2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-X

The 2022 Frontier is Nissan's midsize pickup, slotting between the compact and full-size segments with a rugged body-on-frame design. It competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and Ford Ranger in the midsize truck class. The V6 pulls strongly from low revs, making the truck feel quicker than its numbers suggest around town and on the highway. The ride is firm and a bit bouncy when empty, which is the trade-off for its solid axle and serious off-road capability. Inside, the cabin uses hard plastics but fits together well, with comfortable seats and a straightforward layout. The PRO-X is the two-wheel-drive version of the off-road-ready PRO-4X, sharing the same Bilstein shocks and rugged looks but saving weight and cost by skipping the four-wheel drive hardware. The 3.8L V6 makes 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic that keeps it responsive on the highway while returning 19 mpg combined. You get the same 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires as the PRO-4X, plus Lava Red accents inside and out that this trim wears exclusively.