Used 2012 Nissan Frontier SV King Cab Review
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Love this truck
pjd35, East Aurora, NY, 09/15/2012
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
This truck is a nice size not as big as a Ford f150 that would not fit in my garage. Very comfortable seats. Takes road bumps pretty well for a truck. Wide turning radius.
Power train is great 4x4 low take you up a 40 degree dirt road like you were on a flat surface.
Nissan did cheap out with interior space and some trim. no roof seal molding and a glove box not big enough for … owners manual???
Averaging 18mpg. not bad for 4x4 v6.
great truck-- excellent value for the money
DOUG DREVO, Omaha, NE, 09/25/2015
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
if you need a back seat to carry passengers do not buy the king cab version-- unless you are hauling small children. The king cab back seat is only good for gear ect--there is no leg room for adults. This trucks has very tight handling and a firm ride. The exhaust noise is louder than my old Mazda B4000 was but Frontier has a much more powerful V-6 and its more fun to drive. Mine is … fairly low option model but its well finished inside and out and everything continues to work perfectly. I wanted a Tacoma but basically the same optioned truck in a Toyota was 5-6 grand more-but with only a 4cyliner engine. Next time I might get the crew cab version to have useable back seats but for a weekend work truck the SV King cab does the job. Mileage is about15- 16 in town and 17-19 on the highway--though I have gotten up to 20 hwy running higher octane fuel. The manual climate control systems work ok just a bit of getting use to. The traction control on this truck is wonderful. On snow covered roads with ice you can get by just fine without even engaging the 4WD. The 4WD works just well but this truck (with 150lb of weight in the back does) excellent except in much deeper snow or glare ice when you need the 4 wheel drive. The engine is a joy--smooth and powerful.
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Juanita R, Laurinburg, NC, 05/10/2021
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
My husband purchased this truck new and it has been a great, dependable truck that still looks good. It's versatile and he just loves it. Our son borrows it every chance he gets its a smooth and comfortable ride for the most part, the back seats are however stiff. At this time it has about 150k miles on it and I think he would buy another. It's been much more dependable than my Chevrolet … I tell you. It's great to have someone in the family that has a truck they really do come in handy!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Nissan Frontier SV King Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sturdy chassis
- Pro:strong V6
- Pro:easy-to-use cabin controls
- Pro:comfortable front seats
- Pro:stout bed lining and tie-down points
- Pro:agile handling.
- Con:Regular cab body style not available
- Con:uncomfortable rear seats.
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