Nissan Frontier (North America)

The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used by Nissan in several regions as an alternative to the Navara and NP300 nameplates. In North America, the nameplate was used since 1997, replacing the Hardbody. Since 2021, the Frontier sold in the US and Canada has been made a separate model distinct from the globally marketed Navara/Frontier. It is larger and developed to cater the needs of the North American market.[1]

This article is about the Frontier sold in the US and Canadian market, which went on its own model since 2021. For the Frontier sold in global markets, see Nissan Navara.

Nissan Frontier
(North America)
2008 Nissan Frontier extended cab (D40, US)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Also calledNissan Navara/NP300 (1997–2021)
Production1997–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Hardbody (D21)

Parallel models (1997–2021)
Main articles: Nissan Navara (D22) and Nissan Navara (D40)

The D22 Frontier was introduced in US and Canada in 1997 to replace the D21 Hardbody. In other markets, the D22 Frontier is also called the Navara, NP300, Hardbody, PickUp, among others. It was replaced by the D40 Frontier in 2004 for the 2005 model year, which is continued to be produced in the US for both US and Canadian market up to the 2021 model year. Both generations were mostly identical with the global version Nissan offered elsewhere, with minor changes for the North American market.

When the D23 Navara was introduced for the global market in 2014, a Nissan North America spokesperson reinstated that the D23 is not indicative of a D40 Frontier replacement for the North American market.[2][3][4][5]

  • 1998–2000 D22 Frontier single cab (US)
  • 2001–2004 D22 Frontier extended cab (US)
  • D40 Frontier crew cab (US)

Standalone model (2022)
Third generation
Overview
Production2021 (to commence)
Model years2022
AssemblyUnited States: Canton, Mississippi (Nissan USA)
Body and chassis
Layout
PlatformNissan F-Alpha platform
Powertrain
Engine
Power output310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS)
Transmission9-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 126.0 in (3,200 mm) (short bed)
  • 139.8 in (3,551 mm) (long bed)
Length
  • 210.2 in (5,339 mm) (short bed)
  • 224.1 in (5,692 mm) (long bed)
Width73.0 in (1,854 mm)
Height72.4 in (1,839 mm)

The first dedicated Frontier model for the North American market, not shared with the global model, was unveiled on February 4, 2021 as the third-generation model for the 2022 model year.[6] The third-generation Frontier is longer by 5 in (13 cm) than the second-generation Frontier. The vehicle rides on a revised high-strength steel ladder frame chassis carried over from the outgoing model.[7] It is offered extended King Cab and crew-cab layouts with either rear- or four-wheel drive, and five- and six-foot cargo box length options. Nissan claimed the vehicle is capable of hauling up to 1,610 lb (730 kg) of payload or tow up to 6,720 lb (3,048 kg).[8]

Trim levels include base S, SV, Pro-X, and top-spec Pro-4X. The King Cab pickup is offered with two- and four-wheel drive in either S or SV trim, paired to a 6.1-foot bed. The crew cab is available with two- or four-wheel drive in the S and SV trims, while four-wheel drive is standard on the Pro-4X. The Pro-4X trim received electronic locking diffs, Bilstein off-road shocks, and underbody skid plates as standard.[9]

This version is not sold in Mexico as the D23 NP300/Frontier was offered in the country since 2014.

References
  1. "Preview: 2022 Nissan Frontier arrives with bold looks, 310 hp". Motor Authority. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  2. "Nissan officially unveils new Navara". Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. http://www.bangkokpost.com/most-recent/414828/nissan-early-with-new-plant
  4. "Nissan Posts Teaser for New Pickup on Instagram – News – Car and Driver - Car and Driver Blog". Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  5. Turkus, Brandon. "Nissan reveals NP300 Navara pickup, is it the next Frontier? [w/videos] [UPDATE]". Autoblog. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  6. Sutton, Mike (February 4, 2021). "2022 Nissan Frontier Enters the Modern Age with a Fresh Body". Car and Driver. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  7. "2022 Nissan Frontier Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos". The Car Connection. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  8. "2022 Nissan Frontier Revealed With All-New Design To Better Compete". Motor1.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  9. "This Is Nissan's Bigger And Badder All-New 2022 Frontier Mid-Size Truck". Carscoops. February 4, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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