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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Frontier 4WD
Pickup · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Where it places
- 53 Fuel-efficient pickup trucks
Ordered by combined MPG #53 of 103 - 404 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #404 of 539 - 1003 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1003 of 1,362 - 02 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #2 of 1,746 - 1314 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1314 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient pickup trucks
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Frontier 4WD is a gasoline pickup in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class. Its EPA combined rating is 19 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. The automatic truck uses a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and has an EPA annual fuel cost of $3,550.
Good to know
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive for a pickup drivetrain
- 3.8 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine
- 21 MPG highway rating
- Automatic S9 transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG combined means higher fuel use than more efficient pickups
- 17 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,550
- 479 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline pickup with part-time 4WD Mixed city and highway pickup use
The 2027 Frontier 4WD makes sense for someone who needs a pickup with part-time four-wheel drive and prefers an automatic gasoline setup. Its combined 19 MPG rating is workable for mixed driving, but the 17 MPG city figure can raise fuel use on stop-and-go routes. The EPA's $3,550 annual estimate gives the ownership budget a concrete starting point. If your priority is lower fuel spending, compare that number and the 21 MPG highway rating with other pickups before choosing this configuration.
What it is
This 2027 Nissan Frontier is a pickup with part-time 4-Wheel Drive. It uses a 3.8 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic S9 transmission.
The figure to watch is 19 combined MPG. That rating blends the city and highway results into one number for everyday driving.
The numbers
EPA rates the Frontier 4WD at 17 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.
Its tailpipe output is 479 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,550. That is the running-fuel figure attached to its 19 MPG combined rating, so frequent driving can make the pickup's fuel use a major budget line.
How it compares
Use the 19 combined MPG figure when setting this truck beside other pickups in the fuel-efficient pickup trucks chart. The 17 city and 21 highway numbers help explain how it may differ on your route.
For other models from the same maker, the Nissan cars list provides a broader side-by-side starting point.
Who it suits
This Frontier suits a buyer who wants a gasoline pickup with part-time 4WD and accepts the fuel budget tied to 19 combined MPG.
It also fits drivers whose use includes both city streets and highways, since EPA provides separate ratings for each.
Trade-offs
Part-time 4WD is part of the drivetrain, while the powertrain remains gasoline-powered. The truck's 17 MPG city rating is lower than its 21 MPG highway rating.
The $3,550 annual fuel estimate and 479 grams of CO2 per mile are the costs that come with this pickup's setup.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Frontier 4WD when a pickup body and part-time four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel spending. Its 19 MPG combined result gives you a clear planning number, while the city and highway ratings show where consumption is likely to be heavier. The automatic transmission and 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine define a straightforward gasoline configuration. Budget around the EPA's $3,550 yearly fuel estimate, and compare that figure with other trucks before deciding whether this Nissan fits your regular miles.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 19 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 479 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Pickup
- EPA size class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.8 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Nissan Frontier 4WD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
EPA rates it at 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,550.
What drivetrain does this Frontier use?
It has part-time 4-Wheel Drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The truck uses a 3.8 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine with an automatic S9 transmission.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a Standard Pickup Truck 4WD.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe rating is 479 grams of CO2 per mile.
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