This Brand New Nissan Frontier feels OLD! But is it a bad truck?
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Happy new year! 🎉 Today I finally review the Nissan Frontier, perhaps my most talked about truck apart from my own. And I'm happy to report it's pretty good.
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I bought a brand new 2012 Nissan Frontier SV pick up truck and after putting a 159000 miles on it with no problems someone T boned me, it flipped over and rolled several times and I ended up with a broken leg and loss of the truck. The doc said the truck saved my life. If I was a car I would have died. I highly recommend the Frontier for safety reasons.
Incredible! Glad you're still here!
Out of curiosity, did you get another Frontier?
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@Derek Brycen I use Flixzone. You can find it on google :)
@Derek Brycen I use Flixzone. Just google for it :)
I bought this exact truck because it is simple, 4 Liter V6, 4x4, and reliable. It also more comfortable and not overpriced like the Tacoma.
Another 20 yrs down the line when all the cars being electric power, we gonna look at this thing and say “they don’t make em like they used to”
Absolutely
@@AlphaShark
How does the 2020 Fronty "feel" old when it has a brand new powertrain (engine & trans)?
@@Sig721Tau in the technology, the interior design and material quality. But if you watched the video, I actually compliment it quite extensively for it's simplicity.
@@AlphaShark
Trucks were originally designed and used for work. Tech gadgets don't help you tow and/or haul more heavy loads. That's just creature comfort stuff. The interior of this pickup is easy to clean, repair, and/or replace in comparison to luxurious interiors of new trucks these days. I wish that for the 2018-20 Fronty models, Nissan would've used a different color for the dashboard lights. Orange is very 90s. Lol
no adaptive learning garbage transmission. my biggest draw to the truck. i had a 17 toyota trd offroad. it was the biggest dog i ever owned. trans was always slow to react, slow to downshift, gear hunted all the time. i got rid of it and bought a 2016 frontier pro4x and aside of the gas mileage its the perfect truck drivers truck.
Taco or Turd? You didn't state which truck you had owned.
@@Sig721Tau i had a 17 trd off road i bought new, got rid of it in late 19 to get a pre owned very low mileage (20k) 2016 nissan frontier pro4x with the luxury package. so far loving the truck!
motaz1975, then good job bro! I'm glad you made a good decision!!!
That isn’t a drain, it’s a screw that holds the plastic that can be exchanged with different dividers
i was just about to say that drains really lol
Couple issues with this review. The Front end does NOT date back to O5. There was a significant redesign around 2011. Not huge but it did help allot with the looks IMO. Also, the tow/capacity figures are correct for other models but not the pro-4X. It may be misleading for some to be looking at those numbers under this truck. Because of the offload suspension the max bed capacity is about 1100 lbs and towing is around 6200 lbs. Main difference here is bed capacity. Its significantly less. On the premium package it offers leather but more importantly power seats on both driver/passenger which is significant. Even the Ranger lariat does not have power recline. Just up/down and forward reverse. Tacoma only has power seat in driver seat with higher trims (not passenger). Also something worth noting is the 10 speaker system in Frontier probably is the best in class. 380 watt Rockford fosgate with sub has an amazing tune. Plus the premium package also gets you a sunroof. Both GM and Ford do NOT offer that. Plus spray bed liner is standard. Even a 45K dollar Ranger does not offer that. There is allot of value here. Almost forgot this has 4 wheel disc brakes. The best selling Tacoma still has rear drums for some odd reason. This truck is much faster off the line then the tacoma. It has more power then any generation tacoma. Pretty sad being the motor was designed back in 2004.
Not to mention the frontier sits on the Titan frame and it uses a Dana 44 locking rear on the pro 4x.
Enjoyed your taco review, glad you changed your take on the venerable frontier just for that, I'm going to subscribe to your channel 😁. . I just purchased a 19 pro 4 x, and i absolutely love it! Well done young man ! 👍
Thank you! I realized opinions can change and I should really look it over before I critique it.
Just got my 2017 Pro-4x about a month and a half ago and I love it, I’m 6’3 so it’s almost to small for someone of my height but it’s a good fit. Other than the gas mileage (but it’s a truck so that’s expected) it’s a solid truck. Good for what you need in a truck without all the added stuff that can just be more money on repairs down the road like in other trucks now a days. If you’re on the fence about buying one, I would highly recommend getting it.
