2006 Nissan Frontier Consumer Reviews Page 8

Priced right in class

Written by: Chuck on 08/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier LE 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

In comnparing to Tacoma, seating more comfortable, priced about $2K less. Spray in bedliner. MPG 19.3, great acceleration, roomy enough

Favorite Features

Comfort of drive

Suggested Improvements

Courtesy lights in doors

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Best "Mid-Size" Truck

Written by: barrys42 on 08/09/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded a 2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II for my 2006 NISMO Crew Cab 4x4. The Ranger was a decent truck but it got horrid gas mileage (avg about 14 with 80/20 city/highway). I love my NISMO so much more than the Ranger. It's a little bigger but it's more powerful, has a better ride, and handles way smoother. It also feels much more solid than the Ranger. I have to watch my driving because the truck wants to go fast! I can definitely feel sports car roots in the truck. The engine is smooth and refined and well matched to the 5- speed automatic. Fuel economy is around 16 in town and I get a solid 20 on the highway. The truck is a pleasure to drive.

Favorite Features

Refined and powerful engine that uses regular fuel, smooth transmission, bold looks, fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Brake feel is too soft, gas and brake pedals are a little too close to each other, should offer sunroof without roof rack.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Forget Toyota

Written by: AMP on 08/08/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I really did love my Toyota, it saved my life from a 5 time DUI villain. The truck and I both sustained injuries but Toyota did not survive. I test drove both. In the end I went with Nissan for the following reasons. Nissan offers a king cab 4wd v-6 six speed for about the same price as a reg cab 4wd 4 banger Tacoma. Also the Nissan has alot more room inside. When I was hit, I cracked my head on the doorpost. I know several Tacoma owners who have identical scars. The reason is, the doorpost on a Tacoma is about 2 inches from your head.The Frontier is just much more truck, drives like a caddie, stronger v-6 than my 96 Firebird, and 6 speed gets 20 mpg. And somehow I found an honest dealer

Favorite Features

6 speed is wonderful, styling is best on market, VERY strong v6. It drives like a large car with hardly any road noise. Best truck I've ever owned. Passenger seat folds into perfect cube so as to have a writing or laptop surface. VERY COOL!!

Suggested Improvements

Needs a little more interior storage, such as seat pockets. Although dual opening glove compartment can't be beaten.

20 out 20 people found this review helpful

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Wow nissan frontier '06

Written by: Joe Busbee on 08/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr King Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Best truck you can buy for the money. Reliable, stout, tuff looking, overall awesome truck.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Less Plastic interior and offer some leather

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tylertown

Written by: lance on 08/02/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Drives great love the truck. Will climb one hell of a hill, pulls great and i drive it 400 miles a week.

Favorite Features

sound system, 4x4,the overall look an feel

Suggested Improvements

use less gas

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this is a great truck

Written by: nissan boy on 07/27/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr King Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 4th nissan truck, the '06 is by far the best mid size you can buy. Super reliable and fun to drive ( it's got zip)rides great what else do you want. Many more features on the '06 not on the older models, they hit a home run with this one.

Favorite Features

Motor, runs unbelievably strong and gets fair gas mileage at the same time

Suggested Improvements

more color choices, interior could be a little more dressed up.

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15 months w/my Frontier

Written by: DB on 07/23/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier LE 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have had my Frontier for almost a year & 1/2 now. I use it for personal/family, not really as a truck. I love the bed for carrying things I would have to squeeze into a car trunk, like Little League equip. I purchased an aftermarket locking bed cover, so it makes it much more useful. I love everything about this truck except large turning radius & poor gas mileage (about 14 mpg in local driving). It feels comfortable & looks great.

Favorite Features

sunroof, 4wd, mirror w/temperature & compass display, and high seating position for road visibility.

Suggested Improvements

better mileage, smaller turning radius

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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No Doubt About It

Written by: David on 07/23/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier XE 4dr King Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I was torn between the Tacoma and the Frontier. After driving the Frontier I knew it was the truck for me. I had one in the late 90's and it was the best vehicle I ever had. The new Frontier is leaps and bounds better. It is bigger more powerful and fun to drive. And Carmax was the BEST buying experience I ever had.

Favorite Features

It sits high on the road, so even though it is a small truck, it feels like a truck.

Suggested Improvements

I wouldn't change a thing.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Impressed

Written by: JohnE on 07/17/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had this truck for 3 months and I love it! I bought it so I could do some beach driving in NC. This truck went through 8" of sand without any trouble at all. Good to know I can get to where the fish are. Find it to be a solid, well built vehicle. Am getting decent gas mileage

Favorite Features

Power, styling

Suggested Improvements

Gas economy could improve but as they say, it's a truck

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NISSAN FRONTIER NISMO - BY ALS

Written by: Nissan Frontier on 07/15/2006

Vehicle

2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Based upon independent research and test driving all the trucks that are in the price and mid-size range, I feel that Nissan stands slightly above the Toyota Tocoma in performance and off road abilities. Nissan needs to continue their efforts to improve their weight to horsepower performance ratio. Toyota is a fierce competitor with an enormous funding base. If Nissan develops an engine for their Frontier that puts out 300 horsepower (stock) I Would buy it tomorrow.

Favorite Features

My favorite internal feature is all the many different storage compartments in the cab area.

Suggested Improvements

Produce a performance truck that competes with the Ford F150 Lightning.

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