I Just bought a white 2023 Pro 4X yesterday. Excellent driving experience. I believe its the best looking new truck you can buy today. The amount of things you get for the money makes it a great buy.
@@ThatGuy-bj3wy I know, I know... that's why I havnt bought one. I mean the Silverados have the same type of engine and it's been out for 5ish years. So idk. But yeah the Nissan frontiers engine is very robust.
@@n0xxm3rcyxx I'm going through it right now. I bought a new ram Rebel just a few days before covid. My job went remote as did my wife's. Fast forward two years and my wife wants a new car. I met her at the dealership and the salsesman offered me 10k more than I paid for my truck. So I traded it in and we've just shared her car for some years now. I got the itch to get a new truck but knew the ranger raptor and new tacomas were coming. Decided to go with a 24 trd pro( so not listening to my own advice) but waiting for years now all together has been tough. I recently also smoked a deer in my wife's car so we just are borrowing her dad's old truck at the moment because we don't know how long parts will take to get it. Tldr I'm looking at 23 tacomas and pro4xs and might go buy one tomorrow.
I just purchased the 2023 pro 4x last weekend. I was leaning towards the new Chevy Colorado, even test drove it 3 times. But in the end I test drove the Pro 4X just once and instantly loved it. Great truck!
That truck looks sexy! I’m a Toyota guy but my next truck is going to be a Frontier. Nissan if you’re watching, thank you for not getting rid of the naturally aspirated engine! Toyota shame on you.
I traded a 2019 tacoma for a new 23 frontier pro4x. Absolutely love it. It drives so much better. More power, better shifting, better throttle response, better mpg, better tech. Win win!
@@skoolynugenator1802 I’m getting close to 20 in city and 23ish on hwy. My tacoma was getting 16 city and 17 hwy. I have friends with tacomas and they say their mpg was better than that but not mine.
@@Jerlemi2 I’m considering trading in my 4Runner for one. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. But I get 15 mpg on a good day, the transmission while bullet proof is only five gears and loves staying in 4th gear on the freeway and it’s not a truck. I mean it is but not having a bed is a big deal.
@@skoolynugenator1802 I really love the new pro4x. It drives so smooth. Almost like a car, but it’s more than capable in off-road settings. It’s extremely quiet on the freeway and the tech is very up to date. I love everything about it. Im almost 6k miles in and no issues at all. I hope it stays that way.
@@skoolynugenator1802 my tacoma was a disaster on the freeway. It struggled to get into overdrive unless I was going downhill. The rpms were always way up there. It was loud. Probably the reason the mpg was so poor. I’m glad it’s not my problem anymore.
People would call me insane but I traded my ‘21 Ram Rebel 12 for a ‘23 Pro4x and I couldn’t be happier. The Ram was decked out in tech and it was insanely comfortable. It was a beautiful, aggressive looking truck and I absolutely love Rams. But, it had so much tech that it ceased feeling like a pickup. It was also more truck than I need, in that I no longer need a full sized pickup (however, I did need a full size in the past). So, I decided to down size that the fact that the Pro4X has just enough tech to keep things simple and comfortable, but also has hydraulic steering and I’m fairly certain hydraulic gas and brake, it feels like a pickup should. The only complaints I have is the lack of power folding mirrors (which, most mid size trucks don’t have them so that’s whatever), the lack of a telescopic steering wheel, and the position of the power seat controls. The only real “problem” in this list are the seat controls. They’re so close to your hip that you may unknowingly hit them getting in and out of the truck. If it feels like your seat is moving around, you’re not crazy, it is. It’s a known problem with these trucks. And unfortunately, Nissan’s “solution” is to just pop the caps off the controls lol. I mean, it works so, whatever I guess. Other than that, this is one of my favorite vehicles that I’ve ever owned and I look forward to loading it down with miles over many years. I’ve had many comments on it while I’m out. People seem to love the way it looks.
Glad you like the Frontier. I have owned 3 of them. I now have a fully loaded pro4x. Have not had that problem with the seats. Hope you can work it out. Its a great truck.
Everyone has an opinion yours may not agree with his, but she shouldn’t dish him. He gives a lot of good advice. Sounds like you don’t oops I just broke my rule.
That's actually a pretty nice truck, outside and inside. I like how the infotainment screen is blended into the dash, it's not styled like someone propped up an iPad and called it a day. The removable sidesteps is an interesting option. Like you mentioned, the new Tacomas don't have a V6 anymore, just a 4-cyl turbo, so those lose big points in my book.
It's crazy how long it's taken manufacturers to step away from the "let's just stick a tablet on the dash" look. Ford has done a nice job integrating the screen into the dash too. They don't look like an afterthought, and it looks great in this truck.
I own a 2022 SV and the Frontier is the most under rated mid-size out there IMO. It has a strong engine, decent ride and excellent handling. The steering could be a little lighter, but go work out at the gym. Only one recall for a first year redesign is excellent. I read that the new Colorado has multiple issues with the electronics. I’ve owned a 2021 Tacoma and it is trash in comparison.
@@Animalstyle69 if you even have that new frontier now, my 99 Taco will still outlast it. i never have anyone do work on it other than myself. it still runs as new like when i bought it 3 decades ago.
I just downsized from a 2006 GMC Sierra to a 2023 Pro4X, and it's actually a pretty big midsize truck. VERY good quality and I really like the cameras all around on the PRO4X.
