With the Frontier King Cab, Nissan introduces the Crew Cab variant of the same model with a more seating arrangement and as a result, a slight difference in weight and dimensions. As its King Cab configuration, the 2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab offers a sturdy chassis, great driving dynamics and houses an impressive list of extensive features as a work truck.
The 2020 Nissan Frontier isn’t really a new package with the changes being minor to none.
The Japanese manufacture have introduced a 7” touchscreen display in the S and SV trims.
Features
vehicle bio
base price
$36950
bodystyle
4dr Crew Cab
passenger capacity
5
drivetrain
four wheel drive
engine type
displacement
241
horsepower
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
torque
281 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
transmission
5-speed automatic
chassis
suspension front
front independent suspension
suspension rear
Rigid axle rear leaf suspension
dimensions
wheelbase
125.9 in.
length
205.5 in.
width
72.8 in.
height
70.1 in.
curb weight
4624 lbs.
ground clearance
8.9 in.
capacity
passenger volume
101.1 cu ft.
maximum towing capacity
6240
payload
1190
performance
zero to 60 mph
7.4 sec.
fuel economy
city/combined/highway
15/17/21 mpg
highway range
443.1 mi. mi.
warranty
basic warranty
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain warranty
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
corrosion warranty
5 yr./ unlimited
roadside assistance
Yes
Pictures
exterior
interior
Trims
S 4.0 $25,050 onwards
261 hp @ 5600 rpm | 4 L | V-6 | regular unleaded
SV 4.0 $26,850 onwards
261 hp @ 5600 rpm | 4 L | V-6 | regular unleaded
Desert Runner $27,830 onwards
261 hp @ 5600 rpm | 4 L | V-6 | regular unleaded
PRO-4X $33,240 onwards
261 hp @ 5600 rpm | 4 L | V-6 | regular unleaded
SL $34,110 onwards
261 hp @ 5600 rpm | 4 L | V-6 | regular unleaded
Colors and Styles
Brilliant Silver
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Ratings
Features
6.0
Engine And Performance
4.0
Fuel Economy
3.0
Interior
7.0
Exterior
4.0
5.4
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
5.4
Overall Rating
Entering the 2019 edition of the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, the pickup truck carries on its legacy that commenced in late 2004 . The Nissan Frontier still charms and impresses its driver and comes with a host of features as well as safety parameters.
The pickup truck comes with a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission capable of churning out 152 horses and 171 pound-feet of torque. Weighing relatively light for a pick-up truck, the hauler equips a decent interior that complements its economical pricing. It starts competing with the likes of Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and the Toyota Tacoma. Does the Frontier still impress? Let’s find out in the review below.
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X front three quarters
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X rear three quarters
6.0/10 Features
4.0/10 Engine and Performance
3.0/10 Fuel Economy
7.0/10 Interior
4.0/10 Exterior
2019 Nissan Frontier Features
6.0/10
Trims
Base S (Crew Cab)
SV
Dessert Runner
PRO-4X
MSRP
$24,950
$26,750
$27,730
$33,140
Key Features
Full Length boxed ladder frame
INCLUDES S CREW CAB FEATURES PLUS:
INCLUDES SV CREW CAB FEATURES PLUS:
INCLUDES SV CREW CAB FEATURES PLUS:
Rear View Monitor
16" Aluminum-alloy wheels, Remote keyless entry, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
The Nissan Frontier's base trim costs $24,950 MSRP and like its King Cab variant, doesn't host an extensive list of features. With the SV, the bar is raised with the inclusion of equipped by 16" alloy wheels and also comes a tad costlier.
Priced at $27,730, the Dessert Runner hosts a complete off-roader philosophy and comes in a rear-wheel drive only and this trim just changes the game with the inclusion of a 4.0 litre 24-Valve V6 engine alongside a a 5-speed Automatic Transmission. At the top of the line sits the 3that includes Bilstein shocks for giving it the best Off-road feel possible. Housing white-faced gauges, which gives the interior a new fresh feel, the Desert Runner Cloth set trim is also a unique inclusion in the bespoken top end variant.
We recommend
Since trucks are more of a preference-based heavy duty, it depends on what your purpose is. If you want a proper off-roader though, then the Dessert Runner is the perfect choice.
