Top 5 things to love/hate on new 2022 Nissan Frontier 

I like the how simple they made this truck I like the interior muted the way they did it. I have had mine for 3 months and my biggest gripe is the turning radius.

Well said. Simple is good.

Ya I hate the red on the cloth seats. Sucks cuz I would like to be able to get the cheaper interior. But there’s no way I’m buying a truck with red stitching

Amen to the garage. I have gone through too many vehicles. I sold off my Tacoma because I took it to a speed shop and they put RV tires on it that pretty much ruined it. I left it to the experience of the sales department to choose the size, not knowing how destructive oversized wheels and tires could be. I went from the Tacoma to an F150 with a V8 plus a lot of bells and whistles, but when I closed the garage door there wasn't much more than a couple inches to spare on either end. The 2019 Frontier literally gave me over a foot clearance. I am a minimalist too, but I missed the GPS feature from the F150, and the '19 Frontier was not equipped to handle any electronic accessories, but it was still a great truck. Myu problem, being in a West Texas town has always been selection. I took my '19 last week for its routine service and they just brought in two red( I call it candy apple red) '22 Frontier King Cab SV's. One was a 4x4, now it is in my garage. It is so seldom you see a vehicle in an attractive color, and it was a king cab as well, that I jumped on it. I have to say, that 9 speed Mercedes inspired transmission is another story completely. At first it felt weird, but I have to get into traffic quick during certain times of day because of the rush. I got on it with that 9 speed and it is very smooth. The '19 worked a whole lot hard and was slightly slower. That '22 felt like it was just gliding, no jerking.. I am sort of a minimalist. My first truck was a King Cab XE V6 back in '87, it was known as a "Nissan Hard Body" back then. I think you have to be a bit of a minimalist to go for the smaller Nissan. Back in '07, I ended up with a Tacoma because Toyota was having problems moving vehicles over the scandal with the sticking accelerator pedal, which they repaired in time, so they gave me terms. I would have preferred the Nissan which I test drove first. The local Nissan dealer where I was at the time would not talk terms. The Tacoma gave me 8 good years, except for the dealer installed remote starter which ate three batteries.

I'm a minimalist, kind guy. Wants leather seats

"Zero gravy" 😅

Yeah TFL did it and a better review,.

That is what he says. With larger tires someone may have a problem.

32’s fit the previous generation with no modifications whatsoever

Most people put slightly wider and bigger wheels. This is a pro4x model, so obviously, people are going to want to mod it. It's probably an easy fix, but it's still a valid point.

If youre going to be putting larger tires then you should know that it will impact the rest of the truck in many ways and likely should expect to do modifications as needed, like a lift kit, and even differential gears at some point.

I been looking several brands a the price its very good and the reviews aren’t that bad ! I spoken with several car mechanics and I been told that ford 6 cylinder turbo charged trucks are having engine problems !

Still no problems, Ken? How do you like the transmission (shift points, etc)?

@@sharkskin3448 it is solid shift points are really good realy fluid. Even towing my side by side it dosent have any issues. Tow mode is good and i still get a reasonable mpg.

@@kenndogg7469 man, that's great! Thanks for the reply! I had a '10 LE crew cab long bed years ago, and driving full sized since (mostly Tundras). I really like this new Frontier. Once inventories are up a little, I'll try to grab one. Thanks again.

lol it’s because the steering it good ole school hydraulic 💪🏽

How has it held up over the last 2 years?

you can only have the orange stitching on the non top trim pro 4x, i wanted the sun roof and sub woofer and you cant have the stitching with that option package.

Yup one reason why I went taco over tundra this year.

I don’t really think that’s true anymore. I drove full size trucks in urban environments for years and never had any issue, especially with the newer ones. I won’t argue a mid size isn’t easier, but there’s no issues driving and parking a half ton in a city. You might just need more seat time in one.

Glad it was helpful!

Why did you trade it? I'm looking at a frontier vs Tacoma and trying to make the best decision

My Silverado has a dimmer switch I hate bright dashboard at night It totally blinds me

You should at least try it though. My brother is 6 ft 1 and likes the way he fits in mine.

@@countfloyd1269 thanks I will. After this video I looked online to check my local dealer's inventory.

