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2026 Nissan Frontier
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2026 Nissan Frontier

After more than 16 years without a major update, the Nissan Frontier got a new look inside and out for the 2022 model year. The sheet metal is all new and the interior gets a much-needed upgrade. The 310-hp, 3.8-liter V6 engine and nine-speed automatic carry over from 2021. The V6 feels strong and the transmission is smooth. Handling is relatively responsive but the steering is too heavy at low speeds. The ride is stiff legged but much better than the previous generation. There is ample interior storage, and the infotainment is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The rear gate is now much easier to open and close. The Pro-4X version is off-road ready with a rear-locking differential. The previous model scored a Marginal in both driver and passenger-side of the IIHS small overlap front crash tests. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection now come standard. BSW and RCTW are optional. For 2025, BSW, RCTW, and ACC are standard on all trims. 2025 models also received refreshed bumpers, front fascia, and grille design, as well as updated dashboard trim and a telescoping steering wheel.

Market value
$34,800
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
extended cab
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Midsized pickup trucks
Generation began
2022

Pricing

Current retail median
$34,800
Retail value range
$28,950 - $42,575
Original MSRP range
$32,150 - $42,370
Trade-in range
$25,595 - $38,640

Ratings

Road test score
68/100
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
21 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
24 MPG
Tested overall
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,220
Cruising range
370 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
210 in
Width
73 in
Height
72 in
Wheelbase
126 in
Weight
4,720 lb
Maximum load
1,310 lb
Towing capacity
6,350 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Nissan

Nissan’s varied lineup of SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs usually perform well in our road tests, but their Overall Scores suffer because of up-and-down reliability and average to below-average owner satisfaction. Inconsistent quality across the brand means some Nissans are a better choice than others. Many of its gasoline vehicles use small turbocharged engines and continuously variable transmissions to give owners both competitive fuel economy and sporty performance. Most new Nissans come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. It’s also one of the few remaining brands that sells a sub-compact sedan, the Versa. The compact Sentra, a mainstay within Nissan’s lineup, earned a high score in our road test and is recommended. Nissan was an early EV trailblazer with the Leaf hatchback, and now sells larger five-passenger EV SUVs. Used Nissans have average reliability according to our surveys.

Vehicle ID: 37963 Updated: December 4, 2025

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