2026 Nissan Frontier: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-08-01
    Quick Answer

    The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup refreshed for 2025 with a standard 3.8L V6 (about 310 hp / 281 lb-ft) paired to a 9-speed automatic. RWD is standard with 4WD optional, and the lineup spans S, SV, PRO-X and PRO-4X trims in King Cab or Crew Cab body styles. Properly equipped tow ratings reach roughly 6,720 lb. Safety Shield 360 is standard on most trims, and PRO-4X is the dedicated off-road model with a locking rear differential and Bilstein dampers. Swope Nissan has 1 S, 3 SVs and 3 PRO-4X available right now.

    Nissan Frontier Gallery5 photos

    2026 Nissan Frontier S in Glacier White
    SGlacier White
    2026 Nissan Frontier SV in Gun Metallic
    SVGun Metallic
    2026 Nissan Frontier SV in Super Black
    SVSuper Black
    2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X in Boulder Gray Pearl
    PRO-4XBoulder Gray Pearl
    2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X in Glacier White
    PRO-4XGlacier White

    Highlights of the 2026 Nissan Frontier

    7 highlights
    • Standard 3.8L V6 producing approximately 310 hp and 281 lb-ft, paired to a 9-speed automatic
    • Rear-wheel drive standard with available 4WD on most trims; PRO-4X adds an electronic locking rear differential
    • Maximum tow rating of approximately 6,720 lb when properly equipped
    • Trim ladder: S, SV, PRO-X, PRO-4X, with PRO-X and PRO-4X aimed at trail and overland use
    • King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with multiple bed-length options
    • Safety Shield 360 standard on SV and above (AEB, blind-spot, rear cross-traffic, lane-departure warning)
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most trims; ProPILOT Assist available on higher trims

    Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Nissan

    Compare available trim levels to find the right Nissan Frontier for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim3 trims · 7 in stockS1 in stockSV3 in stockPRO-4X3 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$34,533$38,615$43,290
    Top price$34,533$44,145$45,709
    Powertrain
    Drivetrain4WD4WD4WD
    Fuel optionsGasolineGasolineGasoline
    EngineV6, 3.8LV6, 3.8LV6, 3.8L
    MPG (city / hwy)17 / 2117–18 / 21–2316–18 / 20–22
    Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
    Auto high-beam headlights
    Front & rear parking sensors—
    Hill descent control & skid plates
    Intelligent Around View Monitor——
    Lane keep assist
    Pedestrian & cyclist detection
    Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
    Built-in navigation——
    HomeLink garage door opener——
    In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
    Push-button start with proximity key
    SiriusXM——
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Wireless Qi phone charger——
    Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
    Dual-zone climate control—
    Heated front seats—
    Heated steering wheel—
    Memory driver seat & mirrors
    Remote engine start—
    Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
    Leather seating——
    Panoramic sunroof——

    Inside the Nissan Frontier

    What the Frontier is in 2025 and 2026

    The Frontier is Nissan's mid-size pickup, refreshed for the 2025 model year with updated styling, expanded tech and a refined cabin. Mechanically it carries forward the proven 3.8L V6 and 9-speed automatic introduced in the previous redesign, a powertrain that gives it more standard horsepower than many rivals and avoids the turbo-four / hybrid complexity now common in the segment. It slots between the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado on price and capability, and it competes by offering a strong V6, real off-road hardware on PRO-4X, and a straightforward trim structure that keeps the value pitch clear for shoppers who want a working mid-size truck without paying a hybrid premium.

    Trim ladder and the PRO-4X off-road pick

    S is the value entry, typically RWD King Cab with a 6-foot bed and the basics. SV is the volume trim and adds Safety Shield 360, larger wheels and a richer infotainment system. PRO-X is the on-road sport trim that brings PRO-4X visual cues, off-road-tuned tires and unique trim without committing fully to trail hardware. PRO-4X is the real off-road model: Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, hill-descent control, skid plates, all-terrain tires and a heavier-duty 4WD system. For buyers who actually leave the pavement, gravel back roads in central Kentucky, hunting access, Nolin Lake or Land Between the Lakes, PRO-4X is the trim that earns the badge.

