2024 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X: Way Better Than A Toyota Tacoma TURD PRO! 

That truck looks sexy! I’m a Toyota guy but my next truck is going to be a Frontier. Nissan if you’re watching, thank you for not getting rid of the naturally aspirated engine! Toyota shame on you.

I just purchased the 2023 pro 4x last weekend. I was leaning towards the new Chevy Colorado, even test drove it 3 times. But in the end I test drove the Pro 4X just once and instantly loved it. Great truck!

As soon as I heard naturally aspirated V6, I was sold. Turbo BS doesn't belong in anything other than performance cars.

I Just bought a white 2023 Pro 4X yesterday. Excellent driving experience. I believe its the best looking new truck you can buy today. The amount of things you get for the money makes it a great buy.

I traded a 2019 tacoma for a new 23 frontier pro4x. Absolutely love it. It drives so much better. More power, better shifting, better throttle response, better mpg, better tech. Win win!

I like the idea of a naturally aspirated V-6 ..

Most people don’t off road. Most people barely even tow anything - maybe they’ll get some lumber a few times a year. Most trucks that I see are nothing more than pavement princesses. That’s why I laugh at people driving around in spotless Tacomas with snorkel kits, mud runners and a lift kit - just so they can drive back and forth to work. I own a 2016 Frontier - it tows my 4000 pound camper every year through 100 miles of old rugged, muddy logging roads. It’s got 170,000 miles on it and it doesn’t need a thing. It’s a gas pig and has the technology of an Atari, but it’s simple and it works. Plus it is significantly less expensive than a Tacoma and doesn’t have the obnoxious fan boy that the Yotas have. For reference, I owned a 2000 Tacoma 2.7 L 4WD manual trans. I absolutely loved it. It was a simple machine and as a young guy in my early 20’s (this was almost 20 years ago) it treated me well. I took it fishing/camping, in the mud, up mountains and thru tons of snow. Then the frame rotted and Toyota bought it back from me for 150% of KBB value. Moral of the story - unless money isn’t an issue and you’re a hardcore outdoor enthusiast who NEEDS a hardcore machine, a Frontier will serve 95% of most peoples needs.

I bought a 2023 frontier. I absolutely love it. My previous Nissan frontier I had it for 20 years

People would call me insane but I traded my ‘21 Ram Rebel 12 for a ‘23 Pro4x and I couldn’t be happier. The Ram was decked out in tech and it was insanely comfortable. It was a beautiful, aggressive looking truck and I absolutely love Rams. But, it had so much tech that it ceased feeling like a pickup. It was also more truck than I need, in that I no longer need a full sized pickup (however, I did need a full size in the past). So, I decided to down size that the fact that the Pro4X has just enough tech to keep things simple and comfortable, but also has hydraulic steering and I’m fairly certain hydraulic gas and brake, it feels like a pickup should. The only complaints I have is the lack of power folding mirrors (which, most mid size trucks don’t have them so that’s whatever), the lack of a telescopic steering wheel, and the position of the power seat controls. The only real “problem” in this list are the seat controls. They’re so close to your hip that you may unknowingly hit them getting in and out of the truck. If it feels like your seat is moving around, you’re not crazy, it is. It’s a known problem with these trucks. And unfortunately, Nissan’s “solution” is to just pop the caps off the controls lol. I mean, it works so, whatever I guess. Other than that, this is one of my favorite vehicles that I’ve ever owned and I look forward to loading it down with miles over many years. I’ve had many comments on it while I’m out. People seem to love the way it looks.

That's actually a pretty nice truck, outside and inside. I like how the infotainment screen is blended into the dash, it's not styled like someone propped up an iPad and called it a day. The removable sidesteps is an interesting option. Like you mentioned, the new Tacomas don't have a V6 anymore, just a 4-cyl turbo, so those lose big points in my book.

I own a 2022 SV and the Frontier is the most under rated mid-size out there IMO. It has a strong engine, decent ride and excellent handling. The steering could be a little lighter, but go work out at the gym. Only one recall for a first year redesign is excellent. I read that the new Colorado has multiple issues with the electronics. I’ve owned a 2021 Tacoma and it is trash in comparison.

Honestly this looks better than the Tacoma

Scotty Kilmer really likes this truck ! That's a win right there !

It seems like full-size trucks with V-8s get as good or even better gas mileage than mid-size trucks with V-6s.

I just wish they had a 6ft bed version of the pro4x

Great video, keep them coming.

Thanks for the video. Mid-size truck segment is certainly interesting these days. Looking forward to the new Tacoma as well.

