Professional Reviews

• “We noted some hard shifts in the five-speed automatic transmission under heavy acceleration...” — AutoWeek
• “The engine responds promptly, sounds good, propels the truck smartly.” — USA Today
• “Front seats are comfortable yet supportive. Passengers riding in the back seat of the Crew Cab won't be complaining about being cramped, not with 33.6 inches of legroom.” — New Car Test Drive
• “With a tough new look, innovative features and big horsepower under the hood, the new Frontier should provide serious competition for the new trucks from Dodge and Toyota.” — Edmunds.com
• “The driver grasps a nicely sized (not too large) steering wheel with a rim that has a tab-like enlargement on each side, right where you want to rest your thumbs to maintain a proper 9 and 3 o'clock driving position.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Turning radius...leaves something to be desired, but the hefty steering feel is reassuring.” — AutoWeek
• “Typical trucklike bounding and jiggle over bumps is quickly quelled.” — Consumer Guide
• “...this F-Alpha architecture gives the Frontier a solid foundation that can be tuned for hauling cargo, traversing rough trails and for providing a comfortable ride around town or at expressway speeds.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Nissan...seems to have exorcised the rude, crude behavior common to small trucks.” — USA Today
• “The larger overall size results in much improved passenger room, but the overall materials quality is still average.” — Edmunds.com
• “The large V6 engine that is standard in all but the very base model of the new Frontier is more powerful than any of its competitors' five-, six-or even eight-cylinder powerplants.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Ride and handling is improved...although, it's still a bit bouncy as you might expect from a compact truck.” — Edmunds.com
• “Steering seemed the only glaring drawback.” — USA Today
• “The...Nissan Frontier has a bold and aggressive stance like its big brother, the full-size Nissan Titan, though in less intimidating dimensions.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...buyers looking for a touch more 'tude in a midsize truck will likely find the Frontier right up their alley.” — AutoWeek