At a Glance

Pricing $17,460 - $27,630
Drive Types RWD, 4WD
Engines 2.5l I4, 4.0l V6
Transmissions A5, M5, M6
Fuel Economy 14-19 (city), 19-23 (highway)

The third generation of the Frontier is longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor. It has a fully boxed frame which is based on the F-alpha chassis from the full-sized Titan. Four wheel disc brakes are standard. Engine choices include a 2.5L I-4 (152 bhp) and 4.0L V-6 (261 bhp). Other notable options include a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic, 2WD or 4WD, and King Cab or Crew Cab. An off-road package adds Bilstein® shocks and a locking rear differential. The Frontier is built in Tennessee.

What Changed:

The 2009 Frontier wears revised front-end styling. A new PRO-4X model joins the lineup.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Frontier King Cab XE 2.5l I4 (152-bhp) M5 RWD $17,460
Frontier King Cab SE 2.5l I4 (152-bhp) M5 RWD $19,560
Frontier King Cab SE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) M6 RWD $20,360
Frontier King Cab SE 2.5l I4 (152-bhp) A5 RWD $20,610
Frontier King Cab SE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 RWD $21,410
Frontier King Cab SE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) M6 4WD $23,060
Frontier King Cab SE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 4WD $24,110
Frontier King Cab LE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 RWD $24,840
Frontier King Cab LE 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 4WD $27,540
Frontier King Cab PRO-4X 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 RWD $24,930
Frontier King Cab PRO-4X 4.0l V6 (261-bhp) A5 4WD $27,630