I have a 2022 Pro 4X. i love it. I love to drive roads in the mountains and it does the job without breaking a bead of sweat. 2 things I don't like. 1. Hesitation on the gas pedal. 2. No seals or gaskets around the tailgate which allows a lot of dust into the bed from the dirt roads. I have a hard shell and it gets really messy back there.

Thank you for the video. Lots of good information.

I just downsized from a 2006 GMC Sierra to a 2023 Pro4X, and it's actually a pretty big midsize truck. VERY good quality and I really like the cameras all around on the PRO4X.

that interior really matches this outside color ... kool review, ty for sharing this one ... I do like this truck, think out of everything out this one feels best to me ... that aside do wish the mid truck segment options were a bit more capable ... it's hard to explain lol, but basically right now they are offering more amenities and not actual capability / ability ...

I Agreed Without a Doubt Had a 2023 Pro-4X And Drove Roughly 29k Miles With Absolutely Zero Issues. Love The Idea of Staying With a Naturally Aspired Engine. I Loved It So Much, Now Just I Trade It In For a New 2024 Pro 4X With All The Extras. And So Far Same Absolutely Both Years Have Been Nothing But Reliable. Wishing They Had Basic Warranty Like Titan 5 Years and 100k Bumper To Bumper Versus 3 Years 36k Bumper To Bumper. Over All An Extremely Comfortable and Beautiful Truck

About a year from now I hope to buy a new mid-size pickup which I plan to keep a long, long time. Probably either Tacoma or Frontier. If I go with Frontier it would likely be exactly what you drove here. For me the manual trans option on Tacoma is a pull, but I'll have to see when I decide to actually buy something.

Hey Ben. Did Nissan improve the camera resolution with the 360 cameras?

Does 2023 frontier still have bad transmission issues? I was thinking of getting 23 up, but some people said the frontier is a bad choice due to transmission

I have the 2024 PRO-4X in the Gun Metallic color - larger tires with black KMC wheels - 2” lift with leveling kit. It gets lots and lots of compliments. It’s a fun truck for sure 🙌🏼

Great looking truck. Ben, I thought you were retiring from doing reviews??

Glad to see a video with cloth seats. Interested in this truck but leather I believe forces a sunroof which I hate so that ends consideration for leather. I'm planning on replacing my Colorado in the next year or two and it seems like everyone is messing up the back seats. In the new GM trucks, the backs don't fold and the Ranger isn't split. The view of the back was fast but it looks like a 60/40 split. Can it fold both down and up? What is storage like? I know if you opt for the upgraded radio you lose one side to a sub but this doesn't have that.

Same video as last year.. some one come back to me when they update the backup camera

How is this one different from last year's model?

So there is no different between 23 vs 24?

I think the only problem with this truck is the availability of aftermarket accessories, in which I'm sure in time that'll change.

How far forward was the front seat pushed forward when you showed the rear leg room?

Would you say the back seat is the most room in it's class? That looked like a lot more room than the taco or colorado

Wonder if they could have got the gap any bigger between the hood and fenders ?

I wonder how good this does as a off road vehicle in rural areas and trails

I have a 2022 love it other than screen display doest always work every time it quits it works at the dealership other than that great truck

I owed a 2014 frontier and currently own a 2023 Tacoma TRD off road and to be honest the frontier was a great truck And I do like both brands but the frontier was just a overall better off road cheap truck it was unique and faster then the Tacoma. the Tacoma does ride better because of the fact it’s brand new but also has more modifications to choose from where the frontier doesn’t have a ton.

How is this 2024 different from 2023 ??? I don’t think so

Were you in the Spokane WA mission? Name sounds very familiar

Got a 2023 Pro4x premium package a couple months ago. It's a nice truck but definitely not perfect. I've owned 2 previous gen Frontiers so I have a lot of experience with the platform and this redesign isn't all that different, as far as driving dynamics. It's more evolution than revolution which is ok. The biggest problem with the new truck is the transmission's aggressive downshifting on the highway. I cruise on the highway everyday for nearly 2 hrs back and forth to work and, even on the slightest incline, the transmission downshifts violently, sometimes hitting 6000rpm, when literally no downshift is even needed. It's the most ridiculous and infuriating thing about this truck because it wastes fuel for no damn reason. It's just really stupid shift mapping and Nissan needs to address it, but they're ignoring it so far. Very annoying!

**Watching this and I own a 2023 trd pro! Very nice truck

What does way better mean exactly. My interpretation is after 5 or 10 years of ownership how many times has it been in the shop. How many million mile Nissan trucks are on the road? I guess we have to wait and see.

multiple tacomas owner for decades. seriously looking at the frontier. great review. any noticeable issues with the reported poor turning radius? on checking online, looks like its comparable to the tacoma, maybe better?

Hey, Ben good review on the truck, however is this truck going to replace the Nissan Titan.

