2026 Nissan Frontier: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-04·/
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.
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SGlacier White
SVGun Metallic
SVTactical Green Metallic
PRO-4XGlacier White
PRO-4XGlacier White
Highlights of the 2026 Nissan Frontier
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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 Breakdown 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 · 15 in stock
S1 in stock
SV9 in stock
PRO-4X5 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$34,160
$39,094
$44,290
Top price
$34,160
$40,642
$46,732
Powertrain
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
V6, 3.8L
V6, 3.8L
V6, 3.8L
MPG (city / hwy)
18 / 23
18 / 23
16–18 / 20–22
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Front & rear parking sensors
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Hill descent control & skid plates
Lane keep assist
Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
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Heated front seats
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Heated steering wheel
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Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
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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.
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Mobile hotspot internet access
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Mobile hotspot internet access
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (P-AEB)Mobile hotspot internet access
PRO Premium Package: Auto-Dimming MirrorNissan Door-To-door NavigationTraffic Sign Recognition (TSR)Fender Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers
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.
