2025 Nissan Frontier

The Frontier is a midsize truck offered in two cab sizes and two bed lengths, with rear- or four-wheel drive. It comes with a single powertrain, a 3.8-liter V6 and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Frontier was all-new in 2022, though it still lacked some of the merits of its primary competitors. But Nissan is continually improving the truck and has made meaningful changes for 2025.

One of our gripes since the Frontier's 2022 redesign was the difficulty of finding a comfortable driving position, due largely to the lack of a telescoping steering column. Nissan rectified that problem for 2025 — all trim levels now get that feature. There's also a revised dashboard design that accommodates a 12.3-inch touchscreen on SV and higher trims. Towing capacity is increased to 7,150 pounds, which puts it about in the middle of the class. Perhaps the most significant change is the addition of the crew-cab/long-bed configuration to the three upper trims. The configuration was previously only available on a single trim.

The Frontier has a solid list of capable rivals. The freshest of these are the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger, which were both new in 2024. The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon twins were new in 2023. All of these are traditional trucks with multiple output options, different cab and bed configurations, and dedicated off-road trims. The Honda Ridgeline should be considered if you're after comfort, space and practical storage. It's also the best-handling truck of the group.