Does the 2026 Nissan Frontier need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the King Cab 4x2 S.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $343 more a year.
- 21% of 14 trucks (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| King Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Crew Cab PRO-X 2WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X w/R Package | 3.8L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X R Special Edition 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | Premium |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | XL AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | SuperCrew Raptor 4WD | Premium |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree