, fully boxed frame, full depth frame channels, last NA v6 in a midsize, stayed small, and are reasonably priced. Fantastic trucks and they deserve more spotlight versus people pretending the Tacoma is God's gift to man.

  • @JM-nz8gw
    @JM-nz8gw Год назад +68

    I had one as a rental and now I'm seriously considering a Pro-4X. Excellent and underrated truck!

  • @ss4jarmon
    @ss4jarmon Год назад +43

    Frontiers are great. Bought one brand new in August of 1999. Nissan frontier desert runner edition 3.3L v6 . Drove it without an issue for 23 years. ( regular maintenance). Awesome.

  • @PoppaSnipe
    @PoppaSnipe Год назад +15

    22/23 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x is the best bang for the buck in midsize trucks. Its 4wd capability is severely underrated by most enthusiast. Ive been loving my 22 (I got an 3” Dobinsons suspension lift) Pro-4x and haven’t needed to use the rear end locker yet off-roading, 4 low has gotten me out of everything so far.

  • @zandergourley6089
    @zandergourley6089 Год назад +26

    Was giving a Pro4X as a rental in Fresno and I really loved it! Also has the Tacoma TRD as a rental and the frontier was way more comfortable and just felt better! I usually drive a Audi so both were a nice change.

  • @jacksonrodabaugh9984
    @jacksonrodabaugh9984 Год назад +15

    I love the New Frontiers I'm so glad they redesigned them after so long,
    Thanks for the video

  • @yissibiiyte
    @yissibiiyte Год назад +126

    Frontier is underrated tbh. Just as good as, if not a better all-rounder than a Taco

    • @preacherman85379
      @preacherman85379 Год назад +13

      I ended up with a taco because I couldn’t find a Pro4x anywhere. That was in 2018. Ive always preferred Nissan, but the taco is still with me and going strong.

    • @jakmac13
      @jakmac13 Год назад +11

      Idk about “underrated” considering every car youtuber says it’s a great midsize truck. I do think the frontier will be in trouble once the new Tacoma comes out next month.

    • @yissibiiyte
      @yissibiiyte Год назад +27

      @@jakmac13 I say "underrated" in terms of sales. Taco sells 3× better for absolutely no reason

    • @sapperROSS
      @sapperROSS Год назад +25

      ​@Yissi Biiyte I have a 16 frontier and had a 2022 taco offroad for a rental, id much rather have the frontier, I dont get the taco hype

    • @AHungryHunky
      @AHungryHunky Год назад +22

      I just think at this point vehicles are so overbuilt that there really are no wrong choices anymore. Not just trucks, but literally most vehicles with their intended purpose kept in mind.
      This hit me a while ago when I was reading people complaining that 250hp and a 0-60 in the 7-8 second range wasn't enough, for a family crossover. You know, a frumpy people mover designed to get you from A-B at the speed limit. 250 was not enough somehow to do that. That was a huge reality slap for me, that people will never be happy unless this years specs have higher numbers than last years, even if last years was already more than they needed.

  • @sebastienpaquette6405
    @sebastienpaquette6405 21 день назад

    I had a 2018 sv drove it on skid roads trails off road on a regular basis 8 months a year never had a problem aside the occasional alignment traded it for a 2024 pro4x with nismo 2inch lifted shocks and 31 tire its a beast on trails and economical on the road Nissan's are tough tested and true and so reliable i just love it

  • @brohammer
    @brohammer Год назад +10

    Did this trail a few years back in my Ranger. Good times. That wash/steep section is no joke. Doesn't look bad on camera but it's steep!

  • @NinoTamburrino
    @NinoTamburrino Год назад +10

    Would love for you guys to get a Frontier long term tester. It would be awesome if you guys kept it stock for a period of time then mod it out an build it.

  • @johnstrickland-de2to
    @johnstrickland-de2to Год назад +5

    Bought a 2023 Pro-4X 3 months ago and love it.

  • @Silverback_GMT410
    @Silverback_GMT410 Год назад +3

    That’s the trail I pushed my Maverick FX4 on. The way up to Fort Piute was the worst section. Being on the highway ready Scorpions and the low chin made it difficult. Thank Ford for the skid plates. Ended up blowing one of the tires near the end.

  • @andrewb325
    @andrewb325 Год назад +11

    You guys definitely have me thinking about the Frontier as an option.

  • @michaeltoro-mendez1664
    @michaeltoro-mendez1664 Год назад +13

    Thank you Jesus! I’ve been looking for a video like this for the Frontier because I wanna see how it performs in this scenario. Found some stuff here and there but this is exactly what I was looking for!

  • @sarrum7696
    @sarrum7696 Год назад +7

    That was cool I really like the Frontier, it's my favorite of the smaller pickups.

  • @awdanthony
    @awdanthony Год назад +4

    As a 6’1” previous Frontier owner who works at a tire store, my opinion is the Frontier is a far more comfortable vehicle to drive.

  • @johna5563
    @johna5563 Год назад +5

    That was one heck of a cool road trip! And the Frontier looks cool while doing it! Go TFL making history with this generation’s Nissan!

  • @stout_tossme7541
    @stout_tossme7541 Год назад +4

    Great video.
    I think the Frontier is a fabulous rig.
    The Gazell tent is an amazing tent. I have had one for three years and love it.
    Thanks, Tommy. Good job my friend.

  • @dustinizard2524
    @dustinizard2524 Год назад +3

    Awesome 1983 was a good year ! The year I was hatched 🐣! Love you guys the new frontier seems damn good and true to their reliability!

  • @310Sole
    @310Sole Год назад +5

    Wow this episode was like an adventure of an Wild West movie but with trucks. Wait that's exactly what it is. Nicely done TFL.

  • @zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984
    @zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984 Год назад +4

    Im a big fan of Frontier and also a big fan of Tommy, tks for the video 🙏

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 Год назад

    I love my 2024 pro4x , it's rock solid , my only complaint is turning radius ! But what a great truck ! It's so good . I'm to old to lift it , but it's awesome !

  • @medic7556
    @medic7556 Год назад +3

    Hello TFL. Have you all thought about creating a say "TFL Trail" channel to solely do offroad trail and on pavement scenic drive type reviews. I would love to get your perspective on different trails and drives. I know you mix in, like this video, trail reviews with vehicle reviews, but maybe have a dedicated channel for trails you all go on. Just a suggestion, thanks for all the great content.

    • @rowerwet
      @rowerwet Год назад +2

      Or just a Playlist

  • @MrAKhiker
    @MrAKhiker Год назад +22

    Great video as always, Tommy. But, a couple of things: $40K+ for a mid size truck without an adjustable steering wheel? And - for all you other manufactures out there - for the love of God, give us a top end off road truck without a crew cab, but with a 6' bed. Please!!!

    • @paulm6481
      @paulm6481 Год назад +3

      No one wants two door trucks dude.

    • @85mackey1
      @85mackey1 Год назад +4

      @@paulm6481 speak for yourself. I’ve never owned or wanted a four door truck. There are things called suvs and sedans for that.

    • @chadsteele1
      @chadsteele1 Год назад +3

      @@85mackey1 I speak for all people. It will never happen. You want it you got go build it.

    • @elonsus9747
      @elonsus9747 Год назад +1

      You also don’t get Power mirrors in the S model…mine doesn’t at least. That’s all I wish it had.

    • @brad4527
      @brad4527 Год назад +1

      ​@85mackey1 I'm there 💯% trucks aren't SUVS let's get back to making truck with the standard 6ft bed and put sunroof back in and everything that belongs Nissan!!

  • @c0ldyloxproductions324
    @c0ldyloxproductions324 Год назад +1

    finally more frontier content been kinda bored with all the other trucks you showed that are new, while barely even giving the frontier a decent off road drive

  • @kiphenrie2291
    @kiphenrie2291 Год назад +3

    I totally dig this truck. My pick out all of em out there. I just wish the PRO-4x wasnt so expensive!

  • @1antisupercat
    @1antisupercat Год назад +1

    My friend just got a new pro 4x he really likes it. His previous one, a 16 I believe was totaled when it was rear ended.

  • @lunamaria1048
    @lunamaria1048 Год назад

    Not a turbo 4 cyl engine? I'm on the market for a brand new mid-sized pickup that will be my first mid-sized pickup I think that one detail made up my mind. I have owned 2 Nissans, A Fairlady Z (in Japan), and an Xterra in Canada, so I know i love and trust the brand. A few very small modifications will resolve the few tiny issues I have with this truck, easy.
    Awesome and VERY helpful video, Tommy! A few years back, Tommy encouraged my purchase of my 4Runner TRD Off Road, over the TRD Pro, with excellent logic that saved me money! Here he goes being super helpful, again!😊
    Thanks again, Tommy!

  • @jguil4d
    @jguil4d Год назад +4

    Maybe Nissan could start a trend of using late pre-production vehicles for off-road press demonstrations. Sounds like a great idea to have vehicles where light cosmetic damage isn’t a concern because, as you stated, they’re gonna get destroyed anyway.

    • @brad4527
      @brad4527 Год назад

      yes!!
      Sell them all at a discount to buyers like us!!!!

    • @is6566
      @is6566 Год назад

      @brad4527 You didn’t watch the video, clearly. Government requires a certified piece of paper for every preproduction vehicle, showing it was completely crushed. It is specifically stated on the video. Or did you want to buy the crushed cube version of it?

  • @collintso93
    @collintso93 8 месяцев назад

    We love our frontier sv 4x4 amazing badass midsize truck

  • @johnbronco8678
    @johnbronco8678 Год назад +11

    More excellent content from Tommy!

    • @WW-wf8tu
      @WW-wf8tu Год назад +2

      Missed his buddy Sofyan tho. Good travel/review collaboration they have.

  • @reginaparks3197
    @reginaparks3197 Год назад

    Glad a friend sent me this video. I am planning to take my 2-whl drive Frontier out on this trail. I have made some modifications for overlanding. So, after watching this video I feel better equipped to tackle this trail. Thanks for a very informative video on the trail and the truck.

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml Год назад +3

    They should of offered the Hardbody version(they introduce months ago) in this road trip.

  • @HenryCalderonJr
    @HenryCalderonJr Год назад +1

    Loved the Nissan frontier and also the historic run of the forts and old roads! Thank you! Sometime to do this summer or early fall

  • @ronsmith9251
    @ronsmith9251 Год назад +2

    I’d like to see Nissan build another Pathfinder based on this new Frontier.

  • @GarageWorx
    @GarageWorx Год назад +1

    They are good looking truck. I was looking closely at them a few months ago.

  • @Ornelas11B
    @Ornelas11B Год назад +1

    I was at Ft Irwin in the Mohave desert December 2011 for 4 weeks of training for my Afghanistan deployment. Had a nasty sandstorm come through one night as we were loading up to convoy to another base for the night as part of training. I was the driver of the second HMMWV behind the trainer. The sandstorm was so bad he had no idea where he was going. I had my goggles on. Couldn’t see a thing. We were off roading all over the desert because he couldn’t ever find the road. Our tents were blown over and our duffel bags were blown all over the desert the next day. If you go out in the Mohave make sure you’re well prepared.

  • @zezoo2107
    @zezoo2107 Год назад +1

    Good gas mileage
    Solid platform
    Good off roader
    Solid all around
    ✅✅✅✅

    • @itsallminor6133
      @itsallminor6133 Год назад

      The boxed frame limits flex and articulation., Much weight in the back it crack the frame. The frame should flex (c channel). At the least the suspension should flex. Tires being off the ground is a failure. It dispersing all weight to fixed points. Not good. Also if they aren't on the ground no traction. This truck, like all boxed rigid frames will break with this setup. Long suspension and channel articulating is way to go. Doing what they are leads to changing lots if front end parts, wheel bearings. It failed in its setup.

    • @phw2274
      @phw2274 9 месяцев назад

      @@itsallminor6133 How then do you explain Toyota's decision to finally go with a fully boxed frame with the 2024 Taco. Also, rear disc brakes as well. Playing catch up?

