2020 Frontier Reveals 'Best in Class' Engine for 2021

[@AGHRMatt]

Since my 2010 LE King Cab V6 still runs nicely with 343,000 miles I think I'm going to wait for the 2021.

[@jimhobson8155]

I just recently picked up a 2019 Pro-4x and love it. Simple, reliable truck and plenty of features for me. Styling might be tired looking in comparison to the competition, but still looks amazing to me. Can't beat it for the price...

[@jasonsuthern6326]

Best price right now in the midsize segment. Hopefully the new 2021 price point stays the same.

[@danieljacob9216]

Im really looking forward to a regular aspirated powerful v6 engine. No turbo to deal with, no fluff, no unnecessary nonsense on the motor. I can't wait to drive this truck

[@GHDZ100]

i love my 2001 with 156000 miles, almost 20 years together ...

[@davidclark9964]

I've got a '19. I'm happy with it.

[@pwetmalurider1537]

Just bought. 2020 frontier pro 4x. So far so good. Runs like a champ! Hopefully the new power train combo will be as reliable as the previous ones.

[@gswguy4554]

I got the 21 Pro4x …. So far 👍…. The new engine is a 3.8 L gasoline direct injection…. I hope it’s as reliable as the 4.0 port injection?

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

I had a 2006 Nissan Frontier that blew a transmission. Rather than getting it repaired, I bought a 2020 Frontier at 0% financing. I always loved my 2006 and just wished it had more power and more gears. Now I have both! I am very happy with the 2020 Nissan Frontier.

[@ryanmartinage]

I own a 2020 Frontier. The VQ38DD is great. Smooth, powerful, relatively efficient, and it got even better after the trans programming update. Its such a great practical truck.

[@Tiffer_77]

The new transmission software make the truck more quick my opinion. We have the 2022 I am suing royal purple oil for better engine protection and I also changed the oil filter to a k&n the stock it’s made from cardboard. In the inside.

[@ryanmartinage]

@@Tiffer_77 Yeah regular oil changes are important. The low weight oil dissolves crud from the di so it's important to change. I use wix but k&n is also good.

[@truthsocial7338]

4.0 L is the very best engine. Fronty '07 v6 276k odo. Same engine. Strong n powerful !!

[@nonograe5695]

Just got a 2020 old style body, this is the best car/truck I have ever owned, but then again, I am an old guy. Best vehicle I have ever owned

[@jefftiger9258]

just got a leftover 2018 crewcab sv value package 38 miles on truck 24500 dropped off in front of my house also love it

[@thestrodelife]

I’ll be waiting for the new generation for 2021! Awesome video

[@davidcox2197]

The big questions to me are: does the new 3.8L have cylinder deactivation? And does the new engine have plasma welded cylinder walls or does it have tried and true cast iron cylinder liners. This will be the decisive factors for me in buying the new 2021 Nissan Frontier. I don't want either tech in my vehicles. Cylinder deactivation causes oil burning leading to eventual rebuilds of engines, and its same for plasma welded cylinder liners, they don't hold up. Oil burning again.

[@OSR681]

Not to mention direction injection...

[@MeliorIlle]

Just DI

[@GeminiWoods]

Will probably drive my 2011 Equator until it blows up. Will wait till the all new Frontier hits market and then wait to see what kinda issues it has before considering buying a new one.

[@mikeyfiftythree6237]

Robert Breeden ...expect a large increase in price. I bought a new 2007 Frontier Nismo Crew 4x4 and it's been by far the best overall vehicle I've owned. The odometer reads 175 thousand and all I've needed to do is replace the master power switch and one cab mount. I do maintain it well though, and according to the regular maintenance manual.

[@jamesm568]

Hell yeah I took the $8,000 off a 2019 Frontier! I had a 2018 Chevy Colorado and I hated it.

[@m.morininvestor9920]

what did you hate

[@jasonsuthern6326]

We only have $6k off here in Corpus Christi, Texas. I am saying good bye to my Ford Focus ST and taking the Nissan Titan with $10k off. I have had two Nissan Pathfinders 2nd gen. They are very dependable. Too bad the pathfinder went away with the full frame.

[@Bru946]

M. Morin Investor the Colorados are so cheap feeling inside and out. Feels like you are driving a tin can with essentially a cars steering and engine. Doesn't feel like a good truck.

