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The Canadian version of 5he sport, called the Onyx, comes standard with sunroof, heated steering wheel, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic braking and 10 way power seats. No yellow along the sides but yellow accent around the fog lights. The Limited also has sunroof standard as well as the upgraded sound system and power seats with memory. Price, Onyx 36,500 CAD, Limited, 39,500 CAD.
I got 2022 SV and there is only one thing missing. The back sliding window is not offered as power. I'd have to stop to manualy open it if I forgot to do it before the trip. The rest is well done. I love this vehicle and thinking about PRO4-X trim as my next Frontier. Cheers
I like the Pro 4x model a lot, but what bothers me about it is it doesn't come with 6ft bed option. I need a truck that can haul a lot of leaves from my yard and can romp in the snow.
Cx90 engine bay is horrible and requires lifting the engine out for many repairs. It might look nice but it’s going to be a pain on the wallet after warranty is up.
Bought the wife a forester wilderness. At first im like meeeh, then drove it to FL from MA. Drove 16 hrs straight, comfy, I was like ok. Finished the week vacation drove home, impressed. Then my jeep grand cherokee started aging, a new 6 cyc jeep is over 50k, cant afford it. Checked out a 24' wilderness, fell in love with its simplicity and ruggedness, bought one too.
The Frontier looks like a very solid truck. I like that they still run the V6. I've always been a Tocoma fan, but I believe the Frontier has pulled ahead of the Taco now.
Dollar for dollar it really is the best midsize truck you can buy. It isn't as fancy as the new models of other brands but it's simplicity is what will make this truck outlast all of the others in the segment.
We looked at both of these in 2023.The Mazda interior was a lot better than the Hyundai, even with a higher end hybrid comparison. The gas mileage on the base engine for both was about the same. What sold us on the Mazda not mentioned here is the reliability. The Mazda uses the tried-and-true Skyactive high compression engine built since 2012 which is very reliable for 200,000 miles. The Hyundai uses the notorious Theta II engine which you can see reports all over the internet and RU-vid failing after 100,000 miles. So in the end it is a no brainer - you want a nicer car on the inside that will last twice as long, buy the Mazda. Want the fancier electronics and an engine that has a good chance of dying at 100,000 miles get the Hyndavi. We bought Mazda.
Honda All Day! Not sure why people don’t like Hondas because of timing belts. Chains wear and stretch, guides wear. Belts make the engine quieter, more efficient and refined. It costs $1,200 every 5-8 years, most pathfinder owners I know spend way more money on other breakdowns/maintenance. Honda is much more reliable.
Not a fair comparison, you should compare the AT4X, unless you're comparing the same price point, because the GMC's are more expensive for the same features.
Bought a 2024 Pro-4X… after about 4,000 miles very pleased. Pros… comfortable seats and stable road manners; technology and cameras reasonably good (still learning tech); fit and finish great; dual climate control; impressed with just over 24mpg on mixed road 350 mile trip and around 19mpg in everyday driving; Handled deep sand (air down to 18psi) without blinking (couple others struggled on a dune but who knows about their psi etc). Cons… are few and not all that important to me… no telescoping steering (but I’m comfortable) and no back vents for AC (would probably be blocked by the dog hammock anyhow). Competition might be better in some aspects but the Pro-4X is comfortable, reliable, and capable at a very attractive price point.
If Nissan really wanted to steal more narket share they would offee the 5.6 V8 as an option,as well flare the fenders and lift the truck 2-3 inches from the factory on higher trim levels like Chevy/GMC. The 5.6 had cylinder deactivation and pulling less weight than a Titan, i think Highway mileage might actually be decent.
So much expensive tech I just don't need. Always loved the Frontier for being a bare bones tough truck, now pricing the average buyer out of the market. Nissan did the same thing with the Armada. I had a 2004 and it was a capable truck I bought for low 30's. Now they are $60k+. Had to replace it and bought a '19 Frontier for $19K in 2020. Now they are $40K+. I can't afford the Chevy's or Ford's or even Ram's, so where is the average American to go for an affordable utility truck? Not everyone wants to pay for a luxury vehicle.
As an older member of the driving cadre, all I can say is "where is the lower end of these average sized family wagons" ? The "Base" models lack AWD, heated seats and remote start provisions ! Haven't these car companies figured out what the typical America car buyer wants in a vehicle ? Fifty to Sixty grand is simply WAY too much money for a family taxi cab. They have a car for $35k, but it's completely stripped ! Are they afraid to make up the profit in a bit more volume of sales ? Mistake ! Focus on reliability, comfort and safety. THAT'S what sells cars for families.
I am about to pull the trigger on cx-5 as well. I actually prefer the Rouge in every way EXCEPT powertrain, but that is a very big ding. I just can't get myself to buy a v3 with a huge turbo and a potentially problematic cvt. Sounds to me like a recepie for disaster, which is a shame as I really like the Rouge.
CVT w/o a real shifter (ie, shift-by-wire)… no thank you! And all mated to a turbo 3cyl. Double no thanks-talk about a recipe for long term unreliability. Get the dependable Mazda with its real transmission and proven SkyActiv 2.5L 4cyl.
IMO, if you can afford the turbo CX5, its a great option. If you're in the price-point of the non-turbo CX5, the Rogue is a no-brainer as its more powerful and much more efficient while being roomier and softer ride.
