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If you’re looking for a compact pickup with big aspirations, the 2012 Nissan Frontier Pickup makes a good choice. Able to tow up to 6,500 pounds, the Frontier Pickup is a rugged workhorse that just also happens to be rather fashion savvy around town.
If you’re looking for the simplest, smallest and least expensive mid-size truck, not to mention one you won’t care about if it gets beat up, the 2012 Nissan Frontier Pickup probably isn’t the best choice. Those who need to tow more than 6,500 pounds should look to a full-size V8-powered truck such as the Nissan Titan, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra.
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| Price | $7,708 | $7,012 | $7,570 | $7,757 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 152 @ 5200 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | 185 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.9 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD |