If the 2017 Nissan Frontier had a theme song, we could imagine it being the triumphant anthem from the movie Rocky. After all, this midsize pickup is something of an underdog, going up against superior talent with little more than grit and determination.
While that may be a little too much anthropomorphism for your taste, the fact remains that the Frontier is at a distinct disadvantage compared to its recently updated competitors. Both the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins and the Toyota Tacoma have received extensive makeovers in the past two years that have left the decidedly dated Frontier design eating their dust.
Which isn't to say the Frontier doesn't have its high points. Topping that list is the rugged Pro-4X model, which has a well-earned reputation for being a rather stout and reliable off-roader. The available Desert Runner model offers many of the same rugged styling cues, but is strictly two-wheel drive.
As you'd expect, the Frontier is offered in both two- and four-wheel drive, and with a choice of inline four-cylinder or V6 power. Tow ratings run from a fairly typical 3,500 pounds with the four-cylinder engine, to a respectable 6,500 pounds on V6 models.
EPA fuel economy estimates range from 21 mpg combined (19 city/23 highway) for the 2.5-liter four-cylinder mated to a five-speed manual transmission and two-wheel drive, to 17 mpg combined (15 city/21 highway) for the 4.0-liter V6-automatic transmission combo with four-wheel drive. To put those numbers in perspective, several competitors manage to wring more miles out of a gallon of gas.
As for other downsides, it bears noting that the Frontier feels somewhat unrefined with on-road handling and steering, which don't inspire a great deal of confidence. Somewhat counterintuitively, the Frontier's ride quality is actually quite good.
Both extended cab (a.k.a. King Cab) and crew cab body styles are offered, but legroom is in notably short supply even in the crew cab's backseats. Limited seat and steering wheel adjustability may also make it difficult for some drivers to find an ideal driving position.
Elsewhere in the interior, the large swaths of hard plastics give the cabin a low-budget look. On the upside, gauges and controls are well-placed and user-friendly. Out back, an available spray-in bedliner, bed extender and a well-thought-out system of adjustable cargo tie-downs add flexibility when it comes time to secure a variety of different-size items in the bed.
Ultimately, while the 2017 Nissan Frontier may not be leading the pack of midsize pickups, it remains a viable alternative to newer models, primarily in its rugged off-road-oriented Pro-4X trim level, which has more than enough guts to make Rocky Balboa proud.
2017 Nissan Frontier Overview
The 2017 Nissan Frontier is offered in the following submodels: Crew Cab, King Cab. Available styles include SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A), SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A), and S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A). Frontier models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Frontier comes with rear wheel drive or four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed automatic. The 2017 Frontier comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier?
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30270. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A) is trending $6450 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A) is 21.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30560. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) is trending $5357 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5357 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $25203.
The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) is 17.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23910. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is trending $6174.6 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6174.6 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $17735.4.
The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is 25.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25660. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is trending $4903 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4903 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20757.
The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is 19.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23720. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is trending $6605 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6605 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $17115.
The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is 27.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
The 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23555. The average price paid for a new 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is trending $6560 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6560 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $16995.
The average savings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) is 27.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) 2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
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Vehicle Desert Runner 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review I am writing this because of how surprised I was with the quality of the truck. I had a 2017 Tacoma which was a mistake. Don't get me wrong I have always had Tacoma's and loved them but the new model leaves a lot to be desired. This Nissan surprised me quite a bit. I have read some disappointing reviews so I tried it for myself. This truck is fast and the transmission shifts perfectly, unlike the Toyota. I will admit it doesn't get the gas mileage the Toyota got but that was because Toyota fiddled with the transmission to make it shift weirdly to try to get better gas mileage. This desert runner is smooth and looks great. I got this truck for an amazing price about $9,000 less than the Toyota. As of the date of this writing, the reliability of Nissan Frontiers outweighs the Tacoma, Colorado and Canyon. I am very happy with my purchase.
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2017 nissan frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A), 5-speed automatic, regular unleaded 17 combined MPG 15 city MPG/21 highway MPG
2017 nissan frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A), 5-speed automatic, regular unleaded 19 combined MPG 17 city MPG/22 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Nissan Frontier?
Available Nissan Frontier 2017 Submodel Types: Crew Cab, King Cab, Extended Cab
Available Nissan Frontier 2017 Trims: SV, S, PRO-4X, SE, SL, SV w/Prod. End 02/17, XE, Desert Runner, Nismo, LE, XE-V6, SE-V6, S w/Prod. End 02/17, SC-V6
Exterior Colors: Glacier White, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Arctic Blue Metallic, Lava Red, Cayenne Red, Night Armor, Avalanche, Metallic Blue, Radiant Silver, Red Alert, Graphite Blue, Red Brawn, Red Brick, Forged Copper, Super Black Clearcoat, Alpine Green Metallic , Aztec Red Clearcoat, Black Emerald, Granite Metallic Clearcoat, Majestic Blue, Molten Lava Pearl Clearcoat , Silver Ice Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic , Silver Ice Metallic Clearcoat, Storm Gray, Super Black
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