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The 2020 Nissan Frontier got a heart transplant

This midsize pickup is older than the hills, but its powertrain is new and exceptionally good.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The Nissan Frontier is an old man at this point in its life cycle. 

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This truck's interior is outdated compared to what rival midsize pickups offer. 

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The infotainment system and driver-assistance tech are laughable. 

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Pro-4X is the off-road-focused trim of the Nissan Frontier and it should be quite capable out on the trail.

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This truck is an honest, if antiquated, workhorse. 

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For 2020, there's a brand-new powertrain under the Frontier's hood. 

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It consists of a 3.8-liter V6 engine bolted to a nine-speed automatic transmission. 

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This combo delivers 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. 

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The Frontier's bed is surprisingly versatile. 

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For more photos of the 2020 Nissan Frontier, keep scrolling through this gallery.

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