I Agreed Without a Doubt Had a 2023 Pro-4X And Drove Roughly 29k Miles With Absolutely Zero Issues. Love The Idea of Staying With a Naturally Aspired Engine. I Loved It So Much, Now Just I Trade It In For a New 2024 Pro 4X With All The Extras. And So Far Same Absolutely Both Years Have Been Nothing But Reliable. Wishing They Had Basic Warranty Like Titan 5 Years and 100k Bumper To Bumper Versus 3 Years 36k Bumper To Bumper. Over All An Extremely Comfortable and Beautiful Truck
Most people don’t off road. Most people barely even tow anything - maybe they’ll get some lumber a few times a year. Most trucks that I see are nothing more than pavement princesses. That’s why I laugh at people driving around in spotless Tacomas with snorkel kits, mud runners and a lift kit - just so they can drive back and forth to work. I own a 2016 Frontier - it tows my 4000 pound camper every year through 100 miles of old rugged, muddy logging roads. It’s got 170,000 miles on it and it doesn’t need a thing. It’s a gas pig and has the technology of an Atari, but it’s simple and it works. Plus it is significantly less expensive than a Tacoma and doesn’t have the obnoxious fan boy that the Yotas have. For reference, I owned a 2000 Tacoma 2.7 L 4WD manual trans. I absolutely loved it. It was a simple machine and as a young guy in my early 20’s (this was almost 20 years ago) it treated me well. I took it fishing/camping, in the mud, up mountains and thru tons of snow. Then the frame rotted and Toyota bought it back from me for 150% of KBB value. Moral of the story - unless money isn’t an issue and you’re a hardcore outdoor enthusiast who NEEDS a hardcore machine, a Frontier will serve 95% of most peoples needs.
I have the 2024 PRO-4X in the Gun Metallic color - larger tires with black KMC wheels - 2” lift with leveling kit. It gets lots and lots of compliments. It’s a fun truck for sure 🙌🏼
I have a 2022 Pro 4X. i love it. I love to drive roads in the mountains and it does the job without breaking a bead of sweat. 2 things I don't like. 1. Hesitation on the gas pedal. 2. No seals or gaskets around the tailgate which allows a lot of dust into the bed from the dirt roads. I have a hard shell and it gets really messy back there.
I owed a 2014 frontier and currently own a 2023 Tacoma TRD off road and to be honest the frontier was a great truck And I do like both brands but the frontier was just a overall better off road cheap truck it was unique and faster then the Tacoma. the Tacoma does ride better because of the fact it’s brand new but also has more modifications to choose from where the frontier doesn’t have a ton.
About a year from now I hope to buy a new mid-size pickup which I plan to keep a long, long time. Probably either Tacoma or Frontier. If I go with Frontier it would likely be exactly what you drove here. For me the manual trans option on Tacoma is a pull, but I'll have to see when I decide to actually buy something.
that interior really matches this outside color ... kool review, ty for sharing this one ... I do like this truck, think out of everything out this one feels best to me ... that aside do wish the mid truck segment options were a bit more capable ... it's hard to explain lol, but basically right now they are offering more amenities and not actual capability / ability ...
I agree very nice truck but the shifting is a little busy if you baby it or drive easy as it shifts constantly, I’m thinking if you were more deliberate in your acceleration this wouldn’t be an issue.. it is way nicer than the Toyota…. Drove both and was disappointed in the drive and comfort of the Toyota. This is a good choice
Got a 2023 Pro4x premium package a couple months ago. It's a nice truck but definitely not perfect. I've owned 2 previous gen Frontiers so I have a lot of experience with the platform and this redesign isn't all that different, as far as driving dynamics. It's more evolution than revolution which is ok. The biggest problem with the new truck is the transmission's aggressive downshifting on the highway. I cruise on the highway everyday for nearly 2 hrs back and forth to work and, even on the slightest incline, the transmission downshifts violently, sometimes hitting 6000rpm, when literally no downshift is even needed. It's the most ridiculous and infuriating thing about this truck because it wastes fuel for no damn reason. It's just really stupid shift mapping and Nissan needs to address it, but they're ignoring it so far. Very annoying!
I find that going up a steep hill from a traffic light the tranny seems to not shift to the next gear when it should--but my 2020 did the same thing---dealer tested and said it was OK......shifting should be by rpms/speed and not incline. Gimmea manual shift anyday. The 23 pro4xx is a very good truck.
@@john-mf6jo I got rid of it. I hated the transmission's shifting behavior and I couldn't deal with it everyday. I realized I didn't really need the capability of the Pro4x anyway for the mild off roading I do. I replaced it with a 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition and I absolutely love it, best 'truck' I've ever owned.
Is there a programmer that could possibly fix it? That sucks. I think the race for more gears in transmissions by all the manufacturers has screwed up how a lot of vehicles drive.
They need a Nismo Pro 4x to compete with the Raptor Ranger, ZR2, AT4 and Trail hunter, maybe with a 2-3" lift, bigger more aggressive tires and some other off road goodies. I'm in a 2019 Colorado with a leveling kit and 32" tires and I considered buying the new Colorado Trailboss but the turbo only in the Chevy/GMC, Ford and Toyota isn't for me. When that Turbo goes bad it costs nearly what a long block does and in the GM off road twins it returns 3MPG less rated fuel Economy than this Nissan so I'm disappointed with their design choices. I wanted the 4.3 V6, yes I'm getting old.
takes longer time for nissan to upgrade all these product line up, but these new gen product are very thoughtful and well designed. At the mean time toyota honda rising up price and using cheaper mats to build their cars, nissan become more reasonable both the mats and pricing
1. Needs underhood lighting. Will have to purchase a small led bar and connect it to the hood switch. 2. Interior lighting is horrible. Reading lights are directional if you just want to "read". The lower half of the cabin is still pitch black (can't even see the controls on the column). Will install some led lighting on the floor for light down below. 3. Raptor lights should be standard. It's totally cosmetic but really looks good with the lines of the truck.
Absolutely love my 2023 Pro4x, 44k out the door fully loaded. Just bought NISMOs suspension left kit and 285 Falken tires, simply put 48k-52k+ for a Taco, Colorado, or Canyon simply wasnt worth the extra 5k+
I love Nissan engines. So glad they haven't gone to 4 cylinders turbos. I know it's the rage right now, and they make lots of power, but they have no soul...sound like toys. and are uber complicated. that V6 sounds great.
