Bring Back Affordable Trucks! (2025 Nissan Frontier S)

Today I drive and review a 2025 Nissan Frontier S!
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[@LK-bz9sk]

I bought a Frontier Pro 4X two weeks ago. Love the vehicle and don’t have to worry about some garbage turbo etc blowing up on me

[@jeanclaude7018]

The steering complaints are ABSURD. Two gens ago, ALL pickups wete full size, with almost NONE offering ANY power steering. Those trucks msde America

[@jeanclaude7018]

People complain they want a more basic model, and Nissan delvers USA-made value again. To be any cheaper in this inflated market, they'd have to offer a 4 cylinder again, ceank windows, rubber mats, etc.

[@pepperonipete7566]

I would buy the Frontier over a Taco any day, great videos Ben!

[@jbug2350]

No way 😂

[@sazarac28]

As a 2020 Tacoma owner I would second your statement!

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

@@jbug2350 Yes way 🤣

[@kksan]

Nice please review more of these base model vehicles!🎉

[@dw2291]

I do like the S/SV look over the P4x.

[@VILLEGAS76able]

I hate the electric steering because it's too sensitive for me.

[@RockCh4lk]

The steering in the Frontier is one of my favorite things about it. It feels like a truck.

[@paulmadkow9143]

Plan on picking up one of these from this very dealer Ben is at. 🤞

[@Blue-moon12]

Go for it. You won't regret it

[@chrisfrank8413]

I'd look at a Ranger first. Nissan gonna be around 4800lbs.

[@paulmadkow9143]

@@chrisfrank8413 1. Rangers are out of my price range. 2. They are hard to find. 3. Don't want a 4 banger.

[@Blue-moon12]

@@chrisfrank8413 He wants longevity and reliability

[@drecksaukerl]

@@Blue-moon12 Agreed.

[@ChrisGardnerYT]

While the Frontier is nice, $38k is not affordable by any means. It’s absurd how society has deemed a basic truck that does not really many features is affordable at $38k. If you were to get this at 5 years, and were able to get it for $38k out the door, that’s a $633 car payment. Thats ridiculous.

[@jeanclaude7018]

@@ChrisGardnerYT The problem is partly planned inflation, but partly what one expects in a "basic" truck. "Basic" is now expected to be at least 300 HP 4x4, extended cab, power seats, windows, steering, bedliner, stereo,,etc, etc. I can remember when companies like Mazda advertised their basic truck on TV at $5995. And you bet it was basic, but it WORKED. I have a mid-grade Nissan XE Hardbody from.1987. The "upgrades" were PS, AC, a tach, carpet and cloth instead of all vinyl, and that's about IT. That was just under $10k new. With a 4 cylinder and manual transmission, and crank windows I find it very adequate to this day, but most spoiled snowflakes today wouldn't even accept this as a BASE model. What, NO infotainment screen at all? No USB? NO power seats with heaters? All these goodies cost MONEY to produce, and people DEMAND them as standard. The generation before me really had it rough. Most ALL pickups from my dad's gen had NO power steering and even power brakes were optional. Some even had heaters and AM radios, even two sun visors, as options. Extended cabs were not seen. And those trucks built the spoiled country we have now.

[@theinfinitymachine9610]

At this market and time, there is no more new small trucks (not counting the unibody Maverick). Use your 10k to buy a used single cab Tacoma or Ranger with manual transmission, hand crank windows, no AC and 2wd. That's what basic base model used to mean.

[@jeanclaude7018]

@@theinfinitymachine9610 I parked my Hardbody next to a Maverick, and the unibody Maverick is STILL bigger than my framed mini truck. And the bed is tiny. As a 50 year driver of Nissan pickups, I suggest adding the Frontier to your list. My Hardbody only has 430,000 miles, but there's a million mile Frontier on TFL truck channel to show what these things can do under daily working conditions. 4 cylinder and 5 speed manual, of course. Not to bash the VG and VQ V-6 either, as they are excellent, but the economy of the 4 banger works well for me. I can pull or haul a full ton if I have to, just carefully.

[@drecksaukerl]

If they built an absolutely spartan truck with a NA 4 banger, 2WD and a stick shift with just an AM radio and crank windows, they could probably sell it for 22 grand with current safety and emission standards considered. And Nissan would lose their shirts on it because nobody would buy it. Not enough power. Not enough tech or creature comforts. People have already whined about those issues with the current Frontier base model. You think 38 grand is overpriced? Easy, buy a used truck. Done.

[@MrDavidRicketts]

Those complaining of price. Buy used. You can find em under $20k+. Same with the Titan.

[@kblue4506]

Even though I hate the auto stop start, at least they put the button by the start button to create the easy habit of immediately turning it off.

[@Blue-moon12]

There is also an aftermarket add on to eliminate it altogether

[@kblue4506]

@@Blue-moon12 what it is? I know if the one for the Honda Ridgeline and Ford, but not Nissan

[@axellness]

You can disable it easily

[@Blue-moon12]

@@kblue4506 let me find the info for you

[@Blue-moon12]

@@kblue4506 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvNhWiXgNKsqtUsi=-oUkfBy0ek0VV9KG

[@wiilli7685]

Love it a lot. Only V6 OG left of the midsize segment. Keep it alive Nissan.

[@waynehenson1094]

My next truck.

[@marieleona79]

I love my 2024 Nissan Frontier V6 engine PX🤎🧡💛🩵💙💜🩷

[@Danzilly]

Ben thanks for showing the base model. I believe nissan has the best recipe! Keep it simple.

[@adamn7516]

Far from a base truck. How about vinyl floors, manual windows, steel wheels. Get rid of things like lane departure warning. At most this truck should have the backup camera All these other secondary safety features being made standard are overkill for base work truck. The safety features like lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring and such should be an add on option package.

[@drecksaukerl]

Honestly, I don't think it would sell. Back in the day, basic trucks were sold mainly to farmers and contractors. Even those groups want more features nowadays. Case in point; a contractor I know will never buy a truck with a manual because he figures that most employees wouldn't be able to drive it without blowing out the clutch. No AC? No sale! Laptops commonly used nowadays will fail in hot weather. I agree that there has been too much "feature creep" in today's vehicles, but the days of the spartan truck are over.

[@alexfry9114]

Can you compare the base model frontier to the base model Ridgeline

[@Riornaldo]

Not cheap for base model IMO.

[@paulmadkow9143]

It's the cheapest 4x4 entry level on the market right now.

[@Blue-moon12]

Compared to the competition it is

[@drewski1441]

@rRiornaldo: Totally agree with your comment. 👍 This is over $40 grand out the door for a base truck. Utterly ridiculous. It is the cheapest truck in an over inflated truck market. Too many of these car reviewers are using the cheap terminology to describe overpriced vehicles.

[@kennak476]

A “base model” used to mean a wimpy 4 cylinder NA engine. This Frontier has 310HP V6, 4X4 w/low range, tilt/telescopic steering, intelligent cruise and more, what more can you ask for!

[@littlestinker9716]

@@drewski1441 You'll be able to buy it for about $34K. Crew cab V6 auto 4x4 with lots of standard options and capable of serious towing. Not a bad deal.

[@MrDavidRicketts]

NA V6 vs turbo i4. V6 all day long

[@Riornaldo]

Try driving a 2022 $100,000 Toyota Land Cruiser....steering is bicep busting steering...and I love it. I drove the 2024 frontier...it's not problem. But if you're a Karen...then you're screwed..

[@abc-ey4ld]

As a man, when I wear my man makeup ... this steering would be too hard ... i need to get the blush on properly. I am sticking to my prius .. thank you very much.

[@Riornaldo]

It's a base model...why wouldn't the mirrors be manually adjustable. Don't be so shocked!!!

[@drecksaukerl]

Got the 23 S with the king cab and 6' bed. Love it so far. I'm glad to see they haven't changed much on it. Not crazy about the new front end styling with the fake nostrils, and the new infotainment screen is a step backwards, IMO. Still, that shouldn't be a deal killer for someone who's serious about buying a solid truck.

[@TruckingShooter]

We need some affordable half tons to, shame nissan is not making the titan anymore. If they positioned it as an affordable alternative to the big 3 and Toyota they'd probably do alright with it. Oh well what do I know. Never thought I'd see the day a 38k pickup is "affordable" though.

[@dhmig88]

$38,000 is not affordable for medium size, base model work truck, your out the door price after tax and dealer fees is north of 40K!

[@niccarnot4113]

All steering is easy. Grandpa's boss hog caddy, one finger; his international pickup, one arm. Deuce and a half about the only thing that was a steering workout, and that only if off roading. Just sayin'

[@tce0423]

If Nissan would make a SUV based on the Frontier it would sell like crazy.

