Last year was a tad hard for Nissan Titan. The complete sales for the pickup fell by 44.1 percent in comparison to year 2008 and the another blow came in the form of the failure of a timid deal with Chrysler after the development for more than a year for building next-generation Titan on the platform of Ram 1500 half-ton pickup. But according to the heads in Nissan, the Titan will be getting a turning point.

Speaking on the future expansions of Titan Larry Dominique, the vice president of advanced product planning and strategy of Nissan said “that the company had a pretty decent December from the market share point of view, and we were up by 28 percent in comparison to last year, in October, November and December, on a month-by-month basis. On the basis of market share, we were up by 41% for the aforementioned three months.”

IN order to attain the next-generation Titan, the greatest challenges in front of the company are the tougher fuel economy, stronger security regulations and upper body design. So it’s pretty clear that in order to attain the next-generation heavy duty Nissan Titan, the engineers at Nissan will have to go through some serious hard work. The reason behind this is the aspiration to make the next-generation Titan a light-duty pick-up for market.

The engineers along with Larry Dominique, the vice president of advanced product planning and strategy have done plethora of work to come up with a light weight vehicle, but still there is a long way to go. And even everything gets well, and the Nissan approves their project, the entire procedure of coming the light-weight Titan will take time, and hence till then let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope to get what we always have wanted.

The 2010 Nissan Armada priced at MSRP $ 37,210 -$52,190 is an affordable large SUV with plenty of power and rugged capability. This able performer offers true value for money for its size and capabilities. This edition competes with class leading Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition etc.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Nissan Armada edition offers new trims Titanium and Platinum and have discontinued the LE trim. The new edition has included seat minted airbags for front seats as a standard feature in all trims.

Silhouette

The 2010 Nissan Armada has rugged styling which makes it different from the others in the same class. Its exterior body is styled with a raised roof and arched door frames which makes it very appealing to the buyers. The huge side fender flares enhances the exterior look of this edition.

Overall the 2010 Nissan Armada is designed with an ornate look which is very appealing.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Nissan Armada features comfortable seating for eight passengers. The rear row seats can also comfortably seat adult passengers. There is plenty of cargo storage space which suits the requirement of families travelling on long trips. This edition offers a maximum cargo capacity of 97 cubic feet which is more than its competitors.

The interior cabin is designed using high quality soft touch materials which have a pleasing design. We would appreciate if the cheap plastic used in the interiors would be replaced.

The controls and the gauges are well placed and can be easily read and used by the operator.

2010 Nissan Armada Powertrain

The 2010 Nissan Armada is powered by 5.7 liter V8 engine that generates 317 horsepower and 385 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with five speed automatic transmission and offers the option of rear wheel or four wheel drive option.

This burly engine offers an estimated fuel economy of 12 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined on both rear wheel drive and four wheel drive which is not very impressive for a large SUV.

The 2010 Nissan Armada when fully equipped can haul 9,100 pounds. This edition offers a comfortable ride on highways but offer jerks on bumpy roads. Newer truck based SUV’s like Toyota Sequoia and Chevrolet Tahoe offer a comparatively smoother on road ride. The off road performance is better in comparison to the on road performance.

Features of 2010 Nissan Armada

The 2010 Nissan Armada is available in three trims SE, Titanium and Platinum. The base SE edition is equipped with 18 inch wheels, an eight way power driver seat, power adjustable  pedals, side step rails, rear parking assist, rear climate control, a dual zone  automatic climate control, a tilt steering wheel and  an eight  speaker stereo with  an in dash  six CD changer and auxiliary audio jack.

The Titanium edition additionally includes keyless entry, a power folding third row seat, an auto leveling rear air suspension, leather upholstery, a back up camera, fog light, tow packages, Bluetooth and an eleven speaker Bose audio system.

The Platinum edition  gains  dual power folding mirrors, front parking sensor, a power rear lift gate, heated front  seats and steering wheel, a sunroof, driver memory functions, a navigation system with  real time traffic , a DVD entertainment  system and a 9.3 gigabyte hard drive with music storage.

This edition offers options on the SE edition a power folding third row seat, and a driver Package. The DVD entertainment system is also available as an option on the lower trims. The Platinum model offers the option of second row captain’s chair as a replacement for the standard bench.

