I'd take the frontier right now, but with ford,gm and toyota all bringing out their new mid size options all within 1-3 years. It'll make the frontier drastically outclassed. The big winner is consumers who will have all the choices

In my opinion ; Frontier - all purpose , general use truck , checks most boxes ZR2 / Bison - pure offroader , diesel option , not so good for towing with suspension but front and rear lockers are great TRD Pro - great truck for resale , checks most boxes , Toyota fans will love but expensive and lacks refinement Tremor - Overland vehicle , great suspension , still maintains truck towing and payload capabilities , decent interior on the lariat , you can still do everything just not as crazy offroad

Mid size trucks having full size truck prices

I am pretty happy with my 21 TRD Off Road. Got it in March, right before the tacopocalypse. It’s gone up several thousand in value since I bought it. Crazy.

When y’all talk about payload it would be beneficial to talk about payload of 4 door short bed, what most people buy. It’s not fair to talk max payload, between a Toyota and Ridgeline; max payload of a Tacoma is probably 4x2 access cab. Where the Ridgeline is the same for every model because they only offer one body/engine combo. I looked at a crew cab Tacoma TRD off road, 980 lbs of payload, I think a civic has more!

Frontier or Ranger for me, can’t wait to test drive! No hope of purchasing at this point but a test drive is always fun

Ford Ranger Tremor or Nissan Frontier Pro-4X are top 2 right now imo

I used the TFL off road mid size truck video for making my decision. I went with the Ranger Tremor because I wanted something to help tow my "race car" but also be able to go on some trails for photo/video shoots. I didn't like how the Tacoma drove with its aggressive biting transmission. Something TFL doesn't mention, When you throw it into reverse. It feels like it bites hard and wants to go fast off the line but when you need the power to merge on the highway or go around slow traffic. It lacked power. The Ranger lacked onboard power in the bed but the fox suspension has made it a super comfortable and capable truck. The Motor while small has a ton of torque and power making it very easy to get going. So far been happy with the Tremor. Great video!

I traded my Tacoma TRD Off-road for 2020 Frontier Pro 4X. I have WAY more power than awful Tacoma powertrain and I get 20-21mpg vs the 15-16 I was getting on my Tacoma. No way I would go back.

Im just sad that as a 6’4”(or 6’5” depending on the day) guy, the jeep wrangler and gladiator are both too unsafe for me to get. No matter how low i make the seat in them my head still hits the bar going across from driver to passenger side. I really enjoy the wrangler specifically too

I miss single cab trucks lol

I just got my 23 Ranger Tremor and i have zero regrets, i love this truck so much!

As a former Nismo 6-speed Frontier owner, I waited patiently for Nissan to release the 3rd gen. Days after the official release I went and picked up a Titan. Move over Fronty, Its VK56 life now.

In all honesty, It really just comes down to what you think looks best because In the real world, no truck here is incapable of doing what the other can. Tweak the numbers all you want, an extra 20lbs of torque here or a slight bump in horsepower there, but none of these trucks are purpose built for heavy hauling or serious towing. And if you’re even considering towing anything over 5,000lbs you should really be buying a half ton at the least. For the vast majority of people any of these little trucks will likely meet your demands; Except the honda. Don’t get the Honda.

The midsize market is heating up!

I just wish all the new trucks weren’t so expensive. I’d love to get a new Tacoma but there like 50k

I love my Taco but when you get inside it's like sitting in a base-model Camry. Also, surprised more people don't focus on long beds for camping purposes - 6' bed is so handy

My 2001 Dodge Dakota offered 4 engine choices, 2 transfer case choices, a 5 spd. manual or an automatic. The good ole days.

I would like to see a head to head comparison on extended cab 4x4 6' bed midsized trucks. I need the bed space more than the back seats. The only reason i come back to these vs regular cab f150 is the midsize extended cab might be better for a dog

I just ordered a Ford Ranger FX4. They told me 8 weeks for delivery. The wait is killing me.

Fuel efficiency, towing, crew cab long bed, 4WD makes the Colorado Duramax work for me.

For the extra 5 inches I was hoping for an extra 2 inches in the rear seating. Nice to see they are starting to bring the Pathfinder back on track, but way behind.

