Jason on Cars

First Impressions:

Outside:
A strong-looking truck, but not overcompensating. The bright red looks good, and the NISMO decal stands out with a seriousness of purpose. Up close, however, the sticker itself looks a bit cheap and pasted on as an afterthought.

Inside:
Cloth seats are comfortable and you can slide in and get cozy without a lot of adjustments. All of the dials are simple and easy to reach. It also has several small compartments for glasses, cell phones, etc., although they are all hard plastic and anything set in the slots slides around mercilessly. It’s a nice idea, but poor execution. The back seats look small but fold up out of the way easily. The third door is convenient for quickly tossing bags and laptops behind the driver, and they don’t have a lot of room to slide around.

Driving:
Very quick and nimble for a truck. The 265-hp/284 lb-ft torque V6 is really excited and ready to go. Get a little frisky with the pedal and this truck makes a huge lurch forward. It’s almost a little hard to drive smoothly through neighborhood streets, as tiny adjustments in the foot position make a big difference in the truck’s attitude. Very comfortable at freeway speeds, although changing lanes is slightly hampered by the third door’s double thick pillars.