Safety features

The 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with safety features like front seat side airbag, full length side curtain airbag, front seat active head restraints, antilock disc brakes, brake assist and stability control.

During the various crash tests that were conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a complete five stars for driver protection and four stars for passenger protection.

Conclusion

The 2010 Nissan Armada is a full size SUV with roomy seating in all three rows, fold flat third row seat, good quality interiors and capable V8 performance.

The main drawbacks of this edition are subpar fuel economy and a truckish ride.

This Nissan van is built on the lines of current Nissan Titan half ton pick up truck edition. The Nissan van frame will feature modified version of the Titan edition and similar chassis to offer a strong performance and a comfortable ride.

Larry Dominique, vice president of advanced product planning and strategy at Nissan North America announced that the new van edition would feature an impressive silhouette which is different from the current editions. Nissan plans to design the new edition with a long nose instead of short nose vans where the engine is placed in a cab next to the driver. The engineers have designed this edition with a difference to offer maximum driver comfort.

It is expected that the new edition would feature ZF’s six speed Power Line automatic transmission.

There is not much information that has been disclosed by Nissan, however keep tuned and we will get first hand information from St Louis  about this new van , 2011 GMC Sierra  heavy duty pick up truck and many more  new launches.

The side impact crash tests also did not have makes takers for full scores. However, Nissan frontier, Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma scored good scores while the Colorado scored the lowest poor rating. The Dodge Dakota that is equipped with optional side airbags failed to prove them self during the crash road test. However it has been decided that the Dodge Dakota will be retested with functional safety airbags at a later date.

It is imperative to score ‘Good’ roof crush test as Pick up trucks have higher chances of rollover than most crossover and SUV’s.

To score the Good rating from IIHS, it is important that the roof of the pick up trucks is twice as strong as the minimum requirement. It has been strongly argued that the minimum requirement laid does not completely safe gaud the occupants during a rollover.

The IIHS offered a Good rating only if the roof withstands four times the vehicle weight before crushing 5 inches.

There are plans to improve the outer body of the truck with a unique frame parts but at the same time bear resemblance in the exterior and interior designs. However there are rumors that Nissan would continue with the existing 5.8 liter V6 engine and once the edition is launched would then work on an option for a more powerful powertrain performance.

The new edition is engineered to offer better fuel economy and will ensure better safety of all occupants inside the vehicle. Nissan is sure that this new edition will be a turning point in the Nissan history as it is designed keeping the demands of the operator in mind.

Nissan also has plans to introduce a heavy duty truck; however they are still waiting for approvals from the head quarters. The new edition would assist in spreading engineering cost that is occurred in more models.  This whole procedure would require a lot of time. It is predicted that it would require at least two years for Nissan to finish off with the designing and start with actual production.

Keep tuned and we will keep updating all our readers with the latest inputs about this edition at the earliest.

The 2010 Nissan Titan priced at MSRP: $26,320- $39,120 is working hard to prove its efficiency in the automotive market. Even while the Nissan Titan covers all the basic its contenders move a step ahead which makes it difficult for them to work against their competitors. Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ford F-150 all compete with the Nissan edition.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Nissan Titan has added features in the list of standard equipments. They have also introduce the SE value truck package  which includes a tow hitch, Bluetooth hands free phone, fog lights, power driver seat, and cloth captains chair.

Silhouette

The 2010 Nissan Titan is available in two body styles the king cab and Crew cab version. This edition does not feature regular cab.  The king cab as well as the crew cab offers long bed cargo boxes and short bed cargo boxes.

The 2010 Titan’s styling is subtle and resembles the Frontier and the Armada. The tailgate swings out easily and is easy to use. The lockage exterior storage compartment complements the overall outlook of this edition.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Nissan Titan features bucket seat in LE and PRO 4x trim while the XE and SE edition features a bench seat. The LE and PRO 4X features a centre console which can hold beverages and a cargo bin which can hold hanging files. The seats offer good support and are comfortable.

There is ample of storage space cleverly designed to hold most common items used by the operator.

The overall interior layout is practical and is improved in comparison to its predecessors however, has been designed using hard plastic material which offers a flimsy look.

Features of 2010 Nissan Titan

The 2010 Nissan Titan is available in four trims XE, SE, LE and off road PRO 4X.  The SE trim features all the bare basic features that are needed in a pick up truck like air conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel.

