2026 Nissan Frontier
2026 Nissan
Frontier
The Frontier, a long-time mainstay in the light-truck segment, provides buyers with a streamlined lineup with more to offer for 2026. The S and SV now have LED headlights, while the PRO-X and PRO-4X get heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and remote start. The SV and both PRO trims enhance comfort with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seats (an improvement from the previous six-way adjustability) and a new drive-mode selector with settings labeled Rock, Sand, On-Road, Mud, and Hill Descent Control. The SV is also now available with the new All-Weather Package, for buyers who want a heated steering wheel and heated front seats without everything the carryover SV Convenience Package has.
Dedicated trail riders seeking extra performance can now get the PRO-4X R package, which adds Roush Performance off-road suspension among other modifications. The new Dark Armor Package gives the SV a distinctive look, with a dark exterior and interior accents, and the debuting Citrus Strike color joins the exterior palette for the PRO trims. The Frontier family loses a member for 2026 with the discontinuation of the high-end SL trim, but its wireless charger, premium audio system, and onboard navigation remain available on the PRO-X and PRO-4X via the PRO Premium Package.
How we describe this model: powerful, dependable, tough as nails, ready for big stuff
Shop this vehicle against: Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma
Frontier Highlights
- S King Cab 4x2 can tow up to 7,150 pounds
- largest V6 engine in the midsized gas-only pickup class
- King Cab (four seats, two standard front doors, two smaller rear-access doors, and 6-foot cargo bed) available on S trim only
- Crew Cab (five seats, four standard-sized doors, and 5-foot cargo bed) configuration: optional for S trim, standard on all other trims
- available Bilstein shocks (PRO-4X)
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Frontier Powertrain
- 3.8-liter V6 (largest in class) making 310 horsepower and 281 lb.-ft. of torque
- nine-speed automatic transmission
- standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) on S, SV, and PRO-X
- part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) optional on S and SV, standard on PRO-4X
- active brake limited-slip differential (S, SV, and PRO-X); PRO-4X upgrades to electronic locking rear differential
- EPA-estimated fuel economy with RWD: 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway
- EPA-estimated fuel economy with 4WD: 17 mpg city/21 mpg highway (S and SV); 16 city/20 highway mpg (PRO-4X)
- towing capacity: 7,160 pounds (RWD S limit with King Cab/long bed configuration)
- payload limit (pounds): 1,480 (SV 4x2), 1,460 (Crew Cab S 4x2), 1,430 (PRO-X 4X2), 1,220 (PRO-4X), 1,080 (PRO-4X Long Bed)
S Interior
Cloth upholstery, push-button start, 7-inch driver information display, tilt steering column, rear privacy glass, rear sliding window, USB ports (two in the King Cab, four in the Crew Cab), 60/40-split flip-up rear bench seat (Crew Cab)
S Exterior
Remote keyless entry, LED lighting with automatic headlamps, front skid plate, locking tailgate, steel (King Cab) or aluminum-alloy (Crew Cab) 16-inch wheels
S Safety
Nissan Safety Shield 360 (adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, driver alertness monitor, automatic high beams), hill descent control (4WD only), airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, trailer sway control, hill start assist, rearview monitor
S Infotainment
8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (USB-connected), four-speaker sound system, AM/FM radio, voice recognition, Bluetooth hands-free phone and wireless streaming, auxiliary input, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and access to NissanConnect services
S Major Options
4WD, Crew Cab configuration, Drop-In Bedliner & Rear Bumper Step Package, Utility Package (spray-on bedliner and 120-volt AC power outlets in center console and bed)
SV
Contents of S plus:
- premium cloth upholstery
- eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- six total speakers
- power side-view mirrors
- color-coded grille with metallic trim
- second-row underseat storage
- vehicle security system
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- eligible for 4WD, 6-foot cargo bed, All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and remote start), SV Convenience Package (contents of All-Weather Package plus sprayed-in bedliner, heated power side mirrors, cargo management system, 120V outlets, and trailer hitch with wiring harness), Dark Armor Package (various dark-finished elements: 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, grille, mirror caps, badging and tailgate lettering, interior accents, headliner, and interior door handles), Utili-track Channel System (two adjustable tie-down cleats, 120-volt AC power outlets in center console and bed, LED bed lighting, and Class IV trailer hitch with 7-pin wiring harness)
PRO-X
Contents of SV plus:
- RWD only
- Bilstein shocks
- LED fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels
- recovery hooks
- embroidered premium cloth
- Nissan Intelligent Key with push-button start and front-door request switch
- dual-zone automatic temperature control
- leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- LED interior lighting
- eligible for 6-foot bed, Drop-In Bedliner & Rear Bumper Step Package, Convenience Package (surround-view monitor, spray-in bedliner, heated power side mirrors, a cargo system, 120-volt outlets, trailer hitch with wiring harness, and wireless device charging), PRO Premium Package (leather upholstery, power moonroof, NissanConnect onboard navigation, real-time weather and traffic updates through SiriusXM Travel Link, ten-speaker Fender sound system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, traffic sign recognition)
PRO-4X
Contents of PRO-X plus:
- 4WD only
- off-road gauges for pitch, roll, 4x4 engagement, and differential lock status
- electronic locking rear differential
- Intelligent All-Around View with Off-Road mode (displays vehicle’s surroundings to the driver at low speeds during trail riding)additional steel underbody plates
- trim-specific exterior and interior accent
- eligible for PRO-4X R Package (Roush-branded embroidered upholstery, Roush off-road-tuned performance suspension, 2-inch lift kit [10.6 inches compared to the standard 8.6 inches], titanium accents, special badging, and 17-inch aluminum-alloy off-road wheels with aggressive all-terrain tires), 6-foot bed, Convenience Package, PRO Premium Package
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