The horsepower and torque rating comparison is way overblown. I had a 1989 Ford F350 crew cab diesel truck. The IDI engine horsepower was 185, and torque was 338 lb-feet in an 8,000-pound vehicle. Somehow, that worked just fine.

16 GMC CANYON ALL TERRAIN 101k miles ZERO issues. 21 mpg average lifetime. 70mph on expressway average 23 mpg. This is gas engine 6 speed trans

My best in class categories with be: Exterior - Tacoma Powertrain - Ranger Interior - Frontier Towing -Ranger Hauling - Ranger Road Manners - Frontier (2023 is shaping up to be Canyon across the board)

I believe that I have seen at least a dozen videos of the new Frontier now and not a single one has addressed whether or not this new one can turn in a tighter circle than the old one that needed a football field to turn in.

Honda Ridgeline is soooo overpriced

The Frontier release is offset from the pack intentionally Right now it's the newest, so it's priced about the same as Tacoma, Ranger, etc But in 2 or 3 years Nissan will be out-trucked by their rival's new releases Nissan's bet is that competitors will raise their prices by 2-3k Once again making Frontier the budget truck I get the strategy, it just isn't for me

I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 224,000 miles on it. Never had an issue with the original CVT. I changed the fluid every 60,000 miles as required in the owner’s manual. Nissan is capable to be reliable as Toyota and Honda. You haters should learn how to read a manual and drive a car properly and you won’t have any problems long term.

Time for GM to refresh the Colorado/Canyon ASAP

The Chevy ZR2/Bison is by far the best off roading midsize truck.

All… of these midsized trucks are amazing in their own way these days. Mine even performed very well on the recent over 9,300mi Coast to Coast RV tow with my family of four. She is awesome for commuting and a dream in parking lots compared to my old long bed Pickup.

Nissan is going to sell a lot of frontiers!

Great review, we have our 3 Nissan for my wife. I think Nissan will have to stay with the PRO4X below 35K like the previous model. That and the reliability of the Frontier can be the reason for people to go with Nissan. And I love the new design, kind of baby Titan.

Ranger by far

Really nice review Andre! Common sense insight without fanboy hype is appreciated. I enjoy your work, thanks! I'll likely buy a Frontier Pro-4x when it's available. Update; Drove one, liked it, won't pay thousands over msrp. I'll keep waiting and testing others.

Be aware the new frontier has rust issues. Go to a nissan dealership and look underneath a new truck you will see rusting parts. These rust will Increase with time.

Great review Andre. Right now the Frontier is looking real good. The Tacoma is a good truck but is over-due for a upgrade, especially on the interior.

I cant wait to see what Ram brings to the table. I like the new Frontier

Leaning towards the trial boss, but also considering the pro 4x. Want something that feels nice, can last a while, has decent gas mileage, can take it off road, and can bring on my hunting and fishing trips. The trail boss is a little bit more affordable though, so I’ll probably lean towards that in the end.

Ranger for me, it’s the best all rounder plus the tremor package gives great off-road capabilities

310hp vs 308hp. Class leading!!

owning 2nd gen frontier since 11 years, cant wait to get mine

3.8L at 310hp with a 9 speed auto vs 3.6L at 308hp with a 8 speed auto... I suspect the General will find a few extra HP in the next iteration of their 3.6...

Definitely stuck between Tacoma and frontier now. Gonna be hard to go against Toyota’s reliability.

Just got a 22 frontier Pro 4x. Had a 2012 Tacoma and 1st difference I notice is the ride quality. Frontier feels like an SUV and supe quiet inside.

Nice review. Frontier's got my vote. Heated steering wheel. Nice grill work.

All three midsize trucks are decent vehicles, as each one performs better in certain applications, which is normal among different vehicles. I prefer the newer Nissan Frontier, because to me it seems like it's going to be a better pulling truck when it comes to towing in the mid-size category. I do not find the Tacoma stable at pulling larger trailers, the transmission in the Colorado isn't reliable, but when it is working properly it is the best pulling of the midsize.

Can't wait till used Rangers start hitting the market in 5-6 years, hope the turbos hold up.

Went with the Colorado. Comfortable ride. Best in class towing performance well documented. Decent interior. 6' bed.

