Nissan was a pioneer of the small truck, starting with its Datsun 1000 back in 1959. The little trucks were useful for hauling whatever folks were making, growing or fixing — even if it only had a meager 37 horsepower.
These days Nissan is a major player in the midsize truck market (small trucks grew bigger), and forget about 37 horses. The 2022 Frontier Pro-4X has the most powerful engine in its class with 310 horses. And, at long last, the Frontier has been totally redesigned and re-engineered, marking the first overhaul in 16 years.
Its new design is chunky and rugged, and engineers retuned the powertrain and suspension for improved ride and handling. Nissan also expanded the standard safety package and enhanced the cabin with niceties like best-in-class 9-inch infotainment touchscreen.