I just bought a frontier and am 6’1 and fit just fine with lots of head room, even with a sun roof.

XD Titans are really hard for me to get sadly.

Just get a lift n level and your set

Yes. Not necessarily to go off road , but just the better options of bird's eye view and comfort packages, etc.

That’s a really solid question. A quick Google search and it is the same as Tacoma, Colorado and Ranger.

I bought a 80k warranty on the Rogue. you buy a 100k warranty if you wat. you should always opt for it if you intend on keeping your truck, I always kept my trucks and God for bid something dose happen , a little part could be huge Bill. I a Chevy s10 in 2001 peice of CRAP, 100k warranty again and the ball joint kept going and I was like wtf and Chevy kept replacing them and must have hated me .... lol , I got to know the service people very well at that point!! so paid it off and bought I bought another Nissan frontier witch was my 3rd Nissan Frontier witch were are so much more reliable . I've owned a 1989,1993,2005 Nissan truck are fun to drive!! Toyota used to pull up to me and want to race 😆🤣 Nissans are faster! So buy the extended warranty along with what they offer! Buy the way , you can talk the price of the warranty down with the finance dept !!! My wife and I did it with the 2018 Sl Rogue, remember your not working the deal to you sign all the papers and your pulling onto the road from the dealership!! My wife and I saved a lot of money getting the warranty down in the long run!! Also us a price club to buy your truck, we have Costco whole Sale clubs. Hope this you out!! Brad.

They do have a manual lumbar .

I have the pro 4x

Yes you are correct, I had a couple of Colorado crew cabs 4 wheel drive loaded units. Last year I bought a 2021 gmc 1500 crew cab elevation loaded and it was a 5 grand difference. Once you take the rebates in to account it was 1 grand less the the Colorado? Fuel mileage is about 1.5 mpg on average more in the full size truck? The only thing I miss with the Colorado is the easy of parking, turning radius other than that the full size truck is so much better.

I have a 2017 PR with 81k miles and it’s a great truck. The new Titans look so much better then the new Tundra.

Looks like they tried to shrink areas and add to others. The front seats for example are narrower. The rear legroom increased but what you gained, you lost in the angle of the seatback position. Its almost vertical

Drives ok for a mid-size truck. Quietish and it is a truck you could live with on a daily. Nothing ground breaking.

6’4 with a moon roof?!?! I’m 6’1 (long torso) and couldn’t get the moon roof at all.

I thought so too, but after test driving all the midsize trucks, there’s a clear winner. Not the frontier, not the Colorado, and not even the Tacoma. It’s the ranger. And it’s really not close. The ride is more comfortable and dear god the drivetrain is so much better than the others.

I had an 02 Frontier supercharged. It was a tank in the fact it went everywhere. Did great doing up ski runs and utility access roads. But that 3.3L engine needed the supercharger. I'll take a supercharger over a turbo any day.

It is a pull off spot with good scenery.

Check out the Ridgeline with the HPD package. It might just be the ticket giving you some more off-road vibe with the Ridgeline.

@@Pickuptrucktalk that is true. I have seen one and really like the looks, minus the overly aggressive cladding. In reality, I don’t think I’d ever use the Frontier to its full potential, and a Ridgeline like that would most likely do everything I need with ease.

I agree, the ridge line is a great option, but I can’t get over its feminine looks, especially the side profile and rear. The front they worked on a bit but still looks weak. Very practical in its layout.

@@gagers6620 The Ridgeline of course has its own shortcomings, but it's also so good on some areas. While the infotainment totally sucks along with the push button gear selection in newer models, it's just so damn spacious inside. Tim didn't show it in this video, but everybody else's back seat design/stowage ability is just terrible compared to the Ridgeline. I have 3 teenagers that fit comfortably back there. To some this may not matter so you just have to consider what your needs are.

I absolutely hate the red/orange buttons at night. I had a 2007 Frontier nismo. The orange gauges were horrible… it would be a deal breaker for me now….I see the instrument panel is white now which is way better. But they need to do the buttons white also

5.4 V8...no thanks. Especially a 3v

@@Blue-moon12 The 2V 5.4s were very reliable, more reliable than today's Chevy 5.3s with their cam/lifter issues and the the 3.6 V6s with their timing chain failures and more reliable than the Hemis with their cam/lifter problems.