Nissan started adding more customization options for people who order the Frontier online. All Nissan needs to do is to stay consistant. And as long as Toyota's new Tundras and Tacomas keep failing, Nissan will have a goldmine. All I wish Nissan did was to bring over the Pro 4x from the international market(pre 2022).
I made a mistake getting the new tacoma that crap heats up the transmission just pulling my boat i got a frontier a few weeks ago man this has more power and responds quickly 🙌🏻
Better truck? Maybe perhaps Looks better than a Tacoma? 110% it does not an could not hold the Tacoma's jock strap when it comes to being aesthetically pleasing
Taco has a terrible driving position, you sit on the floor, anyone over 6’ has no room. The Nissan has a better seating position. The Nissan has a much better on road ride and handling balance, the Toyota is better off road. Since I am on the road 90% of the time it a no brainer. Toyotas reliability is excellent, but this Nissan platform is also rated very well and this engine is proven design and has no issues.
Does 2023 frontier still have bad transmission issues? I was thinking of getting 23 up, but some people said the frontier is a bad choice due to transmission
multiple tacomas owner for decades. seriously looking at the frontier. great review. any noticeable issues with the reported poor turning radius? on checking online, looks like its comparable to the tacoma, maybe better?
It's definitely the truck to buy it's not a laptop on wheels it has a transmission designed by Mercedes & licensed to jayco for Nissan a real tried & true automatic not an 85k cct disposable transmission it also has latest & greatest old school hydraulic steering not electric that can ground out or get wet etc & if you get the pro x or pro 4x if your smart & get the nismo leveling kit light weight wheels & upgraded nismo/billstien shocks with resivoirs dramatically increasing the already very good ride quality to a level that you must experience to believe once you do all that & properly maintain & change your fluids every 3 months you should be good for 500k to700k miles if you don't abuse it all of these old school components are perfected & time tested & battle proven the new school high tech stuff with lots of Chinese circuitry etc well you'll find out in a few years hear me now believe me later
No Changers for 24 same-old Nissan go 10 years before any update, and needs rear seat A/C vents and ventilated front seats for southern buyers, But still a fair reliable buy, It could be Great with a few upgrades.
Glad to see a video with cloth seats. Interested in this truck but leather I believe forces a sunroof which I hate so that ends consideration for leather. I'm planning on replacing my Colorado in the next year or two and it seems like everyone is messing up the back seats. In the new GM trucks, the backs don't fold and the Ranger isn't split. The view of the back was fast but it looks like a 60/40 split. Can it fold both down and up? What is storage like? I know if you opt for the upgraded radio you lose one side to a sub but this doesn't have that.
What does way better mean exactly. My interpretation is after 5 or 10 years of ownership how many times has it been in the shop. How many million mile Nissan trucks are on the road? I guess we have to wait and see.
As someone who's living with a 19 Tacoma and a 23 Frontier now for about 7 months. Its a marginally better vehicle. Once the new vehicle appeal wears off you notice that this is just a facelift for nissan, with the exception of the trans and engine. Definitely lacks a fun factor compared to the taco but that could just be that the new frontier feels like a heavier version of every other crossover on the road now. Also hot take, the taco has comfier rear seats. Despite more leg room the frontier has a more upright seating position which is not great for long trips. The 3.8 just like the 3.5 is not great on gas, and even worse the frontier has a smaller gas tank than the taco, very frequent fuel stops. Dont get me started on the turning radius either. This being said, i do like this vehicle alot, and it looks gorgeous (we have the tactical green colour), brakes really nicely, has a larger bed and was cheaper than a comparable taco (SV premium trim). My take is its a more modern taco, that had a smaller development budget but was used better to focus on features that folks want. If i were a new buyer i would take this one over the taco, but this is not worth selling your current taco to buy.
Drove a Tacoma and dont know what the fun factor was. Sitting much higher in the frontier and more comfortable. Plus who has a Frontier and a Tacoma? Pick a side,
The gloss black on the strering wheel kills me. Putting the most easily damaged and dirtied material on the thing you touch the most, the steering wheel, just seems like a terrible idea. Looks like a great truck though. Love the pops and burbles from that engine/exhaust! Im in the market for a midsize truck and its a shame that after all this time and me being finally ready, the Tacoma is falling off the map. I was between this and the Ranger Raptor, and i secured a RR to be built in July wearing shelter green. Im very excited
It's a turd until your nissan door locks stop working, it's a turd until your nissan always pulls right. It's a turd until your nissan washer fluid reservoirs gets cracked for no reason also a turd until your nissan starts rattling from poor assembly
time 9:47 - Did you say this " old 3 . liter V6 is a pretty old engine..." ? I agree V6 engines have been around awhile, technically so have turbo charged 4 cylinder engines. Am I wrong , there were a lot of engineering changes to the new 3.8 liter nissan engine ( compared to the old 4.0 ), at least, that is what Dick Madden, chief engineer ( Nissan ) was proud of. I'm not as excited at the new 4 cylinder / EV type engines as mush as e.g. Motor Trend seemed to be. I for one am not ready for the new EV generation. Old school, I guess. Motor Trend said this: " We all agreed the new Nissan Frontier is a solid truck that is good at doing basic trucky things, but there is nothing new or groundbreaking about how it does them. Even the 310-hp engine, a mostly new 3.8 liter V-6 introduced in the 2020 Frontier, is virtually obsolete compared to the turbocharged, electrified, and all-electric powerplants found in other TOTY contenders. With only a lockable rear diff to augment its simple low-range transfer case, the Frontier Pro-4X model we tested struggled to put power to the ground on the sandy off-road course. "It feels more like a 15-year-old truck resculpted to resemble a 2021 truck than a modern vehicle built with modern parts," senior editor Alex Kierstein said. " Not sure I agree with Motor Trend. Everyone to their own opinion.
