2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X

The 2023 Frontier is Nissan's mid-size 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 mid-size truck class. The V6 pulls strongly from low revs, and the transmission shifts smoothly, making the truck feel eager around town and on the highway. The ride is composed for a truck, though the rear axle can feel firm over sharp bumps when the bed is empty. Crew cab models offer a spacious rear seat, and the bed includes handy tie-downs and a damped tailgate. Stepping up from the PRO-X gets you four-wheel drive, an electronic locking rear differential, and Bilstein off-road shocks that make the PRO-4X the true off-road specialist of the Frontier lineup. The 3.8L I6 makes 310 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic, and with four-wheel drive the truck feels eager off the line and steady on dirt trails; expect 20 mpg combined. The PRO-4X’s rugged suspension and hill descent control let you tackle steep, uneven terrain without a second thought, though the ride is firmer on pavement than a standard Frontier’s.