2017 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Ike Gauntlet Review: World's Toughest Towing Test
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I know I'm late to the party, but this video helped me decide to buy a Frontier - 4x4 SV in white. Two years and 37,000 miles later, I'm still liking my decision! Great truck
How’s it holding up?
Time to change the antifreeze!
People are going to miss this truck after a redesign comes up, trust me it's gonna happen.
Joshua Johnson agreed just like they miss the old Taco and it's 4L V6
Joshua Johnson Yup, they'll update just like Toyota did the Taco and it will no longer be a reliable simple truck and be riddled with problems.
Joshua Johnson i just got a titan and yet part of me misses my frontier, very capable truck, great size, just a lil thirsgy considering,
Still waiting lol
Here we are 2020 with the new 3.8 and 9 speed and the 2021 full redesign.
I hope they DON'T redesign the Frontier. It's the only one that still looks like a truck in the segment, it has the most gas torque available in the segment, and it's been out long enough that it's rock solid dependable with no bugs or kinks to work out. Plus, it's affordable! NISSAN DON'T CHANGE IT, JUST UPDATE IT!
+OFFRD The interior does need to be fixed.
Totally agree!
OFFRD- I Totally agree and personally don't even mind the simple basic functional easy to clean interior. Never been a fan of fancy luxury interiors in my trucks. I mean its a truck not a Mercedes to me anyway. I know there are many out there that like the bling in their trucks and I don't fault them for their personal preferences but Ill save some dough and stick with the function and affordability.
Agree, but they have to innovate or they will die off
Buknoy Harabas do you use the rear locker much? I've always regretted going with the SV 4x4 over pro 4x. The locking diff and powered leather seats now seem to be worth it. Although I off-road a lot and never get stuck
For 13 years this 4.0v6 still has the most torque, big respect for the frontier.
Long live frontier💪💪💪
Yeah but it has to rev to 4krpm to hit peak torque.
@@xtanon5540 all NA v6 need to be revved to get pick torque
@@xtanon5540 Sounds about right.
@@xtanon5540 90% of that torque is available @ 2000 rpm.
@@xtanon5540 it happily revs right on past 4k and it sounds gloriously enraged doing it.
If I wanted to buy a new truck today, this would be the one. ....very nice.
John Grytbakk it is the interior cheap plastic but hey there is a luxury package get the highest end one it is amazing inside and out my dad has one except its an sv
TheMilkMan Trucks aren't about luxury
I'm a Honda fan, but man I am in LOVE with this truck ....
I’m a Honda fan too but if I buy a truck one day, it’s probably going to be this one.
I have 2013 SV, and it has been a fantastic truck. Good power, was able to get the manual transmission, and the off-road capability is solid. It's very sure footed, so I imagine a PRO 4X would be that much better. It's a good buy
I wanted the Tacoma but after seeing all the issues it's been having I went with the Pro 4 X. Also it was under $30,000 for the Nisan.
I'm not a Nissan guy but, I like these Frontiers. They seem solid and reliable. The 4.0L is a great engine and I wish Toyota had kept it in the Tacoma and just tweaked it. I'm not sure what's up with the "dated" comments on all these trucks. It's as if most folks expect a completely new interior every year now. I like familiarity with my vehicles and improvements are one thing; change for just the sake of change is another. I'm paying for function over form. Funny how this "dated" truck did as well as any other new designed truck. Seems people equate ALL change as good. Not so.
I am a Nissan Man, the 3.5 Atkinson cycle in the Tacoma returns some pretty nice MPGs,I have a Nephew that has a new one and it will hit 30 MPG in certain stretches of Interstate( Toyota finally put some MPG in a nice truck)
@@kevinmccune682 Yeah but it doesn't have the power to back up those mpgs is the issue.
@@scott8238 We used to be happy with with a 130 Hp V8, now we want it all.
@@kevinmccune682 Can't tow much for a truck.
@@johnnellis3025
It’s a midsized pickup for occasional light towing. How did you not know that? If you want to tow/haul heavy loads on a daily basis for work, get a full-size truck. Problem solved.
a very under-appreciated truck. and you can find these pretty cheap certified pre-owned. my father just picked up a 2015 pro-4x with 21,000 miles for 24k. but it did not come with a sunroof but had everything else
I just picked up a 2017 with 24.5k for $27.5. It came with the sunroof, but not the tow package or running boards, both of which I had installed myself. I love the truck so far, though I haven't put it the towing test yet, but spring/summer is just around the corner.
@@uncle_salty_3675 Don't I feel stupid.
I’m in the Midwest, ‘15 pro4x manual that I had to buy in Michigan and it get shipped to me. 25k after tax. Biggest surprise was the stereo! 👍🏽
@@uncle_salty_3675 Jesus, that's a steal.
Just bought a 2017 Nissan frontier pro 4x with 15800 miles and I freaking love this truck. I drove it down from New York to North Carolina averaging 16.8 MPG on the highway going 75 mph. Not that great. But fast forward 1 month later I installed a volant cold air intake and I took it back up north to Boston this time and I am averaging 19.3 MPG on the highway at 75 mph. 2 miles mpg better. Love this truck and I am keep this thing till the wheels fall off. Thanks for the review of how this thing tows.
You guys should do 60-0 mph braking test when towing max weight and record the distances from each truck.
I'm thinking that you guys are doing a lot of Nissan Frontier videos because everyone has one and always roots for the underdog, huh? I love em!!!
I just rolled my 05 Frontier over 200,000 km... I've actually been to Colorado with it and did the Ike Gauntlet, without even realizing!! That 4.0l hauls!!
ya because we like a winner.
Harrison Schan I have a 05 SE frontier with 252,000 Kim’s and runs like new. Had to rebuild the transmission at 214,000 due to rad leaking into transmission but I guess that was a known thing on early 2nd gens, long story short there awesome trucks and I’ll buy another one
@@Mackenzie.Grant95 Have you replaced the timing chain? I know they had problems with those too.
These things are so Awesome there's a reason they've been making them for so long fully boxed frame steel bed 4-wheel disc brakes and Motors that will go over 300,000 how can you beat it.
TFL, It's awesome how much coverage you have been giving the Frontier lately! Keep the ever excellent videos coming!!
Have a 2015 Pro4X and it does great towing my 20’ aluminum enclosed car hauler with 3200 lb car inside. WI to FL and back twice. No issues, no breakdowns.
Love how you guys now measure cabin sound. One of the major "make it or brake" it points for me. Thanks!
+Helixx You are welcome.
The Fast Lane Truck great if possible could you guys be a little more equal when doing the ike gauntlets. on some of them you use a decibel meter and on others you don't. plus it seems like with the 2016 tacoma ike gauntlet you where foot to the floor open throttle and with the frontier you weren't which made for a much slower time. just my .2
Thanks for all the great content.
Just bought a new 2020 pro4x yesterday , i love how smooth of a ride it is.
One thing I really appreciate about the frontier is that they still offer a manual with the 4x4. Chevy and GMC both ditched the 4x4 manual options, and thats disappointing.
Just bought a 2019 SV Midnight Edition. Love it, best value for the money. Now, time to assessorize😁
I don't understand why this truck was tested with its max tow weight. Yet you tested the new ford ranger and Tacoma with only 5000lbs. For comparison sake pick a standard.. with that said I do appreciate the work you guys put into these videos..
I love the Frontier this generation and even the new generation, it's such an underrated mid size truck compared to it's competition, it's very smooth and is quiet too even when under full load that is what has always impressed me with the Frontier's for a daily driver and when you're actually using them as a truck.
That's the truck I just bought (well, I got the 2016 model off the lot at the dealership, it had 35 miles on it), I couldn't be more impressed with it. It's a solid truck that drives well on road and off, awesome bang for your buck, IMO.
I love the music at the end near the end of the run
A couple months ago I bought this very model, a 2017 Frontier Pro4-X. I’ve only put a couple thou on the clock, and I haven’t taken it off-road yet, but I’m happy I happened to be at that car lot at that time.
Just bought the 2019 4x4 crew cab sv model. Love it
Europe already has the new frontier (Navara),we have had it for about a year now so im sure America will be getting it soon. It now has a 2.3 biturbo diesel engine.
Frontier rollout...2021. Looks awesome!!!!
Love this truck, simple, durable, no crazy electronics to give problems.
