2017 Nissan Frontier consumer reviews

Truck is a great size, drives good not bad and not great on gas But is good to carry kids around and work out off

I have enjoyed the truck immensely. It handles well, provides a smooth ride and carries the loads I require it to on a daily basis. I may upgrade soon to the Titan as I need to do some more frequent trailering and while the towing capacity is 6K lbs. It labors a little with my boat and trailer etc. Nissan makes a very good truck!

This truck you cannot beat the Value/Price.They are strong running and Very dependable (1986 720 Truck 302,000 miles). This is why i went back with Nissan.

2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4WD Crew Cab Review For those looking at a midsize truck there are plenty of great options out in the market from the Chevy/GMC Colorado/Canyon, Toyota Tacoma (Taco), the upcoming 2019 Ford Ranger and the Honda Ridgeline platform. As many of you readers already know the Frontier hasn?t seen a major refresh since 2004 and whiles that might be boring to many, it indicates a few things about this Nissan D series platform. First, the pricing. Since most of the dies for the Frontier have been long paid for in the mid 2000?s, the Frontier is truly America?s Best Value in a truck regarding price. Second, it?s quite reliable, I mean beyond the normal complaints and small issues that any sort of vehicle might have, the Frontier in many ways is like the Taco, solid, reliable and overall good. Now, the Frontier is not going to give you the ?wow? factor like many of the competitor models will provide you, many professional car reviewers online will tell you that the truck is seriously outdated and for 2018 they?re right. But honestly, the Frontier is doing something that most of the others are forgetting, simply being a truck. In a world filled with car tech, as people flock to SUV?s rather than cars, the Frontier is a truck-truck. A truck is supposed to haul stuff, not ride like a Cadillac. If I wanted froo-froo bells and whistles, then get an SUV like the rest of America. Exterior This SV trim level is a run of the mill level trim that comes with a few features, the model I purchased came with a tow package, 4-wheel drive, cargo lamp and bedliner. The overall body of the truck is pretty good, but its not an aggressive design like the GMC Canyon in my opinion. It?s not going to wow your friends when you drop into their driveway, but then again, a truck is supposed to be a truck, rough, rugged, feeling the road bumps and heavy. Yup, Frontier does just that. This model is a 4-door crew cab and the doors are pretty solid, more so than the Honda Ridgeline and Chevy Colorado I tested before buying it. The facia is right in line with that V motion look Nissan is trying to build across the model lines too. Powertrain The Q series 4.0 liter V6 powerplant is a pretty nice motor, it?s actually the same block at what?s in the 370Z and some of the Infiniti products they make and it?s a pretty solid motor. Making 261hp and 285pft, the engine in the Frontier is going to allow you to tow some decent RV?s, boats and trailers but nothing serious, that?s where a full sized truck comes into play. The transmission, while proven pretty solid over the years could really benefit from being a 7 or 8 speed in 2018, but still uses the 5 speed automatic. Now its not a bad tranny, but it does hurt the wallet with your mpg. Around the city I get about 17 and on the high recently on a 250-mile trip to Williamsburg from Roanoke I was scoring 24mpg. EPA rated 17/21 which is right in line with what I?m getting on average. (Used less than � tank of gas btw) Those numbers are bad today but 8 years ago they were standard with the midsize truck market. Interior Inside the cab you will find a dated interior with hard plastics and faux metal trim, unlike others in the market. The trim reminds me of the recent Tacoma trim just perhaps a step behind it. While you will find some great features inside the truck, the next Frontier will seem lightyears ahead when they debut it for the next generation. My model same standard with tilt wheel, wheel controls, 4.3? screen with XM radio, no backup camera but I put one in myself for about $45, A/C, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, rear windows, power windows and a few other small creature comforts. The Pro4X which is a couple of trims ahead of this adds some other features like leather, heated seats, nav, dual climate controls and a sunroof. The thing I do like about the Frontier is its rugged insides. Most people don?t like the hard plastics, but I do, it?s easy to wipe off with the dust or dirt when you take it off roading. Off Roading Speaking of off roading, I can say without a doubt the SV trim is just as capable as a Jeep Wrangler Sport or Sahara edition, even without lockers (those Jeeps don?t have them either) you will find yourself being able to keep up with them just fine. Now, a Wrangler with lockers like the Rubicon, no the SV Frontier will not be able to keep up but upgrade to the Pro4X and you?ll be on equal footing with it on paper and in the field. The shift on the fly 4WD is nice and well suited for the truck, I?ve used it several times without any major issues. You do need to put it into neutral for 4WD Low then put it into drive, but nothing major. You will be surprised that the 4WD system is better than Chevy and GMC and on equal par with Tacoma. My only real complaint here is that I wish it wasn?t a switch and an actual lever. The Fronty is actually far more capable than the Chevy/GMC counterpart, especially on it?s entry angles when hitting the backroads. In many ways the Frontier is like having a truck frozen in time and for people that don?t really need a 125 way power adjusting seat or a climate zone for each of your passengers then this is the truck for you. The Frontier isn?t for everyone, I get it. But I wish manufactures would keep trucks, well truck like. The Frontier reminds me of why I wanted a truck to start with. It?s got a great price point compared to the others (I noticed that the Frontiers would sell faster on the used lots than the Tacoma?s), it has just enough features to make me happy and I can haul stuff, the main point of a truck.