As a Tacoma owner I really liked the way the Ranger drove on a test drive. But it looks like a butt ugly Taurus with a bed. F150 looks pretty good. Ford needs too fix the Rangers looks.

I hope you do 4runner vs bronco vs jeep

Ranger all day every day no doubt

I bought a new 2021 Colorado and I love it!

Great video, thanks a lot. I would like to see the comfort comparison for a long drive on highway. Which of would offer the most comfortable ride? Thank you,

As a former mechanic I would never buy a Nissan, but that's just me, if they have worked fine for some of you, great, I'm happy for you, don't yell at me, lol.

Had two frontier trucks a SL and a PRO4X great trucks! Got tired of waiting for a new model so In a Titen Pro4x now but will look at new Fronty 😎

Not looking to tow anything. Not going off roading, by choice. I need a truck to do the grocery getting, weekend “honey do list”,supplies, drywall, paint, few sheets of plywood. And drive to and from work everyday. I don’t need a full size for that. Weekend getaways, or family road trio for holiday weekends etc. Mid size is my choice. Seriously considering the 2022 Nissan Frontier. Any suggestions? A daily, general use truck.

Really informative video here Andre /TFL Truck,.. Thanks for this.

Hopefully Chevrolet and GMC keep the powertrain choices. It’s comprehensive

I'd like to see this thing with a 3" lift and some bigger tires. Otherwise it's a good looking truck from what I can tell truck.

The fact that most of these new rigs HAVE to come with 4 doors is really annoying.

@3:15 Except that the gladiator is crazy $$$$$$$

Just need more options on the regular cab short bed f150, or bring back the supercab 5' box f150 with good options packages and they'll be the best mid size trucks out there. In the city, i find length and turning circle to matter more than width, as long as you are narrower than a raptor

I love the ranger, but this new frontier is going for my heart rn😍. The styling is just amazing. Hopefully the price is cheap and it will last long

I went from a Silverado to a Tacoma. Besides resale and reliability, what a mistake. Silverado was soooo comfortable. I miss my Chevy full size

if i had to choose, it would be the TRD Sport for all around.

You guys just convinced that the Frontier is the way to go!

Nissan needs to at least add SL trim long bed need more trims to be competitive with the compilation

This is the segment I was looking for. In a couple of years I need a midsized truck. Not going to buy now because most dealerships are selling their vehicles over MSRP. The Nissan looks great but will it hold up. I hear a lot of good things with the Colorado/Canyon models.

Testing, testing... Is this thing on? *ahem* THE HONDA RIDGELINE IS NOT A PICK UP TRUCK! IT'S A PICK UP TRUCK SHAPED CROSSOVER SUV!!! BTW, a ~ $30K 2021 4WD crew cab Frontier with the new powertrain is looking mighty appealing now...

Nicely done Andre. Not only the facts, but which is best for each aspect of small truck use. I think the Ranger looks the best. However, I don't call it a small truck anymore. Nor do I like the engine choice. Nor do I like it in a 4 door. lol The Gladiator would be 2nd on the list. Then the Tacoma. Then the Frontier and if I were a city dweller with small needs, I would choose the Ridgeline. :) I only put the Frontier behind the Tacoma because I can buy used Toyota trucks for less money than a new Frontier. But if anyone asked me, I maintain the Nissan trucks are just as reliable, and dependable as a Toyota for usually less money. (experience, not opinion)

I chose the Nissan Pro 4x due to generally just feeling more comfortable in the cab and I feel with the Nissan having a better crawl ratio, with better tires, it’s nearly as capable as the goat, TRD Pro. It was also about $10,000 less.

Nissan frontier pro4x need nissan gtr nismo engine in it

I'm a Ford guy but in these trucks Colorado, RANGER, frontier, Tacoma ! That Order!

Ranger!

what have you heard about the long bed(6ft)bed?

How many people (REALLY) hang their weekend adventures on the payload? I’d say most folks load up and hit the road. Of course, those out there who weigh all their gear, and themselves before they load up, have a fun trip without a few essentials.

I like the looks of the Frontier, but listening to these reviews the Ranger is sounding very much like what I want, which is basically a truck a recently retired guy can take down national forest or BLM roads (which may have rough sections) to secret fishing holes, and with adequate capacity take a long a buddy, gear and a dog. And still be reasonable to drive around town and supermarket parking lots.