Since I replied to this video, I sold my 2002 F150 which was in very high demand and sold in 3 days then bought a new 2023 Nissan Titan Pro 4X. I love my new Titan. It's so comfortable, quiet, and powerful that it's a pleasure to drive!

Go buy your taco sucka. The wheel wells are fully lin d in the Frontier.

Can always get a catch can or similar to keep as much oil away from the intake as possible. I have one on my Focus ST and the intake ports ar 75k look pretty good still. Catches about 2-3 ounces per 5k miles.

The tacomas have both DI and Port. Don't know why nissan skipped this

@@beexiong2995 It can be nice for the average consumer, but it is an extra cost/complication to keep both. If the inherent design keeps carbon build up to a minimum, I dont necessarily think there's anything wrong with a pure DI engine arrangement, especially if you use your vehicle in a more aggressive manner regularly (heat and rpm seems to help curb buildup issues).

@@ALMX5DP direct and port injection is used on mass produced vehicles like the F-150 and tacoma. It's in most lexus products as well which happen to be arguably the most reliable vehicles.

@@beexiong2995 sure, just saying it is an extra cost and complexity versus not having it. If the design doesnt show the need for it, may not have been worth the cost or R&D to develop.

You are very small

Nissan has never made a bad 6. Ever. They started putting them in consumer vehicles in the 60s. A long line of award winning 6s. No reason to believe this one will beany different especially since they had an unhurried development. Mercedes, Toyota, GM, etc, they all had 6s with design issues before. Not so Nissan. And that transmission also does duty in the Titan a full size with a V8. That bodes very well for a V6 mid size application.

I think sort of which is why I had that pricing section in the video. You can build it up to be comparable with the Tacoma, but you can also strip it down and get it at a lower price point. I think you could probably find lower trim levels on the lots for cheaper than a Ranger, however, that is when you can actually find trucks on the lot.

Nissan frontiers in the portland area are even more expensive than tacomas.

@@Pickuptrucktalk Of course, you could pay more or less, depending upon how well you equip it. The question is whether a comparably equipped Frontier would cost the same, more or less than a Tacoma or Ranger. The old Frontiers could be had for several thousand dollars less than competitive models, comparably equipped. I wonder whether this is still true. From my recent build on the Nissan web site, a well-equipped SV trim was almost $40K, so I doubt that they have the same price advantage as before. I would still consider a Frontier because of the power train and styling inside and out.

@@warrenbarnes9653 agreed. I haven’t priced them very much, but it seems like they aren’t the value driven choice now.

Another issue is the rear shock mounts are low and hang between the diff and hub. Prime spot to hit a rock while offroading.

Yeah not true

The first thing I do when I buy a truck is have it under coated to prevent rust 1 peice of shit Chevy S10 Zr2 2001 . 3 Nissan Pu and never had any rust after the under coatings. my trucks never made more then 3 days on the road . So it helps protect your investment.

Which one is more comfortable....the Titan or Super Duty?

@@dalephillips8250 the Titan. All day long, and on Sundays! Most comfortable seats I have ever had in a vehicle.

@@roywall8169 Thanks for the reply Roy. I'm going to be guiding my son toward a new truck and use this knowledge as a talking point. He's leaning toward Ram but I don't think that is not the best choice for longevity.

@@dalephillips8250 I love the Super Duty, but the seats are just not as good.

@@roywall8169 I corrected my statement as I meant to say Ram is not best for longevity. He has no need for Superduty type torque so I doubt he will go that way. Also the ride on those are stiff unless you have a little bit load on them aren't they.

Same.. my buddies would roast me if I showed up in a midsize 😂😂

You could buy a Tacoma with a manual gearbox and tell your friends real trucks have gearboxes.

@@Salvitrojan7 get a gladiator

Who cares what your buddies think! Real men do what they want to do and don’t follow the crowd.

@@CanadianProho Amen. 100% Correct.

Just keep in mind it’s not an American founded company during these times of economic decline… every customer decision on where they put their hard earned money is important

@@cybertrk It's built in the US. Buy it and support American jobs.

@@cybertrk neither are the clothes you’re wearing or the device you’re using to comment. Sad but true. I agree with made in Murica!