The upper SE trim includes remote keyless entry, power windows, doors and locks. The SE value truck package includes a tow hitch, Bluetooth hands free phone, fog lights, power driver seat, and cloth captains chair.

The luxury LE trim adds wood trim, 350 watt Rockford Fosgate audio system and 10 speakers. The PRO 4X trim feature unique seats, leather trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.

2010 Nissan Titan Powertrain

The 2010 Nissan Titan is powered by 5.6 liter V8 engine which produces 317 horsepower and 385 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with five speed automatic transmission and is available in both rear wheel and all wheel drive. When fully equipped this edition offers a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds.

This edition offers a fuel economy of 12mpg city levels and 17 mpg on highways.

We noted that this edition offers a smooth and refined ride with good braking response.

2010 Nissan Titan Safety

The 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with front airbags and side curtain airbag, four wheel antilock disc brakes, and Traction control.

We noted that A pillars are huge which hinders the rear visibility.

During the various tests conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored five stars for driver protection in front crashes and four stars for front passenger protection in frontal crashes.

Conclusion

The 2010 Nissan Titan is a robust truck with decent performance. The main drawbacks that were noted are mediocre interiors, regular cab not available and only one engine option available.

The 2010 Nissan Frontier priced at MSRP $17,540 – $29,820   is designed for personal use.  This edition sports innovative features and is very robust in nature. It is a pick up truck that is designed to offer complete versatility and can be used for work and long journeys. This compact pick up truck offers tough competition to Dodge Dakota, Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Nissan Frontier adds standard safety features including front side airbag, side curtain airbag, and stability control.  Nissan has cut prices for its optional features like navigation system.

Silhouette

The 2010 Nissan Frontier has a curvy bodyline which resembles the car like structure. The designers have picked up styling cues from a luxurious SUV. The front end is crafted with large chrome bar grille, and flared wheel wells that enhances the frontal appearance of this edition. The external look of this edition is so appealing that it manages to pull the crowd with its fantastic body style.

The 2010 Nissan frontier is available in two body style configurations. King cab or extended cab and crew cab. A king cab features a 6 foot bed while the crew cab denotes a 5 foot bed and offers an option of 6 foot bed.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Nissan Frontier has comfortable bucket seats in the front row. The rear seats in the crew cab can also seat adult passengers. The cabin is roomy and offers enough head room and leg space to seat taller passengers comfortably. The cab is gorgeously designed for a pick up truck.

The white faced gauges are quite straight forward and easy to read. They are placed at comfortable locations to offer convenience to the operator.

There is adequate cargo space inside the cabin. For those buyers who are looking at extensive storage space can add the Utili Track system which adds removable cleats, storage bins, bike racks, dividers and trays. The king cab provides removable under seat storage also.

Features of 2010 Nissan Frontier

The 2010 Nissan Frontier is available in four trims XE, SE, LE, and PRO-4X.

The XE trim offers15 inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery and front bucket seats. The XE preferred package additionally includes air conditioning and AM/FM/CD audio system.

The SE trim includes features from the XE Preferred package along with 16 inch wheels, chrome front bumpers, tilting steering wheel, sliding rear window. The optionally offered SE Power package gains full power accessories, remote keyless entry, and cruise control. The V6 powered SE trim offers an SE Value Truck Package  which further adds 16 inch alloy wheels, a tow package and a bedliner.

The LE trim includes 18 inch alloy wheels, body colored side moldings, chrome exterior trim, fog lights, keyless entry, full power accessories, power driver seat, spray on bed liner, leather wrapped steering wheel, tubular step rails, Utili Track Cargo management system and first aid kit.

The PRO-4X trim is designed for all those who wish to use their vehicle on off road terrain. This trim is equipped with features from the LE trim and 16 inch alloy wheels with off road tires, Bilstein off road shocks, locking rear differential, under side skid plates, and white faced gauges.

This trim offer option of the Value package which includes leather upholstery, power front seats, heated front seats, Bluetooth, 10 speaker Rockford Fosgate, stereo with six CD changer, satellite radio with auxiliary audio jack, and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

2010 Nissan Frontier Powertrain

The 2010 Nissan Frontier offers choice of two engine types. The base XE and the SE trims are powered by 2.5 liter four cylinder engine which can pump out 152 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. This engine is available with rear wheel drive and is teamed with five speed manual transmission. Five speed automatic transmission is available as an optional feature. This four cylinder engine provides a fuel economy of 19/23/21 with manual transmission and 17/22/19 with automatic transmission.