2019 Nissan Frontier Engine and Performance
4.0/10
"The Frontier's on-road manners aren't that impressive, but it's fun and playful, especially in the dirt. The steering is a little sloppy and the use of the brakes requires some early planning, but the truck's compact size helps make its movements predictable. Engine torque and response are better than in rivals."- edmunds
The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab begins at a sticker price of $24,990 and performs decently with good reaction when you jab the pedal though we do find it a bit unrefined. It houses a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that is the engine option offered by the most of the rivals except the Toyota Tacoma which comes with a 2.7L I4 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine.
Coming to transmission, the Nissan shifts with a 5-speed manual with smooth cogs. But, that's about the best comment we can make about it. The Toyota comes with a 6-speed automatic and GMC Chevy offers 6-speed manual. The horspower, an aspect that most probably would concern the niche sect of the motoring enthusiast, the Nissan churns 152Hp whereas the Toyota provides similar but a tad more at 159Hp power.
Models
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
MSRP
$24,950
$21,195
$25,200
$21,800
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
2.5L DI 4-cylinder engine
2.7L I4 DOHC
16-valve 4-cylinder engine
2.5L I4 DI DOHC engine
Transmission
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Power
152 hp @ 5,200 rpm
200 hp @ 6300 rpm
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
200 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
171 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
180 lb-ft 3800 rpm
191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Having upped their game, GMC and Chevy provide 200Hp of power under their trucks. Its performance figures don't change much in terms of torque where the Nissan churns about 171lb-ft however the Toyota once again closes at about 180lb-ft and the best of the lot are the GMC and Chevrolet which give up to 191l-ft torque.
Acceleration
On to its acceleration, the Nissan pickup truck races in 7.5s from 0-60 MPH and that should please most motor enthusiasts out there. In terms of the competition, the Japanese manufacturer manages to outrace the remaining rivals from .5s to more than a whole second.
But just being quick off the line from a standstill doesn't mean you are fast and this is explained by the Nissan that takes about 16.5 secs to complete a quarter mile, at par with the competition but this time falling behind the Toyota Tacoma.
Models
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
0-60 MPH
7.5 sec
8.1 sec
9.8 sec
9.0 sec
Quarter mile
16.5 sec @ 90 mph
16.2 sec @ 84 mph
14.7 sec @ 91 mph
17.1 sec @ 82.4 mph
Engine
2.5L
2.5L
2.7L
2.5L
Emission
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
8.1
8.4
8.1
Handling and Braking
Buying this hauler for smooth cruising is not the wisest choice out there; instead what the Frontier excels at is off-roading where the chassis and suspension smooth out the ride for the driver and give it a gritty ride. On asphalt, the ride is choppy and sub-par however not too uncomfortable to render undriveable, and doesn't wander off the highway at greater speeds.
If you want to go fast you need to have better brakes and keeping that mind, Nissan Crew Cab has fitted its Frontier with 11.17" and 11.3" brake pads in the front and rear. Its competitors offer better combination of a 12.2 and a 12.8 " for the Chevy and the GMC offers 12.2 and 12.7"brake pads.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
Brake pads-front"
11.7
12.2
10.8
12.2
Brake pads Rear"
11.3
12.8
10.0
12.7
Curb weight(lbs)
4225
3986
4425
3943
60-0 MPH (ft.)
135
124
119
121
With a curb weight of almost 4300lbs, Nissan Frontier is the lightest of the lot. The stopping distance of the vehicle is also a major factor in considering the braking power lof a vehicle. With a distance of 125ft for decelerating from 60 MPH to 0 is the most distance while the Toyota has the best braking power with about 119ft distance.
