2027 Nissan Frontier Review

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2027 Nissan Frontier Review

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2027 Nissan Frontier Review: All-New SV Sport Edition, What's Changed, & More

The 2027 Nissan Frontier may be a carryover model, but it brings valuable features never offered before. From all-new special edition models to expanded package availability, it's no wonder why it's been Nissan's best-selling truck. 

Learn more about the new Nissan Frontier, what's changed from 2026 models, and why it's worth considering as your next mid-size pickup truck.


2027 Nissan Frontier Release Date

 The 2027 Nissan Frontier was released in June 2026. Production took place at the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly plant in Mississippi.

2027 Nissan Frontier Changes - What's New?

The 2027 Nissan Frontier brings the following changes for this model year:
  • All-new SV Sport Edition package
  • New Moonroof package added to the Convenience package for the PRO-X and PRO-4X
  • New Alpine Metallic paint 
  • Upgraded Qi2 wireless phone charger added to the PRO Convenience package
  • Off-road-capable tires now available on the All-Terrain Tire package

2027 Nissan Frontier Price, Trims, & Configurations

The 2027 Nissan Frontier has four trim levels, with pricing starting at:
  • S: $32,490 MSRP
  • SV: $36,490 MSRP
  • PRO-X: $38,890 MSRP
  • PRO-4X: $42,190 MSRP

2027 Nissan Frontier S

Exterior image of a white 2027 Nissan Frontier S parked in a construction zone 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier S is the entry-level trim, with pricing starting at $32,490 MSRP.

The S's key features are:
  • 16" Charcoal steel wheels and all-season tires
  • Two-door King Cab body style and six-way manual adjustable driver's seat
  • 8" NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 7" advanced Drive Assist display, and four-speaker audio system
  • Manual single-zone temperature control and durable plastic flat black front/rear bumper and front grille mesh 
An S Utility package is also available, including a factory spray-in bedliner, a 120V AC householder cargo bed power outlet, and a 120V AC cabin power outlet. 

The 2027 Frontier S is for budget-conscious drivers searching for an affordable mid-size truck that doesn't sacrifice overall valuable features.

2027 Nissan Frontier SV

Exterior image of a red 2027 Nissan Frontier SV parked on a white background
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier SV is a lower-level trim, with pricing starting at $36,490 MSRP

The SV's key features are:
  • 17" aluminum alloy wheels with a Gray Metallic finish and all-season tires
  • Eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with built-in two-way power lumbar support
  • 12.3" NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 7" Advanced Drive Assist display, and six-speaker audio system
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control and durable color-matched front/rear bumpers
An SV Dark Armor package is also available, including 17" Gloss Black alloy wheels and grille, black mirror caps, and "Dark Armor" fender badging.

The 2027 Frontier SV is best for drivers who want upgraded convenience at a lower price point in the lineup.

2027 Nissan Frontier SV Sport Edition

Exterior image of a blue 2027 Nissan Frontier Sport Edition parked on a dirt road in a mountainous setting
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier SV Sport Edition is an all-new package for the SV trim level, with add-on pricing starting at $990.

The SV Sport Edition's key features are:
  • 17" off-road-style wheels and 32" Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme all-terrain tires
  • LED fog lights, front accent lighting, an aluminum skid plate, and a leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Black outside mirrors, lower fascia, and grille
  • "Sport" bedside and tailgate badging with titanium-finished exterior accents
The 2027 Frontier SV Sport Edition is best for drivers who prioritize sporty styling and aesthetics. 

2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-X

Exterior image of a black 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-X parked on a white background
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-X is the lower-level off-road trim, with pricing starting at $38,890 MSRP.

The PRO-X's key features are:
  • 17" aluminum alloy wheels with machined Matte Black styling, Lava Red center lettering, and 32" Hankook Dynapro AT2 all-terrain tires
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control and heavy-duty rugged black plastic panels
  • 12.3" NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 7" Advanced Drive Assist display with exclusive off-road graphics, and six-speaker audio system
  • 9.5" ground clearance
A PRO Premium package is also available, including a high-end 10-speaker Fender Premium audio system, a power moonroof, and 17" Dark beadlock-style aluminum-alloy wheels.

The 2027 Frontier PRO-X is best for drivers who don't need maximum off-road power but still want a highly capable mid-size pickup.

2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X

Exterior side image of a green 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X driving on a rocky road in a forest setting with dirt blowing behind the tires
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X is the top-level off-road trim, with pricing starting at $42,190 MSRP.