The LE and PRO 4X trim is powered by 4.0 liter V6 engine that generates 261 horsepower and 281 pounds feet of torque. This engine is available with rear wheel drive or four wheel drive. It is teamed with five speed automatic transmission and offers an option of six speed manual transmission.

The 4.0 liter engine is available as an option on the SE trim and is teamed with six speed manual transmission.

This engine when paired with manual transmission and rear wheel drive emits a fuel economy of 16/20/17 mpg while four wheel drive and automatic transmission offers 14/19/16 mpg.

We noted that the steering is precise and offers excellent ride quality for a pick up truck. The PRO 4X trim is well suited for off road needs.

2010 Nissan Frontier Safety

The 2010 Nissan frontier offers front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes and stability control as standard features. The V6 edition further adds Active Brake limited Slip while the PRO 4X includes Hill Start Assist and Hill descent control.

During the various tests conducted to check the efficiency of these features the King Cab scored four stars for driver protection and five stars for passenger protection in frontal crash tests. The crew cab scored four stars in both the categories.

Conclusion

The 2010 Nissan Frontier is burly truck with lively handling. The main highlights of this edition are comfortable seats, strong bed lining, easy to use cabin controls and strong V6 engine. The main drawbacks that can be noted are regular cab body style not available and options available in packages only.

The 2009 Nissan Titan priced at MSRP $26,150 – $39,350 is a full size pick up truck. This edition is powerful hauler with comfortable interiors. It is designed to cater to the need of all those buyers who are looking at buying a truck with massive capabilities of a full size pick up truck.

What’s on offer?

The 2009 Nissan Titan has received very minor changes in this edition. It features the optional Titan heavy metal package that includes chrome step rails, wheels and billet grille.

Silhouette

The 2009 Nissan Titan offers a very attractive styling which is less conservative than the Ford and Chevy editions. Some buyers who are looking for subtle styling may find this edition too flashy with massive grille and chrome trim on its nose.

The 20 inch longer wheelbase enhances the side look of this edition.

The 2009 Nissan Frontier is available in two body style configurations.viz. King cab and extended cab. The king cab is features a 6 foot 6 inch long bed or an option of 8 foot bed. The crew cab features a 5 foot 6 inch bed or 7 foot bed.

Inside the cabin

The 2009 Nissan Titan sports a roomy and practical interior design with easy to use controls and abundant storage bins. The interior design has been influenced from a minivan rather than a pick up truck. The rear seats flip up to provide a large load floor for hauling items inside the cabin. The rear door of the extended crew is designed in such a way that it can open nearly 180 degrees for easier access to haul cargo.

Overall the 2009 Nissan Titan has bold and visually appealing interiors.

Features of 2009 Nissan Titan

The 2009 Nissan Titan comes in four trim levels viz. XE, SE, LE and PRO 4X. The Nissan Titan King cab XE is equipped with 18 inch steel wheels, front bench seat, air conditioning, a lockable tailgate, front manual windows, and a CD player with six speakers. The Titan Crew cab XE adds an eight speaker stereo, power windows and locks and a power vertical drop rear window. The Nissan Titan offers an option of XE Popular Equipment Package which includes 18 inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille, a front overhead console and cruise control. The king cab adds sliding rear windows with this package.

The Titan SE includes all the features of the XE Popular Equipment Package and adds keyless entry, power mirrors, manual lumbar support, and an auxiliary audio jack and an in-dash six-CD changer with MP3 capability. The SE Popular Equipment Package further adds a leather wrapped steering wheels with audio controls, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a compass, eight way power driver seat, power adjustable pedals, and rear parking sensors. The SE trim also offers Drivers Convenience Package that features front captains chair, a console mounted shifter, Bluetooth, satellite radio capability and a premium Rockford Fosgate sound system along with eight way power driver adjustment.

The Titan LE trim includes all these features with an inclusion of driver memory functions, dual zone automatic climate control, a universal garage opener and a leather wrapped shifter. The crew cab edition additionally includes a pair of Rockford Fosgate speakers.

