Sure, you want a truck, but you may not need the largest, most unwieldy beast available today. Instead, a highly capable but sensible pickup will do. Well, if this sounds like the market you’re in, might we suggest the 2017 Nissan Frontier S? It’s a heck of a machine that delivers both performance and safety.
The 2017 Nissan Frontier S is outfitted with a 2.5L four-cylinder motor. This is a fantastic engine that produces 152 horses and 171-lb.-ft. of torque—exactly what you need but not “overkill†that might result in poor mileage. In fact, this truck receives a strong EPA-estimated MPG rating of 23 highway. Plus, the five-speed manual is a thrilling throwback to the stick-shifting days of yore, giving you full control of the automobile.
The Frontier S is viewed very favorably when it comes to the security of its passengers, as well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards it with an overall score of four out of five in this department. It excels with the highest ratings the body offers in the following specific categories, too: “Side Barrier, “Overall Side Pole,†“Front Seat,†“Side Crash Driver Side,†“Combined Rear Seat,†“Side Crash Passenger Side,†and “Overall Side.â€