The 2021 Nissan Frontier is offered for sale in three trim levels; these are S, SV, and PRO-4X. A new, direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 engine that develops 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque is the common powerplant for all models, as is a standard nine-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive can be specified on all models except the range-topping model, which is four-wheel drive only.
Base S trim comes as standard with manual climate control and front seats, remote keyless entry, and cruise control. Next up is SV trim, which adds only premium cloth on the seats and heated rear-view mirrors as standard, but makes more optional extras available, notably an ambient-temperature gauge, heated front seats, and an automatically dimming interior rear-view mirror. The flagship PRO-4X derivative is adventure- and off-road-focused and comes with off-road design features and specifications that include bespoke alloys, high-pressure Billstein shock absorbers, a limited-slip differential, a rear diff locker, and skid plates. Inside the PRO-4X, the driver's seat gets eight-way and the passenger seat four-way electrical adjustment, the front seats are heated, and an electrically tilting and sliding moonroof is fitted.
Three option packages are offered for 2021: the Value Truck Package, which is available on SV-trim trucks; the Midnight Edition Package, which is available on Crew Cab SV SWB trucks; and the new Special Edition Package, which is available on Crew Cab SV SWB trucks.
Choosing the Value Truck Package includes a factory-applied spray-on bed liner, a class 4 tow-hitch receiver, fog lights, a sliding bed extender, and a rear sonar system, as well as dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, and a vehicle-security system.
The Midnight Edition Package offers appearance changes such as Midnight Edition black 18-inch alloy wheels, a black front grille, black door handles and mirrors, black step rails, custom badging, and a body-color rear bumper. This is for those enthusiasts who want to portray a slightly sportier image.
Finally, the Special Edition Package includes a trip computer, bodyside detailing, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, a body-colored rear bumper, and a satin-chrome grille.