This Is Nissan’s Bigger And Badder All-New 2022 Frontier Mid-Size Truck
Although it’s five inches longer than the outgoing model, Nissan tells us that it didn’t want its new Frontier to grow too much. The company was focused on finding a just-right size for the mid-size pickup. However, even though the chassis has been thoroughly re-engineered for 2022 and the overall length increased, the wheelbase is the same as the outgoing model. Power also comes from a familiar engine, though Nissan disclosed that when they introduced the 3.8-liter V6 for MY2020. The engine makes 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. That’s easily more power and torque than the Chevy Colorado (with optional V6). The Ranger’s EcoBoost, meanwhile makes much less power, but more torque. The Frontier‘s V6 is hooked up to a 9-speed automatic. Although EPA numbers aren’t ready yet, Nissan says that the economy numbers will be similar, if not better than the outgoing model’s 18/24/20 mpg. The new look, meanwhile, has been designed to be as rough and tumble as possible. Many of its design cues were...