THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
With new midsize pickups arriving every model year, and several more on the horizon, landscaping, pest control, and other fleets have plenty of choices when selecting a tool for the job.
The 2019 Nissan Frontier fits like a glove in tighter, urban settings and features a choice of standard and long wheelbases to accommodate tight fits or increased cargo carrying needs.
Midsize pickups are providing financial appeal with their lower acquisition cost, more favorable fuel consumption, and maintenance costs that won't break fleet budgets.
Nissan has partnered with truck and SUV upfitter Rocky Ridge Trucks, which will offer custom exterior and interior performance and luxury treatments for some of Nissan's trucks and SUVs.
Nissan Motor Co. will reduce production of its NV cargo and passenger vans, as well as for its Titan and Frontier pickup trucks, at its assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi.
Ford's 2019 Ranger delivers 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque that enables the midsize pickup to achieve towing and payload numbers at or near the top of the segment, Ford announced.
Nissan will keep the starting retain price for its Frontier midsize pickup at $19,985, which includes a $995 delivery fee, for the 2019 model year. The pickup will get a few enhancements.
The Nissan Frontier underwent extensive testing to ensure its suitability for several fleet markets in South America.
Nissan has added a few new features to its Frontier midsize pickup for 2018, including a backup camera and upgraded base model.
The Frontier is a capable work truck that can be used in diverse vocational segments, ranging from pool cleaners to gardeners to diverse tradesmen applications. It is powered by a robust V-6 and has a configurable cargo bed.