I just bought this truck, so far I am really pleased with it. I do personally want to get a Tonneau cover for it tho for my personal preference. Leg room in the back is not for a tall person. otherwise I am satisfied with my purchase.

THIS IS ALL I NEED IN A TRUCK VERY DEPENDABLE VERY SMOOTH RIDE AS COMPARED TO A TOYOTA THIS A WELL BUILT TRUCK VERY GOOD LOOKING TRUCK VERY PRETTY TO LOOK AT

I wanted a basic functional truck I could take my family around in. Enter the 2017 Nissan Frontier. I really don't care about having a heated steering wheel or other ridiculous "comforts" for a truck. If I wanted luxury I would look at a luxury vehicle. The 4.0 V6 hauls anything I would want to throw at it, driving it is a blast, and repairs and after market are easy due to how long this truck style has been on the market. If it's not broke, don't fix it. If you liked the basic smaller trucks of the 90's (S-10, Ranger), you will feel right at home in the slightly bigger (but still the smallest truck currently available new in the U.S.A.) Frontier. The only complaints I see are the interior isn't made of silk and it doesn't come with a DVD player (who cares). I have a young on that has already stomped all over the interior, and thanks to it being a real truck, the plastic and rubber interior just wipes clean, no worries.

This truck is way under powered and has terrible fuel mileage 13-16 MPG. best advise is to buy a Tacoma or something else. The basic truck design underneath is over 10 years old and has no modern upgrades.

Unbelievable value. Great handling, ride and styling. Interior is dated but does the job. Gas mileage @ 9.0 lt/100 is far better than reviews would lead you to believe. It's quiet and solid, a real truck compared to it's far more expensive and gadget ridden competitors. Usual high quality Nissan fit and finish.

Listen, I get the objective of having tech in your ride, luxury this, that and the other. I've owned just about everything under the sun and I can tell you that the more simple the car/truck is, the better. I bought a 2017 Frontier SV Crew Cab 4WD, used with about 30k miles on it. Yes, its been the same design since 2004, but others have done the same, like the Jeep Wrangler and Tacoma. There are a few nice things about the truck I like, a backup camera for example, but honestly if you're in a truck, you should be using it as a truck. While others in the segment like the Colorado, Canyon are nice, those are just city toys if you ask me. The Frontier is a all around good truck for your money. Honestly its a lot like the Tacoma, durable, reliable and will run for 250k+ miles if you take care of it. Pros: Great engine (V6 Q40) is a proven engine with awesome power ratios Simple interior (If you except it to be a luxury style car you're going to pay alot more for it) Decent space for hauling kids in the rear Good use of storage Cons: Compared to the rest of the line up including the new Ranger thats coming to the US in 2019, it's a dinosaur with technology and styling. The transmission could be a 6-8 speed (I have an auto) With a newer tranny it would get better MPG. That being said, the Frontier is honestly a great daily driver/work truck. If you want an off roader, look for the PRO4X which adds a rear diff locker and upgraded shocks, skid plates, etc. The SV trim is what most people get and you can add those things to it yourself and save the cash (for the rear diff locker you would have to replace rear diff). For Basic off roading, going in the snow, back woods the SV trim 4x4 will work just fine.