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Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier available now? Yes. Nissan’s 2027 pricing release is dated June 15, 2026 and says the truck reaches dealerships in June. Pricing starts at $32,490 for the S King Cab 4×2, plus a $1,775 destination and handling fee. Source: Nissan USA newsroom.
Confirmed for 2027: a new Sport Edition package ($990 on the SV), a new Alpine Metallic color, a moonroof package on PRO-X and PRO-4X, and a Qi2 wireless charger. The 3.8L V6 makes 310 hp and 281 lb-ft, with towing up to 7,150 lb. Part of the 2027 New Cars guide.
Model-year guide compiled from Nissan USA newsroom releases, EPA fuel economy data and NHTSA ratings. No vehicle was driven or tested by us. See our sourcing policy.
The 2027 Nissan Frontier is already announced and priced, which makes it one of the easier 2027 trucks to research. Nissan kept the same V6 and nine-speed automatic and added a handful of equipment and appearance changes. Below is what Nissan has confirmed, what the EPA says about fuel economy, and how it compares with the 2026 truck on the numbers.
Release date: Nissan’s June 15, 2026 pricing release says the 2027 Frontier reaches dealerships in June 2026, from $32,490 plus a $1,775 destination fee. Redesign: no; 2027 adds a Sport Edition package, a moonroof option, Alpine Metallic paint and a Qi2 charger, and the current generation launched for the 2022 model year.
Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier a Redesign?
No. Nissan’s June 15, 2026 pricing release lists incremental changes: a $990 Sport Edition package for the SV, a moonroof package on PRO-X and PRO-4X, Alpine Metallic paint and Qi2 wireless charging. No new engine, transmission or body style is announced, and the 3.8-liter V6 carries on. The current generation of the Frontier arrived for the 2022 model year, and NHTSA’s 2022 crew cab rating still describes the same generation (NHTSA). Nissan has not announced a next-generation Frontier, so 2027 is a model-year update to a truck that has been on sale in its current form for several years.
When Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier Release Date?
Nissan’s pricing release is dated June 15, 2026 and states that the 2027 Frontier reaches dealerships that June, and Nissan’s own Frontier page now shows the 2027 model. In other words, the 2027 Frontier is a current-year truck, not a future one. A Nissan press kit for the Sport Edition used the phrase “later this summer” at an earlier point, so use the June 15 release as the confirmed timing.
Nissan builds the Frontier at its Canton, Mississippi plant, according to the same newsroom material.
How much does the 2027 Nissan Frontier cost?
These are Nissan’s published MSRPs before the $1,775 destination and handling fee.
| Body / trim | Drive | 2027 MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| King Cab S | 4×2 | $32,490 |
| King Cab S | 4×4 | $35,490 |
| Crew Cab S | 4×2 | $33,890 |
| Crew Cab S | 4×4 | $36,890 |
| Crew Cab SV (5-ft bed) | 4×2 | $36,490 |
| Crew Cab SV (6-ft bed) | 4×2 | $36,990 |
| Crew Cab SV (5-ft bed) | 4×4 | $39,790 |
| Crew Cab SV (6-ft bed) | 4×4 | $40,290 |
| Crew Cab PRO-X (5-ft bed) | 4×2 | $38,890 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X (5-ft bed) | 4×4 | $42,190 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X (6-ft bed) | 4×4 | $42,690 |
The Sport Edition package costs $990 on the SV grade. Prices exclude taxes, fees and options. On Nissan’s numbers, the cheapest 4×4 Frontier is the King Cab S at $35,490, and the cheapest crew cab is $33,890.
What is new on the 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- Sport Edition package for the SV grade, $990, with black off-road-style 17-inch wheels, 265/70R17 Hankook Dynapro all-terrain tires, an aluminum skid plate, LED fog lights and front accent lighting.
- Moonroof package becomes available on PRO-X and PRO-4X with the Convenience package.
- Alpine Metallic is a new paint color.
- Wireless charging is upgraded to the Qi2 standard.
Nissan lists these in its pricing release and press kit. No new engine, transmission or body style is announced, so the 2027 Frontier is an incremental year rather than a redesign. For background on cab and bed choices, see our Frontier body styles explainer.
What are the engine, towing and payload specs?
| Spec | Confirmed for 2027 (Nissan) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L V6, direct injection |
| Output | 310 hp, 281 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Max towing | Up to 7,150 lb |
| Max payload | Up to 1,590 lb (S King Cab 4×2) |
| Standard safety tech | Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Intelligent Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Rear Automatic Braking |
Nissan lists the safety features individually rather than as a Safety Shield 360 package, and Nissan lists wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the available 12.3-inch infotainment system. Maximum figures apply to specific configurations, so check the exact cab, bed and drive you plan to buy.