The thing I like about Frontier owners is that they don't pretend or act like they have a world-beating pickup truck. The Frontier is an old-style, nitty-gritty, no BS, bulletproof workhorse that doesn't really rise above the pack in any distinct area but it gets the job done, and that's what their owners love about it. Tacoma owners, by contrast, act like their vehicles are God's gift to the world of pickup trucks when the reality is that the Tacoma is sub-par to average in just about every category compared to the majority its competition. The difference between Frontier and Tacoma owners is that Frontier owners know that their trucks are simply 'good enough', while Tacoma owners think they're superior to everybody else. I respect Frontier owners because they're realists, they know that you don't need all the bells and whistles to get the job done or get you from A-B.
That's a respectable opinion to have! **Isaac said as he nervously sweat profusely hoping that Dave wouldn't find out HE in fact owns a Tacoma** 😬
@@AlphaShark To each their own. :P
@@dave3682 touché! What do you drive?
@@AlphaShark my personal truck is a '13 F-150 with "an 8' bed that never has to be made", as Joe Diffie would say. But I work at an auto body shop so I've driven them all at one time or another. :)
In the year 2525, when my frontier is still alive!
To see comments saying this truck is unreliable is completely laughable. Within my house and friends we have seven Frontiers/X-Terras that have logged endless miles. Businesses are ran, families are hauled and trailers are towed and the only real problem any of us have ever had was the heat went out on one of the trucks and was fixed under warranty. We use these trucks for everything and myself and my wife tow often in the Northeast and Adirondack mountains. My wife tows a camper with hers and I tow a boat which all together is 23’ feet in length. Our Frontiers aren’t babied and we do take them off road.
They are outdated by today standards but they are known for the reliability and the 4.0L is very strong and we have never had any type of transmission problem.
Another great review..keep it up 👍🏻
That's what I've seen from ACTUAL owners! Glad to hear it, a lot of people seem to just go off of what they read online like I admittedly did, but when it comes to reliability, it really seems like these hold up.
@Pjdelucia Yep Yep👍 My 2008 4X4 SE crew cab long bed just turned over 320,000 miles the other day and it does everything for me in work and play. Tows a loaded 6X12 cargo trailer for work and carries a Honda XR400 dirt bike or a couple of perception kayaks in the bed for play. It's been all over the country and it Loves Wyoming like me😁. I have put 2 radiators in it because they both developed a leak after 100,000 miles each. Other then that the usual maintenance like oil changes, brakes, and wearable suspension parts like ball joints and shocks, as well as front wheel bearings and CV axles. Did finally have to replace the rear catalytic converters at 300,000 and went ahead and threw all new plugs and coils on the truck so It will hopefully go another 300K🤞
Love my 2017 SV frontier, it has been really reliable so far. 45k miles on it, not a problem
Those are not drains, in the rear seat underneath the seat. That is rear seat cargo that can be remove by removing those turn locking nubs. Which also once came standard with a net, as you may tell around the cargo holder, they are notches to latch a netting.
I had started with a '05 fronty that was beat when I got it, and I loved that truck! I wound up buying a' 14 pro-4x and despite no updates in all those years it was great for me because I got to get a new truck but the style that I had already been in love with. Goes anywhere, tons and tons of aftermarket parts because nothings changed, and bulletproof reliability. Definitely a no frills truck by comparison of today's standards but that's yet another thingI love about it. 👍
You are an amazing re-viewer. Never mention "Doug" again! He could take a lot of tips from you!!! Fantastic job buddy and I always look forward to seeing a notification about your channel. It's really become something special and I hope your vendors see the value in your videos as much as we have. AWESOME!
Thank you!
In my opinion, it's still a great looking truck but that interior needs a major upgrade
I agree!
The 6 speed make it a beast
Ok Ryan Reynolds thank you. Lol Jk But thanks! Helped alot in deciding
Bought a 2013 used with 28k...love mine.
I took the mini wing off the tail gate and replaced it with a plain cap. My only complaint is the fuel mileage.
The mid size trucks fuel economy is not as strictly regulated as full size trucks so usually manufactures don't focus on that.
Definitely wasn’t expecting a positive frontier review
Haha I think I've critiqued it too much in the past, and so now I've decided to go easier on it.
sweet things about the frontier, you can switch out the head unit easily and get your AA and carplay, also you can option a sunroof, the gm twins dont have that option.
Yes! I'm startled the others didn't, as I touched upon in my Canyon review. Head unit replacement is kinda up to the installer. I work as an autotech part time and the Tacoma and Frontier headunits are pretty similar to replace depending on if it has steering wheel controls or not. The GM twins are REALLY difficult to replace stuff on, and so is Ford.
