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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD
Pickup · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient pickup trucks
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD is a standard-size pickup with rear-wheel drive, a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 combined MPG, with 19 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe emissions are 424 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive pickup configuration
- 3.8-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Automatic nine-speed transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- 21 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 424 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup Mixed city and highway driving Buyers budgeting around the EPA fuel estimate
The Frontier 2WD is a clear fit for someone seeking a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive, a six-cylinder engine, and automatic shifting. Plan around 21 combined MPG, then adjust expectations for your route: city driving is rated at 19 MPG and highway driving at 24 MPG. EPA’s $3,200 annual fuel estimate gives the ownership budget a concrete starting point. If that fuel outlay fits, this truck’s straightforward powertrain and pickup body align with the stated EPA class.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD is a gasoline pickup in the EPA’s Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class. It sends power to the rear wheels.
Its powertrain pairs a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 21 combined MPG. EPA city mileage is 19 MPG, while highway mileage is 24 MPG.
Those figures help set expectations: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,200. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how much you drive.
Tailpipe emissions are 424 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 21 combined MPG figure when comparing this truck with other pickups. Highway-focused drivers can also look at its 24 MPG highway rating.
See other models in the fuel-efficient pickup truck list, or browse more Nissan cars.
Who it suits
This Frontier suits a buyer who wants a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and prefers one vehicle for city and highway driving.
Its 19 MPG city and 24 MPG highway ratings give a clear baseline for drivers whose use mixes both conditions.
Trade-offs
The 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and pickup body come with a 21 MPG combined rating. Rear-wheel drive keeps the configuration straightforward but does not change the fuel figures.
The EPA fuel estimate is $3,200 a year, so fuel spending is a central ownership consideration.
Verdict
Choose the Frontier 2WD if a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup matches your needs and its fuel budget works for you. The 21 combined MPG rating is reasonable to use as your planning number, with mileage dropping to 19 MPG in city travel and rising to 24 MPG on the highway. The annual EPA fuel estimate of $3,200 makes ongoing cost more important than a small difference between city and highway use.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 424 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Pickup
- EPA size class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.8 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Frontier 2WD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 19 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and an automatic nine-speed transmission.
Is the 2027 Frontier 2WD front-wheel drive?
No. It is rear-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 424 grams per mile.
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