
While the Toyota Tacoma may seem evenly matched in terms of options and equipment, we'd choose the Frontier every time for its better safety ratings, ride comfort, and similar truck-like abilities.
The Honda Ridgeline will be replaced soon, but offers more car-like driving dynamics.
However, it's less usable as a truck.
Chevrolet's new Colorado and GMC's new Canyon may be the new best options in the segment, thanks to a robust and high-tech feature set, as well as the option of a diesel engine.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list. |
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes." |
The 2015 GMC Canyon won't replace a full-size pickup in our garage, but reminds us why mid-sizers are a good alternative for drivers that covet utility over ultimate payload and towing numbers. |
The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road. |
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is a niche alternative for those who don't need a pickup bed all the time, but it doesn't satisfy drivers that need a real full-size truck. |
MSRP From | ||||
$17,990 | $20,120 | $20,955 | $20,965 | $29,575 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | ||||
2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL | 2WD Access Cab I4 MT (SE) | 4WD Crew Cab RT |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
King Cab | Extended Cab Pickup | Extended Cab Pickup | Access Cab | Crew Cab |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2015 Nissan Frontier vs. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 2015 Nissan Frontier vs. 2015 GMC Canyon | 2015 Nissan Frontier vs. 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 2015 Nissan Frontier vs. 2014 Honda Ridgeline |