Have a 2011 crew cab short bed rwd, was my dad's, now it's mine with 186,000 miles. Never had any big problems and the most it's towed was a 10k pound trailer, it did that a few times a month for maybe 3 or 4 years. For midsize trucks it's perfect.
Have a 2019 gunmetal crew cab pro 4x Frontier and couldn’t be happier after a year in
Can y'all please do the Desert Runner? There are like no videos of it online and yall do good reviews. Thanks
Amazing review 👍
Is there much difference from the 2017 Pro-4X package and the original Nismo package from 2005?
What was that trailer -brake gizmo you used? I'd like to avoid having to wire a 7 pin plug if I can avoid it. Thanks.
I love Mr. Truck!!!
I lease a 2016 Frontier and I love it. People can say what they want but I think it's a good all around truck.
I but a 2018 pro4x and I move welders refrigeration equipment and tools around, then in the weekend it drives over the big bear snow, so far it's powerful and slick at parkinglots.
does it have a great rack up top? best thing about them.
Not much point in a complete redesign at this point. There is a segment of the market that prefers a time tested and reliable design over the latest and greatest and Nissan is the only one appealing to those folks at the moment.
Plus it makes it super easy to find mods. Constant redesigns kill the after market parts for the vehicle.
2019 and I'm looking forward to buying one of these.
Its been a year since i got my 2018 Frontier sv 4.0 2wd bran new on sale for 24k i have only hit about 3k on hitch and the truck pulled it very well. Definetly wish the trailer had breaks tho in bad traffic. My brother has a 09 ram 1500 with the 5.7 I've pulled him out a ditch with my truck and also pulled another full size ram high centered on a concrete ledge next to a ditch. These lil trucks sure can give it hell when they need to. My advice get a Frontier before a redesigned can't beat a 10 year 100k warranty.
i bought a 2010 frontier, with 137,000 km on it, and in mint condition. i live in BC, canada, with lots of mountains to traverse. after i bought my frontier, i bought a horse. no trailer yet, but i am considering a 2-horse trailer. mine is the 5-speed automatic with 261 HP, just like this one. i do have a trailer brakes package installed. this gives me optimism going forward with a truck i love and a horse i love, to take on more adventures.
Hi
This might be a long shot but I was just wondering what fuel economy would be for crossover vehicle since they tow roughly about 5,000 pound most of the competitor and the new engine with more power and torque might be a nice ike gaunlet run that would be nice to do. for example Highlander, Pathfinder, Explorer, Pilot, Traverse, Sorento, Santa Fe
The frontier comes with the wiring for a brake controller.
You guys should do more tow testing with the long bed frontiers/tacomas
Great review of the frontier they are okay trucks the motor and transmission are soild but the rest of the truck is not made well I currently own one. They have timming chain problems and sensor code problems 👍🔧🔧
It's going to be a while before we see the Navara. It will likely be torture tested in Australia and other markets first before they can re-tool the plant and bring it here ready to go. The good news is that it should have all the bugs worked out, and it sounds like its a good truck.
I love my Frontier, but it's long worn out and I'm tired of replacing parts on it.
I wish Nissan would release the Navara here already, but only as long as it is at least as fast as the 2nd gen Frontier with the VQ40DE. The 2nd gen Frontier is fast and fun to drive.
*sniff*
Out of curiosity which fuel type did you use for this test? According to my Frontier manual, "if hauling heavy loads the use of Premium Fuel is Recommended." So curious if you guys are running 91/93 or 87 for this test?
in Australia we had the D40 pretty much the same but smaller tub. We Now have the NP300 is that basically what you guys would be getting as well
unfortunately Australia has to put up with terrible engine choices we do not
I love this truck I have a Pro-4x 2017 as well but I wish that payload was a little bit more.
just buy mine today , 2018 Pro 4 ! ready to tow my camper
hey good video. did nissan change their frontier?
The problem with not using Manual Down shifting is for trucks that don't have a tow/haul mode like this truck.
I have an ‘09 SE, very reliable truck, no warranty issues so far. I’m surprised you could pull that trailer weight, do u subtract for driver/passenger weight? Also I’m thinking of buying a new F150 with a turbo V6 with better gas mileage, thats how Nissan should go when they redesign!
