2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Off-Road Review: Your Toyota Tacoma Has Nothing On This!
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- Today I take a 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X off-road and compare it to the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro!
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I just bought this truck in the Grey color. Love it, its an all around mid size truck. Perfect for everyday drive
, plus weekend off road as well . The tires are a bit slippery in snow but they do the job. 💯% happy I bought this instead of toyota or Ford, more bang for $$$
Nissan Frontier is a severely underrated mid-sized truck.
I have a feeling it will sell well, with everyone else switching to turbo 4 cyls
It actually isn't underrated anymore. It is one of the most popular mid sized trucks now according to TFL
@@rememberthefallen1970 The Frontier is the lowest selling mid-sized pickup, even for 2022, which seen it sell a record 76k units. It's popularity went up, but it still sells less than the rest.
The 4cyl turbo bs is the reason I bought a 23 Pro4X
@@Logjammer69 , I'm surprised they haven't come out with a twin turbo, two cylinder engine yet.😂
I loved my '98 2.7 L manual Frontier. I love my '21 Tacoma TRD Off Road. I loved the junky cars I had in between. Just enjoy what you have, dream big, and write cliches in youtube comment sections to procrastinate work!
Agree it's the tires. Still did great! I'm sure a Gladiator would do better off-road but this is a better all-around vehicle IMO. Would like to see more off-road reviews when you get the time. Great review!
A gladiator also isn’t worth 70k like what they price them here. I’ll take the Nissan a million times over the jeep because price bang for your buck and most of all reliability which I know for a fact the frontier will run circles around the jeep on that part
Looks like some fun and adventure. Love the Frontier, particularly in the Pro4X trim. Fun video. Thanks!
Glad I bought this truck. Thank you for showing it can do more than what I'd put it through
That beep and all those sensors would drive me nuts while I’m trying to focus lol
Drivers makes more of a difference than the truck. Technique will take you a long way.
This will be my first truck! Nice video Ben.
A 2in lift and some real AT tires and she's good to go!
“Now obviously, the Frontier Pro-4x was not developed to be an insane Baja rig”
Nissan & Chris Fosberg: “Hold my beer”
I think the pro 4x is more comparable to the TRD Off road than the Pro which is about the same price fully loaded. That being said I would take it over the Tacoma for the motor and transmission but I think the next gen Taco will have something for the Nissan!
I would also take the frontier for the Solid boxed titan frame, much lower crawl ratio and a more durable drive line dana 44 spicer ect for offroad.
TRD Pro's are going for $60k in my area.
@@chetoflep same here .I was suggesting that the pro 4x should be compared to a TRD off road instead of the pro. The fully loaded off road is about 45k. The TRD pro has the fox suspension, different hood and colors that cost a premium. The pro 4x just has some badging and seat stitching so I think it’s closer to the off road than the pro.
@@chetoflep bro! For $60,000 Forget the Toyota Tacoma! That money could have get you a basic or mid level trim Tundra, you can also get a basic or mid level trim Ford F-150 V8's, Chevy Silverado or perhaps Ford Transit van. I'm not gonna spend $60,000 for a midsize toy truck!
@@craftsmantrucker6867 I ended up ordering the new 2023 AT4 Canyon fully loaded. Has the new 2.7 310hp 430 torque engine. Was 49k
Just a bit more than the frontier and the gmc at4’s drive amazing! I went test driving this past weekend and drove them all.
As the owner of a 2nd Gen Tacoma and a 5th Gen 4Runner and now a 3rd Gen Tacoma, I agree the 3.5 and 6 speed are a step backwards
I like the sound of that V6,never ever thought I would ever say that.
Why didn’t you put it in manual shift? I love my PRO-4X. Agreed, it’s the tires.
I've never had a good experience with Hankooks in wet or snowy conditions. They tend not to keep traction at all, nice ride if it's dry though. I personally love Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac or Falken Wildpeak AT3 tires as I have never had traction issues in extreme weather or going off-road with both.
I swear ben is the king of clickbaits 😂😂
Not sure what it is about the picture or text that was not represented in the video.
Well… it’s not factually incorrect 🤣
But I think Scotty Kilmer is the Jedi Emperor of clickbait.
Beard Hardy Nissan Sales Women of the Year 🤣
so, my take on the frontier is that it is actually better than the tacoma and maybe better than the ranger. However I think it would do better with higher lift and bigger more aggressive tires. I'm not sure if this truck will get bigger, wider and have more off road features down the road but I hope it does.
I have mine lifted 4" with 285 bfg ko2s and it tackles most things I point it at. For the price and a few mods this thing can be a beast
I’ve been looking at one of these trucks. How is the back legroom? I have a Colorado ZR2 but looking at trading in for one of these
@@bigd2256 it's a mid size truck.. I moved down from a Titan so to me it's small. You don't buy these size trucks for the back seat leg room I'll say that. I've fit adults back there on hunting trips before so they will do in a pinch.
