2011 Nissan Frontier

Should you buy a 2011 Nissan Frontier or wait for the 2012 Nissan Frontier? Buy a 2011 Frontier if you want a selection of models and features that may not be so broad once the 2012 Frontier rolls out. The 2011 Nissan Frontier�s styling doesn�t change. Frontier features an extended cab, which Nissan calls the King Cab, and an eponymous Crew Cab. The 2011 Nissan Frontier S is still the entry-level model. Onto the next rung in place of the SE model slips the newly introduced 2011 Frontier SV model. The off-road-styled Frontier PRO-4X model returns.

Mechanical: In combination with the model relabeling, the 2011 Nissan Frontier loses its former LE King Cab and will not offer an SV Crew Cab with the long-bed and manual transmission. However, the 2011 Frontier roster gains an S Crew Cab short-bed and a PRO-4X Crew Cab short-bed with manual transmission.



In any configuration, the 2011 Frontier continues to follow compact-pickup convention with a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines and rear-wheel drive (2wd) or four-wheel drive (4wd).

Frontier�s four-cylinder is a dual-overhead-cam 2.5-liter with 152 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. A few key competitors make 4wd available on their four-cylinder models, but Frontier�s four-cylinder is confined to 2wd models. The V-6 is available on both Frontier cab styles and with 2wd and 4wd. Four-cylinder Frontiers are only adequate performers. -- Changes to 2011 Nissan Frontier features run mostly to reconstituted and renamed options packages.



While most competitors have a short list of interior features, lackluster safety scores and lackluster performance, the Nissan Frontier has interior features and safety scores that impress. If you need utility, but want a truck that goes beyond the basics, shop the Nissan Frontier.



While reviewers like the Frontier overall, there are a few complaints. Critics don�t like the Frontier�s interior materials.

Nothing really proves that the Frontier is a nice truck better than the Suzuki Equator. The two trucks are virtually identical: Suzuki contracted Nissan to build the Equator



The SV V6 and PRO-4X King Cab models and all Crew Cab models have a VQ40DE 4.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 281 pounds per foot of torque at 4,000 rpm.



All "2011 Nissan Frontier" models meet Tier 2, Bin 5 Federal emissions standards and LEV2-ULEV California emissions standards.



All King Cab models also have fold-flat front-passenger seats and forward-facing rear flip-up seats, and cloth seat trim. Additionally, all 2011 Nissan Frontier models come with a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) built-in. The S and SV 4-Cylinder models have 11.1? front vented disc brakes and 11.3? rear vented disc brakes. The SV V6 and PRO-4X King Cab models and all Crew Cab models have 11.7? front vented disc brakes and 11.3? rear vented disc brakes.