I have a 2012 pro 4x lower end trim with the cloth interior, but i did replace my head unit with a kenwood double din, metra make all the adapters for this truck including steering wheel adapters. My kenwood head unit makes that 10 speaker Rockford Fosgate system sound great. Also I wish that you showed the two six inch subs that are located on the driver's side, under the backseat in your review and it comes standard with the pro 4x trim.
You’re under estimating its towing ability. There are plenty of sizable boats within in its rated capacity and it does a good job. I’ve had 3 frontiers and have towed fairly heavy with all of them.
Besides that you are on point about that truck. It’s 4.0 also feels much better than the Tacoma and it makes torque where a truck is supposed to make torque. Low on the rev range.
The frontier makes 90% of its peak torque by 2000 rpm. The peak comes at 4000 rpm.
Tacoma needs a screaming 4800 rpm for peak torque.
Thank you for this inciteful comment! I always appreciate corrections!
Happy new years
Happy New Year man, keep up the great content 🤙
PS: as "nice" as it is, it desperately needs a refresh.. how they keep selling I have no idea.
Happy New Year! My guess is it sells because there's so many incentives. And a lot of commentors have told me in the past they want something less complicated.
Alpha Shark Pictures Mmm true true... I guess I'm glad at the end of the day we have more options for the mid-size segment :)
I'm hoping one day we get your views on the upcoming Bronco, so excited for that thing!
@@TRDGE really thrilled to see the New Bronco's reveal! Im planning on going to the Detroit auto show in June and vlogging it for the channel.
@Brendan that's what I essentially say in the video yes! 😁
No! The Nissan Frontier is a Good Truck, and it is a 16 yr old proving Flatform Precisely is insulting other newer Flatform in the market, because this truck can do anything that newer expensive counterparts does in the Midsize Class Category sometimes even better. The Power and Torque of this truck has is still Undisputed. Probably the most Rugged, Reliable and Dependable Vehicle that Nissan ever made, and probably one of the last Nissan Vehicle that doesn't use CVT's! And if I'm gonna be ask? Frontier and Titan should seperate from Nissan before the Renault will do something stupid about replacing the current old flatform with an aluminum chassis and a piece of trash CVT's! Just like what Nissan and Renault did to the Pathfinder They turned Pathfinder into a gutless and useless 4 wheeler.
I rented one of these frontiers one time and was actually pleased... it’s not a 60k truck l quality but that’s not what they are going for.
They aren’t bad trucks, I hope they fixed their transmissions. They used to go out after 90,000 miles
Brendan All it was is the tank on the radiator for the trans fluid would crack and therefor mix into the coolant side. If that one issue blew up an engine and a transmission then that driver/owner is a dumb ass. Whole reason why you should do maintenance/fluid checks with each fuel fill up. I’ve had multiple cases of that happening, in a 2000 Ford ranger, my gfs 2002 civic, and my exes moms crv. Not a single one lost the trans or engine because if it.
vertoxeffect a dumb ass for buying a Nissan? Or for not noticing that a part inside the cooling system failed?
Take it over to the Land Rover dealership on Tillman and Oakview. They have an off road test track.
Great content man, really enjoying it. You are great at this -- keep the videos coming in 2020 the subs will come!
I really really want a 2019 SL trim. There really hard to find used though.
Just landed one. I am in love with it
Oh, I also will be looking forward to your review on the new redesign for the frontier when it comes out 👍
Expect it! If this whole thing doesn't blow over soon I'll go to any length to appease my audience even if it means breaking into Nissan corporate to find the concept of the next-gen frontier and reviewing that.
@@AlphaShark hah! Yessss! That's kinda awesome and fully support it lmao 😂
Those same digital read outs were in 1990s nissans
They where built better then, like the Toyotas, my last Nissan 1999 Nissan Altima, I gave it away to a good friend and still on the road today with more than 160k. After 2000 Renault purchase Nissan and that is the end of the quality of Nissan.
@@user-ys6pk7tw9h disagree Nissan still makes quality vehicles and Renault did not take over Nissan they just bailed them out of bankruptcy by buying 44% of their shares.
Happy new year's day
Looking at buying a new truck and honestly all the tech in the new fullsize trucks kinda annoy me because they feel more family truck than a work truck and it kinda sucks but Nissa has made there newer trucks more work related than comfort and i do enjoy the simplicity.
I bought my 2019 frontier from Rothrock!
Awesome!
