if something isn't broken sometimes leaving things alone is the greatest update the Nissan Frontier is the only remaining conventional midsized vehicle available for purchase there are moments when being a dinosaur is all that matters to someone in a world where change is incessant keep watching if you like vintage pickup Vehicles as we'll be revealing six strong reasons for why the 2025 Nissan Frontier leads the midsize truck market number six a naturally aspirated V6 the normally aspirated V6 has become unusual in a market dominated by turbocharged inline 4cylinder engines the Chevy Colorado and its twin the GMC Canyon are examples of modern midsize trucks that only come with a 2. 7 L turbo inline 4 cylinder engine the market leader in the sector the Toyota Tacoma only comes with two powertrain options a 2. 4 lter turbocharged 4cylinder and another that pairs the same engine with a hybrid system the coma does not have a 6-cylinder option the base engine of the well-liked Ford Ranger is a 2.
3 l EcoBoost 4cylinder turbocharged engine Ford does have a V6 turbocharged engine but it is limited to the Raptor trim and costs well over $55,000 without options that is a lot of money for a midsize truck when you could get a full-size pickup for less money the Nissan Frontier and Honda Ridgeline are your only options if you're looking for a vintage V6 midsize truck in 20 2 the ridg line is a unibody so if you want a vehicle with a body on frame your only choice is the frontier with a 3. 5 L normally aspirated V6 engine and a maximum towing capability of 5,000 lb the ridg line's bed length and towing capacity are likewise below average for a truck the 3. 8 L V6 engine in the Nissan Frontier produces 281 lb foot of torque at 4,400 RPM and 310 horsepower at 6, 400 RPM even while the ZF 9-speed automated transmission and this engine are relatively new in comparison to the venerable naturally aspirated 4.
0 L vq40 engine seen in previous versions prior to 2020 they have proven to be a good mix owners who follow simple maintenance guidelines have reported driving over 100,000 m without experiencing any major problems even though the vehicle is still relatively new due to the necessity of replacing the turbochargers at predetermined intervals to prevent problems turbo engines are inherently less Dependable therefore for individuals looking for a Dependable truck that won't break down having a naturally aspirated V6 engine is essential given that the Toyota Tacoma's new 2. 4 L turbocharged 4- cylinder engine has not yet shown to be Dependable the frontier may even usurp the Tacoma's position as the most dependable vehicle number five more displacement same Fuel Economy Nissan is staying with its Dependable V6 even though other Rivals are going with smaller four-cylinder turbo alternatives to meet emissions rules and increase fuel economy the allnew 2025 Nissan Frontiers fuel efficiency and towing capacities are on level with those of current market options with lesser displacements for a competent vehicle the frontier gets 18 MP gallon in the city 24 m per gallon on the interstate and a combined 21 MP gallon in contrast the segment leader the Toyota Tacoma with its smaller 2. 4 L turbo engine earns 19 MP gallon in the city and 24 MP gallon on the highway the Chevy Colorado with a 2.
7 L turbo has comparable EPA figures with its smallest 2.