2024 Nissan Frontier

Price Range: $31,330 - $42,900 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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We like the Nissan Frontier's smooth and powerful V6 engine, comfortable ride and well-appointed interior. But a somewhat cramped back seat, cluttered infotainment system and general middle-of-the-road capabilities keep it from being a standout midsize truck.

#6 out of 6

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Pros

Pro:Smooth ride quality
Pro:Stable and secure handling
Pro:Helpful storage spaces for small items

Cons

Con:Hard to find a comfortable driving position
Con:Odd layout of some controls and on-screen menus
Con:Steering is overly heavy
Con:Less rear seat space than other midsize crew-cab trucks

What’s new

Hardbody Edition appearance package evokes Nissan's 1980s-era pickup
New SL top trim added to crew-cab trim levels
Minor feature changes to trims and options
Part of the third Frontier generation for 2022

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Overview

It's a great time to be a midsize truck shopper. The 2024 Nissan Frontier is one of about a half-dozen pickups offering robust strength and utility without the full-size truck footprint or the full-size fuel cost. The versatile Frontier offers two cab styles (extended or crew) and two bed lengths (short or extended), plus a gutsy V6 engine, a 6,600-plus-pound max towing capacity, and a host of optional active safety aids. The Frontier remains a worthy choice with strong value. But several redesigned rivals have since raised the bar, leaving the Frontier already feeling a bit behind.

Edmunds spotlight: Retro, rugged and rad

For 2024, Nissan gets nostalgic and introduces a new Hardbody Edition, an appearance package that evokes the brand's Hardbody lineup from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. From the 17-inch triangular spoke wheels to the black bumpers, fender flares and roll bar of some that era's special editions, the Hardbody Edition is a fun throwback. If you were there, you know. Even if you weren't, the new package adds some literal flare to the rugged Frontier. We'd prefer it in King Cab configuration, similar to the original, but that's quibbling. A new SL premium trim is also offered this year and introduces luxuries such as leather upholstery, a sunroof and an upgraded audio system.

Competitors to consider

Once a desert, the midsize truck landscape is thriving. Both the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma have been redesigned for 2024, emphasizing more power, comfort and improved tech. The recently redesigned (for 2023) Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon offer class-leading towing capacity, while the Jeep Gladiator is formidable off-road and practical on. The Honda Ridgeline, meanwhile, goes its own way with less hauling and towing capacity but a comfortable ride, impressive fuel economy and innovative storage features.

Which Frontier does Edmunds recommend?

The midrange SV doesn't add many standard features compared to the base trim, but it gets our nod because it offers options unavailable on the base trim. We'd add the Convenience package for its heated seats, spray-in bedliner, sliding rear window and other useful upgrades. The SV is also the only way to get a crew cab and long-bed configuration.

Nissan Frontier models

The 2024 Nissan Frontier is a midsize truck availables in two body styles: an extended cab with two doors (King Cab) and a four-door crew cab. The extended cab comes with a 6-foot cargo bed, while the crew cab has either a 5-foot bed or a 6-foot bed. Powering every Frontier is a 3.8-liter V6 (310 horsepower, 281 lb-ft of torque) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive (with low-range gearing) is optional.

Nissan offers the Frontier in four trim levels: S, SV, Pro-X (Pro-4X with four-wheel drive) and SL. The Pro-X and SL are only available as crew cabs, while the SV trim is the only way to get a crew cab with the 6-foot bed. Standard and optional feature highlights for these trim levels include:

S
Gets you the basics, including:

16-inch steel wheels
Cloth upholstery
8-inch touchscreen
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Two USB ports
Four-speaker sound system
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

The optional S Utility package adds:

Spray-in bedliner
Two household-style power outlets (one in cabin, one in bed)

SV
Similar to the S but with:

16-inch alloy wheels
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Six-speaker audio system

The optional SV Convenience package (standard on the crew cab with the 6-foot bed) adds:

17-inch alloy wheels
Spray-in bedliner
Adjustable bed tie-down cleats
Bed under-rail lighting
Trailer hitch with wiring harness
Sliding rear window
Two household-style power outlets
Heated mirrors
Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated front seats
Proximity keyless entry
Remote start
Dual-zone automatic climate control

SL
The SL builds on the SV's standard and Convenience package features with:

Sunroof
LED headlights
Foglights
Leather upholstery
10-speaker Fender sound system

Pro-X/Pro-4X
The Pro-X starts with most of the SL's features, though some are optional. Standard features include:

Dark-painted wheels with all-terrain tires
Bilstein shock absorbers
Locking rear differential (for enhanced traction when off-roading)
Extra skid plates (Pro-4X only)
Sliding rear window
9-inch touchscreen
Navigation
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay
Wi-Fi connectivity
Surround-view camera (adds off-road mode on Pro-4X)

There's a Pro Convenience package for the Pro-X/Pro-4X that's similar to the SV's Convenience package. It has those features plus:

360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Frontier and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Wireless smartphone charging pad

Similarly, the Pro Premium package adds:

17-inch alloy beadlock wheels
Sunroof
Leather upholstery
Upgraded interior trim
10-speaker Fender sound system

The optional Hardbody Edition is available only as a 4x4 crew-cab SV with a short bed and includes:

Unique 17-inch alloy wheels
All-terrain tires
Black roll bar
Fender flares
Skid plate
Black bumpers
Black mirrors
Mud flaps

All Frontiers can add the safety-oriented Technology package. It includes:

Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Frontier and the car in front)

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At a Glance:

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4 Packages

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Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2024 Nissan Frontier.

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Most helpful consumer reviews

Underrated to say the least!

PDX Camper, 07/18/2022

2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.8L 6cyl 9A)

I test drove and looked at all midsized trucks, and was hated for that by most commissioned sales people. Lol. I narrowed my choices down to the Frontier, Tacoma and Colorado. What took the Tacoma out was the road noise and fuel economy were terrible. The Colorado was missing some of the current technology that the other trucks in the class had and was not as comfortable as the … Nissan. I was not really looking for power or towing, for any of them could tow a standard trailer or average speed boat, but was looking for a reliable, comfortable truck for camping, trips and general hauling. The new look is also very striking. Previous models looked as if they were still in the late 90’s. The Tacoma was my favorite for a long time on the looks department, but the new Frontier gave it a run for its money now. The Frontier had the most comfortable, smooth and quiet ride out of all of them. It also had all of the current and most desired tech available standard or with options. Push button start was standard, where it was an option only on the others. One of our must haves was the adaptive cruise control. We have it on our 2020 Sentra and love how easy that was on long trips or even in the city. You can adjust the driving distance to your comfort ability or situation. The Zero-G seats and back seats are extremely comfortable on long trips and the fold up back seats make it so our Husky does not get hair on the back seat. The turning and acceleration are smooth and responsive. Ok turning radius. The ride still feels like a truck, which I prefer, but some people don’t like that. It also handles really well in the Portland, OR rain and the snow in the Mountains. It also took the costal highway corners like a champ. Some of the cons: The first one is with most trucks out there and not sure why manufacturers don’t make this standard like they do on cars and suvs, Rear Window Defroster. The cloth mats are kind of cheap, so invest in some good all weather mats. New model so accessories are either pretty pricey or not available. Finally the biggest thing was the price for what you get. The Tacoma and Colorado were $5-6000 more for the same or less features. (Colorado did not have the adaptive cruise control available). The Tacoma was $46200 for the same features and the Colorado with less features was $45000. We got our Frontier for $39,900 and had more colors available without having to special order the truck. We did not want a monochromatic color that the others only seem to only send to dealerships, black, white or grey. We got cherry red. Remember to drop all favoritism and biases to your trucks and to test drive all of them. You might surprise yourself as I did. The Frontier was not even on my radar and sure glad I made the choice I did!

Crew Cab SV really nice

Luke, 01/21/2022

2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.8L 6cyl 9A)

Very nice compact pickup has great handling for the winding roads of Appalachia, intuitive entertainment system with all the knobs and steering wheel controls, good comfort for the front driver and passenger, the rear seating feels like you're in an extended cab truck so I'm neutral on that, feels like your planted on the road even going 80mph, overall a good truck for the working man …

9000 Mile Review

Frontier Exploring, 04/15/2022

2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.8L 6cyl 9A)

Purchased 2022 Crew Cab SV, with technology and convenience package in November 2021, almost 9000 miles. Perfect blend of everyday driver and off road ability. In rain and snowy twisting country roads no problem. Driving comfort and steering that turns the vehicle as you turn the wheel. Zero gravity seat is very comfortable on long drives, I've gone 8 hours straight in them. Best …

Refined for what it is, and underrated!

AJ, 01/17/2022

2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.8L 6cyl 9A)

It took me a while to find a PRO-4X being sold without a markup, but I eventually did, and I’m really happy I did! PROS: This is surprisingly quiet and smooth, for what it is. The Nissan seats are really comfortable, I love sitting in them on my way home from work. The adaptive cruise control works really well for highway traffic. It doesn’t leave a lot of unnecessary space between you …

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2024 Nissan Frontier

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