dude... the bed has tie down rails so you add tie down hooks wherever you want! it's actually one of Nissan's perks with their trucks. omg.

He said "dated AC controls" ? Really man? I mean it's a simple to use 3 knob duel climate control with auto setting. It freaking works fine! I don't want a stupid touch screen menu for my freaking AC!

That truck is perfect for an old school guy like me. Reminds me of and old but reliable truck.

One of my favorite midsize pick up, never gets old, glad they keep it going with minor updates.

Every other truck manufacturer: we need to pack as much tech into our trucks Nissan: if aint broke, don't fix it.

One of the reasons I bought my 2018 was that it was tried and true - all the bugs had been worked out.

Honestly people are complaining about the design. But when other auto makers release all new designs people miss the old style and look. Nissan sells a lot of frontiers and the people who buy them must like the style. If it is not broke why change it.

I own a 2020 and bought it because of its classic lines and minimalist look. Japan is all about the no-frills look.

If you are in the market for a truck, but on a limited budget, then this would be the answer. Tough and reliable which is proven and that why it has longevity. Remember, limited features keeps the price down. Nice vid Joe............enjoying all the goodies you are bringing us!🙌🙌

no tie down locations? you had your hand on them... They come with locks for the tracks... also those are 16" wheels not 18s

637,000 kms still running strong no leaks all clean under the hood .

Thanks for keeping us up to date with these auto show reviews! You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that the Frontier's "nice, distinct look" reminds a lot of people of home. It's definitely getting long in the tooth, but it's still clean and simple. It doesn't look wimpy and it does what most midsize truck buyers want it to do.

2 Glove Boxes I use the top one to hold my Carry Weapon lol And it has more tie down abilities then most trucks lol Best for the money truck on the road Crazy cheap to add upgrades too !

This car looks so old that I thought Raiti was time traveling 😂

I have the 2019 Frontier 2.5 King Cab and I love it very good on gas very powerful little engine body style is still holding I love what Nissan is doing

I just bought one...I absolutely love it!

Bought a 2018 brand new an got 136000 miles already with 0 issues, old look but a damn good truck

That's how I like my cars less technology 👌 god damn less problems seriously, that's why my co worker 2019 Silverado seen the shop a billion times recall recall recall, some of the buttons in my coworkers truck are broken too lol sad, i love Chevy's to but I'll stick with my frontier

I have my original owner 2002 model and at 61 years old I will have to probably need to put it in my will. The quality and durability of that generation frontier is unparalleled.

That cloth material is very durable. My Xterra had the same seats and after 10 years they still looked almost new.

There was also somebody that put a million miles on a toyota tundra. I love that color on this truck.

Thank God they didn't add CVT in that Truck. The Nissan people worship CVT.. to the point that. They will include the dam thing on a dishwasher.. and lawn mower 🤣

Tie downs are on the adjustable rail system in the bed. Please do your homework. The truck has been mostly the same since 2005.

Hope they keep the look of the body & price. Great truck. Please dont make it over the top with high tech. High teck equals high price & problems down the road. My 2007 Frontier gets the job done & its strong & reliable.

Although old, I like the exterior design of this truck. The interior is a different story though.

Yes looks old, but I like it why fix something that isn't broken! I like how its basic and cheaper than these limousine trucks they make now! You want a truck to be a truck is my point! If I got one it would be the smaller extended cab with long bed, not a fan of these dumb small bed crew cab versions.

If you think this truck looks old, I had a 19861/2 Hardbody 4X4 3.0L V6 5 SP manual with 140HP for two years. It had 4 pop-up tie down hooks on the bed rails unlike this newer model. It was a good truck with zero problems. I traded it to get something with a/c. This definitely is overdue for a makeover. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Had a 2008 canyon traded it in for a 2014 frontier. I really liked the canyon but once I drove the frontier I couldn't be happier. I like the exterior style I know I needs an update but hopefully it won't be too much of a change.

If the price is right (ie 10-20% cheaper than competition) yes!

I hope they don’t go with a touch screen for 2021, those suck. I prefer buttons, no lag, no finger prints. Simplicity is key.