Toyota all the way I love my 2022 TACO TRD sport 4x4 🥰

I just bought a new Tacoma Trd Off-road. I knew the new Frontier was coming, but the 3rd gen Taco has been going since 2016, so I know most bugs are gone. Tacos are the most reliable & have the best resale. I like the new Frontier’s look, engine, trans & Fender stereo, but as an all new model, worried about problems. I didn’t even consider the GM ones due to bad reliability, transmission problems & cheap interior. Ive driven a new Ranger a while at work. The transmission was often clunky & I think long term reliability would be a problem even before they hit 100k with the Ecoboost 4cyl. & that 10 speed.

I’m gonna stick with Tacoma… Proven reliability. Who knows what this new frontier is capable of? It has not been out long enough in this new setup

Driven all of them Ford Ranger is the best engineered over all best truck.

i wish Nissan wouldve went with a turbo diesel v6...would get one in a heartbeat

One of the biggest down falls of the Nissan and Honda is almost complete lack of aftermarket equipment.

I picked up the Tacoma TRD 4x4 off-road 6-speed manual for pulling a trailer a 5x10 landscaping trailer I put Carhartt seat covers clear front bra & tonneau cover on it. She'll b a street king! 😂

Your payload ratings are way too high for the 4 door 4WD versions of these trucks. You should tell the ratings of the off road trucks you're reviewing. The payload ratings you've given are for stripped down 2WD access cabs, etc.

Tacoma!

I'm a Ford guy but I'd take the Frontier out of those 4 trucks

Mini Warrior Concept!

I am SO thankful that The Lovely Bride and I decided to trade in the (purchased new in November 2012 ) 2013 V6 powered, three door, 4X4 Frontier for a (purchased new in November 2013) 2014 RAM 1500 4X4. four door, Hemi powered pickup. We still own the RAM....And unless the wheels fall off...It ain't going anywhere.

If we’re talking capability … (1) Chevy ZR2; (2) Ford Tremor; (3) Toyota TRD Pro; (4) Nissan Pro4x. If we’re talking reliability, then take your pick or speculate all you want. All modern vehicles are hit & miss. Any brand loyalists or people pushing old Japanese quality stereotypes can only spew opinion.

I wish Mazda would come out with a truck. Start a small truck war like the 80s and 90s again.

Ford frigging RANGER

Diesels are great, but they require a lot more maintenance in today's world. You have to change out like four extra filters and put DEF fluid in every so often to cut the emissions. You really don't see that many on the road. The GM twins use the same 3.6 you find in the big suv's. Toyota borrowed the Camry's six and Honda just chopped off the back end of the Pilot. The Gladiator reliability is terrible. I saw a new one last month being pulled up on a tow truck. This leaves the Ranger with one option. Great motor, easily upgradable with the turbo. You got excessive heat and it will hit you at the pump if you want more out of it. You can get closer to 300 on premium. Premium is not cheap.

I drove everything (except frontier of course) and settled on a fx4 ranger crew. I spent close to $700 on the Ford performance tune and completely changed the truck without sacrificing warranty coverage. Some dealers are north of $800 for the tune but still of all the options available on ANY mid sized truck this one should be on the top of everyone’s list. The performance upgrade is not only obviously noticeable on paper but it completely changes the drive and it does it in a god way. The 5.5 sec 0-60 time is cool and all but the 10 speed tuned is amazing. Yeah I tuned for 93 octane but honestly I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I picked the fx4 already after driving them all but had I driven it tuned like mine is now it honestly wouldn’t even have been a decision. For the record the Trd was 2nd on my list followed by the Colorado.

Can’t wait to see what’s available used in the next 5-10 years

Nissan even took the same colors as the Tacoma, quicksand, cement grey and army green lolololol

How’s the turning radius on the new frontier? I’ve heard you need a 100 yard wide runway to make a U turn with the previous gen.

As someone who is looking at getting into the midsize truck market I really appreciate this video! I’m leaning towards the Tacoma because of the residual value. A GMC or Chevy would be my least expensive option though. I’m open for any input from others! Thanks!