The off road PRO 4X trim includes features from SE Popular Equipment package and Driver’s Convenience packages. It adds heavy duty skid plates, all-terrain tires, Rancho shocks, a lower final drive ratio and a push-button rear locking differential. The Pro 4x also offers option of Driver Convenience package which includes leather upholstery, heated mirrors, driver memory functions along with Bluetooth and Rockford Fosgate surround system.

The SE and LE edition offer option of Titan heavy metal package that includes chrome step rails, wheels and billet grille.

The Max Utility Package includes, front tow hooks, a receiver hitch, spray-in bedliner a heavy-duty battery, power heated extended tow mirrors and a seven-pin wiring harness.

2009 Nissan Titan Powertrain

The 2009 Nissan Titan is powered by 5.6liter V8 engine which generates 317 hp and 385 pounds feet of torque. This edition is available with either 2WD or 4WD and is teamed with five speed automatic transmission.

When fully equipped the Titan extended cab can tow 9,500 pounds while the crew cab can haul 9,400 pounds.

The 2009 Nissan Titan offers an estimated fuel economy of 12/17/14 mpg. We noted that this edition sports a linear steering and offers a very refined ride.

2009 Nissan Titan Safety

The 2009 Nissan Titan features Antilock disc brakes. Stability control is available as an optional feature on all trims except XE while Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags can be added as an optional feature in all trims.

During the various crash tests that were conducted this edition scored five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for passenger safety.

Conclusion

The 2009 Nissan Titan is a full size pick truck with many advantages such as powerful V8 engines and roomy and practical design. The main drawbacks that were noted are cab style and drivetrain selections are limited.

The 2009 Nissan Frontier priced at MSRP $17,540 – $29,820 is a top pick for a compact mid size pickup due to its burly nature and novel features. It is an answer to the buyer’s eternal struggle of purchasing a vehicle that is useful in the city as well on the off road trails.It is a tough vehicle which you can count on, in work situations and suburban pursuits also.

What’s on offer?

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has received minor styling updates which includes revamped headlights, front fascia and a new instrument panel. It also adds the PRO-4X trim level which is the replacement of the Nismo off road package.

Silhouette

The 2009 Nissan Frontier offers a pleasing style that looks tough and rugged and makes them stand ahead of the crowd. The exteriors have a monochromatic appearance which looks stylish with body colored bumpers, mirror, grille and door handles. . It is styled with straight truck lines and curves around the lower edge of the side rear window and around the large chrome bar grille. The 16 inch or 18 inch wheels enhance the outer appearance of this edition.

The 2009 Nissan Frontier is available in King Cab (extended cab) and crew cab (four door) configurations. The King cab  comes with a 6 foot bed while the while the crew cab  sports a 5 foot bed  with an option of 6 foot bed.

Inside the cabin

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has attractively designed interiors with comfortable front seats. The interiors are styled with gray plastics and orange marking trim which looks cheap and inexpensive. The King cab uses the small, reverse opening doors to permit rear passenger access to the fold up jump seat while the crew cab uses conventional doors  that open into a larger rear cabin. The king cab offers a very cramped seating in the rear.

It is suggested that all the buyers who intend to haul a fair amount of cargo should include options or packages which include spray on bedliner and Utili track section.

We noted that this edition offered white faced gauges which are conveniently placed and easy to read.

Features of 2009 Nissan Frontier

The 2009 Nissan frontier is available in four offerings such as XE, SE, LE, and PRO-4X. The basic XE edition is equipped with 15 inch wheels, cloth upholstery and front bucket seats. If the buyer intends to add an audio system can include the XE Preferred Package which adds AM/FM/CD audio system and air conditioning.

The higher SE trim adds 16 inch wheels, chrome front bumpers, air conditioning, tilt steering wheels, and sliding rear window. The SE trim offers option of the Power Package which includes remote keyless entry, cruise control and full power accessories while the Value truck package additionally includes a bed liner and 16 inch alloy wheels.

The LE trim includes 18 inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior trim, body colored side moldings, fog lights, keyless entry, full power accessories, spray on bedliner, the utili- track cargo management system, leather wrapped steering wheels, and first aid kit.

The PRO-4Xmodel includes features from the LE trim along  with an addition of 16 inch alloy wheels with rugged off road tires, Bilestein off road shocks ,splash guards, white faced gauge, a locking rear differential and underside skid plates.