@@TheCr00k6 same here had a 21 Titan Pro4x and I miss that truck. What year is yours? Any issues with it? I had to take my ZR2 to the dealer after one week for a busted cv boot and I worry about other issues now.
@@bigd2256 I have the 22 pro4x. Absolutely love it, had to take it in for a parking recall/transmission software update but other than that no problems at all. To be honest I was fine before the recalls anyway lol but it's new those things will happen.
Hey Mike which lift do you have ?
Ben, not driver error. This was clearly tire error. People who off-road know what tires work for their area and buy those.
Funny take that vs a TRD PRO but change the tire get a 2” lift. On the TRD PROD no mods needed 😂
Sure but you need another $10,000-$12,000 to buy the Pro. $10,000 put into the frontier would put the frontier capabilities beyond the Pro
Hi Ben! A quick question; How did you find the PRO-4X as a daily driver [ie: noise levels, ride comfort, and overall build quality]? Thank you for your enthusiastic reviews! Kindly, Graham.
@Graham Steen. Yo my 2nd Nissan Frontier is the 2016 Pro 4X Kingcab 4.0L V6 with 6 Speed Manual Transmission and Stillen Supercharger (No stupid and dumbass lifts) just only Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme tires and with Volant cold Air intake, Banks Power Cat back Exhaust, Bilstein shocks and Sumo Springs Airless suspension bag is what I use daily in my Jobsite carrying tools, hauling generator, air compressor, framing nailers and lumbers everyday, I used and abused that truck and it's now at 104,900 miles. Still going strong!
“reverse of shame” lol
Great review! 👍🏻
I like the truck, I think it's a great truck for most people. I have a silverado and hardly use it for truck stuff anymore tbh this one would be better for me. If it was the exterra suv version I swear I'd go buy one this week. I have the week off and wanting something new. Oh well I may wait for the suv version, may change my mind tomorrow who knows
I think there's talk of that for 2024 isn't it?
I can’t believe you went through this whole video without mentioning the Ford Ranger Tremor.
I’m waiting for the new ranger at this point
@@BenHardyCars I was just kidding. Great review as always
Nissan makes more robust trucks then all the big 3 garbage out there.
Not in the slightest! 😒
@@dennissmith7214
Hmm hmm if you say so.
@@dennissmith7214 you don't like dana axles?
Correct. The reliability and toughness of this small truck cant be beat for the price.
Trans and engine is night and day compared to the tacoma.
I love Nissans, but I went with the Range to replace my 12 Tacoma TRD off road. I live in Wyoming and drive at altitude quite a burt and i was shocked at hoe much better the turbo was at elevation. My taco would lose so much power as I climbed. Not to mention the ancient tranny. If I had to get a NA engine it would be Nissan, but I am sticking with turbo for now on.
@@danielrn133 i agree turbos work better in higher altitude
@@othatdude30 then you will like the next tacoma. Turbo with hyrbid. 26 mpg and 300 hp 400 trq
@@beexiong2995 where you get those numbers from
Absolutely and its way better.
The hankook tires aren't really that great. I changed mine to Cooper discoverer rugged trek 265s then to BFG KO2 285s. Works great.
@Kusgan, well the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme tires are still good enough for me to perform the task when I go to my Jobsite everyday otherwise! The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 Winter Tires are the best tires I ever have for Snow and Ice and wet.
If you go out and buy a Nissan frontier put 35 inche tires on the frontier it's looks better
I switched to falken wildpeak at3w and upsized to 285s! Big difference in terms of how the truck look and performance in the snow/wet surface.
Did you lift the truck ?
Did you need to lift the truck together the 285s in there?Any rubbing?
The Brazilian model Frontier has a Coil Sprung 5-link rear suspension which is far superior then the US model. I drove one for over 1500 miles in a span of 2 weeks this past June(2022). It's 2.3 liter Turbo Diesel motor produced plenty of low end torque while achieving 30+ miles per gallon. Half of the 1500 miles were back country roads and the Frontier suspension ate up all the ruts with ease. Its was like a mini Raptor. I would change the factory shocks to something better and slightly bigger tires on the Brazilian model Frontier. Again I am disappointed that the US model has leaf springs.
leaf springs are more reliable
@@NoahPARK82 I know, but the back county roads around here are super washboard, rough and dusty in the long summer months. I've driven left sprung all my life and I have never driven a Raptor which has a similar suspension architecture as the Frontier... It just makes me wonder how well a Raptor would run out here. It usually takes me six hours to drive from our place by the coast to the the country side home. This time it took us a bit over fours hours. We were much impressed. No reason it can't be reliable with good care and updates to the stock suspension.