The PRO-4X's key features are:
  • 17" aluminum alloy wheels with machined Matte Black styling, Lava Red center lettering, and 32" Hankook Dynapro AT2 all-terrain tires
  • Bilstein shock absorbers, underbody skid plates, fender flares, and Lava Red recovery hooks
  • 12.3" NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 7" Advanced Drive Assist display with exclusive off-road graphics, and six-speaker audio system
  • 9.8" ground clearance (trim-exclusive)
A PRO-4X R by Roush package is also available, including exclusive 17" off-road wheels with titanium finish, Roush performance off-road-tuned 2" suspension with lift kit, Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme all-terrain tires, and more.

The 2027 Frontier PRO-4X is best for drivers who need maximum off-road capabilities and the most upscale standard features of the lineup.

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2027 Nissan Frontier Exterior, Colors, Dimensions, & Cab Configurations

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The 2027 Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck with full LED lighting, an integrated cargo bed light system, and remote keyless entry.  It comes in a King Cab (S standard) or Crew Cab configuration. King Cab models have two standard front doors with two smaller reverse-opening rear clamshell doors. Crew Cab models have four full-size doors. 

Exterior image of two people loading landscaping equipment on a white 2027 Nissan Frontier on a home driveway
There is a 5-ft. Short Bed or 6.1-ft. Long Bed option. The Short Bed can store cargo such as portable generators, a twin-sized mattress, and mountain bikes. The Long Bed can store cargo such as a small ATV, step ladders, and flat-stacked drywall.

It comes in the following paint colors, with select availability per trim level:
  • Afterburn Orange (SV, PRO-X, & PRO-4X)
  • Alpine Metallic (SV Dark Armor, SV Sport Edition, PRO-X, & PRO-4X) - new 
  • Bluestone Pearl (SV, PRO-X, & PRO-4X)
  • Boulder Gray Pearl (SV, PRO-X, & PRO-4X)
  • Glacier White (All trims)
  • Gun Metallic (All trims)
  • Red Alert (All trims)
  • Super Black (All trims)
  • Tactical Green Metallic (SV, PRO-X, & PRO-4X)
The 2027 Frontier exterior dimensions slightly vary per trim level and configuration. 

The S King Cab is 210.1" L x 73.0" W (without mirrors) x 71.3" H with an 8.6" ground clearance. The Crew Cab Long Bed adds 13.9" in length. Upper trim levels (SV and higher) add 1.3" in width. 4x4 models add 1.3" in height. The PRO-4X has the highest ground clearance at 9.8". 

2027 Nissan Frontier Interior, Seating, & Features

Interior image of a 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's open doors showing its two-row seating with a person kayaking in a mountainous lake setting
The 2027 Nissan Frontier has two rows, fitting up to four or five passengers. It comes in King Cab (S only) and Crew Cab configurations. King Cab models seat up to four passengers with two front bucket seats and two compact, flip-down rear jump seats. Crew Cab models seat up to five passengers with two front bucket seats and a full three-passenger 60/40 split-bench rear seat. 

Close-up image of a 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's infotainment display 
A 7" Advanced Drive Assist display and NissanConnect infotainment system are standard across the lineup, increasing in size to upper trim levels. The interior features a push-button start, adjustable steering, and Zero Gravity front bucket seats to help reduce fatigue on long trips.

The 2027 Frontier interior dimensions are the same for all models, except for the rear:

 INTERIOR SPEC 2027 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB (S ONLY) 2027 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB
Front Head Room 39.9"39.9"
Front Leg Room 42.3"42.3"
Front Shoulder Room 58.2"58.2"
Front Hip Room 54.3"54.3"
Rear Head Room 36.6"38.6"
Rear Leg Room 26.2"33.2"
Rear Shoulder Room 52.4"58.3"
Rear Hip Room 43.3"53.7"
 
If you equip the power moonroof on the PRO-X or PRO-4X, the front head room lowers to 39.1". 

The max cargo volume also varies per cab configuration and cargo bed size:
  • King Cab 6.1-ft. Long Bed: 49.6 cu.-ft.
  • Crew Cab 6.1-ft. Long Bed: 49.2 cu.-ft.
  • Crew Cab 5-ft. Short Bed: 40.1 cu.-ft.

Close-up interior image of a 2027 Nissan Frontier's underseat storage with a construction worker's belongings 
Several standard storage spaces are throughout the interior. A rear underseat storage tray can hold items like cargo tie-down straps, jumper cables, and work boots. A top-center dashboard storage tray can hold work gloves or sunglasses. A deep main console bin under the armrest also has a built-in phone slot, storing items like full-size tablets and charging cords. 

