2025 Nissan Frontier, redesigned exterior, 6-foot bed available for $33,560

The latest version of Nissan's redesigned 2022 Frontier midsize pickup is just around the corner.

Unveiled in August, the 2025 Nissan Frontier will arrive in showrooms later this summer with a redesigned exterior, increased towing capacity, and new onboard technology. The Frontier's six-foot bed option will also be more widely available.

The 2025 Frontier can be easily spotted by its new front end with a redesigned front mask and grille and a new tailgate finisher on PRO-X and PRO-4X models. New 17-inch wheels and a new exterior color, Afterburn Orange, are also featured.

Inside, dashboard trim, a telescopically adjustable steering wheel, and a sliding rear window are now standard on all models, and a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat is now standard on more models. In addition, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen is now standard on most models, whereas 9.0 inches was previously the maximum option. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.

The PRO-4X is recommended for off-roaders. Like the rest of the Frontier series, it is only available with part-time four-wheel drive, but an electronic locking differential, Bilstein off-road suspension components, and all-terrain tires are standard. 2025 new features include an enhanced surround-view camera system, which functions in off-road mode up to 12 mph.

For luxury enthusiasts, SL models come standard with leather trim front and rear, heated leather steering wheel, wireless phone charger, and a fender-premium audio system with 10 speakers. Also added are electronic driver assistance features such as a surround-view camera system and traffic sign recognition.

The Frontier's standard 3.8-liter V-6 engine has a maximum output of 310 hp and is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, which remains unchanged. However, towing capacity is about 500 pounds higher in all models and configurations compared to the 2024 Frontier, with a maximum tow rating of 7,150 pounds, up from 6,640 pounds previously.

The updates should help keep Nissan's midsize pickup fresh in the face of newer competitors such as the 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Toyota Tacoma.

Nissan is also known to be working on a 1-ton pickup truck for North America. This new truck will be built in Mexico and will be developed jointly with Mitsubishi, although the timing is unknown. Both Nissan and Mitsubishi have separately announced that they are also working on an electric pickup truck, although details are unknown.