2018 Nissan Frontier

The 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab does not offer the more modern features that the rivals offer but it gets the basics done. You can go for the SV trim  configured with Value Package of the 2018 Nissan Frontier as it offers excellent off-road capabilities for the money you are paying. It also adds many useful features standard with the truck. It is also less expensive than the similarly equipped rivals.

The 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab is available in four trim levels S, SV, Desert Runner, and Pro-4X. The S trim is coming at an MSRP of $20,035, SV is coming at $24,505, Desert Runner is coming at $26,945 and Pro-4X is coming at $33,785. There is a multitude of safety and DAS features that are coming as standard in the 2018 Nissan Frontier are Electronic Stability Control, ABS And Driveline Traction Control, and a Backup Camera.

Furthermore, there are a couple of packages that the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab comes with like the Work Truck package which is available on the S trim. It entails Splash guards, All-season floor mats, and Bed rail caps as accessories which come at an MSRP $190, $150, and $355 respectively. Then there is a Value Truck package available on the SV trim that entails a Security system, Fog lights, Dual-zone automatic temperature with heated front seats, and a Rear sonar system costing you an additional $1,890. The Value package is the one to go for when purchasing the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. The Midnight Edition package when configured with the SV trim would cost an additional $995. There is also a groovy Moonroof Package which would give you a view of the sky above at an additional cost of $800.

The 2018 Nissan Frontier is pretty low on MPG figures, however, its MPG is not expected to be a number one factor in while purchasing a Mid Size Pick up truck. In simple terms, the Frontier is a Fuel Guzzler and would drain your pocket if you go for off-roading 3-4 times in a week. The range of driving that the mid-size pickup comes with is a decent figure in the city however its competitors- 2018 Chevy Colorado and 2018 GMC Canyon are massively outperforming on a range of driving as well as MPG. The 2018 GMC Canyon can go for a maximum of 546 miles on the highway on a full tank.

The 2018 GMC Canyon comes with the best fuel efficiency in the segment and it also offers the best highway range compared to all the other rivals. It is having better MPG figures than the 2018 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Toyota Tacoma, and 2018 Chevrolet Colorado by 3 MPG, 4 MPG, and 1 MPG respectively. The highway range and MPG rating of the 2018 Nissan Frontier are similar to that of the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The 2018 GMC Canyon is having more range of driving than the 2018 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Toyota Tacoma, and 2018 Chevrolet Colorado by 103 miles and 42 miles respectively. 

"The 2018 Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup that fits like a pair of our favorite jeans in the back of our closet ;and the Frontier is just as old" - The Car Connection

The cloth upholstery of the 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab looks immaculate and does not wear off easily. The seating design of the Nissan Frontier 2018 lacks comfort as its seating angle is not up to the mark for off-road conditions. Where it lacks in comfort it makes up in extra space as its glove box can hold all the important equipment and additional accessories like snow chains, tow ball hitch, and documents. The snow chain and tow ball hitch accessories would cost an additional $350 each.  An infotainment system with a 5.8-inch touchscreen is available for the 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Having said that, it does not have 4G hotspot capabilities as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but, its competitors on the other hand are offering them.

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma offers the least legroom for the rear passengers followed by the 2018 Nissan Frontier. The space is not at all a concern for the buyers of the Chevy Colorado or the Canyon. The cargo capacity of the 2018 Nissan Frontier is 27.1 cubic feet and its competitors are yet to release their independent figures.

"Like that weather-beaten hoodie you've worn since college, the 2018 Nissan Frontier is familiar and comfortable, if not exactly beautiful" - The Car Connection

The 2018 Nissan Frontier comes with a conventional approach toward the exterior framework. The 16-inch wheels come as standard and you can avail of the 18-inch option by paying $235 extra. There is also an option of Fog Lamps that you can get as standard in the 2018 Desert Runner Nissan Frontier which helps in driving in the months of December and January. The Nissan Frontier comes in two-bed options- 5ft and 6.1 ft and there is a difference of $1000 between the two-bed boxes. 

The bed length of the 2018 Nissan Frontier is 59.5 inches which when compared with the 2018 Chevy Colorado and 2018 GMC Canyon proves to be a great disappointment as they are offering a larger bed size of 61.2 inches each.

The Nissan Frontier Crew Cab is smaller than its rivals in every dimension. The Toyota Tacoma is considerably bigger than the Frontier in length, width, and height. The GMC Canyon shares its wheelbase dimension with the Chevy Colorado and is longer than the 2018 Toyota Tacoma and 2018 Nissan Frontier by 1.1 inches and 2.5 inches respectively. 

Some of the exterior features of the 2018 Nissan Frontier are:-

• 16” to 18” wheels
• Spray-in bed liner
• Power-heated side mirrors
• Front fog lamps
• Deep tinted glass

The 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab has not been overall rated by the NHTSA since it has not rated in terms of Side Crash. The 2018 Nissan Frontier has got 3 out of 5 stars in terms of Frontal Crash and 3 out of 5 in Rollover rating. There have been 2 recalls in total and 15 open investigations. The safety rating from the IIHS is also not upto the mark. As per IIHS, 2018 Nissan Frontier has scored Marginal in Crashworthiness, Poor in Crash avoidance & mitigation and Marginal in Seat belts & child restraints. 

The safety features incorporated into the 2018 Frontier are:

• Traction control
• Electronic stability control
• Rear parking sensors
• Low tire pressure warning
• Rear child safety locks
• Backup camera

2018 Nissan Frontier vs. 2018 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma gets updated features when you compare it with the Nissan Frontier. Tacoma gets impressive off-road capabilities and the reliability of Toyota makes it a great choice in the segment. However, none of the trucks can be considered modern by any chance. The Toyota Tacoma is still better between the two. 

2018 Nissan Frontier vs. 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

The best option in the entire segment is the Chevy Colorado. For the money, the Chevrolet Colorado provides a fantastic overall package. It delivers fantastic capabilities in addition to having a long range of amazing standard features. In most ways, the Chevy Colorado is a superior choice over the Nissan Frontier.

2018 Nissan Frontier vs. 2018 GMC Canyon

In terms of cargo capacity and off-road situations, the GMC Canyon is inferior to Nissan Frontier. The GMC Canyon, however, outperforms the Nissan Frontier in every other category. With greater standard features, the cabin becomes more premium and sophisticated. The GMC Canyon is the undisputed victor in this comparison since it offers more inside room than the Nissan Frontier.

In comparison to competitors which are more equipped, this year's Frontier Crew Cab is more reasonably priced. But if you want to get anything for a little less money, you have to give up a lot. If you want to buy a Nissan Frontier, you might want to wait a year because it will likely receive major modifications in that time.