Maximum Towing capacity
With all rivals offering AWD as well, the maximum towing capacity is that of the Chevy's 7700lbs. However the least amount of towing capacity in comparison is Nissan's 6640lbs.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
Drive Train
4X2
AWD
AWD
AWD
Power Train
4.0L
3.6L
3.5L
5.0L
Weight (lbs)
6640
7700
6800
7600
Payload Capacity
This is one area where the Frontier really excels against its competition. With around 1460lbs. of payload carrying capacity, the truck borderlines somewhat of a flagship point amongst all its rivals. Where the lowest payload carrying capacity is that of the Toyota at about 1175 lbs.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
capacity (lbs)
1460
1548
1175
1316
2019 Nissan Frontier Fuel Economy
3.0/10
Fuel economy is one of the most important key factors while buying a car. However keep in mind that pickup trucks are not the epitome of fuel efficiency. The Frontier heavy duty just has considerable numbers for its MPG given at highway which delivers about 22mpg that is worst of the lot city which is 17 MPG. The combined averages of both the city and highway turn out to be about 21mpg. The best of the lot in terms of mileage are the Chevy and the GMC.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
Mpg city mpg
17
20
20
20
Mpg highway mpg
22
26
23
26
Mpg combine mpg
21
22
21
22
2019 Nissan Frontier Interior
7.0/10
"The Frontier's ancient interior design is straight out of 2005, and its limited list of desirable options is also outdated. However, the hard-plastic habitat is appropriate for tradesmen and trail raiders."- Caranddriver.com
Seating and Comfort
Being spacious and wide enough to seat 5 passengers due to the extra cab in the Nissan Frontier as a result of which it seats more than its rivals. Standard features in the Frontier includes a USB port, Siri Eyes Free,Bluetooth, a four-speaker audio system, a 5-inch display screen, and a rearview camera.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
Passenger capacity
5
2
4
2
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
39.9/58.3/42.4
41.4/57.5/45.0
39.7/58.3/42.9
41.4/57.5/45.0
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
38.6/58.3/33.6
38/56.2/35.8
34.9/56.5/24.6
38/56.2/35.8
You can also purchase available features that include power windows and locks,a 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system,a moonroof, satellite radio and the Nissan Connect infotainment system with a 5.8-inch touch screen, navigation, voice recognition, and smartphone app integration. Rear parking sensors are also an available feature.
2019 Nissan Frontier Exterior
4.0/10
"The Nissan Frontier's look is starting to blend in to the surroundings by now." -thecarconnection
The 2019 Nissan Frontier measures the shortest amongst the rivals in terms of the length at just about 205". The Chevy, GMC and Toyota measure 212" in length. This just makes the Nissan look small when compared to its rivals which are all around 74" in width when the Nissan is almost 73" wide. Same is the case where its rivals are tall at about 70.4" where the Nissan is just about 68.7". The truck also comes equipped with another set of cab that can seat few more passengers.
Model
Nissan Frontier
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota Tacoma
GMC Canyon
curb weight(lbs)
4225
3986
4425
3943
Length"
205.5
212.7
212.3
212.4
Width"
72.8
74.3
74.4
74.3
Height"
70.1
70.4
70.6
70.4
Ground clearance"
8.6
8.4
9.1
8.4
Wheel base"
125.9
128.3
127.4
128.3
Track width" F/R
61.8/61.8
62.4/62.4
63.0/63.2
62.4/62.4
It gets a decent amount of ground clearance though which is about 8.6" and the best of the lot is the Toyota which gets about a ground clearance of 9.1". It gets the smallest Wheelbase of about 125.9", the Chevy gets the best wheelbase of 128.3". Same goes with the Track width it comes around 61.8/61.8" which is again the smallest of the lot. Here the Toyota takes the cake with 63.0/63.2 ". On the outside also, the Nissan doesn't make much cosmetic changes, while still sticking at halogen headlamps and 16" wheels.
2019 Nissan Frontier Safety
The 2019 pickup truck by Nissan offers a host of safety features with extensive technology. The Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors offer the best passenger safety as the airbag blow up and protect the passenger in any case of mishap, it also provides Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags for additional safety.
The Frontier is yet to be rated by the IIHS and NHTSA.
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags for side-impact with rollover sensor
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt (ELR for driver)
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
Front Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and energy-absorbing steering column
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
2019 Nissan Frontier Competition
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs Chevrolet Colorado
When the 5th most selling truck is put up with a truck from the big three the Nissan falters under the weight put upon it. The interiors feel dated and the overall engine output is far lesser than its contemporaries. The Silverado has some serious figures under the belt which overpower the Frontier on all fronts except the towing capacity.
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma is at the bottom pit when compared to the Frontier and there is a good reason for it too. The Toyota pickup truck falls appallingly short on key aspects and barely manages to keep up with the class average. Although a gifted with better hauling power than the Nissan, it may or may not be your pick of the lot. Plagued with reliability issues as a brand, the Nissan is a better option here.
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab vs GMC Canyon
The GMC Canyon is the General Motor twin of the Colorado and is almost identical to it except the Payload and towing capacity. The Payload being inferior to the Silverado and even more inferior when compared to the class king Nissan Frontier. GMC Canyon is a worthy opponent that just edges past the Nissan.
2019 Nissan Frontier Final Verdict
Nissan's plus points are its towing capacity and the economical price point in addition to seating more passengers due to the extra cab. The penny pinching is sure felt on the interior and safety features and the trend continues along the whole series of the Frontier. Still if you can save and spend a little more then there are definitely better options available.