Minor Updates Follow Previous Model Year’s Refresh
The Trump Administration’s tariffs have threatened to raise the prices of many new vehicles, but the 2026 Nissan Frontier holds steady. For the new model year, Nissan’s midsize pickup truck starts at $33,845 after the mandatory $1,695 destination charge is applied. That’s just $285 more than the 2025 model, and $185 of that comes from an increase in the destination charge.
Following a refresh for the 2025 model year, the Frontier enters 2026 with minimal changes. Nissan added a Dark Armor appearance package, more standard features for the Pro-X and Pro-4X off-road models, among other changes. A Roush Performance version of the Pro-4X will also be available, with suspension upgrades and styling changes.
Familiar Lineup
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As before, the Frontier is available in both King Cab (extended cab) and Crew Cab configurations. However, the King Cab is only available on the base Frontier S grade, and the base price applies to that configuration with rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is also available as a $3,000-$3,000 option, depending on the trim level.
The Frontier S Crew Cab starts at $35,245 with rear-wheel drive. There’s also an SV grade ($37,885) and the aforementioned rear-wheel drive Pro-X ($40,265) and four-wheel drive Pro-4X ($43,565) models to choose from with the four-door cab. A 6-foot bed is standard on King Cab models and a 5-foot bed is standard on Crew Cab models. The longer bed is also available as a $500 option on the SV and Pro-4X Crew Cabs.
All 2026 Frontier models are powered by a 3.8-liter V6 producing 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, enabling a maximum towing capacity of 7,150 pounds. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard, while Pro-4X models get an electronic locking rear differential.
Changes For 2026
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Available on the SV grade, the new Dark Armor appearance package includes black 17-inch wheels, and darkened mirror caps and badging outside, and a black headliner and dark-colored door handles, vents, and shifter and dashboard trim inside. A new yellowish Citrus Strike color is also available on Pro-X and Pro-4X models.
All models receive a new drive-mode selector, giving drivers access to Rock, Sand, On-Road, and Mud modes, plus hill descent control. Pro-X and Pro-4X models add standard heated front seats, heated steering wheels, and remote start. Those features, along with dual-zone automatic climate control, are also part of a new All-Weather Package for the SV grade.
An eight-way power driver’s seat is also newly standard on the SV, Pro-X, and Pro-4X, while S and SV models receive LED headlights. That’s a notable improvement, as the halogen headlights that were previously standard on these lower trim levels received a “Poor” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), while the LEDs were rated “Acceptable.”
Roush In The House
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Nissan is also partnering with Roush Performance to offer further performance upgrades for the Frontier Pro-4X. The “Pro-4X R by Roush” treatment includes a Roush-installed suspension system with a 2-inch lift, external-reservoir coilovers, and new upper control arms, as well as Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme all-terrain tires with Roush-designed 17-inch wheels.
Other Roush touches include a skid plate, grille inserts, new lower front fascia, Lava Red tow hooks, and some Roush badging inside and out. All of these parts are sold separately and installed by Roush dealers. Nissan expects them to be available this fall, with pricing to be released closer to that time. The automaker notes that Roush parts are not covered by its factory warranty.
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