I have a 2022 pro×4 and love it

I bought a 22 pro x love it .. 2 years and 45,000 miles

takes longer time for nissan to upgrade all these product line up, but these new gen product are very thoughtful and well designed. At the mean time toyota honda rising up price and using cheaper mats to build their cars, nissan become more reasonable both the mats and pricing

They need a Nismo Pro 4x to compete with the Raptor Ranger, ZR2, AT4 and Trail hunter, maybe with a 2-3" lift, bigger more aggressive tires and some other off road goodies. I'm in a 2019 Colorado with a leveling kit and 32" tires and I considered buying the new Colorado Trailboss but the turbo only in the Chevy/GMC, Ford and Toyota isn't for me. When that Turbo goes bad it costs nearly what a long block does and in the GM off road twins it returns 3MPG less rated fuel Economy than this Nissan so I'm disappointed with their design choices. I wanted the 4.3 V6, yes I'm getting old.

Why no reviews on the Pro X?

Love mine no turbo no bs

I agree very nice truck but the shifting is a little busy if you baby it or drive easy as it shifts constantly, I’m thinking if you were more deliberate in your acceleration this wouldn’t be an issue.. it is way nicer than the Toyota…. Drove both and was disappointed in the drive and comfort of the Toyota. This is a good choice

It's definitely the truck to buy it's not a laptop on wheels it has a transmission designed by Mercedes & licensed to jayco for Nissan a real tried & true automatic not an 85k cct disposable transmission it also has latest & greatest old school hydraulic steering not electric that can ground out or get wet etc & if you get the pro x or pro 4x if your smart & get the nismo leveling kit light weight wheels & upgraded nismo/billstien shocks with resivoirs dramatically increasing the already very good ride quality to a level that you must experience to believe once you do all that & properly maintain & change your fluids every 3 months you should be good for 500k to700k miles if you don't abuse it all of these old school components are perfected & time tested & battle proven the new school high tech stuff with lots of Chinese circuitry etc well you'll find out in a few years hear me now believe me later

No Changers for 24 same-old Nissan go 10 years before any update, and needs rear seat A/C vents and ventilated front seats for southern buyers, But still a fair reliable buy, It could be Great with a few upgrades.

Agree its great simple , reliable, i think it looks better then new Tacomas.

I love Nissan engines. So glad they haven't gone to 4 cylinders turbos. I know it's the rage right now, and they make lots of power, but they have no soul...sound like toys. and are uber complicated. that V6 sounds great.

I made a mistake getting the new tacoma that crap heats up the transmission just pulling my boat i got a frontier a few weeks ago man this has more power and responds quickly 🙌🏻

What different on the 2024 model? Any slight improvements to the 22-23?

What do you mean, built in shocks?

1. Needs underhood lighting. Will have to purchase a small led bar and connect it to the hood switch. 2. Interior lighting is horrible. Reading lights are directional if you just want to "read". The lower half of the cabin is still pitch black (can't even see the controls on the column). Will install some led lighting on the floor for light down below. 3. Raptor lights should be standard. It's totally cosmetic but really looks good with the lines of the truck.

Taco has a terrible driving position, you sit on the floor, anyone over 6’ has no room. The Nissan has a better seating position. The Nissan has a much better on road ride and handling balance, the Toyota is better off road. Since I am on the road 90% of the time it a no brainer. Toyotas reliability is excellent, but this Nissan platform is also rated very well and this engine is proven design and has no issues.

the pro-4x is comparable to the trd offroad.. NOT the trd pro.

Anything new with 2024 model?

Better truck? Maybe perhaps Looks better than a Tacoma? 110% it does not an could not hold the Tacoma's jock strap when it comes to being aesthetically pleasing

I’m torn between the frontier and the GMC elevation

I like the new Frontier Pro4x, but it’s ground clearance is too low. I bought a Tacoma Trd off-road. Perfect ground clearance for me stock.

I heard Nissan is doing a refresh for this already...

What about the cloth seats? Never said if they’re as comfortable as leather? Believe they are still Nissans zero gravity seats just cloth?

Great truck. Best in Nissans lineup.

Review the Manual transmission version.

Looked like the front seat was pretty far forward! This guy being misleading about backseat leg room?

The gloss black on the strering wheel kills me. Putting the most easily damaged and dirtied material on the thing you touch the most, the steering wheel, just seems like a terrible idea. Looks like a great truck though. Love the pops and burbles from that engine/exhaust! Im in the market for a midsize truck and its a shame that after all this time and me being finally ready, the Tacoma is falling off the map. I was between this and the Ranger Raptor, and i secured a RR to be built in July wearing shelter green. Im very excited

Do they come with factory tinted windows or not usually

How much they pay you for this review?

