Here’s the part that’ll make you spit your latte: the 2019 Frontier’s bed design hasn’t changed much since 2005. That’s right—this truck is basically a teenager in automotive years. While other trucks got fancy, the Frontier stuck with its steel bed because, well, it works. It’s like that old pair of jeans that still fits, even if they’re a little high-waisted.
Does it have a built-in bed step? No. Tailgate dampers? Ha! You’ll have to drop that tailgate like a medieval drawbridge, and your muscles will thank you. But you know what it does have? Six tie-down hooks, which is two more than a Toyota Tacoma from the same year. So while the Tacoma owner is searching for a bungee cord, you’re already done securing your load and sipping a soda.
The real-world test: Can you haul a keg?
Let’s get practical. A standard keg is about 23 inches tall and 16 inches wide. In the short bed, you can fit two kegs, no problem—if you don’t mind them cosplaying as Tetris blocks. In the long bed, you can fit three kegs plus a bag of ice and a cooler. That’s a party, my friends.
Nissan Frontier Truck Bed Size: Full Dimensions & Use Guide - Truck
What about a refrigerator? A standard 30-inch fridge fits sideways in the long bed with the tailgate up. In the short bed, you’ll need to leave the tailgate down and pray the straps hold. This is not a drill. Measure twice, curse once.
And don’t forget the payload capacity: about 1,400 pounds for most trims. That’s a grand piano, or your entire fantasy football league riding in the back. Just don’t hit a speed bump—you’ll hear the collective groan of your suspension and your friendships.