My first truck as a kid was a 'Nissan by Datsun'. Yes, that's what is said right on the truck badging.

The truck has one of the best tie down system in its class. 5 rail system with optional bed extender and cargo devider.

👍 nice color other than that not much to say about this one. 😀 Your camera person deserves a raise 💰

The editing is really great, the video is really crisp for 2005 and idk how you managed to overwrite yourself saying 2020 instead of 2005 lol

Great video. Looking forward to seeing the MPG numbers on this new engine and transmission. Also, glad to see Nissan got into the 21st Century with across the board standard tilt steering!!!

This truck still looks better than some of the new trucks out their love this truck!!!

I wish someone would build an actual small truck again, like 1960s Datsun size. With regular size tires, like 15", and a lot of non electric stuff. More mechanical, less computer.

"As hard as a Japanese rock!" You seriously amuse the hell out of me even if I don't care about the car that you're reviewing.

Don’t know about this one. But, in November,2021, I traded for a Frontier sv with just over 12,000 miles, floor mats with the factory wrap, and a very right and tight driving pickup. I hated to pay out that much money, $16k , was a very lot of money for me, on a fixed income to buy. I bought some accessories to upgrade the seat covers, some bling idea things, and it’s a great pickup. Rides great, pulls great, looks great.

Great truck, i own one.... however quit the BS. The reason sales have increased is because all other options cost over $40,000 (base), with a guaranteed recall on something within 6 months.

i love my 2016 Frontier with a 6speed. An amazing truck

I love old school vehicles so a truck like this would be up my alley.

We have a 2015 Frontier Pro-4x, and it has done everything everything we asked of it. Love it! You forgot to mention the rail system in the cargo bed and the tie down cleats that can be positioned anywhere on the rails. So NO zonk re: tie down points in the bed.

I had a 2006 Nismo Frontier. The transmission went out on it in 2019, and I sold it to a mechanic. I am looking forward to buying the New Frontier!

Awesome 👏🏻 review Joe if I didn’t get the mustang I would consider the frontier because i do need a truck to !! I like the gages and the power of the frontier nice tires to and there’s nothing fake on it very nice truck !!

I rented one of these from Alamo a couple yrs back, that thing drove like a little rocket ship. I was shocked how sporty and fast it is.

Here in Australia we had the same vehicle but it is called the Navara. I own one and I love it, no nonsense vehicle. We got an all new model back in about 2015, very surprised North American didn't get it.

It's a TRUCK. Make it strong reliable and cheap. It doesn't need a "redesign" that adds $10K in cost. 90% of the "offroad" vehicles never leave the pavement.

New Frontier has amazing specs, but Tacoma still has the best dash and interior design for me. Plus, I can never go wrong with a Taco 😂 But hey, that V6 and 9-speed trany is definitely going to cause some competition in the mid-size truck world 😂👍🏻 Great vid, Joe! Love that sweet auto show content 😂👍🏻

Y’all just wait a change is coming... sounds like they are just testing wether people like the new engine and transmission before a body change

Great review as always.... But you never discussed the price and how it compares with others on the market. Keep up the good work

Ok, understand. Still, would have been informative to mention tie-down units are available and rails were already installed

NEVER BUY NEW CARS. Unless you're loaded and money isn't a thing.

The bed has rails of tie downs, and the interior came in 2005 so your Y2K comment is invalid

This Truck has the Trac System and Owning a Frontier with that System...Its Awesome!

Just to clarify, there are tie downs all over that bed. There are rails in the bed floor and all around the upper perimeter. Those rails accept movable tie downs that come with the truck. They probably removed them for the show.

Rip manual transmission

I drove a 2019 for work up in maine, its a nice little truck i was hauling ass in that lil go kart truck😂😂😂💀💀 thing is tiny

I have a 2003 Frontier i bought used with 73000 miles I've put 90,000 miles more on it. Beside regular maintenance I put an AC hose and a thermostat on it. I drive 1400 miles to my daughter's house about once a year with no trouble.

