Nissan Frontier vs Subaru Baja
Overview | |
Years produced1998-Present | Years produced2003-2006 |
MSRP$32,050 | MSRP$23,120 |
Listings9379 | Listings56 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryEquipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Frontiers come with more standard safety features, and most models receive a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. The Nissan’s excellent V6 engine is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 165 hp H4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower165 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 165 hp H4 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower165 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length41.5 in |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight3610 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height65.1 in |
Length210.2 in | Length193.3 in |
Width84.1 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload1590 lbs | Maximum Payload1075 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1075 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity7150 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity2400 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-Present | 2003-2006 |
MSRP | $32,050 | $23,120 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Equipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Frontiers come with more standard safety features, and most models receive a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. The Nissan’s excellent V6 engine is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 165 hp H4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 165 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 165 hp H4 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 165 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 41.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 3610 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 65.1 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 193.3 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1590 lbs | 1075 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1075 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7150 lbs | 2400 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2400 lbs | |

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