2011 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X

The 2011 Frontier is Nissan's mid-size pickup, a straightforward truck that competes with the Tacoma and Colorado. It drives more like a car than you'd expect from a truck, with a strong engine and a 4WD system that handles snow and trails with ease. The ride is on the firm side, especially over bumps, but the front seats are comfortable and give you a commanding view of the road. The bed is a good size and comes with handy tie-downs, though the rear jump seats are tight for adults. The PRO-4X sits above the SV and is Nissan's off-road-ready Frontier, adding a locking rear differential, Bilstein shocks, and skid plates. The 4.0L I6 makes 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, and the five-speed automatic shifts smoothly whether you are hauling gear or cruising to the trailhead. The four-wheel drive system works with an electronic transfer case for on-the-fly shifting, and with the standard off-road tires it crawls confidently over rocks.