It was a tough choice with the Frontier, Tacoma and the Ridgeline. The Ridgeline may surprise you once you get a chance to review one
Nissan's are made by Renault since 2000, is no longer a quality vehicle, you can not compared it to the Toyota and Ridgeline. 1999, was the last year Nissan build quality, all the Frontiers I purchase in the early 90's can not be compare to the one's made today after Renault purchase Nissan in 2000. I never purchase no more Nissan's, since 2001 only Toyotas.
I am interested to say the least to review it!
@@user-ys6pk7tw9h 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I agree, the Ridgeline gets a lot of heat from 'truck guys', but for today's average truck buyer who needs a family vehicle, but wants the part time versatility of a truck, it's perfect. The frontier is also a great option that is more truck like if that is more your focus, and has proven reliability.
@@glyakk Exactly! On paper the Ridgeline is the perfect truck for most people shopping for this type of vehicle and the Frontier is a solid work horse. I felt the Tacoma was a good middle ground between the two
It’s not oil temperature ‼️. It’s engine oil pressure ‼️
i was on a nissian lot today they did not have one[1] frontier on the lot no 2020, sold the last one 4 weeks ago they said, they did'nt have a clue when they were going to get any either
Huh, wow!
but it is so EASY to fix. and they are the most affordable
Yes that's what a lot of my viewers have been saying!
@@AlphaShark agree!!!
Fromtier is an old design truck but still a great off-road option Areu a kid? Kids todays are so big hahaha
Haha I'm 20, so for most people I would be considered young.
they screwed up their brand new truck with it being direct injection the good news the big tepair bill will not come to just after warranty so you get to enjoy this big bill all by your self
What annoys me about this is that there is an electric version of this pickup for sale in China, with a little bit of work this could have easily been brought to the United States as an option and Nissan would have beat Tesla Ford and rivian to the market with the nation's first electric pickup. And this might have given them a Fighting Chance in the electric segment given that Nissan batteries suck when compared to the other companies.
That is greatly annoying.
A Nissan electric truck would make as much sense as a Tesla tow rating of 5000 lbs on the model x. A truck is a work vehicle, not a status symbol, it’s been proven with the model x that if you try to tow a trailer the batteries deplete so fast you might not make it to the next charging station, which unlike gas stations are on every corner. If you want a status symbol buy a blonde wig, it’ll do you the same good as an electric truck.
@@robertpulliam9973 the overwhelming majority of trucks don't tow anything, especially in the half ton and compact pickup truck segments. Even when they are Towing it's usually a utility trailer to haul a lawn mower across town to the repair shop, not an RV across the country. The electric Frontier would have been fine for the standard commuter utility vehicle for a Suburban property owner that occasionally has to pick up a load of boards at the local Menards. As for the model X yeah towing capacity drops to 1/3 of maximum range same as it does with gasoline-powered vehicles. Not really a big deal given that it's an SUV design for hauling passengers and not a dedicated tow vehicle, the hundred miles and change it gets while under toe is perfectly fine for hauling a bass boat down to the local Lake for a weekend of fishing which is about the most I would expect from that size of SUV. The Cyber truck is going to be pushing closer to 500 miles of range and will likely have a better energy usage profile due to its dedicated Highway Motor so it would be reasonable to expect 165 to 200 miles of range undertow. Again perfectly fine for a half ton pickup. seriously if you're going to be Towing a lot you need a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup with a diesel engine, and if you are truly dedicated to Towing such as hauling an RV for doing light transport work you'll have an auxiliary fuel tank installed in the bed. I have absolute confidence that in 10 years or so we will have a 3/4 or 1 ton version of the Cyber truck with adequate battery capacity to function as a dedicated Towing vehicle for professionals but that's going to be a generation or so away after Tesla's infrastructure has expanded in the next generation of batteries have hit the production lines. Also new charging stations are going up all the time and with the continuing expansion of electric vehicles it's only a matter of time before those Corner Gas Stations start installing level 3 charging alongside motels and roadside diners.
@@mrspeigle1 you make all the points why ev pickups aren’t suitable when you talk about the fuel range of pickups and the limited range of an ev. The infrastructure is not in place nor will it be in place for the next 10-15 years. I’m sure you probably live in or near a large metropolitan are where there may be charging stations every 10 blocks. I’m talking about the real world where trucks are used for working not status symbols. Honda is all ready covering that area with the ridgeline . By the way tow is spelled with a “w” not like you spell with an “e”.
@@robertpulliam9973 dear mr pulskinja, 1 im using voice to text. Kiss my ass grammar nazi.
2 you missed my point regarding the difference between a compact, half ton and 3/4 to 1 ton pickups. The guys who are using pickups for towing are buying 3/4 and 1 ton diesel pickups. Not half ton or compact pickups like the frontier. The market for compacts has ample room for an electric pickup and Nissan dropped the ball by not bringing the electric frontier to the united states.
3 infrastructure. Every 110 outlet is a charger. A lvl 2 charger is any garage that can handle a 240 line. A matter of a couple hundred bucks for any electrician. Public ev charging stations are adding 8 to 10k new stations per year and the rate is accelerating
You also seem to think only rednecks in the middle of nowhere buy trucks. This is frankly myopic, anyone who owns basic property can make use of a pickup.
That truck is so small and low that you just don't need a driver side grab handle. Eliminating it saves Nissan a buck or two per truck. Or a buck or two for every hundred trucks. 😆
Keep up the cool contents
They took away the driver side grab handle because the driver should be grabbing the steering wheel.
And also added a bigger side curtain airbag for the driver in 2017 for crash protection. I have an early build 2017 with the handle
Don't listen to Doug Demuro. He's a tool. He shouldn't be reviewing trucks...at all.
Feliz natal e ano novo ...
Dealer by me has ton of frontiers on the lot. I walked thru them and they 18s leftover. Not a good sign
Alot of competition in the segment, and not that much demand in the small truck dept.
Mainly because everyone is really sleeping on how good this truck is. Most people think if Toyota Tacoma in mid size, when really for the price and all around value a Nissan is the way to go.
You are awesome. I'm going to sub.
You remind me of Ryan Reynolds you kinda look like him.
Lol. I was thinking the same thing. A young Ryan Reynolds.
Review of Nissan truck and a Ford truck add keeps popping up.
So what’s the price on a truck like this ???
It appears on screen in the video, it's about $35k for the PRO-4X
Msrp is 35 but they give big incentives, You can get these brand new for like 28-30k.
You can by a used 2019 for less than 25k!
You look like Ben Affleck
The DIrect injection causes valve gunk....ruined a good truck buyer beware after warrenty consumer stuck with bunked up motor and problems
TF u screaming man?
That’s my indoor voice! You should hear my outdoor voice, it’s a near constant ear piercing whine.
The Frontier Desert Runner 4x2 has trim decals on the bed...WTF
Jeez, calm down...
Happy new year bro..I'm not interested in pussy trucks..lol...thumbs up..
@mistaeric no one of those guys with big truck and big brain instead of small truck small brain ..🤣🤣🤣
Jesus.. are you ok? Maybe layoff the coffee a bit
I'm not Jesus, but I am ok. Haha I don't drink coffee at all 😂 I tell people I already have enough energy (clearly you can see by this video I do)
Hey dummy, if you look closer and you look at the rest of the models around the world, they've been out for many years now with a different model about 6 or 7 years or more.
Do I come in your comments section and call you a Dummy Roshan? 😂 I'm fully aware of the Navaro truck, but I speak for the American market deserving the overseas variant!
HI, mY nAmE’s iSaAc
Oh dont worry, there will be a compilation 😂
Watching this guy trying to sell someone on a 2005 design is hilarious lol
After 2000 Nissan merge with Renault, and the quality of Nissan is no longer as good as it was. I and millions more have stop buying Nissans, they are just garbage. I gave my 1999 Altima to a close friend with 150k and he have now 360k, I don't share your excitement, after all I purchase in the early 90's four Nissan frontiers and never had and issue. Before posting you shoulda done your home work, Nissan sales have drop a lot. Renault is a garbage car maker just like fiat. Stop posting all news.
Eh I was impressed with the truck and that's my opinion, and you're entitled to yours! I can't personally attest to the quality but I can say carcomplaints.com seems to suggest these Frontiers hold up!
Except this design pre dates Renault. Bullet proof Nissan design with the VQ40 5 speed auto or with the MT 6 speed. These are as reliable as ever. Even more so then the Tacoma at this point. Tacama took a drop in reliability with the newer 3.5 and active learning 6 speed which is a piece of garbage. Plus these are still made in the US in Mississippi. Fully boxed frame all steel body. These are pretty much tanks. NO CVT here which is the main issues with the newer cars.
Renault did not take over Nissan. They helped bail Nissan out of debt in 2000 by buying 44% of their shares. Nissan and Renault are separate entities still to this day. Carlos ghosn is who to blame for making some quality cuts and even then they still make quality cars and know how to build a proper truck to this day.
I recommend buying a manual because the automatic transmission is nissan's weakest point.
You’re referring to the 05-08 years where the radiator leaked coolant into the transmission cooler and ruined the tranny