Although a redesign was long overdue for the current Frontier, which debuted in the spring of 2021, the mid-life aesthetic adjustments aren’t very drastic. A new tailgate finishing panel for PRO-X/PRO-4X trims, a new set of 17-inch wheels, a new paint option called Afterburn Orange, and a reworked front end are all included.
SV grades and higher receive standard 17-inch alloys, a larger 12.3-inch media screen with wireless Android Auto in place of merely wireless Apple CarPlay, and a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Every trim now has a telescopically adjustable steering wheel and a sliding rear window. PRO-X/PRO-4X and SL grades now have a wireless phone charger and a 360-degree camera system. The seats are power-adjustable in four ways. In response to complaints about the truck from the previous year, all Frontiers now have a full suite of safety features, such as intelligent cruise control, high-beam assistance, lane departure and blind-spot warnings, and rear cross-traffic alert.
But in addition to the technology, the 2025 Frontier also features a few other useful upgrades that should increase its usability. One is the extended 6 ft (1.83 m) bed that is more readily available when the Crew Cab long-wheelbase variant is chosen. It was formerly limited to a select few grades, but it is now offered on all trim levels save the basic S. An additional modification that could be significant is an increase in towing capability of 500 lbs (227 kg), which raises the tow rating to 7,150 lbs (3,243 kg).
Under the hood hasn’t changed. The 3.8-liter V6 engine, which produced 310 horsepower (314 PS) and 281 lb-ft (381 Nm) last year, may be used to power the front, rear, or all four wheels with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Prices, according to Nissan, will be disclosed when the 2025 trucks start to show up at dealerships later this summer.