The 2027 Frontier comes in the following cabin themes, with select availability per trim level:
  • Charcoal cloth upholstery (S)
  • Charcoal cloth upholstery with blacked-out trim accents (SV Dark Armor)
  • Charcoal premium cloth upholstery (SV)
  • Dark Charcoal embroidered premium cloth with Lava Red stitching (PRO-X & PRO-4X)
  • Sandstone/Beige premium cloth upholstery (SV)
  • Two-tone Black cloth upholstery with Yellow accent stitching (SV Sport Edition) - new

2027 Nissan Frontier Engines, Performance, & Reliability

Exterior rear-view image of a red 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X off-roading up a steep rocky dirt hill 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier has one powertrain: a 3.8L V6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It produces up to 310 hp and 281 lb.-ft. of torque-a class-leading standard horsepower and the biggest V6 engine in its class! WardsAuto even named the 2027 Frontier's V6 engine in their 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list.

All trim levels have standard 4x2 and available 4x4, except the PRO grades. The PRO-X has only standard 4x2, and the PRO-4X has only standard 4x4.

The Terrain Mode Selector (available on SV and higher) features four driver-select modes to adjust the truck to various road conditions:
  • On-Road
  • Sand
  • Mud
  • Rock
The 2027 Frontier accelerates from 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds.

2027 Nissan Frontier Off-Road Features & Capabilities

Exterior image of an orange 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X parked at the top of a rocky mountain
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier is built for off-roading with many standard features, package options, and dedicated trim levels. It has a fully boxed high-strength steel frame and a fully boxed ladder chassis, minimizing bends/twists when crawling over uneven terrain. The braking system automatically adjusts on loose dirt or gravel to slow the truck down faster. 

There are also two off-road-focused trim levels, the PRO-X and PRO-4X, with exclusive rugged performance features, including:
  • 32" Hankook Dynapro AT2 all-terrain tires
  • Aluminum front skid plate
  • Bilstein monotube off-road shocks
The top-level PRO-4X unlocks an electronic locking rear differential, steel underbody skid plates, Hill Descent Control, and 4L low-range gearing. The PRO grades also get access to Intelligent Around View Monitor with Off-Road mode and 17" Dark Charcoal metallic beadlock-style alloy wheels with package upgrades.

The 2027 Frontier angle specs slightly vary per trim level and configuration:

 2027 NISSAN FRONTIER TRIM & CONFIGURATION APPROACH ANGLE DEPARTURE ANGLE BREAKOVER ANGLE
 S 4x2 31.1° 22.2°19.3°
 S 4x4 31.3° 22.3°19.4°
 SV 4x2 31.1° 22.2°19.3°
 SV 4x4 31.3° 22.3°19.4°
 PRO-X (4x2 Only) 31.4° 22.4°19.6°
 PRO-4X (4x4 Only) 32.3° 23.0°19.6°
 

2027 Nissan Frontier MPG Ratings

The 2027 Nissan Frontier MPG ratings vary per trim level and configuration: 

 2027 NISSAN FRONTIER TRIM & CONFIGURATION MPG RATINGS
 S King Cab 4x2 19 MPG city/ 24 MPG highway/ 21 MPG combined
 S Crew Cab 4x2 19 MPG city/ 24 MPG highway/ 21 MPG combined
 S King Cab 4x4 17 MPG city/ 21 MPG highway/ 19 MPG combined
 S Crew Cab 4x4 17 MPG city/ 21 MPG highway/ 19 MPG combined
 SV Crew Cab 4x2 (5-ft. Bed) 19 MPG city/ 24 MPG highway/ 21 MPG combined
 SV Crew Cab 4x2 (6.1-ft. Bed) 19 MPG city/ 24 MPG highway/ 21 MPG combined
 SV Crew Cab 4x4 (5-ft. Bed) 17 MPG city/ 21 MPG highway/ 19 MPG combined
 SV Crew Cab 4x4 (6.1-ft. Bed) 17 MPG city/ 21 MPG highway/ 19 MPG combined
 PRO-X 19 MPG city/ 24 MPG highway/ 21 MPG combined
 PRO-4X (5-ft. Bed) 16 MPG city/ 20 MPG highway/ 18 MPG combined
 PRO-4X (6.1-ft. Bed) 16 MPG city/ 20 MPG highway/ 18 MPG combined
 


2027 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity & Payload Rating

Top-view image of a red 2027 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X towing a trailer up a rocky mountain 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier can tow up to 7,150 lbs. with a 1,590 lbs. max payload rating when equipped with the S King Cab 4x2.