    Cab, bed and capability story

    Frontier is offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles. King Cab pairs with a longer bed and small rear-hinged jump-seat doors; Crew Cab gives full rear doors and adult-usable back seats with a shorter bed. Bed-length options vary by cab choice, and the truck-bed utility package adds tie-downs and a spray-in liner. Tow ratings reach about 6,720 lb when properly equipped, enough for a Nolin Lake bass boat, a tandem-axle utility trailer, or a small camper, and the V6 + 9-speed combination handles I-65 grades and Bluegrass Parkway runs without strain. Payload runs roughly 1,500-1,600 lb depending on configuration; verify the door-jamb sticker for any specific build.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • Standard V6 power across the lineup, no turbo-four base engine
    • 9-speed automatic gives crisp shifts and good highway manners
    • PRO-4X is a genuine off-road trim with locking rear diff and Bilstein dampers
    • Safety Shield 360 standard from SV up
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most trims
    • Solid tow rating (~6,720 lb properly equipped) for mid-size duty
    • Straightforward trim ladder that's easy to shop
    Cons
    • EPA combined fuel economy trails turbo-four and hybrid mid-size rivals
    • No hybrid or electrified option in the US lineup
    • Rear-seat space in King Cab is jump-seat only, Crew Cab is the family choice
    • Interior materials are functional rather than premium even on PRO-4X
    • ProPILOT Assist is restricted to higher trims

    Who is the 2026 Nissan Frontier best for?

    Work-truck buyer (S / SV RWD)

    If the Frontier is a tool first and a daily driver second, the S and SV RWD King Cab builds are the value entry. You get the same 3.8L V6 and 9-speed automatic as the rest of the lineup, the longer bed, and the lower out-the-door price. SV adds Safety Shield 360, which is worth having on a vehicle that will see daily I-65 and Bluegrass Parkway miles.

    Daily-driver mid-size pickup (SV Crew Cab)

    For buyers who want a real back seat and a comfortable everyday truck, SV Crew Cab is the volume pick. The Crew Cab gives adult-usable rear seating for the school run and weekend trips to Louisville or Nashville, and the standard V6 means no waiting on a turbo or worrying about hybrid battery costs down the road.

    Off-road weekender (PRO-4X)

    PRO-4X is the trim that earns the off-road badge, Bilstein dampers, electronic locking rear differential, hill-descent control, skid plates and all-terrain tires. For Hardin County and LaRue County hunters, anglers heading to Nolin Lake or Rough River, and weekend trail riders running gravel back roads, PRO-4X is the configuration that holds up.

    Towing and hauling

    Properly equipped, the Frontier tows up to about 6,720 lb, enough for a Nolin Lake bass boat, a tandem-axle utility trailer, or a small travel trailer. The 9-speed automatic handles central-Kentucky grades without hunting, and the integrated trailer-brake controller and tow-package wiring make it ready out of the box on the right build.

    Why this matters around Elizabethtown

    Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Frontier for the Hardin County and central-Kentucky truck buyer, Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Bardstown and the Louisville south-suburban corridor. The PRO-4X gets a hard look from local hunters and Nolin Lake regulars; the SV Crew Cab is the volume daily-driver pick.

    New 2026 Nissan Frontier Inventory at Swope NissanLive

    Current in-stock units at Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock7vehicles
    Price range$34,533 – $45,709
    Available powertrainsGasoline
    Last syncedAug 1, 2026 · 1:49 AM
    Showing 7 of 7 vehicles.
    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOMPG CityMPG HwyCarfax AccidentCarfax 1-OwnerDoorsOptions
    1N6ED1EK8TN672144N264615202026NissanFrontierSCrew Cab$34,533VDP7Glacier WhiteCHARCOALV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1721NoNo4
    56 features
    Splash GuardsCarpeted Floor MatsApple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)
    1N6ED1EK5TN672876N264615702026NissanFrontierSVCrew Cab$38,615VDP11Super BlackCHARCOALV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1721NoNo4
    80 features
    SV Convenience Package: Bed Under-Rail LightingRemote Engine Starter120V Power Outlet in BedHeated Front Seats
    1N6ED1EK6TN646514N264612502026NissanFrontierSVCrew Cab$39,642VDP6Bluestone PearlCHARCOALV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1823NoNo4
    82 features
    SV Convenience Package: Bed Under-Rail LightingRemote Engine Starter120V Power Outlet in BedHeated Front Seats
    1N6ED1EK3TN659236N264614402026NissanFrontierPRO-4XCrew Cab$43,290VDP7Glacier WhiteCharcoal w/Lava Red StitchV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1822NoNo4
    69 features
    PRO Premium Package: Auto-Dimming MirrorNissan Door-To-door NavigationTraffic Sign Recognition (TSR)Fender Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers
    1N6ED1EK4TN666728N264614702026NissanFrontierPRO-4XCrew Cab$43,290VDP7Glacier WhiteCharcoal w/Lava Red StitchV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1620NoNo4
    69 features
    PRO Premium Package: Auto-Dimming MirrorNissan Door-To-door NavigationTraffic Sign Recognition (TSR)Fender Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers
    1N6ED1EK4TN663036N264616402026NissanFrontierSVCrew Cab$44,145VDP100Gun MetallicCHARCOALV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1721NoNo4
    71 features
    All-Weather Content Package: Remote Engine StarterHVAC Dual-Zone Front Auto A/cHeated Front SeatsHeated Leather Steering Wheel
    1N6ED1FK2TN673949N264616202026NissanFrontierPRO-4XCrew Cab$45,709VDP10Boulder Gray PearlCharcoal w/Lava Red StitchV6, 3.8L4WD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNo1620NoNo4
    85 features
    PRO-4X Convenience Package: Bed Under-Rail LightingRemote Engine StarterTrailer Hitch with Wiring Harness120V Power Outlet in Bed

    Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Nissan Frontier

    A 3.8L naturally aspirated V6 producing approximately 310 hp and 281 lb-ft, paired to a 9-speed automatic. It is standard across the lineup, there is no four-cylinder or hybrid option.
    Yes. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4WD is available on most trims. PRO-4X is the dedicated off-road 4WD model with an electronic locking rear differential and Bilstein off-road shocks.
    Up to approximately 6,720 lb when properly equipped. Actual capacity depends on cab, bed, drivetrain and tow-package configuration, check the door-jamb sticker for the specific build.
    PRO-X is an on-road sport trim with PRO-4X styling cues and off-road-tuned tires but standard suspension. PRO-4X is the full off-road package: Bilstein dampers, electronic locking rear differential, hill-descent control, skid plates and a heavier-duty 4WD system.
    King Cab (with rear-hinged half doors and a jump seat) and Crew Cab (with full rear doors and a usable back seat). Bed-length options vary by cab; King Cab pairs with the longer bed.
    Safety Shield 360, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure warning, is standard on SV and above.
    ProPILOT Assist (adaptive cruise plus lane-centering) is available on higher trims; it is not a standard-across-the-board feature. Verify trim availability on a specific build.
    Yes, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available on most trims, paired with Nissan's updated infotainment system.
    EPA combined fuel economy varies by drivetrain, RWD configurations are slightly more efficient than 4WD. See fueleconomy.gov for the current model-year figures by configuration.
    Nissan's standard new-vehicle warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, whichever comes first.
    Swope Nissan typically carries a deep 2026 Frontier inventory across S, SV and PRO-4X configurations. See our live inventory page for the current count and to filter by trim, cab and drivetrain.
    Pricing varies by trim, cab, drivetrain and options. Browse our Frontier inventory page for current MSRP and Swope's selling price on each in-stock truck, including any active Nissan incentives.
    Swope Nissan is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, just off I-65, convenient to Radcliff, Vine Grove, Bardstown and the south-Louisville suburbs.
    Yes. Use the Schedule Test Drive button on any Frontier inventory listing, or contact our sales team directly to set up a back-to-back test drive of multiple trims.
    Yes. Our service department employs factory-trained Nissan technicians using genuine OEM parts. New Frontiers carry Nissan's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties, and we follow Nissan's published maintenance intervals for oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, transmission service and 4WD-system inspections.