  • @concentricvoid
    @concentricvoid Год назад

    I'm a local in Eastern area of where you were driving. I camp all over the BLM, Mohave Preserve and the National Trails monument. That must have sucked, camping at Goffs with all the trains rolling by. They should have brought some port-o-lets and let you sleep further away, up Lanfair road, away from the train noise.

  • @samuelvandewalle6972
    @samuelvandewalle6972 Год назад +2

    That new Nissan looks sweet!

  • @mlow42
    @mlow42 Год назад +3

    It's a real shame, that the bed is so tiny. Now you have to buy 4 doors too? Yuck

  • @RobertJohnson-gy9ky
    @RobertJohnson-gy9ky Год назад +2

    I just wish nissan would offer a higher level version with a proper lift and front locker

  • @WW-wf8tu
    @WW-wf8tu Год назад +2

    The scenery/tour was great. HATE that those vehicles have to be destroyed. WASTED $, time, parts, etc. They should donate them to a charity or something if they are not allowed to be sold. Horrible no logic sense that they make companies do that. As for your opinion on the "onX Offroad"trail rating....lmao I dig your honesty here. That would be a 2 on my rating scale as well. Which raises the question, how can you promote them when you don't agree with them? 🤔

  • @LikeMike337
    @LikeMike337 9 месяцев назад +1

    Didn’t need a pro-4x to get through most of that. A pro-x would have been more appropriate

  • @karryhoward3946
    @karryhoward3946 Год назад +2

    Nice work Tommy, I'm doing the Mojave trail in early April on my dual sport, great content as usual.

  • @Linknelson
    @Linknelson Год назад

    The FRONTIER is an awesome truck

  • @phillipw2493
    @phillipw2493 Год назад +1

    Miss them oldies... and the best also trying to find one in Canada but man scary😢

  • @f5fstop
    @f5fstop Год назад +1

    Nothing dramatic, but looks like fun and the Frontier should be quite capable of doing A-OK.

  • @josel1325
    @josel1325 Год назад +4

    God I love my my frontier even more

  • @dajuggernaut2099
    @dajuggernaut2099 Год назад +3

    Would LOVE a NISMO version!!

  • @fabulousoffroaddesigns5080
    @fabulousoffroaddesigns5080 Год назад

    What a fun trip! Living vicariously through you, Tommy. Keep it up!

  • @the_jarmel
    @the_jarmel Год назад

    👏👏👏TOMMY ...AND TFL CAMERA NINJA.....HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

  • @larshamilton40
    @larshamilton40 Год назад +1

    i used to own an '83 nissan st p/u.. then owned the first gen of the Frontier truck in '97/'98..haven't owned a Nissan since..

  • @allentoyokawa9068
    @allentoyokawa9068 Год назад +2

    Those korean tires need to go asap

  • @christophershand3254
    @christophershand3254 11 месяцев назад

    So awsome , and u even got the rain 🌧️

  • @sethgrim
    @sethgrim Год назад +5

    Good video Tommy. It’s a shame they have to crush those pre-production trucks.

  • @stevenwilkes9373
    @stevenwilkes9373 Год назад +1

    History lesson or Nissan Frontier review? I actually got my history lesson I’ll look up Nissan Frontier reviews on other platforms

  • @HatArmor
    @HatArmor Год назад

    Frontier is an awesome truck!

  • @AdventureRocks
    @AdventureRocks Год назад +1

    What an amazing experience! Fun trip.

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail5675 Год назад +3

    I have a Ridgeline but I really like the Frontier. I like the powertrain in the Frontier.

    • @Ichibuns
      @Ichibuns Год назад

      @pro4xtrdpro376 Not at all. They're comparing the powertrain.

  • @captainpobtamere3024
    @captainpobtamere3024 8 месяцев назад

    i have the SV version... dark red double cabin, and long bed.. very nice truck whit a lift kit and bigger tire.

  • @JeffBreyer
    @JeffBreyer Год назад +4

    Finally some FRONTIER love!

  • @thebigempty_5792
    @thebigempty_5792 Год назад

    Expedition Overland should re do ALL their trips using the Nissan Frontiers :D

  • @Expressionistix
    @Expressionistix Год назад +1

    Hope you enjoyed 4-wheeling in my backyard! Just be happy you didn't make this trek in the summer!

