2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2022 Nissan Frontier
Overview | |
MSRP$26,400 | MSRP$28,690 |
Average price$36,059 | Average price$30,891 |
Listings3808 | Listings1844 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
2022 Nissan Frontier Reviews SummaryAs they say, “better late than never.” After 17 years, we can finally call the Nissan Frontier an all-new truck. Mostly. While the 2022 model looks, feels, and drives completely differently from the 2021 model, it still rides on the same platform as that previous-generation truck, albeit an extensively modified version. Old bones or not, it’s nearly impossible to confuse the 2022 model year Frontier with the old truck. Updated styling, an enhanced powertrain, a comfortable cabin, and real off-road capability combine to give it a notable advantage against a set of aging competitors from Ford, General Motors, and Toyota. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.7 in | Bed Length73.3 in |
Curb Weight3915 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height70.6 in | Height71.7 in |
Length212.3 in | Length210.2 in |
Width74.4 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase127.4 in | Wheelbase126.0 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload1600 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6720 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,400 | $28,690 |
Average price | $36,059 | $30,891 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | As they say, “better late than never.” After 17 years, we can finally call the Nissan Frontier an all-new truck. Mostly. While the 2022 model looks, feels, and drives completely differently from the 2021 model, it still rides on the same platform as that previous-generation truck, albeit an extensively modified version. Old bones or not, it’s nearly impossible to confuse the 2022 model year Frontier with the old truck. Updated styling, an enhanced powertrain, a comfortable cabin, and real off-road capability combine to give it a notable advantage against a set of aging competitors from Ford, General Motors, and Toyota. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.7 in | 73.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 71.7 in |
Length | 212.3 in | 210.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 126.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 1600 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 6720 lbs |
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