Loved my Frontier…but ordered a 2024 Taco. More bang for the buck and it’s a hybrid with incredible power and an estimated 30mph. The 2024 will probably lead the market…
It will be interesting to see real world MPGs because most turbo 4s in a truck don't get good mileage. The hybrid on the Toyota trucks is also not made for mpg but for power and I get worried about more things breaking since I work on my own vehicles you just can't do that with a hybrid.
@@rodneymccrea7214 do you have a link? All I can find are articles with est. around 27mpg because that is what the new land cruiser is rated at on some models.
I’ve had a 2019 Tocoma and traded it for a 2022 Frontier. I like the Frontier way better. It’s not even close. Now that Toyota is going to a turbo 4 cylinder I’ll never own a Tacoma again.
Since the frontier is a midsize, no it will not be replacing the titan because the titans are full size. Nissan is doing away with the titan all together and will no longer have a full size truck.
With the paint problems I had with the 2017-2018 frontier work trucks. I will never buy another Nissan again. Even if the new ones are amazing. Happy with my little 2019 Tacoma. Take your chances with Nissan.
Love mine. Those tires suck, they are 4 ply and not strong enough. I get 19.7 MPG & it's a soft ride off road, super capable too. Also, Tim Dahle Murray screwed me. Buy one elsewhere please! I specifically said what I did NOT want and their business mgr snuck it in anyway.
Pretty stupid Nissan doesn’t allow you to order the king cab pro4x in the states but they do in Canada. Stupid marketing on there part because I don’t want the crew cab and will not buy it because of it
Nice truck but Nissan probably won't redesign the Frontier for another 17 plus years. Nissan needs to be competitive like Toyota and have more mods like the Tacoma.
My issue with these videos is you can't do a true review just looking at a car and taking it for one test drive. I need reviews of people that having been driving the truck for months
I Just bought a white 2023 Pro 4X yesterday. Excellent driving experience. I believe its the best looking new truck you can buy today. The amount of things you get for the money makes it a great buy.
chevy colorado looks better imo. idk. that and the canyon look good, this looks like a Tacoma idk.
Got mine a week ago, love it
@n0xxm3rcyxx yeah but that v6 is going to outlast those 4turbo engines. I do love the way they look though.
@@ThatGuy-bj3wy I know, I know... that's why I havnt bought one. I mean the Silverados have the same type of engine and it's been out for 5ish years. So idk. But yeah the Nissan frontiers engine is very robust.
@@n0xxm3rcyxx I'm going through it right now. I bought a new ram Rebel just a few days before covid. My job went remote as did my wife's. Fast forward two years and my wife wants a new car. I met her at the dealership and the salsesman offered me 10k more than I paid for my truck. So I traded it in and we've just shared her car for some years now. I got the itch to get a new truck but knew the ranger raptor and new tacomas were coming. Decided to go with a 24 trd pro( so not listening to my own advice) but waiting for years now all together has been tough. I recently also smoked a deer in my wife's car so we just are borrowing her dad's old truck at the moment because we don't know how long parts will take to get it.
Tldr I'm looking at 23 tacomas and pro4xs and might go buy one tomorrow.
I just purchased the 2023 pro 4x last weekend. I was leaning towards the new Chevy Colorado, even test drove it 3 times. But in the end I test drove the Pro 4X just once and instantly loved it. Great truck!
That truck looks sexy! I’m a Toyota guy but my next truck is going to be a Frontier.
Nissan if you’re watching, thank you for not getting rid of the naturally aspirated engine! Toyota shame on you.
As soon as I heard naturally aspirated V6, I was sold. Turbo BS doesn't belong in anything other than performance cars.
I traded a 2019 tacoma for a new 23 frontier pro4x. Absolutely love it. It drives so much better. More power, better shifting, better throttle response, better mpg, better tech. Win win!
What are you getting for MPG?
@@skoolynugenator1802 I’m getting close to 20 in city and 23ish on hwy.
My tacoma was getting 16 city and 17 hwy. I have friends with tacomas and they say their mpg was better than that but not mine.
@@Jerlemi2 I’m considering trading in my 4Runner for one. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. But I get 15 mpg on a good day, the transmission while bullet proof is only five gears and loves staying in 4th gear on the freeway and it’s not a truck. I mean it is but not having a bed is a big deal.
@@skoolynugenator1802 I really love the new pro4x. It drives so smooth. Almost like a car, but it’s more than capable in off-road settings. It’s extremely quiet on the freeway and the tech is very up to date. I love everything about it. Im almost 6k miles in and no issues at all. I hope it stays that way.
@@skoolynugenator1802 my tacoma was a disaster on the freeway. It struggled to get into overdrive unless I was going downhill. The rpms were always way up there. It was loud. Probably the reason the mpg was so poor. I’m glad it’s not my problem anymore.
I bought a 2023 frontier. I absolutely love it. My previous Nissan frontier I had it for 20 years
I like the idea of a naturally aspirated V-6 ..
People would call me insane but I traded my ‘21 Ram Rebel 12 for a ‘23 Pro4x and I couldn’t be happier. The Ram was decked out in tech and it was insanely comfortable. It was a beautiful, aggressive looking truck and I absolutely love Rams. But, it had so much tech that it ceased feeling like a pickup. It was also more truck than I need, in that I no longer need a full sized pickup (however, I did need a full size in the past). So, I decided to down size that the fact that the Pro4X has just enough tech to keep things simple and comfortable, but also has hydraulic steering and I’m fairly certain hydraulic gas and brake, it feels like a pickup should. The only complaints I have is the lack of power folding mirrors (which, most mid size trucks don’t have them so that’s whatever), the lack of a telescopic steering wheel, and the position of the power seat controls. The only real “problem” in this list are the seat controls. They’re so close to your hip that you may unknowingly hit them getting in and out of the truck. If it feels like your seat is moving around, you’re not crazy, it is. It’s a known problem with these trucks. And unfortunately, Nissan’s “solution” is to just pop the caps off the controls lol. I mean, it works so, whatever I guess. Other than that, this is one of my favorite vehicles that I’ve ever owned and I look forward to loading it down with miles over many years. I’ve had many comments on it while I’m out. People seem to love the way it looks.