Absolutely love my 2023 Pro4x, 44k out the door fully loaded. Just bought NISMOs suspension left kit and 285 Falken tires, simply put 48k-52k+ for a Taco, Colorado, or Canyon simply wasnt worth the extra 5k+

I tried to buy one, but all they wanted to do was play price games. Went and bought a Tacoma the same day. Haven't looked back.

It all comes down to personal preference, but I picked the Frontier over the Tacoma for the long haul.

New trucks are too expensive nowadays. I'll just have to stick to my 2006 Nissan frontier. It ain't pretty, but it runs fine.

I live in Canada and the new vehicles up here are so much more expensive! This truck I love but cost $60,000! In Canada 👎🏻

Modern cars are designed to last up to 150,000k miles and then fail so then you go buy another 😂

Nissan needs to make a long bed.

In 2013 I paid 25K for my new SV V6.

I thought the Taco was the way to go until I bought a new 23 SR5 off allocation. Biggest vehicular mistake I’ve ever made. What a lemon

I do not like to own a truck like that u know , my pocket is not loaded but if someday dream comes through i chose ur truck ok..😊

TuRD pro in the title! Soon the Toy Boys will be reporting you for "hate speech"😅 Good review

time 9:47 - Did you say this " old 3 . liter V6 is a pretty old engine..." ? I agree V6 engines have been around awhile, technically so have turbo charged 4 cylinder engines. Am I wrong , there were a lot of engineering changes to the new 3.8 liter nissan engine ( compared to the old 4.0 ), at least, that is what Dick Madden, chief engineer ( Nissan ) was proud of. I'm not as excited at the new 4 cylinder / EV type engines as mush as e.g. Motor Trend seemed to be. I for one am not ready for the new EV generation. Old school, I guess. Motor Trend said this: " We all agreed the new Nissan Frontier is a solid truck that is good at doing basic trucky things, but there is nothing new or groundbreaking about how it does them. Even the 310-hp engine, a mostly new 3.8 liter V-6 introduced in the 2020 Frontier, is virtually obsolete compared to the turbocharged, electrified, and all-electric powerplants found in other TOTY contenders. With only a lockable rear diff to augment its simple low-range transfer case, the Frontier Pro-4X model we tested struggled to put power to the ground on the sandy off-road course. "It feels more like a 15-year-old truck resculpted to resemble a 2021 truck than a modern vehicle built with modern parts," senior editor Alex Kierstein said. " Not sure I agree with Motor Trend. Everyone to their own opinion.

I have had a 21 TRD off road a 22 pro x and a 23 Colorado TB and hands down I like the TB much more than the other two by a ton , will it last as long as the other two ? Who cares I don’t keep them that long

If Nissan would JUST change their steering wheel buttons... Honestly... They're the worst in the industry, and have been for decades.

We have been saying this for YEARS.

As someone who's living with a 19 Tacoma and a 23 Frontier now for about 7 months. Its a marginally better vehicle. Once the new vehicle appeal wears off you notice that this is just a facelift for nissan, with the exception of the trans and engine. Definitely lacks a fun factor compared to the taco but that could just be that the new frontier feels like a heavier version of every other crossover on the road now. Also hot take, the taco has comfier rear seats. Despite more leg room the frontier has a more upright seating position which is not great for long trips. The 3.8 just like the 3.5 is not great on gas, and even worse the frontier has a smaller gas tank than the taco, very frequent fuel stops. Dont get me started on the turning radius either. This being said, i do like this vehicle alot, and it looks gorgeous (we have the tactical green colour), brakes really nicely, has a larger bed and was cheaper than a comparable taco (SV premium trim). My take is its a more modern taco, that had a smaller development budget but was used better to focus on features that folks want. If i were a new buyer i would take this one over the taco, but this is not worth selling your current taco to buy.

I'll just keep my trouble free 2016 Tacoma.

Like it.

The Nissan is a fine looking truck however, for off-road. Typically the Tacoma is a bit better.

Only Nissan I'd ever buy... still rather a Tacoma

I wanted to buy a 22 frontier but the dealer added a $10000 dealer markup.. Screw that, no nissan for me

I’m just shocked to see a non turbo engine

Does Nissan still use shitty paint?

I’ve had a 2019 Tocoma and traded it for a 2022 Frontier. I like the Frontier way better. It’s not even close. Now that Toyota is going to a turbo 4 cylinder I’ll never own a Tacoma again.

Nice truck but Nissan probably won't redesign the Frontier for another 17 plus years. Nissan needs to be competitive like Toyota and have more mods like the Tacoma.

Its a old joke and i like Toyota but i still laugh at Turd Pro lol