The 2022 Nissan Frontier could be worth its new price

New Nissan Frontier will hit dealerships in September, and now we know what it will cost. The reimagined Frontier will have a starting price of $ 27,480, which isn’t much more than the old model. At a glance, it looks like a bargain, but a look at its rivals shows it’s not as clear as this base price suggests. Will it be worth it?

The prices that Nissan announcement covers a few models and options, and the starting price mentioned above is for a King Cab model in the lowest finish, without four-wheel drive (4×2.) Crew cab will start at $ 29,340.

The Frontier will be powered by a 3.8-liter direct injection V6 which debuted in the outgoing model. This V6 develops 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. The new truck also gets a cool new exterior design and a big interior upgrade.

The problem is that the Frontier’s obvious rival, the Tacoma, starting at $ 26,400 for a 4×2 Access Cab. That’s almost $ 1,100 less than the Frontier. And one Tacoma with four doors, a double cabin, starts at $ 27,230. That undermines the border King Cabin by $ 250.

Of course, before you get angry with Nissan, remember that the cheapest Tacomas come with a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. A Toyota V6 will raise prices by a fair margin, so the Frontier is at least somehow cheaper.

The Nissan also follows the other trucks in the segment, I think. the Ford ranger starts at $ 25,070. It is much less than the Nissan but there is no V6, only Ford’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4 cylinders. There is also the Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon GMC starting at $ 25,200 or $ 26,800, respectively. Again, these starting prices come with a four cylinder engine. See the model?

Then there is the Jeep Gladiator and the Honda ridgeline, both of which do something different, but could still be seen somewhere between mid-size and full-size pickups.

One glaring effect of the new Frontier is that it shows how much the old design has aged. The old and new Frontier cost around $ 650 apart, and if that’s the difference between a 16-year-old and a current model, it’s a no-brainer. The last of the outgoing models will have the same engine as the new Frontier, however, drivers who want the look of what I’ll sarcastically call the “classic” Frontier could save money.

Overall, I think the new Frontier presents itself well with its decent engine specs, design and new interior. It may be worth it but until I drive it I can’t say for sure.