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The Nissan Frontier It was launched in our country in 2009, first imported from Thailand (under the name NP300) and then from Mexico. When In 2018, production began at the plant that the company shares with Renault in Saint Elizabeth, Cordobathe objective was clear: to be able to compete with better tools in a segment in which the players had a long history and reputation. The change of origin suited it well, because from there it established itself in the market until it occupied the fourth place in preferences; and as if that were not enough, At the end of last month it reached 100,000 units manufactured locally and is increasingly present in other places in the region (it is exported to several Latin American countries).
Renewed in 2022 and while waiting for the new generation for 2025 or 2026, currently its portfolio is made up of 10 variants (from the S work ones to the top of the range Pro-4X), within which is located the Platinum 4×4 AT which was the one we were able to evaluate.
It must be admitted that The Frontier sports one of the most attractive aesthetics of all. This is related to the brand’s Emotional Geometry Design language, which seeks to appeal to the emotions it can transmit. What immediately catches the eye is the voluminous and aggressive front end, with its high black grille surrounded by a thick chrome frame, the low air intake base with a metallic appliqué and sharp headlights (each with four LED projectors). Then, it stands out for its robust silhouette, which is stylised by the matte metal roof bars (a detail shared with the side steps) and the body-coloured mirrors. At the back there is a step under the bumper for more comfortable access to the box (covered with protective plastic, tie-down hooks and notches for placing the plastic divider) and the tailgate has a bar to make it easier to open and close.
Inside the doors, we find the classic layout to which this van has accustomed us: there is enough space for four adults to travel comfortably (the rear central seat is small), the quality of finishes and materials is more than correct and the equipment is complete: touch screen for the 8″ multimedia system compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay via Bluetooth or USB, electric panoramic roof, eco-leather upholstery, exterior mirrors with defogger, heated front seats (the driver’s seat is electrically adjustable), air conditioning dual-zone, intelligent around-view monitor with moving object detection operated by a 360° camera, cruise control, rear parking sensors and more.
As for security It has 6 airbags, Isofix anchors, brakes with ABS and EBD, emergency braking assistant, traction and stability controls, hill start assistant, tire pressure monitor, trailer sway control and limited slip differential, etc. .
The Argentine Frontier offers two mechanical alternatives: one with the 2.3 L displacement turbo diesel engine, 4 cylinders in line L, 16 valves, 160 HP at 3750 rpm and 41 kgm of torque from 1500 rpm and the other is the one that has this variant, which is the same block but with double turbo and direct injection and Common Rail system, and which generates 190 hp at 3750 rpm and 45.9 kgm of torque between 1500 and 2500 rpmassociated with a 7-speed automatic transmission and traction is 4×4 with reduction gear. In addition to four-wheel drive, it allows you to select between four preset driving modes: Normal, Trailer, Sport and Off-Road.
It is definitely a pickup that It is very enjoyable on the routethanks to the fact that it provides great driving comfort (comfortable, soft) and outstanding dynamic behaviour (not it goes In fast corners and on straights it feels very grippy and stable). This is absolutely influenced by the power steering (firm and direct) and the calibration of the suspensions (especially the rear, which is independent and without elastics). And, of course, he doesn’t look out of place at all when it comes to off-piste, a habitat that he seems to like.
As for the numbers, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s, recovers from 80 to 120 km/h in 8 s and reaches a maximum speed of 184 km/h; That is, they are quite consistent with their competitors.
At the time of going to press, the suggested retail price was $56,973,000.
