5 February 2021 12:58 pm / 4 comments
Nissan has unveiled the new 2022 Nissan Frontier midsize truck, which is set to go on sale in the US this summer. This bold-looking new truck replaces the D40 Frontier (we know it as the “Mother Trucker” Navara), which has been in the US since 2005. No typo there, 2005. North America did not get our current D23 Navara NP300, which was facelifted late last year, so this update is much needed there.
The platform has been retained, but the Frontier body is all new. As with most trucks, design is mostly focused on the face, and the Frontier features a square front end with a big grille (Frontier name above the new Nissan logo) and chiseled hood, framed by “precision interlocking” headlights.
Nissan Unveils the 2022 Frontier
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Let’s face it the Nissan Frontier has been long overdue for a serious overhaul. But as they say, good things come to those who wait. And the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier brings plenty of updates that elevate its status in the mid-size truck segment. Here’s a look at what’s new.
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The Frontier received an entirely new look that’s considerably more rugged than its predecessor. Its facelift takes inspiration from the Nissan Hardbody, a truck that made a name for itself at off-road racing events throughout the 1980s and 1990s. It also sports a bigger, bolder grille, a wider stance, taller ride height, and imposing vertical fenders. The specially equipped four-wheel-drive-only Frontier PRO-4X and the new two-wheel-drive-only Frontier PRO-X models both feature LED headlamps, daytime running lights, fog lights, and eye-catching red grille accents.
SHARE STORY The redesigned 2021 Nissan Kicks has been updated to provide even more features, technology, customized style and value that buyers are seeking in a compact crossover. New changes include standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, a refreshed exterior styling with a bold new “Double V-motion” grille and an updated interior with a new center console, new seating and trim materials. Nissan
Nissan has refreshed the new Kicks crossover for the first time in the model’s relatively short history, and also bumped up the price slightly over last year’s model.
One V-motion grille wasn’t enough, so for the 2021 model year, Nissan has affixed a special “double V-motion grille” to the fascia of the Kicks, flanked by LED headlights and LED fog lights. Around back is a new bumper, as well as LED taillights, and new wheels.
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Under the Nissan NEXT business plan, the Japanese automaker has taken the veils off the brand-new Frontier for the U.S. market. Scheduled to arrive at dealerships this summer for the 2022 model year, the mid-size pickup comes with best-in-class horsepower thanks to a V6 engine. 38 photos
Already introduced for the 2020 model year with 93 percent new or redesigned parts, the 2022 Frontier s 3.8-liter motor with direct injection cranks out 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet (381 Nm) of torque. The nine-speed automatic transmission, which comes standard, features a much wider gear range compared to the previous five-speeder for a smoother, more economical driving experience.
Nissan Note e-POWER orders more than double the monthly target
Orders for the all-new Nissan Note e-POWER have surpassed 20,000 more than double the compact car’s monthly sales target since it was released in Japan in late December. (Earlier post.) Equipped with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain, the fully refreshed Note went on sale on 23 December with a monthly sales target of 8,000 vehicles. As of 1 February, Nissan has received orders for 20,044.
Approximately 80% of the Note orders were for the highest grade, “X.” Additionally, in a first for a Nissan compact car, about 40% of customers opted for the ProPILOT with Navi-link advanced driver support system. More than half ordered the NissanConnect navigation system, Intelligent Around View Monitor, and Adaptive LED Headlight system, further underscoring the high demand for Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies.