The brand new 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X has all the fitting components of a wonderful pickup truck and The Straight Pipes have had the possibility to place it by its paces.

The newest-generation Frontier represents a giant step on from its predecessor and is 5 inches longer. Apparently, its wheelbase has gone unchanged. Additionally it is powered solely by the identical 3.8-liter V6 with 310 hp and 281 lb-ft (381 Nm) of torque.

Coupled with the Frontier’s engine is a 9-speed automated transmission. These reviewers are massively complimentary of the gearbox, noting that it shifts by the gears shortly and easily and when it’s in its guide mode, it can fortunately hit the rev-limiter and gained’t change up mechanically.

Learn Extra: New 2022 Nissan Frontier Begins At $27,840, Tops Out At $37,240 In The U.S.

The PRO-4X variant is marketed as a extra off-road-focused variant of the Frontier and comes normal with digital locking differentials, Bilstein off-road shocks, and skid plates throughout the underbody. It additionally has a Dana rear axle. Sadly, the overview from TheStraightPipes doesn’t embody any off-roading.

Nissan Frontier fashions bought within the U.S. are supplied in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations and all variants come normal with Hill Begin Help and Hill Descent Management. Trailer sway management can also be featured.

Kicking off the 2022 Frontier vary within the U.S. is the S King Cab 4×2 mannequin, beginning at $27,840, excluding a $1,175 vacation spot payment. Costs for the S Crew Cab 4×4 mannequin then begin off at $29,340 and there are at least 8 totally different Crew Cab variants on supply. Sitting on the top quality is the PRO-4X Crew Cab 4×4 beginning at $37,240.