2025 Nissan Frontier

The 2022-present Nissan Frontier is the D41 generation and pairs a heavily revised version of the previous frame with an entirely new body, interior, and powertrain. It is powered by the 3.8-liter VQ38DD V6 driving through a nine-speed automatic, with rear-wheel drive standard and part-time four-wheel drive optional. King Cab and Crew Cab bodies are offered, with the PRO-4X trim carrying a locking rear differential, Bilstein dampers, and skid plates.

The new powertrain had actually been introduced in the final year of the previous generation, so the mechanical package was already proven when the new body arrived. Interior quality and technology improved dramatically over the sixteen-year-old design it replaced. The retro-influenced exterior styling deliberately references earlier Nissan trucks.

For used buyers, the D41 Frontier is recent enough that most examples retain factory coverage. The important practical point is that the new engine and transmission resolve the transmission cooler concern that defined the previous generation. The VQ38DD is a conventional naturally aspirated V6 in a segment moving toward turbocharging, which appeals to buyers who prefer a simpler powertrain. Towing capacity and payload are competitive but not class-leading, which is worth checking against specific requirements.