[@markstephens2234]

Good move James! That delivery guy in Chicago just rolled over a million miles on his 2006 Frontier and my cousin has 400,000+ miles on his 2011. Even with Covid-19 in full force, I just purchased a brand new 2019 Frontier SV 4X4 Kingcab online. I'll take the tried and true 4.0 V6 with the 5-Speed Automatic; also proven and time tested. Give Nissan 5 to 6 years to work out the bugs on the new drivetrain! The current generation has everything you need and nothing that you don't. This is the absolute last chance to score a totally honest and basic pick-up truck!

[@markstephens2234]

@@jasonsuthern6326 Same here in Ohio, Jason. Maybe not even $6000.00. In my situation, the dealer knocked of $2500.00 + $1500.00 rebate from Nissan in addition to 0% financing for 72 months worked better for me.

[@travelinben1966]

Have to try it out. I like the 50 additional hp.👍

[@davidcox2197]

Looking forward to seeing the new 2021 Frontier, and 2022 Nismo Offroad truck, have questions about reliability of DI only injection without port injection, will the valves carbon up? Or has Nissan done something to keep valves from carboning? Toyota uses port/di injection with electronics to keep valves clean. There is a lot I like about the frontier, boxed frame, over c frame of toyota, large 9 spd trans 9G-tronic, is a Jatco copy of a mercedes auto trans.

[@kennethhuff7158]

Going to keep my 09 with 82000 good miles , good runner played around with it and got it up to around 300 hp , I have people tell me a lot what a good looking truck it is and 26 ,28 mpg helps also.

[@thepheasantman]

i have a new 2020..its better than great..fast..good on gas..tight vehicle. best truck ive ever owned.

[@lilredwagon5311]

All I ask is that nissan keep the price reasonable so that us little guys can actually afford to look at them oh and keep the manual transmission please

[@strykerproductions3416]

Unfortunately they got rid of the manual transmission for the 2021 models, which is a shitty move. It makes me angry too!

[@crypto1300]

@@strykerproductions3416 I picked up a 2020 and the 9 speed with manual selection is pretty awesome I have to say.

[@quanahweedon9532]

No more 4L v6 😔 . Hmmm idunno. Think I would take the last 2019 model. Tried n true. The new model might nice. Probably let them work out the new kink with new models.

[@4WDMagazine]

Maybe I'm too cautious but I was thinking along the same lines. The 2019 Frontier is a great truck.

[@Sig721Tau]

@@4WDMagazine Do y'all really think that this 3.8L V6 is an all new powertrain? Its been around for a while now. Nissan just tuned it differently for the new 9 speed transmission in the Fronty.

[@HiPlains1]

@@Sig721Tau No it's new. They do have a 3.8 but this is mostly new parts as noted in the video. The 9 speed is from Daimler Benz

[@HiPlains1]

@@4WDMagazine about the only thing that may give issues is the direct injection. Vq40 uses port injection.

[@markstephens2234]

My words exactly, Quanah! That is the very reason I just bought a 2019 Frontier SV 4X4 Kingcab! There is still a decent selection to pick from and decent rebates or 0% and a $1500.00 rebate!

[@dcbz6596]

I have a 2018 Pro-4X and I am pleased with it. I tow a 21 foot center console fishing boat for a few miles several times a week and the 4.0 L has all of the grunt necessary to get the job done. I do wish that I had bought the king cab as I would prefer to have the longer bed and I don't have a need, or desire, to have several passengers in the truck. After having owned 2 Frontiers, a previous generation Ranger, and two Tacomas, I will probably stick with Nissan when I make my next purchase as long as the new drive train is as reliable as the current drivetrain. Reliability of the drivetrain is why I returned to Nissan.

[@brad4527]

Dose anyone know when the new Frontier will be arriving in the spring ? I've owned 3 generation of Nissans?, 89 hardbody 93, and the 2015 Frontier Le. Loved them all !!

[@johnboy3100]

Why is Nissan doing just DI and not both PI and DI ? Haven't they seen all the problem other mfg's have had with Carbon buildup?

[@davidcox2197]

Economy, bigger profit line.

[@User-q6x3b]

Cheaper to build. The Tacoma is the only midsize with DI and PI

[@scottfranza7383]

I just got a 2019 frontier pro 4x. Absolutely love the truck. Plan on having it a long time. I also got a great price on it

[@davidcox2197]

One more big question, does the new 3.8L DI engine have port injection as well to clean the valves or is it going to be a carbon nightmare?

[@PedroKid89]

That's the same thing I would like to know but I have a feeling it may only be DI because I have not heard otherwise. No port injection would be the only downside to this new engine.