I been pulling 5000LBS.. Regularly with exterra for ten plus years never any problems at all really big wheelsandaxle.. On trailer and new tires on truk... Are key though. With heavy hitch and trailer brakes it can hang with the big dogs atleast to 55mph
Having watched this when it first came out, I just noticed the OD was off going downhill. If it was left alone the transmission would kick it down to 3rd making the brake test even better🙂
I just bought a frontier a 4x2 love the tow test,at a I know it is not junk and Matthew motors Wilmington NC they bend over backwards for you. See Shane.
yall should do a highway mpg test on this frontier
Nissan! Please do not change this truck. It is the last of the dependable work trucks! Dont fix what isnt broken!
Do we have to review the scoring system in each video?
I bought a salvage 2014 nissan CC SV with package and had only 530 mileages on it! To make a long story short, i just had a baby boy, no time to fix it, my grandma passed away had to take care of alot of things.. so i decide to get a good running truck for now which i got 2015 same as above and love it ever since.. i was thinking to get a pro-4x but really i not worry abt the leather, sunroof, roof rack and locker cuz i can put locker in myself but like i will?!?! Lol i need to fix up my 2014 when i got time!
Was overdrive used going uphill? Gear indicator showed “4”.
Do you think you could pull a 20ft camper with it weighing at roughly 3200lbs dry weight?
Yes. Towing a 24’ car hauler with 3200 lb car inside, no problem.
Link to trailer brake setup?
The 6 speed manual model is the way to go much more refined than the automatic
and get this revs only 1900 rpm at 60 mph a huge difference compared to the auto 5 speed.
I was pleasantly surprised with the manual pro 4 x model very quiet and smooth on road a real mountain goat off road. pro 4 x standard tires spot on
Are the mix up of fluids fixed for the 2017 or 2018 models?? Planning to buy a pro4x in a couple of weeks.
Nah they fixed that in 2010
@@jacobhanson9009 What did they fix?
An old truck doesn't mean it's a bad one! It's like the Ranger was. It was an old design, but everyone loved them.
What do you guys think about just linking to a "how to score" video in the description rather than explaining each time- it gets a little repetitive.
I wish you guys could test the base model too
We can but it does not tow very much. Here you go: th-cam.com/video/oIr8eD5u95o/w-d-xo.html
What is the axle ratio on this truck?
Honestly debating buying a 2019 because who knows if the the new engine is worth taking a chance on.
Thats what I did got me a 2019 Pro4x. Can go wrong with a 15 year old engine that has had all its bugs fix and is proven to be reliable.
Multi port is great the new engine has GDI. I’ll keep my 2017 over GDI valvegunking design
i got one for Mr. Truck.
How do you regain control of a trailer that starts swaying/fish tailing? (I'm assuming that only happens on an unbalanced load)
We discuss this and many other topics in our new book www.TruckNutsBook.com The quickest way to regain control of the swaying trailer is to manually activate trailer brakes with the trailer brake controller (without applying truck's brakes). This Frontier did not come with a trailer brake controller, but one can be added.
@@TFLtruck it is prewired for the controller. They cost under $100.
Everyone dogs this truck for how it looks/engine. But one day when they renew it with a different look and different motor with push button start which they’ve already down for e 2020 it has push button start people will miss this truck. I’m happy I got my 2017 Pro-4x in my drive way, will keep this truck for a life time.
need that Tacoma Ike test to compare too as well !!
TiDliDa1 Which one?
TiDliDa1 they did the Tacoma
Yeah! SPOILERS: 2016 model got 58 points, and the 2017 got 60! Go Frontier!!!
We tested the new 2016 Tacoma last year. You can check out that video on our channel.
Didn't the Frontier get a better score?
Would i be able to pull a 26 ft travel trailer with my 2012 sv frontier? The trailer is 4400 pounds dry weight, i just dont know if the length makes a diffrence
A mid size truck is good for safely towing up to a 3500 lb trailer. Max. Mid size trucks dont have large braking systems.
Do you do the downhill runs in a 2wheel mode or 4? Would it help braking if the truck would be in a 4wheel mode?
Anze Weichardt 2wd on dry pavement and no, it wouldn't affect braking since the tires aren't slipping.
I'm looking to do a Titan V8 swap in my 05 frontier soon. 315 hp on tap and maybe 500# raise in tow limit.