Tires, and you can't turn the traction control off. It will help better off
Debating on a frontier or a tacoma. Need something that will drive better in the snow as i ice fish a lot.
I've been seeing these fully-loaded in my area around $49,000.
For the tires of my 2010 Frontier Nismo 4L V6 6 Speed Manual Transmission turbo charged. I only use the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF-10 tires because it's the lightest All Terrain all season truck tires I can find. I don't like the Goodyear Wrangler duratrac and BFG KO2 because they're too heavy I don't wanna lose Horsepower and especially Torque I love Torque! Hankook I use only for Spring, Summer and Fall season. During winter I have another sets of rim wheels with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 Winter Tires all mounted to the wheels and already been wheel balanced and good to go. All I gotta do is jack up the truck and install the wheels with winter tires whenever the 1st Snow hits my town
I want to see some one put the two head to head but nissan with a 2 1/2 lift and better tires taco can have exact same tires and then it will be a fair comparison. I don't know why nissan gave up on any kind of lift on their trucks.
Front camera would useful when you were looking up at the sky?
Helps you pray Please God get me over this hump😂
There is a front camera.
@@maximelauzon5129 I know that. My point was, why wasn't he using it!
@@frankENZC im with you on that. Use the tools properly.
Nice video, Ben. I think you getting stuck highlights some of the problems with the Frontier: lower ground clearance, lack of a front locker, and not so great tires for Nissan's top-of-the-line off-roader. I know the consumer can buy aftermarket tires (BFG's, etc.) but Nissan can get a little more aggressive from the factory.
If you opt for the nismo leveling/lift upgrade with even better nismo/ billstien designed shocks & slightly better tires you'd see a dramatic improvement both off & on road & a pro 4x with the nismo leveling kit & ultra lightweight alloy wheels you'd still have spent less than a fully equipped trd pro if your opting for the pro 4x id definitely also get the nismo leveling/ lift shock upgrades & lightweight nismo wheels believe me it's like night & day it's almost a crime not to wake up the pro4x to perform as it was designed at full potential
Should’ve lowered your air pressure in your tires, possibly
Nice video, i like this truck and so far it’s getting good reviews except for it’s parking camera. You need to get those big tires and left kit sure if you are to maneuver in automobile locations.
I think it's crazy for people to pay $70-100k on a truck. I don't understand how much money some people make.
I just bought the same truck today. I bet traction boards would have got you up that hill
You need to lower your tire pressure down and use some momentum
Even the 1st and 2nd Generation Nissan Frontier Trucks still beating the new gen Tacomas and new gen Colorado and Canyon.
Just picked mine up that exact color 😎
Tires and driving. If you were sliding in the mud you should know it wouldn't make it up that. I could tell even from the distorted video that was a bad idea lol. Plus you're flooring it when it has no momentum and traction, of course you're not going anywhere
Im curious if Nissan relocated the evap canister, the previous generation has it located behind the rear axle. This would throw an engine code if you went off road in the desert.
Lol great video! All I see is your legs and the dashboard 😁
Damn this is the best review so far thanks!
With 4x4 (or fwd) some throttle can help you steer.
I was looking at lariat fx4 mavericks, but started cross shopping these due to price point.
I just ditched my Mav order for one of these.
Looking forward to see what the 2023 Colorado ZR2 can do
I used to be more of a Nissan guy, I'm Toyota now. I hate some of the moves Nissan has made in the last several years. Nissan turning the Pathfinder into a Mall Finder, and dumping the XTerra... I could go on. I got a Tacoma these days.
What tires would you recommend?
If you own a Nissan Frontier. My only suggestion is always keep in mind the heavier the tires are the more horsepower and torque you lose. Hankook Dynapro ATM RF-10 is the tires I use it's the lightest All Terrain All Season truck tires I ever find. Otherwise! You must invest in snow/winter tires. And for that I only use Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 Winter Tires for Winter, Severe Weather conditions. Snow and Ice that tires sticks like glue!!
I was thinking about buying this truck until I watched this vid
Were can you get a 2 in lift for a pro 4x
BFG KO2s would make a huge difference.
Turn your parking assistance offffffffff
Tire-replacement suggestions?
I like how they stuck w the v6, but curious how it will keep up w next-gen yota, ford and chevy
Do you think this vehicle surpasses the ranger tremor off road?
Ranger tremor is slightly better
Happy Rock well my 2nd Gen 2010 Nissan Frontier Nismo with 4.0L V6 6 Speed Manual Transmission and turbo charged is now at 798,000 miles! Still going strong and the new generation Tacoma and Ranger are still left behind.
Did you do the test with the Toyota in the same weather conditions
No, it was during the summer
I think it was the driver..lol no offense. I'm sure with a bit more effort and techniques; you would have tackled that hill for sure! Great vid tho.
You sure where having fun!!!
Ben can you easily remove the rear under seat storage? I need to haul a dog back there.
Tires not suitable for the path you were on.
I gave you a thumbs up on this video because of the content; however, the title of the video is bordering on clickbait. How exactly does this truck outperform the Toyota again you didn't really address what you titled in the headline!
What’s your tire pressure ?
I didn’t air down
The trucks got 360 cameras and your not using them? Plus those tires suck! Hancock AT are great for the small stuff. Come back with a little more lift and MT's and you'd see a difference.
I own a ‘22 Frontier SV so I don’t have the rear locker, but the location of the rocker switch is just stupid, why didn’t Nissan put it right next to the rotary switch? and also the audible back up warning is annoying, you’d think the engineers never took it off roading at all??
You can push one button and shut it off, or shut it off entirely in the truck's control center. Not a big deal
The Nissan Frontier pro 4x would be a better off road if it had Mud terrain tires
How can your bottle exploded?is it bcos of elevation?
I don’t even know
Thanks for the content Ben.
It took 4 minutes for you to mention the Raptor... You broke your previous record 😂
Mmm. Not the first review to say the tires are no good
It's not the truck, it's the driver. Traction off, buy tires...
What is that alarm that keeps going off every time you put it in reverse?
It’s the parking sensors. There’s literally a button in the center stack to turn them off. Not sure why he kept them on.
Comparing your raptor with 37 to a Nissan frontier, is a little ridiculous. And blaming the tires alone, absolutely not. Then on top of it comparing the Toyota versus the Nissan and not using identical situations and conditions, yeah I think you did more harm than good.
Checkout my Titan swapped 2022 4 inch lift
Which cooler is these
Did you employ hill decent at any point
Toyota's have always been overrated, and its primarily because of the aftermarket accessories industry that offers every gadget under the sun for them as the reason they have such an undeservingly high reputation.
Not saying a Toyota is not a great vehicle it's just that they do not deserve the reputation they enjoy because other manufacturers produce a truck just as capable and just as good but the aftermarket industry does not cater to them nearly as much.
Similar to the slavish devotion to the Chevy 350.
Now cue the Toyota fan boys.
Where is LITTLE Moab? I lives in the only MOAB known and that is in SE UT for seven years. By Moab standards, the beginning is not off-roading it is simply driving on a dirt/mud road. That's no obstacle, Hell's Gate is an obstacle.
Yes tires are easily the biggest problem when in slick mud and snow. Tires on my Pro-4x are ok for most conditions, but if back in Moab, and doing a mud trail in the winter or even summer (not many of those), need a tire with more of a voided areas between tread cleats to spin the mud out. And some of the mud on roads near the air port (Like Blue Hills in the spring), nothing is good. Learn to just avoid it.
Generally, I like your write ups , but stick to the paved roads; your heavy breathing while maneuvering does not instill a warm and friendly feeling that you know what you are doing.
My Pro-4x is not a Hummer or Jeep...just a great all around. And when I head to visit friends in Moab this fall, thankfully, the roads will be dry...
Frontier crawl ratio = 56:1 Tacoma crawl ratio = 30:1
Your numbers are wrong on the taco
It depends, a TRD Pro with an automatic trans is going to be a 36:1 but the manual is 44:1 Having said that, I believe the Jeep Gladiator is something like 88:1
@@justaname109 correct Jeep is 1st and frontier is 2nd among midsize for crawl ratio.
@@scott8238 dude! Stop with your crawl ratio BS! Who cares about crawling. Everybody is crawling right now at I-80 Donner Pass! Because a lot of Californian idiots still driving in the snow with their worn out Summer Tires!
Thank God I didn't get the parking sensor.
There is a button to turn them off
I don't know, I think a Tacoma could get stuck just as easily as the Frontier did
No it's not always about the truck, it's the Driver! Just like how Rooster says to Maverick its not the plane it's the Pilot.
Dang dude!!! I have no space in the bottom for nothing... Uuuujjuuu
I would think tacoma is just as capable as frontier, similarly equipped.
Turn the traction control off.
Those tires are the most unaggressive at tires I've ever seen
I see 34psi on the screen why not hop out and air down to 20ish
I run at factory settings to see what the vehicle can do.
how is this jatco 9 speed?
Its good just one recall so far 🤣
No way that suspension feels like the Pro it feels more TRD OFF-ROAD Tacoma. This is extremely inaccurate.
Some people just dont have any clue about these trucks 🙄
The natty v6 makes the frontier a no brainer
Should have used the multi terrain and crawl control!
It doesn't have any! LoL
@@beexiong2995 I know 🤣,he was saying how the fronter was better.But if he had the Taco 🌮 he would have made it..
hay Ben did you lock the rear?
Yes
@BenHardyCars I agree the tires make a huge difference. stock tires are just good for the road and that's all
you need a cameraman
Air down.