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2008 Nissan Frontier Review

November 5, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

carves out a nice niche for itself
ConsumerGuide

romp-and-stomp styling
Car and Driver

top pick in the midsize pickup class
Edmunds

relatively unchanged
Cars.com

TheCarConnection.com found that there's nothing spectacular about the 2008 Nissan Frontier's styling, but it still manages to have a lot of appeal.

Although it is often referred to as compact class, the 2008 Nissan Frontier is truly a mid-size pickup, offering a six-foot bed and two extended cab lengths, including a King Cab and a Crew Cab. Crew Cabs offer the standard five-foot bed, but the six-foot bed is available on the SE and LE models of this size 2008 Nissan Frontier. Automobile observes, “Despite this, the Frontier is at the smallish end of the new mid-size range,” while also includes the Dodge Dakota and Toyota Tacoma. The 2008 Frontier is what ConsumerGuide refers to as a "middle-of-the-pack size"; with its design and style, it "carves out a nice niche for itself in the compact-pickup market."

Edmunds likes its “rugged disposition.” Car and Driver appreciates the Frontier’s "romp-and-stomp styling." Cars.com took notice of its “grille with angled chrome inserts and chrome-plated bumpers” and “short front and rear overhangs and large geometric fender flares.”

Edmunds is one of the few sources to describe the interior. “The roomy cabins offer straightforward controls, comfortable front seats and an attractive design,” they note.

TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Frontier. Nissan’s style is a good mix of straight struck lines and some carlike curves around the large chrome-bar grille and at the lower edge of the side-rear windows. Grey plastic and orange markings trim the interior, and though the plastics and fabrics look inexpensive, the design is straightforward and logical.

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan Frontier offers a style that mid-size truck buyers are looking for.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:carves out a nice niche for itselfConsumerGuideromp-and-stomp stylingCar and Drivertop pick in the midsize pickup classEdmundsrelatively unchangedCars.com TheCarConnection.com found that there's nothing spectacular about the 2008 Nissan Frontier's styling, but it still manages to have a lot of appeal. Although it is often referred to as compact class, the 2008 Nissan Frontier is truly a mid-size pickup, offering a six-foot bed and two extended cab lengths, including a King Cab and a Crew Cab. Crew Cabs offer the standard five-foot bed, but the six-foot bed is available on the SE and LE models of this size 2008 Nissan Frontier. Automobile observes, “Despite this, the Frontier is at the smallish end of the new mid-size range,” while also includes the Dodge Dakota and Toyota Tacoma. The 2008 Frontier is what ConsumerGuide refers to as a "middle-of-the-pack size"; with its design and style, it "carves out a nice niche for itself in the compact-pickup market." Edmunds likes its “rugged disposition.” Car and Driver appreciates the Frontier’s "romp-and-stomp styling." Cars.com took notice of its “grille with angled chrome inserts and chrome-plated bumpers” and “short front and rear overhangs and large geometric fender flares.” Edmunds is one of the few sources to describe the interior. “The roomy cabins offer straightforward controls, comfortable front seats and an attractive design,” they note. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Frontier. Nissan’s style is a good mix of straight struck lines and some carlike curves around the large chrome-bar grille and at the lower edge of the side-rear windows. Grey plastic and orange markings trim the interior, and though the plastics and fabrics look inexpensive, the design is straightforward and logical. ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan Frontier offers a style that mid-size truck buyers are looking for. 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "carves out a nice niche for itself" Car and Driver: "romp-and-stomp styling" Edmunds: "top pick in the midsize pickup class" Cars.com: "relatively unchanged" TheCarConnection.com found that there's nothing spectacular ...

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Other Choices:

Mid-size trucks from other manufacturers mimic the 2008 Nissan Frontier's wide range of features. The Dodge Dakota comes in two- and four-door versions, with V-8 engines available and four-wheel-drive packages for more serious duty. The Toyota Tacoma offers a big V-6 engine, a special off-road version, and even a sport-tuned edition. The Honda Ridgeline comes in one four-door configuration and one V-6/automatic combination, but its cubby-laden interior and highly functional truck bed make up for its odd styling and not-quite-full-size bed.

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