These are the best mid-size trucks! My parents had a 2007 and put over 100,000 miles on it, and except for a few rattles, and new spark plugs, it was still in good shape for another 100,000+ Miles. They now have a 2018 with under 20,000 miles. I know they will get a good 10 or more years out of it! They always start right up and are reliable. My mom likes basic features, and the Frontier meets her expectations! I'm not able to drive, but if I could, I know I would have my own Frontier! That's how much I like them!

I bought, brand new, a 2016 Frontier and it meets my needs perfectly. I don't need fancy this and that stuff that I wonder about the necessity of, anyway. I'm glad to see that they're putting more speeds in the transmission. This is arguably one of the complaints I have about my truck. Hopefully, they've also put more low-end torque in the tune because the 5-speed mine has, coupled with the stubborn gear change tuning is NOT a good recipe for an engine that wakes up around 3000 rpm. It would have been nice to see them keep the 4.0L mill and increase the torque all the way across the entire range. All told, I'm happy with my truck and I expect to get around 200k trouble-free miles out of it.

Come on Hostess lets get that check in the mail. I bought a 36 pack at Costco yesterday because of Joe. Man I'm hungry ❤

I was looking to buy a new Frontier about 5 years ago. The truck drove good, but the turning radius on it and the Titan was as bad as it gets for a 4x4. I liked that it was a bare bones, no frills "old school" truck. I rarely buy into a new engine and transmission. Could be a very bad thing or it could be a very good thing. It's about time Nissan does a complete makeover. Hope they get it right.

This is the perfect truck to buy for a teenager or for a fleet. The platform is tested and tough, the new engine and trans gives it the power it has needed. If I owned a business that needed 4x4 trucks, I would buy these because there are plenty of parts out there and aftermarket parts. Last I checked the Frontier has a standard limited slip rear diff, and the Pro-4 X has a locker for off-road. The Nissan will go anywhere the Tacoma will go for a lot less money. If you want a great truck, this should be on the list until the new more expensive model comes out.

Pumping out these videos! Good stuff man

Imo its still looks nicer then the new ridgeline and all the domestic sub compact truck.

It’s worth it for one reason... it is one of the only vehicles Nissan makes that doesn’t have a CVT transmission.

I’m sure I know the answer to this car question Joe. But will the gt350r be the happiest you’ve ever been inside of a car? I sure hope I can do that with my father some day. I hope you like the car questions, this one is special. Congratulations on the newest member of the garage.

New engine and transmission? Welp, time to skip this model year. Buy a 2019 or 2021 instead!

And people say Toyota is boring? This looks like a retro video clip

Honestly couldnt tell it's a 2020, but Nissan's competitor to the Toyota Tacoma, so it's solid.

Who hired this guy to acknowledge the “dated” features about this truck? Next year 2021 is thrown out so much, it makes me just wait for 2021. What an honest slick salesman (“dated”).

I had a blue 2018 good little truck but I came in for a oil change and seen the z by by frontier new payment book lol!

Abraham Lincoln Called...he wants his truck back!

Found my truck! Simply looks like a truck and not overpriced.

He said no tie down locations... but it comes with the nissan rail system you can essentially move tie-down brackets anywhere along any of those rails and it comes with 6 brackets. Its the best tie down system of any truck ive owned!

Uhhhh. This thing looks ancient. I thought after I clicked I'd see the new one... Nope

I was 3 years old in 2005 when they released this truck. 15 years later at 18 years old, they are still using the exact same chassis.

I love the random item call outs. "Space for jolly ranchers, breath mints, twinkies, etc."

I love the simplicity of my 2017 Nissan Frontier SV. Very reliable truck that’s a few thousand dollars less than the competition

I was 17 when I bought my frontier, im 18 now and i will definitely buy another frontier again. Most likely the 2021 model but i have my 2011 as of rn. I love the truck its has raw power and it boogies in traffic deadass. Brakes i had to upgrade to slotted and drilled as well as semi metallic pads in the front but now there crisp. The brakes i feel will always engage about half way but feels precise once they make contact. Great truck

Just a simple honest compact truck, no more no less. What a small truck should be

inside of the truck looks almost just like my 2000 model.i do like looks of outside alot better now.my truck has almost 500,000 miles and I would take on a thousand miles trip right now and not be worried. I do plan to buy a new 2021. I believe that is going to be an awesome truck.

