Item: 2021 Nissan Frontier
Rating: 4.7
Author: CarMax

2021 Nissan Frontier Reviews

4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

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I purchased a 2021 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x with a little under 9000 miles on it. I sold my F-150 many years for a sedan and wish I would have gotten another truck. I've needed one from time to time and when my Ford Taurus was almost paid off, I decided to get a mid-size truck to fit in the garage. As a long time, Ford owner (I did own a couple Oldsmobile) I looked heavily at the Ranger. It was reviewed well to excellent, but I wanted more than a 270-horsepower turbo 4-cyl. I looked at the Toyota Taco (Tacoma) and wanted more than 278 horsepower plus I'm a tall guy and the head room wasn't enough. I looked at GMC Canyon, but I didn't like the interior, horsepower was close, but no cigar. I read and watched may reviews on the 2020-2022 Frontier. It had the 310 horsepower V-6, which caught my attention. The truck brand has been around for almost 2 decades and it's been a solid truck, unlike Nissan CVT systems. The reviewers, well for the most part most of them complained that it was a truck and not the pretty little princess trucks we have turned trucks into now days. They said "it drove and felt like a truck"......... Well shocker, it's a truck!!!!!! I've owned mine for several months now and extremely happy with it. I can't wait to drive it. I've added rubber floor mats, remote starter (which ever truck I own will have one now), tow hitch, and bed extender. I was shooting for a 2022 model, and the looks had changed little over the 16 years that the first-generation body style ran for. Yes, the 2021 model doesn't have Apple or Android audio, it plays music from my phone just fine. The GPS system is outdated, and I wish the 2021 model had blind side assistance, which the 2022 models and up now have. I have the "loaded" Pro-4X model, so I have a sunroom and leather seats that I can leave without and hopefully won't get on any future trucks I buy unless I have to compromise. But the truck moves like the wind and wants to spin the tires at every stoplight or stop sign. It fits better in my 1960's garage than my 2015 Ford Taurus, it has a crew cab which yes, the backseat is small, but I'm not hauling people. I use it like the backside of ever car or SUV I've own, trunks and cargo areas were used very little in life, so the backseat is my temporary storage area till I get to my location or home, The 5 foot bed perfect to pick up or move small things as I'm not my friends U-Haul that I was with several of them with my F-150's I've owned. Fuel economy is standard and noting to write home about on a truck since reviewers think truck should be lazy boy in an 800 square foot apartment with wheels. Again, it's a truck...... I think I should review trucks since reviewers have forgotten what they are. Any who, the first gen look is beautiful, stately, powerful when you take in its long service. Very car and truck made by humans can or will have issues, but in the mid-size truck market Nissan Frontier is the Pro 4 times over (see what I did there?)

Pros

Power: 310 pony power under the hood that's why.!!!!
Interior Space: Very nice and solid interior.
Ride and Handling: I like the ride and handling.

Cons

Fuel Economy: Could it be better?? Sure, but it's a powerful truck.
Interior Space: I have the PRO 4x and don't need a sunroof or leather seats.
Cost to Maintain: The car note is too much.

Per "Google" the Toyota and Chevy pick-ups are better. Don't care, I love my Nissan Frontier four door. Why? It is built like a rock, the tranny and engine are excellent and it handles great. Yup t...

What is the Fuel Economy of the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:

PRO-4X : 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
SV : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
S : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway

It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier reliable?

The Nissan Frontier received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Nissan Frontier as 1 out of 8 among Midsize Truck

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier a good car?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Nissan Frontier, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Nissan Frontier Reviews.

What is the towing capacity for the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a maximum towing capacity of between 6250 and 6720 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.

What's new for the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

Here is what's new for the 2021 Nissan Frontier:

Bed Cover
Smart Key
Parking Sensors

<b>Q</b>:What are the pros and cons of the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

A: Here are the pros and cons of the 2021 Nissan Frontier:

Pros	Cons
Power Reliability Ride and Handling	Fuel Economy Technology and Entertainment Cabin Noise

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2021 Nissan Frontier Reviews

The Nissan Frontier is a solid truck!!!

The Nissan Frontier is a solid truck!!!

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better than expected

better than expected

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What is the Fuel Economy of the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier a good car?

What is the towing capacity for the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

What's new for the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

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