What is the 2027 Frontier’s fuel economy?
The EPA has published 2027 Frontier ratings.
| 2027 Frontier | City / highway / combined mpg |
|---|---|
| 2WD (rear-wheel drive) | 19 / 24 / 21 |
| 4WD | 17 / 21 / 19 |
| 4WD PRO-4X | 16 / 20 / 18 |
The 2WD leads the lineup on combined economy at 21 mpg, which is 3 mpg ahead of the PRO-4X. Fuel type is regular gasoline for all three.
How do the Frontier trims differ on paper?
Nissan sells the 2027 Frontier in four grades: S, SV, PRO-X and PRO-4X, in King Cab and Crew Cab bodies. From the price list above, a few patterns stand out.
- The S is the only grade offered as a King Cab, and it is the only way to get the $32,490 starting price.
- Four-wheel drive adds $3,000 on the King Cab S ($32,490 to $35,490) and on the Crew Cab S ($33,890 to $36,890), and $3,300 on the SV ($36,490 to $39,790 in the 5-ft bed).
- The PRO-X is listed only with 4×2 at $38,890, while the PRO-4X is listed only with 4×4 from $42,190.
- The 6-ft bed costs $500 more than the 5-ft bed on both the SV 4×2 and SV 4×4 and $500 more on the PRO-4X.
The Sport Edition package at $990 narrows the gap between the SV and the PRO-4X on appearance, since it adds all-terrain tires, a skid plate and black wheels, but the price list shows the PRO-4X remains $2,400 above a 5-ft-bed SV 4×4 before options ($42,190 against $39,790). Nissan has not published a feature-by-feature grade chart in the sources we could read, so check the Nissan site for the standard equipment on each grade.
2027 vs 2026: what changed on the Frontier?
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Base price (King Cab S 4×2) | $32,150 | $32,490 (up $340) |
| Destination and handling | $1,695 | $1,775 |
| Engine | 3.8L V6, 310 hp | 3.8L V6, 310 hp (no change) |
| New equipment | n/a | Sport Edition, moonroof option on PRO-X/PRO-4X, Qi2 charger, Alpine Metallic |
| EPA combined mpg (2WD / 4WD) | Not compared here | 21 / 19 |
The 2026 base price and $1,695 destination fee come from Nissan’s 2026 Frontier pricing release. Safety: NHTSA rated the 2022 Frontier Crew Cab 4 stars overall (4 frontal, 5 side, 3 rollover). NHTSA has not posted ratings we could retrieve for newer years, so that is an older-year figure for the same generation.
Should you buy a 2026 Frontier or the 2027?
On Nissan’s numbers, the 2027 differs from the 2026 by equipment, not by performance: the powertrain, towing and payload are unchanged, and the base price rose $340. If you want the Sport Edition look, the Qi2 charger or a moonroof on a PRO-X or PRO-4X, the 2027 is the one to get, because those are 2027 additions. If you only need the V6 truck at the lowest price, a leftover 2026 may cost less, but we have no published leftover pricing to quote.
Run the numbers with our car loan calculator before choosing a trim, since the gap between King Cab S and PRO-4X crew cab is large on Nissan’s own price list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2027 Nissan Frontier?
Nissan lists the 2027 Frontier from $32,490 for the S King Cab 4×2, plus a $1,775 destination and handling fee. The PRO-4X crew cab 4×4 runs from $42,190 to $42,690 depending on bed length.
When can I buy the 2027 Frontier?
Nissan’s pricing release dated June 15, 2026 says the 2027 Frontier reaches dealerships in June, so it is on sale now.
What is new on the 2027 Frontier?
Nissan adds a Sport Edition package for the SV grade ($990), a moonroof package for PRO-X and PRO-4X, a new Alpine Metallic color and a Qi2 wireless charger. The engine and transmission are unchanged.
What engine does the 2027 Frontier use?
It uses a 3.8L V6 making 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic, with towing up to 7,150 lb.
What fuel economy does the 2027 Frontier get?
The EPA rates the 2WD at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg, the 4WD at 17, 21 and 19, and the 4WD PRO-4X at 16, 20 and 18.
When is the 2027 Nissan Frontier release date?
Nissan’s pricing release dated June 15, 2026 says the 2027 Frontier reaches dealerships in June 2026, so it is already on sale.
Is the 2027 Nissan Frontier a redesign?
No. The 2027 Frontier adds a Sport Edition package, a moonroof option, a new paint color and a Qi2 charger, with no new engine or body style. The current generation launched for the 2022 model year.
Notice: Prices are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices as published by Nissan on June 15, 2026 and exclude destination, taxes and options. NextCarReview.com does not receive compensation from automakers or dealers for editorial coverage.
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