Tie downs are probably taken off for the show, but they would attach to the silver metal railing on the bed walls.

I owned a 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro4X for about 4 years and once considered the Frontier ......they are great trucks and are very reliable.

Thx again Lorie, great video handling. Nissan, not a big fan but it is nice. Thx again for the coverage at the auto show

I like hard plastic interiors. They basically never get ruined. The nicer interiors are good too but idk... hard plastic is just fine imo. Though the price should reflect it's cheapness.

Had a new 2011 SL with the track system in the bed, versitile AF for hauling. You should have researched or edited this out. Much better than fixed position tie downs.

All jokes aside, the frontier is a rock solid truck. I don’t want a truck to cater to my cell phone use, less tech is a good thing. I want to drive the thing. Nissan seems to remember that.

Love my 2019 Frontier king cab. Wish they had it in single cab. Don't need all the tech and bells and whistles of other trucks.

I love the Frontier, my local Nissan dealer still has @ brand new 2020 cheaper than you can buy a used 2020 or 2019. It is so hard to resist not buying. I rented one of these on vacation a few years ago because renting a truck was $500 less than a car. I felling in love with that truck in a week. I like everything about this truck that the reviewer doesn’t, I love the exterior looks. It still looks like a truck, I like the simple clean look of the interior. It’s a truck not a luxury car. As far as size it’s perfect for me. I’m only 5’7 so I don’t have to have my sear right up against the back seat. My wife is 5’5 so our seats were at a very reasonable place that the kids in the back had plenty of room. One being over 6 feet tall and the other being 5’6. The Nissan Frontier will be my next vehicle but I’m holding off till the warranty expires on my piece of crap GMC with that terrible 4cyl eco tech engine. So hard to resist not going and buying that brand new 2020 for under 30,000 with an original sticker price of almost 36,000.

I don’t get why people are knocking the look just because it’s 2020. Still a good looking truck and a great one at that.

Loved my 2014 Frontier, but kind of hard to get excited over a car that’s 6 years newer but looks exactly the same

Good truck. Have the SV Special Edition with 310hp . . . makes it scoot. 18" wheels raise it higher than the stock wheels. Hitch with 7 pin trailer plug is a nice touch. Interior spartan, but I like the uncluttered look.

I DO NOT want 55" screen. The small screen is fine!!

While there are no bolted or welded in hold downs, that has the utility package with 4 removable adjustable tie down cleats that fit the utility track in the bed on the floor and bed sides.

No tie down locations? You cant be serious. This Nissan has the most versatile tie down system out there. Its what the rails on the walls and floor of the bed are used for. They didn't have the tie downs installed in the truck, but you get six of them and they can be placed anywhere in the track and they work beautifully.

Finally a great Nissan truck, No CVT thank goodness. Glad it;s not full of technology. I have a 2012 Nissan Xterra PRO 4X and glad this truck hasn't changed too much.

I love my 2013 Nissan Frontier and wouldn't trade it for any of the new tech gadgets that come with newer trucks. I prefer less tech and a simpler design. I would like to see another 12" of cab space so the back seat could have more leg room. Having a little more width to the truck would also be a benefit. My only complaints with my Nissan Frontier is the assembly of the dashboard and also the exhaust system, both of which have a vibration/rattle issue. The tie downs are a must have and maybe a little more lift for offroad. So far, I've racked up close to 15,000 adventure miles in the backcountry of New Mexico and every 5000 miles when I change my oil, there is hardly any dirt in the oil.... It's almost still gold. I love the look of the 2020 and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Nissan makes a solid truck.

Well look at the bright side, in asia nissan had make another pickup truck: Nissan Navarra Calibre and its a good pickup truck and the design in exterior and interior are absolutely different in Frontier. The engine is an 2.5 liter Diesel/Gas