The maximum towing and payload specs vary per trim level and configuration:

2027 NISSAN FRONTIER TRIM & CONFIGURATION  MAX TOWING MAX PAYLOAD
 S King Cab 4x2 7,150 lbs. 1,590 lbs.
 S Crew Cab 4x2 7,040 lbs. 1,490 lbs.
 S King Cab 4x4 7,000 lbs. 1,430 lbs.
 S Crew Cab 4x4 6,930 lbs. 1,330 lbs.
 SV Crew Cab 4x2 (5-ft. Bed) 7,000 lbs. 1,480 lbs.
 SV Crew Cab 4x2 (6.1-ft. Bed) 6,930 lbs. 1,400 lbs.
 SV Crew Cab 4x4 (5-ft. Bed) 6,880 lbs. 1,310 lbs.
 SV Crew Cab 4x4 (6.1-ft. Bed) 6,760 lbs. 1,200 lbs.
 PRO-X 6,910 lbs. 1,430 lbs.
 PRO-4X (5-ft. Bed) 6,880 lbs. 1,220 lbs.
 PRO-4X (6.1-ft. Bed) 6,310 lbs. 1,100 lbs.

The 2027 Frontier can tow cargo such as an 18-22-ft. family sport boat on dual-axle trailers, an open utility trailer, and two jet skis.

It also has several towing assistance features, including:
  • Standard Trailer Sway Control (S unavailable)
  • Dual front-row tow hooks (PRO-X & PRO-4X standard)
  • Tow/Haul drive mode (SV, PRO-X, & PRO-4X available)

2027 Nissan Frontier Safety Ratings & Technology

Close-up image of the 2027 Nissan Frontier's Intelligent Around View Monitor camera system
 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier hasn't been rated for safety yet and will be updated here once more information becomes available.

The Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard across the lineup, including, but not limited to:
  • High Beam Assist
  • Intelligent Cruise Control
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Rear parking sensors
An Intelligent Around View Monitor camera system, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Moving Object Detection are also among the available safety features for upgrading.

2027 Nissan Frontier Reviews: Is It Worth Buying?

Exterior image of a light blue 2027 Nissan Frontier Dark Armor parked in an open mountain setting 
The 2027 Nissan Frontier is worth buying as your next mid-size pickup for several reasons.

It has the same class-leading standard 310-hp 3.8L V6 engine across the lineup, while competitors like the Toyota Tacoma SR or Ford Ranger XL require upgrading to upper trim levels to match or pass that threshold. Since the 2027 Frontier doesn't rely on a turbocharger, it has zero turbo lag, making it more practical for off-road enthusiasts.

The majority of the mid-size truck segment also only has one Crew Cab configuration, while the 2027 Frontier offers a smaller King Cab layout for diverse driving needs. Additionally, the Nissan Safety Shield 360 comes standard, including unique features like Rear Automatic Braking and Blind Spot Warning, which are often reserved for upper trim levels or packages.

Don't just take our word for it. The 2027 Nissan Frontier reviews show great promise as your next truck. 

Kelley Blue Book ranked the 2027 Frontier in the Best Mid-Size Pickups, complimenting its powerful standard engine, impressive off-road and towing capabilities, and comfortable seats.

Car and Driver also rated the 2027 Frontier a respectable 8/10, sharing that it "spoils buyers for choice while also remaining the most affordable pickup in its segment." 

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2027 Nissan Frontier FAQs

What is the New 2027 Frontier?

The new 2027 Nissan Frontier is a popular mid-size pickup truck. It’s a carryover model that introduced a new SV Sport Edition and expanded package feature availability for more trims. The lineup includes daily convenience to off-road-oriented trim levels for diverse driving lifestyles.

Is a 2027 Nissan Frontier a Full-Size Truck?

No. The 2027 Nissan Frontier is a mid-size truck.

How Long is a 2027 Nissan Frontier?

The 2027 Nissan Frontier length varies slightly by cab configuration:

  • King Cab (S Only): 210.1” L
  • Crew Cab: 224” L

Who Makes the 2027 Frontier Truck?

Nissan makes the 2027 Frontier truck.

What Engine is in the 2027 Nissan Frontier?

The 2027 Nissan Frontier has a 3.6L V6 engine.

Is Nissan Discontinuing the Frontier After 2027?

No. Nissan isn’t discontinuing the Frontier after 2027.

When Does the 2027 Nissan Frontier Come Out?

The 2027 Nissan Frontier came out in June 2026 and is currently available in dealerships.

How Much is a 2027 Nissan Frontier?

The 2027 Nissan Frontier price starts at $32,490 MSRP.