Prepare yourself, Tacoma. The new generation of pick-up performance will soon begin - with Nissan pushing its 2020 Frontier ever-closer to the production line. This platform promises segment-leading capability; and critics are already rallying for its arrival.
Are you ready?
According to TFL Car, the new Frontier will arrive next fall - and it will bring a bevy of upgrades with it. While the current inline-four engine is expected to make the transition (promising up to 152 HP and 171 lb.-ft of torque), the six-gear transmission is not. Nissan is rumored to be creating a seven-speed automatic option, which will deliver enhanced shifting and smoother responses. A turbocharger is also anticipated, taking full advantage of the 4,000 RPM redline; and the chassis should be shortened, with critics predicting a more compact frame to compete with the upcoming Ranger (the dimensions are rumored to be 179-inches in length, 73-inches in width, and 75-inches in height; and this would share characteristics with the brand’s overseas model, the Xterra).
Unfortunately, the possibility of a diesel Frontier is not considered likely. TFL Car reports that Nissan has made no plans to fuse this truck with the 2.8L four-cylinder engine drivers have been hoping for. That option will have to wait a while longer.
The 2020 Frontier promises to deliver premium performance to the Tacoma market - and we’re counting the days until this truck revs onto our lot. To learn more about it (or to request a test-drive in one of our current Nissan models) contact us today.