Great truck.
Long live the Frontier!
Most people I know prefer the frontier over the new titan, love the affordability of it
Bring the Navara that they have in Australia with the diesel and Nissan will smash the Colorado that fits the bill. Definitely still waiting on Nissan so I can tow my Nissan 240sx to the track.
you guys always test the top of the line model. What about the regular one test. No everybody have the money to buy the top of the line model. I'm trying to buy one of the regular ones to pull a 4,300lbs trailer. The frontier 6 cylinders will be capable of pull my trailer?
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Frontier is rated at 16/22 MPG city/highway with V6.
The Ford F-150 for 2018 (4X4) with 5.0 liter V8 is rated at 16/22 MPG city/highway.
Where is the advantage?
The Frontier costs less, is smaller to park and drive down narrower trails.
where is the advantage? you will drive your frontier all year long while Ford f-150 will be at the dealership getting fix its a ford
I just bought a 2017 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X used off the lot (15,000km only!) for $30k. Keep in mind this is in Yukon Territories, Canada. Kind of appropriate it's called "Frontier" eh? :)
They review all other midsize trucks with 5000lb’s of towing! Poor Frontier has to compete with an extra 1000lb’s of weight then gets bashed for it! 😕
How do manuels on this truck do?
For being as FREAKING OLD as it is, the Frontier has always managed to impress in TFLTruck tests. Its back seat, interior materials, and MPG suck, but it gets the job done and is surprisingly capable and competent in terms of real world work whenever it is tested.
My 07 Fronty v6 4.0 is now 262k odo. Same engine same tranny. 051322.
Hi Were you towing with the OD turned off?
I'm curious as well
yall aren't testing the Tacoma this year?
You can't give a fair mpg rating if the outside temperature isn't close on all the vehicles. I get a 10+ Mpg difference from winter and summer. I live in cold Michigan like you live in cold Colorado. I bet if you had done this test in the summer the mpg would have been 6+
Where can I get a jacket like Mr. Truck?
Hey guys, if you could get in the US the V6 VW Amarok TDI and the 5 cylinder diesel Ford Ranger, which one do you think would be the best option?
A VW diesel? HAHAHA...no.
TheBluehornz01 hippie
not me.
The datsuns always have a nice rack up top, best thing about them, and they changed their name to nissan.
Why can't a company build an offroader with *all* manual options... a lot of us don't need power windows, seating, door locks, an ipad in the console, auto transmission. Make a Lotus elise version of a truck with a rock solid engine, drivetrain, and underbelly. They'd sell the shit out of something like that...
tsnorquist Problem is that the number of people who are that hard core about off roading and want to do it in a new truck that they're making payments on is vanishingly small.
They made those. Its called a toyota pick up from the mid 90s. Or a 90s wrangler. Or a jeep prior to 2010
I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but that is litterly how the car manufacturers look at it.
Because they'd sell VERY few of them. It's not worth their time.
D LG It would be worth their time if they'd do it.
tsnorquist And make a diesel version also.
What were the scores for Canyon and Colorado?
mountainhobo Go to TFL truck, click on playlist. Click on Ike folder. I just rewatched it and both and the Colorado and Canyon lost to the Frontier going up the Ike in time but won the downhill and subjective to which they are not evaluating their opinions over the same things consistently. I'm beginning to think they're keeping the subjective this way to pick winners and losers on the down low, based on bias.
Yes, I expected they had the scores in past evaluation videos, it just struck me as inconsistent with the comparison format not to mention the other scores. As for the subjective scoring, yes, that is always a danger, particularly when the subjective point pool is so high -- it is easy to skew the results. As you said, subjective pool could be subdivided into specific categories.
This truck to me has the best design outwardly in 2019! By the way what color is this truck?
It’s a new color that just came out called RED. pretty neat huh
TFLnow
You guys didn't state whether its a long bed or short bed Frontier.
It's a short bed. If you look in front of the rear wheel, not much distance too the cab.
A great truck not laden with all the gadgetry that will prove to be a nightmare down the road. Simple is better,and the Frontier defines it.
What is song's title of 0:35
Trailer brake?
Japanese have long history of 4 digit axle ratios like 3.917 or whatever. Same MPG rating as 2013 Silvy 1500 V8 4wd.