9 Reasons the Nissan Frontier Is Perfect for Alberta Drivers
From stunning mountainscapes to rolling foothills, glacial lakes, and prairies, Alberta is one of Canada's most beautiful and diverse provinces. With such vast terrain spanning the region, it's no surprise why Alberta drivers are always looking for the perfect vehicle that blends rugged capability with efficiency and comfort. Fortunately, right here at Sherwood Nissan, your top Nissan dealership, Alberta drivers can find one of the most versatile trucks around.
The Frontier is a staple in the Nissan fleet and the ideal truck for Albert drivers because of its size, efficiency, and versatility. Its recent redesign makes it even more attractive, giving it an edge over the competition to become one of the most popular trucks in Canada. So, why else is the 2022 Nissan Frontier perfect? Let's find out.
#1 - It's Legendary
Did you know that Nissan invented the compact truck segment in North America? By today's standards, the Frontier is classified as a midsize truck, but its origins date back to the late 1950s when Nissan introduced North American drivers to the compact truck. Following up with the first compact truck with full-size rear doors, Nissan set new standards of innovation in the segment. This is the foundation on which the Frontier is built, and it's why the truck plays such a prominent role in the Nissan fleet.
#2 - It's the Perfect Size
With Alberta as the fourth largest and most populous province in Canada, there's no shortage of traffic, especially here in Edmonton. A midsize truck like the Frontier is ideal for handling these conditions because it uses its size to its advantage. Unlike full-size options, the Frontier's smaller platform makes it agile and easy to maneuver in any condition. For instance, it's easy to park on a narrow street, navigate rush-hour traffic with minimal effort, and effortlessly tow a trailer or venture off the pavement, thanks to its small footprint.
#3 - It Delivers Class-Leading Power
Whether navigating your commute or venturing to Banff National Park for the weekend, the Frontier gives you the power you need for every terrain and condition. For the 2022 Frontier, this power is class-leading and comes via the truck's standard 3.8-litre direct-injection V6 engine that delivers best-in-class 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain roars to life and offers quick acceleration and responsive handling wherever the road leads.
#4 - Capability Is Guaranteed
Alberta's vast terrain and climate leave little room for error when it comes to capability. You need a truck that can handle itself in any condition, and Nissan delivers with the Frontier. You'll find this capability comes standard throughout the Frontier's history but is even more impressive on the 2022 model with its shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive system. A standard feature on every trim, the 4WD system outfits the truck with three drive modes (2WD, 4HI, and 4LO) that allow you to finetune the truck's performance to the condition or terrain.
The Frontier's 4WD system is also responsible for its impressive towing capacity, which gives the truck another level of capability. Whether you're towing a small trailer or the family camper, the Frontier can handle it with a 2,944 kg towing capacity. In addition, standard features like Trailer Sway Control engineer confidence by monitoring the trailer's positioning and applying the brakes as needed to enhance stability and control.
#5 - It's Ready for Adventure
With the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, and numerous other parks nearby, Alberta drivers can rest easy knowing the Frontier can answer the call of the wild. The Frontier PRO-4X goes even further, improving on the Frontier's already impressive standard features. The adventure-ready trim rolls off the production line ready for the trail with its Bilstein off-road shocks, electronic locking differential, and underbody skid plates that make the truck capable of exploring even the most technical and challenging terrain.
#6 - It's Functional
Hauling cargo has never been easier than with the 2022 Frontier. Nissan offers a high-utility bed designed for longevity with its durable spray-on bed liner. The Frontier's bed also comes with Nissan's exclusive Utili-Track Channel System, which extends the bed's versatility beyond the standard tie-downs with three cross-section rails. These rails make the Frontier's bed configurable to your needs.
Inside, the Frontier's numerous storage compartments give you more options to haul your gear. The center console is larger than most in the segment, with almost four litres of capacity. The front door pockets provide an additional 6.5 litres of storage, with 5.7 litres of extra storage in the rear door pockets. You'll even find a small storage compartment at the top of the instrument panel, which is perfect for items like phone chargers, sunglasses, pens, and loose change.
#7 - It's Incredibly Innovative and Smart
The 2022 Frontier is one of the segment's most innovative and technologically advanced trucks. But what makes it so smart? Nissan outfits the Frontier with an expansive center touchscreen display that runs on the NissanConnect infotainment system. Offering an available WiFi hotspot and Nissan Door to Door Navigation, NissanConnect gives you seamless access to your smartphone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. With your favourite apps and features at your fingertips, keeping your focus on the road and staying connected has never been easier.
#8 - It's Designed with Your Comfort in Mind
How long is your commute? Will your next vacation take you hours outside of Edmonton? In either instance, you'll find the Frontier makes your comfort in the driver's seat a top priority. Nissan is the only automaker to revolutionize driver comfort and minimize fatigue with its renowned Zero Gravity front seats. Inspired by NASA and the weightlessness of space, the Frontier's Zero Gravity seats feature multiple pressure points to minimize discomfort when you're behind the wheel.
#9 - It's Constantly Watching Out for You
Edmonton's population means there's a lot of traffic throughout the city, which sets the stage for more collisions. Nissan does everything possible to mitigate this risk by outfitting the 2022 Frontier with safety and driver-assist tools that watch the truck's front, sides, and rear. These features are centralized in the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite and include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and class-exclusive Rear Automatic Braking. Beyond the suite, the Frontier comes equipped with Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Driver Alertness, and Intelligent Cruise Control.
Alberta's Favourite Nissan Truck
Versatile, capable, and innovative, it doesn't get better than the Frontier for Alberta drivers. Although it might not be the biggest truck on the road, the Frontier uses its size wisely as an agile road warrior that can expertly navigate Alberta's diverse terrain. Whether you're venturing to the mountains for a weekend campout with friends, navigating your weekday commute, or running errands with your kids in tow, the Frontier is designed to handle it all.
The Frontier's versatility makes it Alberta's favourite road warrior, a title it's held for decades as one of Nissan's best sellers. Its legendary status in the Nissan fleet and its epic evolution over the last several decades prove the Frontier is a workhorse capable of getting any job done. That's a level of confidence that you deserve to have in your truck, and it's one that the Frontier proudly delivers time and time again.