I'm thinking of buying a Frontier...

[ZERO THEORY]

I do have to say, Frontiers look awesome with some suspension work.

I still don't understand why anyone would want a diesel powerplant in a mid-size truck. With diesel prices and restrictions as they are in the US it doesn't make economical sense. If you need the torque then you likely will invest in a full-size truck with the frame to handle it it is you need a diesel for. They last longer but the buy-in price difference will mostly offset that. I know there are those who are outspoken about it but it appears as though I'm in the vast majority as nobody is tripping over themselves to bring it to market. I mean, if you have a use for it then you're probably pretty excited about the news but I won't be trading my Tacoma in on one anytime soon.

I'd like a diesel mid-size because it offers enough torque to really push that off-road limit in steep inclines. It offers better fuel economy which should already be present in a smaller truck. You get the comfort and reliability of an iron block and head, more speed, and a more impressive power band.

I agree that if you need a diesel for pulling or hauling, you'll be going full-size anyway. But it's a cool, long overdue way to bridge the gap between recreational 4x4 and trucking.

[Jer]

I do have to say, Frontiers look awesome with some suspension work.






I'd like a diesel mid-size because it offers enough torque to really push that off-road limit in steep inclines. It offers better fuel economy which should already be present in a smaller truck. You get the comfort and reliability of an iron block and head, more speed, and a more impressive power band.

I agree that if you need a diesel for pulling or hauling, you'll be going full-size anyway. But it's a cool, long overdue way to bridge the gap between recreational 4x4 and trucking.

Tacomas look pretty awesome lifted too and there's WAY more of an aftermarket if you like lifts and 4-wheel parts & such.

With an iron block & head comes more weight. More weight is proportionately a downside on smaller trucks than it is larger trucks. There's guys doing pretty good work with 4cyl engines on rock climbing. As for more speed and more impressive power band I have a TRD supercharger so I get the best of all worlds.