2014 Nissan Frontier Review - The 2014 Nissan Frontier ranks 3 out of 3 Compact Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Nissan Frontier, as well as reliability and safety data.
Reviewers say the 2014 Nissan Frontier offers a comfortable ride and a powerful V6 engine option, though some competing crew cab trucks offer more back-seat passenger space.
The Nissan Frontier comes with a standard four-cylinder engine. An optional V6 earns praise for its ample power in nearly all situations. A manual transmission is standard with either engine and a five-speed automatic is optional. Test drivers write that the automatic transmission is well-matched to the V6 engine, and that it downshifts quickly when more power is needed. Fuel economy is up to an EPA-estimated 19/23 mpg city/highway, which is a bit less than that of a comparably-equipped Toyota Tacoma. Reviewers are impressed with the Frontier's comfortable ride, and they say that the Frontier handles fairly well for a pickup. Some critics report that the Frontier's steering is a bit slow, which hurts maneuverability in low-speed settings like parking lots.
Reviewers say that the Frontier's cab has a functional design and is constructed with sturdy plastics. They note that the dash is uncluttered and that the Frontier features simple controls. Most reviewers say the Frontier's front seats are comfortable and supportive, though they also note that the four-seat King Cab's rear jump seats are quite cramped. The five-seat Crew Cab has more useable rear-seat passenger space. A four-speaker stereo is standard, while options include air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD stereo, a 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate stereo system, a USB port, Bluetooth, satellite radio, a navigation system with a 5.8-inch touch-screen display, dual-zone automatic climate control and a backup camera.
