(Posted on Sep 30, 2018 at 04:26PM by Michelle Bogle)
If you prefer to swap Seattle’s congested roads for the off-beaten path, the best pick-up to tackle muddy trails is a 2016 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X. This truck boasts some serious off-roading chops with its special tires, shocks and skid plates. It’s made for adventuring in the PNW.
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Under the hood, the Frontier PRO-4X is bolstered by a powerful 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. Matched to a five-speed automatic transmission, this truck sure is gutsy, reaching 60 mph from zero in only 8.2 seconds. According to Edmunds, the Frontier also uses a part-time four-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case. Fuel economy on this model rings in at 17 mpg combined.
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Equipped with a PRO-4X Luxury Package, this platform leaves nothing to be desired. On the exterior is a sunroof, a roof rack with crossbars, and heated mirrors, while the cabin is wrapped in luxurious leather upholstery. The front seats are also power-adjustable with eight-way driver and four-way passenger customizations. Mechanical upgrades include grippy off-road tires, specially tuned shocks, a locking rear differential, and skid plates. While you hit up your favorite trails, the 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system promises to deliver exceptional sound.
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Get muddy this fall behind the wheel of a preowned 2016 Frontier PRO-4X. To learn more about this pick-up's rough and tumble qualities, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan for a test drive.