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Larry, 01/31/2018
updated 08/05/2021
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

First of all don't believe everything you read from the so called experts that reviews cars and trucks. My 2016 Nissan Frontier S, crew cab, automatic with 4.0, Gas mileage is just as good as the Toyota Tacoma and Midsize Chevrolet for 2016. I've hauled around 1,200 pounds (can goods) you don't know it's back there. In my opinion it's over powered, which I like. It's a great all around midsize truck. The back seat could have a few more inches of leg room. Other than than there isn't a thing wrong with the Frontier. First of all the frontier crew cab is a lot better truck than the Edmund report made it out to be. No spongy brakes, braking is excellent, steering is great, no hard or slow steering, interior noise level is low. The Nissan Frontier is a truck. If you want a luxury interior in a truck, then you don't need a truck, get a SUV if you want luxury. I'm well pleased with my 2016 Frontier. Handles very nicely, acceleration is great, gas mileage could be a little bit better, I have the 4.0 engine with automatic transmission, city driving 16 to 17.5 mpg, on the road 22.25 mpg. It's the right height from the ground for me and my wife to get into with ease. (I don't need a step stool to get in it). All in all it's a great truck for my use.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good value

David, 06/26/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

This vehicle, a 2016 Frontier SV does not have automatic headlights. Almost every truck does. The LED screen is just 5 inches when most trucks are eight inches or more. Very stiff ride, which I like. Dealer was excellent. Second Nissan Frontier that I have owned.

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What I picked, what I got

John Rossi, 08/08/2016
updated 02/13/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Extensive online research. Disappointed in online shopping experience (get a quote should be titled get emails asking you to stop by - no quotes). Once selected visited dealership and got exactly what I wanted for what I wanted to pay (trade-in value for my old vehicle was higher than expected). Update (after 6 months) - little noisy at highway speeds and the shift points take some getting used to. That said, I'd buy it again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sold my Ford Ranger for this truck

nissannow, 11/20/2018
updated 11/22/2021
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've owned a 1980 Toyota SR5 4wd truck, then a 1992 Ford Ranger 4wd truck and then a 2000 Ford Ranger 4wd truck. All of these trucks were pretty decent and served me well but not without issues in each case. The Toyota was mechanically perfect but was a rust bucket after 5 years. Both Rangers were very solid and rust-free but not without various mechanical issues. I owned my last Ranger for 18 years and decided to finally replace it at 130k miles. So I was faced with the fact that the only truck left the size of the Ranger was is the Nissan Frontier. I found a lightly used 2016 Frontier SV 2wd with the 15k miles with value package". I absolutely love this truck. It is super solid, handles great, still looks great and is a pleasure to drive. This is by far the best truck I've owned in the past 30 years.

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4 out of 5 stars

So Far So Good.......

Robin T., 11/30/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this 2016 4 cylinder frontier with the value package New in may of 2017 in North Carolina i was looking at the Titan but the king cab was not out at the time. The dealership had this 4 cylinder on the lot that had been sitting since last year and no buyers. Nissan offered me 3k in rebates and the dealership gave me a sweet deal for 16.100 plus tax and license fee still came out below 17 grand. In july i moved to New Mexico and drove the frontier all the way no problems on that trip and a great break in. fuel mileage was not the best but still had 19 mpg on the hwy. as of date i have only 4.100 miles on it and getting 19 combine and 23 hwy. only problems i need to take to the dealer for the driver seat broke and air conditioner not blowing ice cold. Other then that I'm very happy with the frontier and would give it a honest thumbs UP...

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