The LE edition and the PRO 4X edition offers optional package such as Technology package which sports features such as a six CD/MP3 player with 10 speakers sound system and an auxiliary jack, satellite radio, steering wheel mounted controls and Bluetooth. Nissan offers another popular Value Truck Package which includes features from the Technology package along with leather seating, heated front seat and power passenger seat.

2009 Nissan Frontier Powertrain

The 2009 Nissan frontier offer a choice between two engines. A 2.5 liter four cylinder engine which produces 152 horsepower and 171 pounds feet of torque or an option of  4.0 liter V6 engine which can generate 261 horsepower and 281 pounds feet of torque. The latter option is available only for Crew cabs and four wheel drive variant. It is teamed with either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic, depending on the trim level and configuration.

The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine is available only in 4×2 king cab models and is teamed with standard five speed manual  transmission.

When fully equipped the King cab V6 4×2 offers the highest towing capacity of 6,500 pounds.

The four cylinder engine teamed with automatic transmission offers an estimates fuel economy of 17/22/19 mpg while the V6 engine with 4WD and automatic transmission offers a 4WD at 14/19/16.

We noted that the steering was precise which offered a very refined quality.

2009 Nissan Frontier Safety

The 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with Antilock disc brakes on all the models. Side curtain air bag is available as an optional feature and stability control is offered only on LE and PRO 4X editions.

During the various crash tests that were conducted this edition scored four stars for driver protection in front collision and five stars for side impacts.

Conclusion

The 2009 Nissan Frontier offers complete versatility and ingenuity.  It has many positive points which can be counted like rugged V6 engine, superb off roader, adequate ground clearance, roomy interiors, pleasant highway ride and capable chassis. The main disadvantages that were noted are regular cab body style not available and interiors designed with hard plastics.

You consider any vehicle, as matter of fact any mode of transport and read its review. You’ll notice that every single review will have one very hot question, “is it efficient? or does it have good mileage? or How much fuel does it drink? Is it practical? Or what are the savings on fuel?…you can beat around the how much ever you like but, it still asks the same damn thing.

In today’s day and age, a vehicle is not judged by its looks and performance alone, the latest addition is the fuel consumption/economy/efficiency and how-many-plants-sprout-around-you as you drive along. Over the years, all pick up trucks have been  built with massive engines, obviously, they need to pull and carry loads nearly twice their weight, but these massive engines were gaping fuel drains. This was not a  problem back then, because gas was abundant and the world seemed to be doing well, financially. But today’s world is on the brink of fuel- extinction and is suffering from recession and other debts. Naturally, gas has become the next precious commodity and to add ‘fuel’ to the fire, we are out of money. That means we cannot afford the fuel guzzling monsters that will cut our pockets and empty  our bank balances directly. to  prevent consumers from running buck wild on alternative modes and services, manufacturers are building more economical trucks, like the Silverado Hybrid and the Ford 150 SFE, but are a tad pricey.

Now what Nissan is attempting is even better. Along with the same efficiency that the Silverado and SFE manage, the  Frontier will beat it in the price tag. It costs around $20000 but there is a catch, it is a four cylinder mid-size pick up truck. And to maintain the fuel economy of the truck, Nissan has equipped it with the most basic facilities, such as air-con, manual locking and manual windows and ordinary looking 15 inch wheels. I guess that the price you pay for $20k.

Moving under the hood, we have 152 horses at 5,200 rpm and 171 lbs/ft of torque at 4,400 rpm  being pumped out of a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine. This assembly is mated to a five speed manual. The mileage recorded a decent 21 mpg in the city roads and 23mpg on the highway. To sum the ride and handling in one word, bad. Not horrid, just bad. The frontier steered like a drunk , and it really lacked the power to give it an edge. To make things worse, it is supposed to be a mid size pick-up, and it has to manage a hefty load with that puny power. Inevitably, the frontier manages a payload of just 1,002 lbs and a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. that is nearly the amount any SUV can handle.

The insides of the truck are stripped down to its bare necessities, nothing  worth noting but, I would mention that the bucket seats installed are extremely comfortable.

To sum up, the  frontier is a comfortable and cheap truck. It does not offer any thing special, the term luxury cannot be uttered in a truck like this, it does not do well in its responsibilities of being a truck, power delivery is least exciting and the mileage is not something that you’d want to write home about.