Glad you like the Frontier. I have owned 3 of them. I now have a fully loaded pro4x. Have not had that problem with the seats. Hope you can work it out. Its a great truck.
Scotty Kilmer really likes this truck ! That's a win right there !
Hes a senile old man who changes his mind every 2 weeks on who's better don't listen to the garabage
Everyone has an opinion yours may not agree with his, but she shouldn’t dish him. He gives a lot of good advice. Sounds like you don’t oops I just broke my rule.
What you hearing about the updates on the 2025
That's actually a pretty nice truck, outside and inside. I like how the infotainment screen is blended into the dash, it's not styled like someone propped up an iPad and called it a day. The removable sidesteps is an interesting option. Like you mentioned, the new Tacomas don't have a V6 anymore, just a 4-cyl turbo, so those lose big points in my book.
"someone propped up an iPad and called it a day"---agreed and a great way to put it! To me the screen just gets in the way.
It's crazy how long it's taken manufacturers to step away from the "let's just stick a tablet on the dash" look. Ford has done a nice job integrating the screen into the dash too. They don't look like an afterthought, and it looks great in this truck.
I own a 2022 SV and the Frontier is the most under rated mid-size out there IMO. It has a strong engine, decent ride and excellent handling. The steering could be a little lighter, but go work out at the gym. Only one recall for a first year redesign is excellent. I read that the new Colorado has multiple issues with the electronics. I’ve owned a 2021 Tacoma and it is trash in comparison.
i own a 99 Tacoma with 300k+ miles and the current Frontier looks trash compared to my 99Tacoma
@@akila219 your Tacoma is old and gutless, and you can’t keep it forever so you might as well make a plan for your next vehicle now
@@Animalstyle69 if you even have that new frontier now, my 99 Taco will still outlast it. i never have anyone do work on it other than myself. it still runs as new like when i bought it 3 decades ago.
@@akila219capping like hell😂😂😂
Honestly this looks better than the Tacoma
Drives better too.
I just downsized from a 2006 GMC Sierra to a 2023 Pro4X, and it's actually a pretty big midsize truck. VERY good quality and I really like the cameras all around on the PRO4X.
I Agreed Without a Doubt Had a 2023 Pro-4X And Drove Roughly 29k Miles With Absolutely Zero Issues. Love The Idea of Staying With a Naturally Aspired Engine. I Loved It So Much, Now Just I Trade It In For a New 2024 Pro 4X With All The Extras. And So Far Same Absolutely Both Years Have Been Nothing But Reliable. Wishing They Had Basic Warranty Like Titan 5 Years and 100k Bumper To Bumper Versus 3 Years 36k Bumper To Bumper. Over All An Extremely Comfortable and Beautiful Truck
Most people don’t off road. Most people barely even tow anything - maybe they’ll get some lumber a few times a year. Most trucks that I see are nothing more than pavement princesses.
That’s why I laugh at people driving around in spotless Tacomas with snorkel kits, mud runners and a lift kit - just so they can drive back and forth to work.
I own a 2016 Frontier - it tows my 4000 pound camper every year through 100 miles of old rugged, muddy logging roads. It’s got 170,000 miles on it and it doesn’t need a thing. It’s a gas pig and has the technology of an Atari, but it’s simple and it works. Plus it is significantly less expensive than a Tacoma and doesn’t have the obnoxious fan boy that the Yotas have.
For reference, I owned a 2000 Tacoma 2.7 L 4WD manual trans. I absolutely loved it. It was a simple machine and as a young guy in my early 20’s (this was almost 20 years ago) it treated me well. I took it fishing/camping, in the mud, up mountains and thru tons of snow. Then the frame rotted and Toyota bought it back from me for 150% of KBB value.
Moral of the story - unless money isn’t an issue and you’re a hardcore outdoor enthusiast who NEEDS a hardcore machine, a Frontier will serve 95% of most peoples needs.
I just wish they had a 6ft bed version of the pro4x
I have the 2024 PRO-4X in the Gun Metallic color - larger tires with black KMC wheels - 2” lift with leveling kit. It gets lots and lots of compliments. It’s a fun truck for sure 🙌🏼
It seems like full-size trucks with V-8s get as good or even better gas mileage than mid-size trucks with V-6s.
I have a 2022 Pro 4X. i love it. I love to drive roads in the mountains and it does the job without breaking a bead of sweat. 2 things I don't like. 1. Hesitation on the gas pedal. 2. No seals or gaskets around the tailgate which allows a lot of dust into the bed from the dirt roads. I have a hard shell and it gets really messy back there.
I think the only problem with this truck is the availability of aftermarket accessories, in which I'm sure in time that'll change.
I owed a 2014 frontier and currently own a 2023 Tacoma TRD off road and to be honest the frontier was a great truck And I do like both brands but the frontier was just a overall better off road cheap truck it was unique and faster then the Tacoma. the Tacoma does ride better because of the fact it’s brand new but also has more modifications to choose from where the frontier doesn’t have a ton.
The 2023 Frontier drives great. Cant figure why you would switch to a Tacoma if you owned a Frontier before. The new one is much better than a taco.
About a year from now I hope to buy a new mid-size pickup which I plan to keep a long, long time. Probably either Tacoma or Frontier. If I go with Frontier it would likely be exactly what you drove here. For me the manual trans option on Tacoma is a pull, but I'll have to see when I decide to actually buy something.
Thanks for the video. Mid-size truck segment is certainly interesting these days. Looking forward to the new Tacoma as well.
Love mine no turbo no bs
that interior really matches this outside color ... kool review, ty for sharing this one ... I do like this truck, think out of everything out this one feels best to me ... that aside do wish the mid truck segment options were a bit more capable ... it's hard to explain lol, but basically right now they are offering more amenities and not actual capability / ability ...
I agree very nice truck but the shifting is a little busy if you baby it or drive easy as it shifts constantly, I’m thinking if you were more deliberate in your acceleration this wouldn’t be an issue.. it is way nicer than the Toyota…. Drove both and was disappointed in the drive and comfort of the Toyota. This is a good choice
Got a 2023 Pro4x premium package a couple months ago. It's a nice truck but definitely not perfect. I've owned 2 previous gen Frontiers so I have a lot of experience with the platform and this redesign isn't all that different, as far as driving dynamics. It's more evolution than revolution which is ok. The biggest problem with the new truck is the transmission's aggressive downshifting on the highway. I cruise on the highway everyday for nearly 2 hrs back and forth to work and, even on the slightest incline, the transmission downshifts violently, sometimes hitting 6000rpm, when literally no downshift is even needed. It's the most ridiculous and infuriating thing about this truck because it wastes fuel for no damn reason. It's just really stupid shift mapping and Nissan needs to address it, but they're ignoring it so far. Very annoying!
I find that going up a steep hill from a traffic light the tranny seems to not shift to the next gear when it should--but my 2020 did the same thing---dealer tested and said it was OK......shifting should be by rpms/speed and not incline. Gimmea manual shift anyday.
The 23 pro4xx is a very good truck.
Is it still down shifting on flat highway?
@@john-mf6jo I got rid of it. I hated the transmission's shifting behavior and I couldn't deal with it everyday. I realized I didn't really need the capability of the Pro4x anyway for the mild off roading I do. I replaced it with a 2024 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition and I absolutely love it, best 'truck' I've ever owned.
Is there a programmer that could possibly fix it? That sucks. I think the race for more gears in transmissions by all the manufacturers has screwed up how a lot of vehicles drive.
Same video as last year.. some one come back to me when they update the backup camera
Hey Ben. Did Nissan improve the camera resolution with the 360 cameras?
They need a Nismo Pro 4x to compete with the Raptor Ranger, ZR2, AT4 and Trail hunter, maybe with a 2-3" lift, bigger more aggressive tires and some other off road goodies.
I'm in a 2019 Colorado with a leveling kit and 32" tires and I considered buying the new Colorado Trailboss but the turbo only in the Chevy/GMC, Ford and Toyota isn't for me. When that Turbo goes bad it costs nearly what a long block does and in the GM off road twins it returns 3MPG less rated fuel Economy than this Nissan so I'm disappointed with their design choices. I wanted the 4.3 V6, yes I'm getting old.
takes longer time for nissan to upgrade all these product line up, but these new gen product are very thoughtful and well designed. At the mean time toyota honda rising up price and using cheaper mats to build their cars, nissan become more reasonable both the mats and pricing
That's actually false, the TRD line here still cheaper than the NISSAN, better options and fat better than reliability and ride height.
1. Needs underhood lighting. Will have to purchase a small led bar and connect it to the hood switch.
2. Interior lighting is horrible. Reading lights are directional if you just want to "read". The lower half of the cabin is still pitch black (can't even see the controls on the column). Will install some led lighting on the floor for light down below.
3. Raptor lights should be standard. It's totally cosmetic but really looks good with the lines of the truck.
Looking to buy one in just a few days. I like the aspirated old school design.
**Watching this and I own a 2023 trd pro! Very nice truck
Great looking truck. Ben, I thought you were retiring from doing reviews??
Absolutely love my 2023 Pro4x, 44k out the door fully loaded. Just bought NISMOs suspension left kit and 285 Falken tires, simply put 48k-52k+ for a Taco, Colorado, or Canyon simply wasnt worth the extra 5k+
No way you got a fully loaded Pro4x including tax title and fees for that price, not a chance.
I love Nissan engines. So glad they haven't gone to 4 cylinders turbos. I know it's the rage right now, and they make lots of power, but they have no soul...sound like toys. and are uber complicated. that V6 sounds great.
I bought a 22 pro x love it .. 2 years and 45,000 miles
Nissan started adding more customization options for people who order the Frontier online. All Nissan needs to do is to stay consistant. And as long as Toyota's new Tundras and Tacomas keep failing, Nissan will have a goldmine. All I wish Nissan did was to bring over the Pro 4x from the international market(pre 2022).
I made a mistake getting the new tacoma that crap heats up the transmission just pulling my boat i got a frontier a few weeks ago man this has more power and responds quickly 🙌🏻
Better truck? Maybe perhaps
Looks better than a Tacoma? 110% it does not an could not hold the Tacoma's jock strap when it comes to being aesthetically pleasing
The Tacoma doesn’t have a jock strap it’s an object. Also why would someone hold a jock strap ? Are you mentally stable bro ?
@@Williams-mp7vzmetaphors, sir.
Taco has a terrible driving position, you sit on the floor, anyone over 6’ has no room. The Nissan has a better seating position. The Nissan has a much better on road ride and handling balance, the Toyota is better off road. Since I am on the road 90% of the time it a no brainer. Toyotas reliability is excellent, but this Nissan platform is also rated very well and this engine is proven design and has no issues.
Toyota will out live any Nissan.
Does 2023 frontier still have bad transmission issues? I was thinking of getting 23 up, but some people said the frontier is a bad choice due to transmission
How is this one different from last year's model?
multiple tacomas owner for decades. seriously looking at the frontier. great review. any noticeable issues with the reported poor turning radius? on checking online, looks like its comparable to the tacoma, maybe better?