[@slumy8195]

called the pathfinder, been a thing since 07

[@tce0423]

@@slumy8195 It’s not even close to based on the frontier anymore…

[@shaniyoung6506]

The true definition of bare bones truck in the new day

[@Blue-moon12]

@@shaniyoung6506 exactly. Some on here talking like we're in 1995 haha

[@thomasanthony9328]

Ben. Can you at least mention the odd transmission hump intruding on your right leg when off throttle..........feet flat of floor.

[@davidwalker989]

They could get it cheaper by installing a manual transmission which would be easier to replace if need be. Thanks

[@RedNeck_Zeus]

You can either have a based model Nissan or $40k worth of Powerball tickets.

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

You didn't think to remove the giant booger from your nose?

[@kamryn7496]

To bad I just bought a 23 frontier s if I would of known they was going to change the look of the frontier I would of waited

[@Blue-moon12]

@kamryn7496 it still is the same truck mate. Little more payload, bigger screen which is not fully used and the exterior subtle changes. No big deal.

[@INNIMA]

You basically would have waited for nothing

[@AyaWetts]

I think the previous ones look better. I think the newer design front is simpler for them to make so it could have just been for cost reduction.

[@Livefreewhileucan]

25k truck. Would sell like hot cakes. Nice simple design

[@grandmaster4142]

It’s great to see someone from Utah making these new car & new truck videos

[@rycn7355]

I’d buy everything Ben reviews if I could.

[@maxseed4730]

Here in san diego we sold 47 of them to a pest control company

[@maplelodge2]

100% on Frontier into an Xterra. I will buy one right now!

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

would be nice but they much more expensive...

[@davesayers5809]

Shouldn’t be over $32,000!! Com-on-Man!

[@slumy8195]

my 15 s was 23k out other door and this was in socal

[@Sherminator895]

4 door trucks is stuupid

[@Blue-moon12]

@@Sherminator895 so is your comment 😄

[@woofman4796]

" basic " headlights may not be as " cool " and definitely not ad bright as LED headlights, but they are WAY cheaper and easier to replace

[@kirbyburden2755]

I drove a 23 and the steering felt like it was in "sport" mode and didn't like it. Then I drove a 24 recently and it was much better and not an issue with me. Did they change something on the 24? Solid truck and would have bought one, but my local Nissan dealer sold the one I was looking at after negotiating for two hours...

[@Blue-moon12]

23s and 24s are the same

[@javierramos9795]

I like the blackout nostrils much better.

[@patrickona2306]

I’ll buy this over SR Taco Bell

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Nissan frontier looks better love it

[@Martyvison]

Yo what up Ben can you review a new 4Runner

[@EddieEidinger]

Doesn’t the pathfinder have the same engine? That is also a good midsize suv with a naturally aspirated engine

[@montaneermontealto5364]

The Pathfinder has the 3.5 shared with the Maxima, but the Pathfinder has a automatic 9 speed trans not the crappy CVT as the Maxima.

[@dominionn09]

The screen ruins it for me

[@jbug2350]

I rather buy a Colorado.

[@bonvaicu]

24 XL Ranger 4X4 2.3 is better , same price with 3.5 K discount off MSRP,

[@Blue-moon12]

@@bonvaicu why is it better? Ford has the most recalls than any manufacturer right now. Turbo 4 won't last as long as the 3.8 V6, less gimmicks and gadgets to go wrong. Frontier will outlast the Ranger in my opinion

[@bonvaicu]

@@Blue-moon12 their headlight is LED for base XL and the power side mirror with blind spot / small mirror. Plus the discount. Nissan only offers $ 1,500 K off . better mpg I think.. I don't tow or load anything on my truck . Nissan's V6 is better. I also like the Base Colorado with Auto 4X4 in the base model. I never go beyond 50K miles on my vehicle, I always buy a new one every 3 years.

[@rycn7355]

Ben’s the best reviewer

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

Ben my friend didnt get permission to film a k5 do you know any possible reasons for that. They didnt even check hus channel

[@BenHardyCars]

Some dealers just don’t care

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

@@BenHardyCars oh I didn't know that because unfortunately there is only one kia showroom near him will have to find another.

[@BrandonRalstonUSA]

Change playback speed to 0.75x. (Trust me on this!)

[@AyaWetts]

why? I watch it at 2X

[@BrandonRalstonUSA]

@@AyaWetts Because he talks/narrates too fast.

[@AyaWetts]

@@BrandonRalstonUSA I had no problems at 2X speed... everyone is different.

[@kamryn7496]

Do they still make the s king cab???