  • @RyanBennett_Gpd605
    @RyanBennett_Gpd605 Год назад

    I love my Gazelle T4. Best ground tent for the money!

  • @whynot16384
    @whynot16384 Год назад +2

    Its the last run.. You should be trying to break everything on them. Faster the better.

    • @mfgxl
      @mfgxl Год назад

      AGREED!!!

  • @Skraals
    @Skraals Год назад +3

    I wish it had front lockers, the price and everything else is just fine and good up here in Canada, but for the type of overlanding I would need it to go through I need both front and rear locker 😑.
    I can change the suspension to longer travel and and a 2 inch lift on my own expense with the money I'd be saving compared to buying a ZR2 colorado or an AT4X canyon which are really over priced up here.

    • @oogleboogle123456789
      @oogleboogle123456789 Год назад

      cant you add manual locking front hubs?

    • @Skraals
      @Skraals Год назад

      @oogleboogle123456789 adding front hubs aren't lockers, hubs don't really made the wheels lock their spin and roll at the same speed regardless of traction, tho if they did add an e-locker or a semi-locker for the front of the wheels it definitely be good enough.

    • @Skraals
      @Skraals Год назад +1

      @@shitloveaduck 😀 have a good one 👍

    • @SasukeUchiha-zu6dw
      @SasukeUchiha-zu6dw Год назад

      ARB air locker?

  • @jyharris
    @jyharris Год назад

    Very cool video Tommy! Really enjoyed it! Looked like a lot of fun. Now, I have a new Bucket List item. 😂

  • @christophershand3254
    @christophershand3254 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful just beautiful 😍

  • @ectofix8447
    @ectofix8447 Год назад

    Many thumbs up for this, Tommy!

  • @stevedvorak6188
    @stevedvorak6188 Год назад +1

    Wish they woulda kept the 6spd manual in the redesign

  • @joshuabray5224
    @joshuabray5224 Год назад

    Just saw these exact trucks on a car transporter going westbound on the 210 in Upland

  • @spartanchirho
    @spartanchirho Год назад +1

    Good video I enjoyed it! But wanted to see the truck go up the hill not down.

  • @robyg7037
    @robyg7037 Год назад

    Great route and history story from TFL ! Go Nissan Frontier ! Glamping LoL !

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin Год назад

    Looked like a decent trip. Saw a couple roads at the end living in Palmdale that looked fairly close. Lol

  • @cocherafg
    @cocherafg Год назад +2

    Muy buen video muy buena camioneta!
    Saludos!!
    Buena vibra 🔥✌️

  • @itsallminor6133
    @itsallminor6133 Год назад +1

    Holy crap is the front of that plate low to the ground.

  • @FredSHerr
    @FredSHerr Год назад

    Very cool video. My brother and I both have Titan Pro4X’s and have been talking about doing this very adventure.

  • @Gee_Dub
    @Gee_Dub Год назад +1

    4:16 Stand on the clutch in a manual Tacoma, then do the same thing in a manual Frontier, then you'll appreciate sitting on the floor of a Tacoma.

  • @pacificnorthwestfrontier
    @pacificnorthwestfrontier Год назад +1

    Love mine

  • @denvercyclist
    @denvercyclist Год назад

    Hearing that they crushed all those made me sad I couldn't continue watching.

  • @GeorgeGeo
    @GeorgeGeo Год назад

    Cool Vid! I have always liked the Frontier/Hardbodies.. and that red color is speaking to me.. hmmm

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm Год назад +1

    RIP small, light trucks.

  • @itsallminor6133
    @itsallminor6133 Год назад

    The standards have been drastically reduced. You all need to raise the bar a little. I went through more than this out there in a 80s short box chevy decades ago. I mean, you even have a road. Thats nothing,

  • @Queensizemusic
    @Queensizemusic Год назад

    Tommy, I’m a music journalist, so I’m curious to know what you’re listening to that’s driving everyone into other vehicles?? You and I might be on the same page. Of the Colorado bands, I do lo Devotcka!! Hit me up with your list.

