2022 Nissan Frontier SV Review - Walk Around and Test Drive

[@jcparker500]

It's SO nice to finally see someone review the SV trim. There are hundreds of Pro4X reviews out there. SV is much harder to find. I have pretty much this exact truck - same color, same tech and convenience packages - even the same mileage within a hundred! This is a great truck, and one of the reasons I was drawn to it was because of that "old school" truck feel when you are driving it. Even the power steering is hydraulic instead of electric, and I *like* that. I wanted a naturally asperated engine, and the competitors in this class all offer 4-cylinder turbo. Nissan really did a great job sending the Frontier to the top of its class with the 2022 model year. However, if you are the kind of person that likes all the high tech gadgets and modern, sleek looks, you may want to hold off for the '23 model year Colorado or Canyon. The Frontier jumped over them for the '22 model year, but GM is leapfrogging back over it for '23. Myself, I prefer the more simple - yet highly capable - Frontier.

[@jcparker500]

@@mikewallace8087 I own a home and need to be able to haul things around in the back. Typical Home Depot type runs. I also live in a winter state and want the 4x4 capability.

[@MeliorIlle]

Only Ford offers a turbo 4 at this time, you're completely wrong.

[@jcparker500]

@@MeliorIlle Thank you for correcting me regarding the '22 model year. I am correct for '23 model year.

[@the_gtcar]

The Frontier is a great truck that serves it's purpose well - great review as always!

[@RockCh4lk]

If you want your engine to last much longer, this is the only option in the segment. Turbos simply won't last as long, and they'll cost more to fix.

[@josephcaloger366]

Looks good without the silly side steps.

[@misterkd310]

Yes, bought a Pro4X 7 months ago and love it.

[@patrickbrown4678]

Great review! Thanks.

[@TM-uy4jg]

Great Review

[@JTland-sea-air]

Well done! Thank you. Informative, entertaining and very useful. Im gonna get one, now. Great balance of specs and perspective. 👍🏻😎

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Perfect review & great Nissan.

[@DBCNinja]

Need a Pro4x with the 6 ft box. Then im sold

[@jnmcs]

Maybe I missed it but the bed appears significantly longer on the SV vs. the Pro 4X? Also, you mention that Ford is going to refresh the Ranger but GM has already come out with a completely new Colorado/Canyon.

[@johnsanfilippo2516]

bless Nissan for giving customers the option to get a six foot bed!

[@vonb3440]

Sidewalls on 17" (SV) versus 16" (S trim). Doesn't the 16" wheel have more sidewall and therefore a quieter ride on the highway...? It is my understanding that the base trim (S) comes with 16" wheels and the SV comes with 17. Nice review.

[@brad4527]

awesome truck

[@the_gtcar]

There appeared to be a lot of vibration during the driving from the action cameras - was it windy that way or was that something that you felt translated through the drivetrain?

[@BostonAutoBlog]

I think some of the vibration can be attributed to my camera mount. Been having some trouble with it and that was enhanced by the stiffer suspension.

[@triple6758]

Body on frame IS a pickup. Everything else is something else. Want milage? Buy a Carola. Want a nice ride? Get a Caddy. Want a race car? Buy a Mustang. Leave the pickups alone. They are for work, not personal convenience or clout.

[@brad4527]

Well said Buddy, he doesn't even own a truck probably!

[@NickyNicest]

Ok bud. Not everyone has the same needs. Pick a car and be a dick about it why don’t ya

[@dohc1974]

Augh Nissan made this really hard for me and many. I want a locker, but I don’t want to be forced into a short bed truck! I’m not into off-roading, I just want the feature incase im going through a snowstorm with deep snow or driving on the beach sand with my family. An optional locker should be allowed on a sv trim, Nissan you’re really stupid!

[@stw2186]

Do you know if there's a ride height difference between the SV and the Pro-4X?

[@MeliorIlle]

No competitor is unibody except the Ridgeline, not sure what you meant by that.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is also unibody

[@MeliorIlle]

@@BostonAutoBlog Compact trucks do not compete with this.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

@@MeliorIlle automotive publications would beg to differ. By bringing up the Ridgeline you inevitably have to include the Santa Cruz

[@MeliorIlle]

@@BostonAutoBlog What publications? You certainly do not. The ridgeline is a mid size truck, the Hyundai is not.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

@@MeliorIlle www.thecarconnection.com/compare/hyundai_santa-cruz_2022_choices You also have to factor in pricing as well. By throwing the Ridgeline intro the mix you then have throw in other competitors as well which can certainly be cross shopped especially against a pickup that has a starting price below $30k

[@basharyohanna3790]

Is there an option of bed cover ??

[@Strasburg57812]

Yes I have one on mine!

[@thomasfields2082]

What are you talking about. The ranger has a frame.

[@Strasburg57812]

I will say this. The turning radius is horrible.

[@paulrosner2724]

why do you keep talking about what's in the pro-4x when this is supposed to be a review of the sv? Annoying. No XM Radio, no charging pad for phone. A considerable amount of plastic everywhere. Overall, while it has a nice price point for a v6 based midsize, it does not offer some of the basic comforts. It's a work truck. With street wheels.