Nissan's venerable Frontier may not be the first midsize pickup to come to mind, but are you overlooking a hidden gem?

While the PRO-4X does come with 33-inch (275/60R20) all-terrain tires, they are very street-oriented and not great off-road. Add in that the vehicle comes with 20-inch wheels, and you only get 6.5 ...

and most of the Pro-4X trim’s off-road upgrades are relatively low-tech: thick steel skid plates, upgraded shocks and all-terrain tires. Related: Throwback: 2024 Nissan Frontier Gets ’80s ...

The Pro 4X compliments the truck's go-anywhere aesthetic with a new, optional, 17-inch beadlock-style alloy wheel design wrapped in Hankook Dynapro all-terrain tires ($990). In addition ...