  • @peterpowers4851
    @peterpowers4851 Год назад +1

    We live in such a wasteful society. They are going to crush almost brand new perfectly good trucks when people drive cars that are litterally falling apart and those same people do everything they can to try to keep them on the road. I have a 2005 chevy colorado work truck with almost 200k miles on it that has zero mechanical issues, no leaks, no lights on the dash as I fix every issue that comes up. The one thing I cannot fix, just simply slow down is the rust that will ultimately kill the truck. What I would give to have one of those new Frontiers that are going to or already have been crushed.

  • @Offshore1977
    @Offshore1977 Год назад +3

    1983. Just 2 years after Datsun became Nissan. Now if they could bring back the hardbody with 2” lift.

  • @mattgorman6643
    @mattgorman6643 Год назад +1

    Such a great video!!!

  • @davidthomas9267
    @davidthomas9267 Год назад

    about the only Nissan I would consider buying!!

  • @greggb681
    @greggb681 Год назад

    Wow, what a neat experience!!

  • @ohwespicy7270
    @ohwespicy7270 Год назад

    The money you save from the upcoming TRD/Zr2s is more than enough to deck out the pro4x with a lift and a winch

    • @Ichibuns
      @Ichibuns Год назад

      I lost interest in GM. You can't get a selectable locker without spending for the ZR2 or AT4X. The rest use their horrible automatic diffs.

  • @markhavelka4924
    @markhavelka4924 Год назад

    Great job on this video!

  • @cowelk
    @cowelk Год назад +1

    Another great video. We drove the Mohave trail a couple of years ago but somehow missed Goffs. Bummer. But there is always a next time. By the way, how was the headroom and leg room in the Frontier? Will a 6'5" guy be able to drive it comfortably?

    • @elonsus9747
      @elonsus9747 Год назад

      I’m around 6” and 180 pounds and I find it kind of cramped. I have a hard time getting a good seat position when I’m driving. My right knee tends to rest or hit the dash and the grab handles on the center console. I find the gas pedal to be too upright, for my liking. My knee tends to hurt after a little. The seats are actually smaller width wise, and the arm rest is wider in return. So I often find myself sitting on the bottom boster padding left or right occasionally. Back seats are another story. Overall I like it. I can live with it. I had a 13’ Tacoma and I found it more comfortable but that’s just my opinion.

  • @MamacrackerJ
    @MamacrackerJ Год назад +1

    They need to bring back the exterra

  • @wompa70
    @wompa70 Год назад +1

    ugh, destroying perfectly good truck. I have a 2018 P4-X and love it.

  • @CJ-rk5eg
    @CJ-rk5eg Год назад +1

    Came back to watch this video after watching Andres video with the new ZR2 Vegas to Reno GM sponsored trip.
    Is Nissan less reliable? How can we compare reliably ratings across this segment?

    • @TFLoffroad
      @TFLoffroad  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching both videos. This can be measured in Warranty claims, but this data is not readily available.

    • @CJ-rk5eg
      @CJ-rk5eg Год назад +1

      @@TFLoffroad thanks for your reply. What’s your opinion about the reliability comparisons?
      Would love TFL do a mega comparo video- with all the top tier Offroad versions of each OEM’s mid size truck models.

  • @gisilberht
    @gisilberht Год назад

    Take it to Tumbleweed Ranch!

  • @Blue-moon12
    @Blue-moon12 Год назад +2

    Blows my mind they destroy press vehicles. What a waste.

  • @cartopia6161
    @cartopia6161 Год назад +2

    The Pro-4x just needs a little more ground clearance from the factory.

    • @PoppaSnipe
      @PoppaSnipe Год назад +1

      For $500 you can buy the Alldogs Offroad RCKilla Coil Spring & AAL Lift Kit 2” front coil spring, 1.5” add a leaf.
      For $1100 you can get the kit with Bilstein 5100 struts front and 5125 shock rears

    • @clintperry799
      @clintperry799 Год назад

      I agree a little lift , but I have to stick my cranky 85 year old mother in. So no lift for me 😒