Steering remains too heavy EPA fuel economy is worse Apparently still prone to fuel theft We don’t often face mysteries here at Motortrend, but the refreshed-for-2025 Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck presents us with one: Minor changes in the powertrain have no effect on the new Frontier’s published power output,

Nissan Frontier is a rugged, capable and (potentially) affordable midsize pickup truck, but can it still compete with the new kids?

All King Cab variants include a six-foot bed, while the four-door Crew Cab comes standard with a five-foot one. For 2025, Nissan made the six-foot long bed more widely available, now on the SV, SL, Pro-X, and Pro-4X trims (previously SV only).

Though its bright orange paint color helps it stand out visually, its combination of capability and no-fuss technology make it a standout in other ways.