[@davidcox2197]

@@PedroKid89 Could be a second negative if the new frontier engine has Mirror Bore coating, this is not good tech. Ford has huge problems with it in their F150 5.0L Coyote, excessive oil burning.

[@User-q6x3b]

It only has DI.

[@KG5RK]

I have a 2022 Frontier Pro-4X. Overall, I like the truck. TODAY, I discovered that there is one reason to DISLIKE it though: The WATER PUMP @!!@ According to the Service manager at the Nissan dealer, The Water Pump is BURIED DEEP INSIDE the engine. BEHIND the timing chain cover. WHY ??? WHY WHY ??? This is the same bad idea as Ford's Twin Turbo V6 ! DUMB ! DUMB! DUMB !!! This makes the simple water pump replacement into a MEGA DOLLAR repair. The engineers who made and approved this design should be FIRED !

[@ttinnovations3310]

Thinking of getting the 2020 ProX 4, with discounts in CA a few dealers are selling for $33,800 (and possibly another $500 and $500 for other rebates)

[@futurehunter_1]

I'm waiting for the new 2021. I'm going to buy it as soon as it hit the market. I can't wait. I'm going to get the top of the line model fully loaded.

[@davidcox2197]

The 2021 is shaping up to be a Tacoma Killer!

[@Sideler74]

2012 with 143k miles, running great. Looking at a 2021 SV midnight edition...

[@jeffd3844]

Seriously thinking about buying a 2019. I don't trust the new drive train, especially with GDI. I predict they'll ruin the Frontier's reliability with new "tech" in the 2021.

[@HiPlains1]

I agree. Port fuel injection is more reliable. Full stop.

[@Bru946]

I'd get a 19 and later later maybe trade it for a 3rd gen whenever that comes.

[@Yakman18]

Glad I found a nice low miles 2018 SV V6 4x4 King Cab to last me the next 20 years. No way I want any direct injection engines. I like having gasoline keep my intake valves clean.

[@HealthSupercharger]

Exactly the new engine is flawed it will not have durability longevity at all. Those intake valves will get destroyed by buildup

[@shootisttx15]

I'll just keep my tried and true 2011 crewcab 4.0 liter. It only has 82k miles. Barely broken in.

[@Green_Leaf]

I would take a 2019 just to have the last of the 6MT...although the 9AT sounds like a solid option.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

I just bought a 2020 and the 9 speed is awesome!

[@HealthSupercharger]

@@daflyinhawaiian2 let us know how it works 5 years from now and town some trailers or load with it and then we can get accurate info.

[@michaelg2246]

What is the towing capacity

[@Adriangee818]

depending on volume of this truck, if proven reliable this year truck will definitely be a gem

[@justinsidervag1643]

While looking at Chevy and GMC last month, running # 's and options , dealer asked if I considered Nissan ? ( life long GM guy ) A what ? Left the lot with a 2020 @ 0 % , for 8k less .

[@davidmorris7101]

2000 frontier s. 300k still runs great no smoke . I'm a Ford man but they can't seem to get it together. Looks like a 23 Nissan.

[@scottkessler9881]

When is this new powertrain coming out? I'm interested in this in the old body.

[@HiPlains1]

Production starts mid April. Figure a few months to fill supply chain.

[@joelbusch6084]

I'll still take a 4l frontier, drove the new 2022 it feels slow with the 9speed shift points

[@christianfranco479]

I have a 2000 with 256k miles. Wouldn't trade it for the world

[@brad4527]

I still like the old style and want the new 2020

[@bernainmolina7481]

I still have my 2003 nissan frontier xe and she runs like the first day she came out of the dealer

[@Vultite]

I wonder where the alternator is, if its too low this wont be much of an off roader.

[@pierremitham2964]

Wish they'd actually brought a 2020 to market! Nissan is still selling only 2019's (If you can get a hold of one)

[@bestname7281]

I’m waiting for the 2021 with the new powertrain

[@jthondacrf8926]

I have a 2018 pro4x with only 30,000 ill stick with that the only thing bad about the new model coming out is going to be the price it will be the same as the competition might drop in sales they won't have that going for them anymore

[@themouas]

I'll wait for the new 2021 or 2022.

[@juanito6147]

I bought the 2020 is great

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

XTERRA ON THIS WOTH MANUAL PLEASE !

[@Agent.K.]

TRUTH ABSOLUTE YAS PLEASE!

[@xc7049]

I have a 2008 with 198,000 miles. No problems so I can't get rid of it yet.

