2025 Nissan Frontier vs 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado showcased a bold redesign, departing from evolutionary styling to adopt a more aggressive, futuristic look reminiscent of the Camaro. Its rakish headlights and sharply angled grille contributed to its striking appearance. Inside, the Colorado continued the Camaro-inspired theme with circular climate control vents and a clean, ergonomic dashboard layout. The trim levels in Canada ranged from the base WT to the off-road-ready ZR2, each offering a variety of features from digital instrument panels to advanced off-road capabilities.

In contrast, the 2025 Nissan Frontier introduced a new paint colour, Afterburn Orange, adding a quirky charm to its appearance. The Frontier PRO-4X Luxury trim, available in Canada, featured minor styling updates with more black exterior trim and a modernized interior with new orange accents and a larger infotainment screen. The cabin emphasized traditional switchgear, allowing for easy operation even with gloves, and displayed a sense of quality with its solid construction and higher-quality materials compared to some competitors.

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado was powered by turbocharged four-cylinder engines, both displacing 2.4 litres. The base engine produced 237 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while the Turbo Max version delivered 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, providing solid low-end power and a maximum towing capacity of 3,492 kilograms. The ZR2 Bison, with its upgraded powertrain and Multimatic DSSV dampers, excelled in off-road conditions while maintaining a comfortable ride on paved roads.

The 2025 Nissan Frontier featured a 3.8-litre V6 engine generating 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission. All Canadian models came with a shift-on-the-fly 4WD system. Despite its less fuel-efficient nature, the Frontier exceeded fuel economy estimates during testing. The PRO-4X trims included off-road enhancements like Bilstein shocks and skid plates. While the Frontier's transmission occasionally hesitated, the V6 engine provided satisfying performance, and the truck handled mountain roads with surprising agility.

The 2024 Colorado was available in a four-door quad cab with a 1,567-millimetre bed, offering decent space for gear. Its car-like seating position provided comfort for long trips, though second-row legroom was tight for taller passengers. The high bed wall and floor made loading challenging, but the redesigned bed steps improved accessibility. The ZR2 Bison's bed-mounted spare tire reduced usable space, a consideration for frequent bed users.

The 2025 Frontier's Zero Gravity seat design ensured comfort for the driver and front passenger, with features like leather seats and a heated steering wheel standard in Canada. The back seat was less accommodating, with narrow door openings and hard plastic panels. The PRO-4X models offered a full-width storage area under the rear seat, and the cargo bed included Nissan’s Utili-Track system and a spray-in bedliner, though it lacked a step for easier access.

The 2024 Colorado featured an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The intuitive layout included a digital dock for easy navigation between menus. Additional tech features included a fully digital instrument panel, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite radio. Higher trims added wireless charging and extra USB ports, enhancing connectivity for tech-savvy users.

The 2025 Frontier introduced a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the NissanConnect system, offering wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Despite improvements, the interface remained clunky, and voice recognition was subpar. The test truck included a wireless smartphone charger and a 10-speaker Fender audio system, though the native tech was best bypassed in favour of smartphone integration.

The 2024 Colorado came equipped with a comprehensive suite of driver assistance features, including automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist. The LT Convenience Package III added blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The NHTSA awarded the Colorado four stars for frontal crash testing and five stars for side crash testing.

For 2025, the Frontier included Nissan Safety Shield 360, featuring forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring. Adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system were standard on higher trims. The NHTSA gave the Frontier a four-star overall safety rating, with concerns over its three-star driver protection and rollover resistance ratings.