2011 Nissan Frontier review

Full-size trucks are a chore to drive in the city — we know; we've done it — so we wanted to see how Nissan's midsize Frontier would handle an urban environment, as well as a junkyard run to get some used parts.

There were clear maneuverability and parking advantages that came with this truck's smaller size, but in one particular way the V-6 Frontier is a lot like its larger siblings — and not in a way you'd want.

In short, while the V-6 Frontier packs a lot of useful capability in a condensed package, if you've had a chance to sit in any of the newer full-size trucks on the market, you may be disappointed with the Frontier's cabin styling.

To see a side-by-side comparison of the 2009 and 2010 Frontier, click here.

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Giving voice commands
1. Press and release the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command from the displayed list or say ...

Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure: – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or – Push and hold the push- ...

Accelerator downshift — in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. ...