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Building on a proven chassis and frame – one of the most durable in the midsize truck segment with multiple industry quality and durability awards – the engineering team refined and tuned the powertrain, steering and suspension with a focus on the demands of U.S. truck owners.
The standard 310-horsepower 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine, which was all-new for 2020 with 93 percent new or redesigned parts, offers best-in-class horsepower1 and is optimized for this application. Torque is rated at 281 lb-ft.
Matched to the engine is a 9-speed automatic transmission, also all-new for 2020, tuned to maximize efficiency and provide strong acceleration. With the 9-speed automatic transmission's wider gear ratio and high-response electro-hydraulic control (versus the previous Frontier's 5-speed design), Frontier's shifts are quick, crisp and offer the driver a confident, direct-shift feel. A larger lockup area helps reduce energy loss and enhance fuel efficiency.
Frontier fuel economy is now rated an EPA estimated 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined – 4x2; and 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined – 4x46.
Nissan also retuned Frontier's hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering gear for 2022 to provide better on-center feel, helping to reduce driver fatigue on long trips. Steering gear ratio has been increased by 16 percent, leading to a more enjoyable driving experience with faster response and less steering effort.
Frontier's front and rear suspensions offer best-level ride and handling both on- and off-road. New hydraulic cab mounts reduce road vibration by 80 percent, while new urethane jounce bumpers provide improved damping for a smoother ride over potholes and rough roads, and while off-roading. In addition to a larger front stabilizer bar, a rear stabilizer bar reduces body roll and increases traction. Standard 4-wheel ABS disc brakes provide confident stopping power.
Frontier 4x4 models feature a shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes operated by an electronically controlled part-time transfer case. Frontier 4x4 models come standard with a 4-wheel limited-slip system, which helps transfer power to the drive wheels with more grip on low traction surfaces. Hill Start Assist is standard on all models, and Hill Descent Control is standard on all 4x4 models – helping adventurers climb and descend steep grades. Also standard on 4x4 models is a front steel skid plate.
The PRO-4X model adds an electronic locking rear differential; Bilstein off-road shock absorbers; and one front aluminum and three steel underbody skid plates (oil pan, transfer case and fuel tank) for the most fierce of off-road adventurers.
Frontier's towing capacity is rated at up to 6,720 pounds (maximum, when properly equipped). New for 2022 is standard Trailer Sway Control, which can detect sway and automatically apply the brakes to eliminate it for a more confident towing experience. Frontier now also features two front tow hooks in comparison to the previous model's one.
00:00 - 2022 Nissan Frontier LWB - Exterior
01:46 - Interior Front Impressions
03:48 - Rear Seat Impressions
05:09 - Driving Impressions
10:48 - Final Thoughts on the Frontier LWB