[@aerynlovell4754]

I went to the Edmonds website and discovered that the 2025 Frontier is available as a 2WD and an extended cab (King Cab) with a long bed, which is my favorite truck configuration. Nissan Frontier PRO-X - Specs & Features. Trim: S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (3.8L 6cyl 9A). Max Towing Capacity: 7,150 lbs. Max Payload Capacity: 1,590 lbs. Starting MSRP: $32,050 (Canadian). Trim: SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. Max Towing Capacity: 7,130 lbs. Max Payload Capacity: 1,620 lbs. Starting MSRP: $34,390 (Canadian). Overview Gas Engine: 3.8L 6cyl. Transmission: 9-speed shiftable automatic. Drive Type: Rear wheel drive. Total Seating: 4. Basic Warranty: 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

[@INNIMA]

Nissan screen gimick is a fken joke give me the whole screen

[@AyaWetts]

for +$1000? Not worth it

[@Blue-moon12]

@INNIMA You don't need a 12" screen

[@17MGTP]

👍

[@Riornaldo]

It's a base model...why wouldn't the mirrors be manually adjustable. Don't be so shocked!!!

[@dannytucker5622]

Facial hair needs work 🧔‍♂️

[@deanbass09]

Is that a booger by his mustache?

[@dustybeardall]

I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-road long bed cement color fully loaded for sale 73k miles one owner

[@VenaiZsawlwsi]

Yes I would get it cause something I like about nissans at least it not expensive as the Toyota Tacoma I think in some ways Toyota Tacoma kind of like copied right arm handle bar when you get in and nissan has the same one in the frontier but idk no matter what I would get a nissan instead of follwing the crowd for honda or toyota haha,.

[@jamesfulks2910]

Why can’t they get better mpg

[@chrisfrank8413]

It weighs 4800lbs.

[@Blue-moon12]

@@jamesfulks2910 if you want good mpg get a car

[@aaronsmegmasson7184]

I think the epa messed up the ratings on the new ones. My p4x gets better than that and doesn't even have stop/start.

[@chrisfrank8413]

38k is Overpriced for that. I owned one (2022), 400lbs heavier then the competion, Primative when compared to the Competition, with heavy steering. Ranger is about the same price and a Much more refined Truck, Much better interior and looks. Tacoma is over priced and has a ton of problems. Nothing wrong with it though, modern Vehicles are very well made.

[@Blue-moon12]

@@chrisfrank8413 heavy steering? You are a male right? 🙄 clearly you don't understand who the Frontier is aimed at. It's a proper truck, with a NA engine, no fancy gimmicks.

[@drecksaukerl]

You might want to watch again starting at 7:00. Heavy steering?! Oh please. If a 64 year old guy (me) thinks the steering is just right for a truck, you should be able to man up.

[@chrisfrank8413]

@@Blue-moon12 It's quite simply the heaviest steering of any Power steering Vehicle I've ever driven, and I'm 58. Only reason it's like that is to get a slightly better EPA rating, and to save money on engineering an electric-hdro unit everyone else is using. It's a primative, unrefined, heavy Truck- See where i owned one for a year. It has Steel Steering knuckles and control arms. Those suckers are massive, and heavy! everyone else went to aluminum alloy a long time ago. Button placement is a simple almost random checker board with ton of blanks. Old school gauges, which i like, but, not near as refined as the others. But hey, your rough and ready right? who needs weight reduction and refinment, right? Gert your WO while driving right, who needs the gym! Enjoy.

[@lafuriag8932]

Its a shame that all the trucks are so expensive How is it going to cost us folks in 5 to 10 years $100,000 Prices are still ridiculous Things have to change or we the people wont be able to buy I have a 2018 Desert Runner 2wd only have on it 10,800 miles I guess I keep it till I die Sorry Nissan Wont buy Price too high

[@christopherkozal7987]

38K for base Frontier ain’t cheap either baw

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Too expensive and you cannot compare against old Taco's when the long-term reliability remains to be seen.

[@Blue-moon12]

Engine and transmission have been going for 4 years plus now, and apart from initial hiccups both are proving reliable.

[@paulpryor850]

Out of all of the truck manufacturers. Nissan sells are dead last!!!!!

[@user-wh3go8ge9b]

Why??

[@Blue-moon12]

@@paulpryor850 nope

[@jbug2350]

Yes

[@bobforpples]

Base “model”? S is the trim level. Frontier is the model.

[@thomasbordi8726]

Hey I have psoriatic rheumatoid arthritis and you better SLOW down on your mouth........😮😮😢😅

[@BenHardyCars]

You have the right to punch me

[@TheRasta4ri]

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