[@bigdadjorel7151]

wait for 2015, I wonder what fuel mpg will be? My 2015 SV4x4 with big tires is only 15mpg. Has to be better than that!

[@juliancarpenter9731]

I’ll just wait for the 2022 to come out . From what I have seen online and on utube Nissan Frontier is going to give Ford ranger Chevy Colorado ,GMC ,and Toyota Tacoma a run for the money . My only hope is that it’s cheaper and looks much better and lot of options standard on all models.

[@franklinperez8941]

Muy difícil elegir entre las dos

[@Eclipse-ss7ko]

Nissan did not change the body style for 2021. I bought one and love the truck. New engine and tranny. The new body style came 2022. I like mine better.

[@TheEgb18c]

I'm betting that new 3.8 has a bit of gtr 3.8 tech in it ;)

[@hejustleft]

Damn it, why don't you mention torque numbers at what RPM.? HP means shit without that number.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

I just bought the 2020 Frontier at 0% interest financing by Nissan. Win-Win to me!

[@JuniorJr_23]

Nissan giving good discounts on an outgoing 2020 Frontier?

[@8474Starscream]

Went in on Saturday with my last maintenance under warranty for 2016 SV...was looking to extend warranty received a quote for $4k. Finance manager came out and offered $23k trade in / $1500.00 rebate / 7 year 100k miles Bumper to Bumper for $2k & payoff remaining $6k on 2016 @ .09% interest for a 2020 Frontier Pro 4x. I said let me take a drive....came back and said I know the new 2022 is coming out next year and Nissan said that deal wont be on the table......I ended up taking their offer....gun metal grey & it has the new engine what a deal.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

@@8474Starscream SWEEET! They must be hurting a little because of the Pandemic. Best time to buy a New Old School Frontier is NOW!

[@8474Starscream]

@@daflyinhawaiian2 I am stoked the new engine is fantastic. I miss the manual 6 speed but it always lacked in power. Not any more and the Rockford Fosgate sound sytem is legit w/ CD player! Coming from a wanna be Audiophile but I know enough to be dangersous ahahahahaha!

[@johnboy3100]

To bad they don't answer questions.

[@tgrzadziel1975]

Way too much marketing hype. Usable power range is much more critical than peak horsepower in a truck. In bracket racing peak horsepower may pull you through the line at higher miles per hour yes. A truck's soul heart is usable power range with torque being low to mid range. I'm gonna state the obvious people that drive trucks are not typically red lining the engine from start to stop. Something to think about.

[@mteevie1609]

There wasn't anything wrong with the old truck. It was small and affordable.

[@jthondacrf8926]

On another note the new frontier that's coming out with the new engine will not have the bugs worked out of it yet the 4.0 liter that they have been building has all the bug's worked our of it so there will be failure for the first three years of that model

[@josegutierrez3486]

I have a 2016, I would like to try out the new drive train.

[@markstephens2234]

Try it out Jose, but hang on to your 2016!

[@capablegentleman144]

Electronics=more shit to fix. No thanks. Awesome video thank you!

[@willielittle3078]

Keep the old body style in the 4.0 l they are indestructible I don't like the new body style I like the older one going to look at a 2019 pro4x King cab

[@HiPlains1]

A prototype exists for the 2021 but so far no leaked pictures. Nissan does the best job keeping a secret.

[@twiztidicp56]

I'd love to buy a new body style frontier but only available in 9seed auto an not a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission I will not be interested at all

[@denisronchini2258]

Waiting for the 2021 ALL the way! Tired of that dull 2000.....2019/20 look.

[@ironbutttom]

I plan to wait untill the new engine and transmition have proven that they are worth all the hype, after all since the unreliable french company joined nissan . the quality has fallen like a ton of lead, too bad nissan was once a decent manufacturer..... I t may take 2 or 3 years to see what they can do.....

[@lexwaldez]

The things it had going for it were price and 5-speed manual. Watch them dick both the things that made it popular completely up. They'll give it a best in class V6 engine and a worst in class auto transmission and then jack the price up to match the competition. Yay.

[@Dwhinery]

Pronounced Knee-Son

[@soundnessofmind7196]

Ranger would smoke this thing..ranger has more torque and a 10 speed

[@SgtGold3]

The only goober in the world who doesn’t know how to say Nissan correctly

[@Jamarkus_Delvonte]

Why don't they ever make trucks for black people?

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

What exactly would that look like? 22in spinners as standard??😅