Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Nissan Frontier
Overview | |
Years produced1998-Present | Years produced2007-Present |
MSRP$32,050 | MSRP$36,500 |
Listings9179 | Listings9065 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryEquipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Frontiers come with more standard safety features, and most models receive a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. The Nissan’s excellent V6 engine is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. | |
Reviews SummaryFull-size heavy-duty trucks are built with a purpose. Whereas many light-duty trucks are many things to many buyers, heavy-duty pickups do all these things plus tow and haul an incredible amount. This would seem like an incredible challenge; offer all the creature comforts and amenities you might find in a family sedan but with world-beating capability. And yet massive trucks like the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are able to expertly deliver on these day-to-day needs while also being some of the most capable vehicles on the road today. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight6231 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height80.9 in |
Length210.2 in | Length235.5 in |
Width84.1 in | Width81.7 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase141.6 in |
Maximum Payload1590 lbs | Maximum Payload4481 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7150 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity21500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-Present | 2007-Present |
MSRP | $32,050 | $36,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Equipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Frontiers come with more standard safety features, and most models receive a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. The Nissan’s excellent V6 engine is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. | Full-size heavy-duty trucks are built with a purpose. Whereas many light-duty trucks are many things to many buyers, heavy-duty pickups do all these things plus tow and haul an incredible amount. This would seem like an incredible challenge; offer all the creature comforts and amenities you might find in a family sedan but with world-beating capability. And yet massive trucks like the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are able to expertly deliver on these day-to-day needs while also being some of the most capable vehicles on the road today. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 6.6L 401 hp V8 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 6231 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 80.9 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 235.5 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 81.7 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 141.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1590 lbs | 4481 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7150 lbs | 21500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | |
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