It's definitely the truck to buy it's not a laptop on wheels it has a transmission designed by Mercedes & licensed to jayco for Nissan a real tried & true automatic not an 85k cct disposable transmission it also has latest & greatest old school hydraulic steering not electric that can ground out or get wet etc & if you get the pro x or pro 4x if your smart & get the nismo leveling kit light weight wheels & upgraded nismo/billstien shocks with resivoirs dramatically increasing the already very good ride quality to a level that you must experience to believe once you do all that & properly maintain & change your fluids every 3 months you should be good for 500k to700k miles if you don't abuse it all of these old school components are perfected & time tested & battle proven the new school high tech stuff with lots of Chinese circuitry etc well you'll find out in a few years hear me now believe me later
Agree its great simple , reliable, i think it looks better then new Tacomas.
So there is no different between 23 vs 24?
Great video, keep them coming.
I have a 2022 love it other than screen display doest always work every time it quits it works at the dealership other than that great truck
No Changers for 24 same-old Nissan go 10 years before any update, and needs rear seat A/C vents and ventilated front seats for southern buyers, But still a fair reliable buy, It could be Great with a few upgrades.
What upgrades would you like? And I bet you would not know what ventilated front seats would feel like. TURN on the a/c you should be ok
Have ventilated seats in my 2010 F150 it makes a big difference in southern states in the summer, we never use the heated seats
Glad to see a video with cloth seats. Interested in this truck but leather I believe forces a sunroof which I hate so that ends consideration for leather. I'm planning on replacing my Colorado in the next year or two and it seems like everyone is messing up the back seats. In the new GM trucks, the backs don't fold and the Ranger isn't split. The view of the back was fast but it looks like a 60/40 split. Can it fold both down and up? What is storage like? I know if you opt for the upgraded radio you lose one side to a sub but this doesn't have that.
Best back seat room in its class! 60/40 fold up and down.
the pro-4x is comparable to the trd offroad.. NOT the trd pro.
Would you say the back seat is the most room in it's class? That looked like a lot more room than the taco or colorado
It all comes down to personal preference, but I picked the Frontier over the Tacoma for the long haul.
Only Nissan I'd ever buy... still rather a Tacoma
I prefer the Frontier
Frontier does not have the reliability he's claiming, a bit more cheap plastic build. But hey we all make mistakes.
@@reedrk88t Frontier now has an arguably better engine, but worse everything else.
Was the Nissan I owned that makes never want to own another
@@reedrk88t I own both the Tacoma and a older frontier the plastic it’s in any better so that’s the same both have hard plastic.
I tried to buy one, but all they wanted to do was play price games. Went and bought a Tacoma the same day. Haven't looked back.
I’m torn between the frontier and the GMC elevation
What does way better mean exactly.
My interpretation is after 5 or 10 years of ownership how many times has it been in the shop.
How many million mile Nissan trucks are on the road?
I guess we have to wait and see.
I wonder how good this does as a off road vehicle in rural areas and trails
As someone who's living with a 19 Tacoma and a 23 Frontier now for about 7 months. Its a marginally better vehicle. Once the new vehicle appeal wears off you notice that this is just a facelift for nissan, with the exception of the trans and engine. Definitely lacks a fun factor compared to the taco but that could just be that the new frontier feels like a heavier version of every other crossover on the road now. Also hot take, the taco has comfier rear seats. Despite more leg room the frontier has a more upright seating position which is not great for long trips. The 3.8 just like the 3.5 is not great on gas, and even worse the frontier has a smaller gas tank than the taco, very frequent fuel stops. Dont get me started on the turning radius either.
This being said, i do like this vehicle alot, and it looks gorgeous (we have the tactical green colour), brakes really nicely, has a larger bed and was cheaper than a comparable taco (SV premium trim). My take is its a more modern taco, that had a smaller development budget but was used better to focus on features that folks want. If i were a new buyer i would take this one over the taco, but this is not worth selling your current taco to buy.
Drove a Tacoma and dont know what the fun factor was. Sitting much higher in the frontier and more comfortable. Plus who has a Frontier and a Tacoma? Pick a side,
Taco has better seats! Nothing stands up to Nissans zero gravity seats.
My 20 Pro4X had the same engine as my new 23 Pro4X-310 HP V6
I heard Nissan is doing a refresh for this already...
Says who?
The gloss black on the strering wheel kills me. Putting the most easily damaged and dirtied material on the thing you touch the most, the steering wheel, just seems like a terrible idea. Looks like a great truck though. Love the pops and burbles from that engine/exhaust! Im in the market for a midsize truck and its a shame that after all this time and me being finally ready, the Tacoma is falling off the map. I was between this and the Ranger Raptor, and i secured a RR to be built in July wearing shelter green. Im very excited
Wonder if they could have got the gap any bigger between the hood and fenders ?
I like the new Frontier Pro4x, but it’s ground clearance is too low. I bought a Tacoma Trd off-road. Perfect ground clearance for me stock.
The difference is less than an inch. Plus have you ever went off road? I have in my pro4x in Arizona did great.
@@jimblake8601 Yes, I go off road almost daily. I live in the mtns of western NC & currently deliver Amazon Flex in it. 😁👍🏻
It's a turd until your nissan door locks stop working, it's a turd until your nissan always pulls right. It's a turd until your nissan washer fluid reservoirs gets cracked for no reason also a turd until your nissan starts rattling from poor assembly
In 2013 I paid 25K for my new SV V6.
Yep paid 30k otd for my 2016 pro4x. Still running great and the new ones pretty much feel the same to drive. Not worth the 50% increase
Thank you for the video. Lots of good information.
time 9:47 - Did you say this " old 3 . liter V6 is a pretty old engine..." ? I agree V6 engines have been around awhile, technically so have turbo charged 4 cylinder engines. Am I wrong , there were a lot of engineering changes to the new 3.8 liter nissan engine ( compared to the old 4.0 ), at least, that is what Dick Madden, chief engineer ( Nissan ) was proud of. I'm not as excited at the new 4 cylinder / EV type engines as mush as e.g. Motor Trend seemed to be. I for one am not ready for the new EV generation. Old school, I guess.
Motor Trend said this: " We all agreed the new Nissan Frontier is a solid truck that is good at doing basic trucky things, but there is nothing new or groundbreaking about how it does them. Even the 310-hp engine, a mostly new 3.8 liter V-6 introduced in the 2020 Frontier, is virtually obsolete compared to the turbocharged, electrified, and all-electric powerplants found in other TOTY contenders. With only a lockable rear diff to augment its simple low-range transfer case, the Frontier Pro-4X model we tested struggled to put power to the ground on the sandy off-road course. "It feels more like a 15-year-old truck resculpted to resemble a 2021 truck than a modern vehicle built with modern parts," senior editor Alex Kierstein said. " Not sure I agree with Motor Trend. Everyone to their own opinion.
New trucks are too expensive nowadays. I'll just have to stick to my 2006 Nissan frontier. It ain't pretty, but it runs fine.
I live in Canada and the new vehicles up here are so much more expensive! This truck I love but cost $60,000! In Canada 👎🏻
Looked like the front seat was pretty far forward! This guy being misleading about backseat leg room?
Nissan needs to make a long bed.
Great truck. Best in Nissans lineup.
TuRD pro in the title! Soon the Toy Boys will be reporting you for "hate speech"😅 Good review
I'll just keep my trouble free 2016 Tacoma.
How is this 2024 different from 2023 ??? I don’t think so
I have a 2022 pro×4 and love it
Modern cars are designed to last up to 150,000k miles and then fail so then you go buy another 😂
If Nissan would JUST change their steering wheel buttons... Honestly... They're the worst in the industry, and have been for decades.
Were you in the Spokane WA mission? Name sounds very familiar
I’m just shocked to see a non turbo engine
Good to move away from the turbo 4's....
@@bobdelmar9569
I’d prefer a “regular” engine every day of the week
Loved my Frontier…but ordered a 2024 Taco. More bang for the buck and it’s a hybrid with incredible power and an estimated 30mph. The 2024 will probably lead the market…
It will be interesting to see real world MPGs because most turbo 4s in a truck don't get good mileage. The hybrid on the Toyota trucks is also not made for mpg but for power and I get worried about more things breaking since I work on my own vehicles you just can't do that with a hybrid.
@@scott8238 should be close to that number I think-was done by outside testers, not Toyota…but I agree with what you say. I’m staying optimistic.
@@rodneymccrea7214 do you have a link? All I can find are articles with est. around 27mpg because that is what the new land cruiser is rated at on some models.
Let me know when you get your 1st 30 mpg and good luck long term.
The new Tacoma ain’t getting anywhere near 30MPG
I’ve had a 2019 Tocoma and traded it for a 2022 Frontier. I like the Frontier way better. It’s not even close. Now that Toyota is going to a turbo 4 cylinder I’ll never own a Tacoma again.
4 cyl turbos are not for me. Torque just is not there...
How far forward was the front seat pushed forward when you showed the rear leg room?
Driving position
I wanted to buy a 22 frontier but the dealer added a $10000 dealer markup.. Screw that, no nissan for me
Hey, Ben good review on the truck, however is this truck going to replace the Nissan Titan.
Isnt the Titan a full size truck? The Frontiers are mid-size
Since the frontier is a midsize, no it will not be replacing the titan because the titans are full size. Nissan is doing away with the titan all together and will no longer have a full size truck.
You do realize you don't have to have a turbo, right? It's not a forced option.
The Nissan is a fine looking truck however, for off-road. Typically the Tacoma is a bit better.
Why no reviews on the Pro X?
I do not like to own a truck like that u know , my pocket is not loaded but if someday dream comes through i chose ur truck ok..😊
How much they pay you for this review?
Review the Manual transmission version.
I don’t think they make one any longer
With the paint problems I had with the 2017-2018 frontier work trucks. I will never buy another Nissan again. Even if the new ones are amazing. Happy with my little 2019 Tacoma. Take your chances with Nissan.
I have owned 3 Frontiers NO problem with the paint. Maybe you should be careful with your WORK truck.
Love mine. Those tires suck, they are 4 ply and not strong enough. I get 19.7 MPG & it's a soft ride off road, super capable too. Also, Tim Dahle Murray screwed me. Buy one elsewhere please! I specifically said what I did NOT want and their business mgr snuck it in anyway.
We have been saying this for YEARS.
I think Nissan has finally kicked Toyota’s butt
Pretty stupid Nissan doesn’t allow you to order the king cab pro4x in the states but they do in Canada. Stupid marketing on there part because I don’t want the crew cab and will not buy it because of it
What different on the 2024 model? Any slight improvements to the 22-23?
They added auto stop start. Wouldn’t call that an improvement tho
@@oakoso26 yikes… yeah I hate that feature. Hopefully you can toggle it?
@@jseels yeah you can turn it off but it’s default is on after every ignition cycle
@@oakoso26 that’s unfortunate. I wonder if they get government stipends to install those? Because nobody is asking for it…
@@oakoso26since when??
do you own 1??
Nice truck but Nissan probably won't redesign the Frontier for another 17 plus years. Nissan needs to be competitive like Toyota and have more mods like the Tacoma.
Nissan seems to value reliability more than change.....the running gear is time tested but eats up MPG....can't have it all
My issue with these videos is you can't do a true review just looking at a car and taking it for one test drive. I need reviews of people that having been driving the truck for months