Are you in the market for a new mid-size truck that’s equal parts capable, comfortable, and connected? If so, look no further than the 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Toyota Tacoma. For your convenience, the team at Nissan of Rochester created this comparison of the two trucks. We looked at the second trim in each truck’s model lineup — the 2022 Nissan Frontier SV, starting at $31,390 MSRP, versus the 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5, which starts at $29,830 MSRP.
If you prefer the Nissan Frontier, continue your research with our 2022 Frontier model review and trims page. Scroll through our available inventory in Rochester, MN, and schedule a test drive with the Frontier that catches your attention.
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Both the Frontier and Tacoma are designed to help you get out and seek adventure in style. In the trims we compared, there were only minor differences in the exterior design of the 2022 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
While both trucks include standard halogen headlamps, the Nissan Frontier uniquely includes LED tail lights, remote keyless entry, and delay-off headlamps, while the Tacoma features fog lamps and automatic high beams. Say goodbye to slamming tailgates with the new dampened assist tailgate on the 2022 Frontier. To make filling your tires a bit more convenient, the Frontier includes an easy-fill tire alert, which will sound your truck’s horn once you’ve inflated your tires to their ideal pressure.
A comfortable truck can be the difference between an enjoyable day on the road and a drive that’s just so-so. Fortunately, both the Frontier and Tacoma are equipped with the features to keep both you and your passengers entertained and enjoying every mile of the journey. While the trucks we compared have many similar features, the Frontier offers more ways to charge your devices and supports you with Nissan Zero Gravity seats, while the Tacoma has more adjustment directions for the driver’s seat and an automatic-dimming rear view mirror. Engage with your vehicle information on a larger driver information screen in the Frontier.
See the accompanying chart for key interior and technology similarities and differences between these two trucks.
| 2022 Nissan Frontier SV | Model | 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Six-way power with two-way manual lumbar | Driver’s Seat | Ten-way power |
| Premium cloth | Upholstery | Cloth |
| Available dual-zone | Climate Control | Dual-zone |
| 8-in. NissanConnect® touchscreen | Center Display | 8-in. touchscreen |
| 7-in. Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | Driver Information Display | 4.2-in. TFT multi-information display |
| Six | Speakers | Six |
| Four | USB Ports | Three |
| Available | Wireless Charger | Not Available |
At the heart of every pickup truck is its engine, and the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma come equipped for action. The Tacoma is standard with a four-cylinder engine that makes 159 horsepower, but a V6 is available, while the Frontier features a standard V6 that makes over 300 horsepower. In the trims we compared, the Frontier can tow up to 6,670 pounds with the King Cab® and 4×2 drivetrain. By comparison, the most the standard Tacoma engine can tow is 3,500 pounds.
See the accompanying table for the performance specs of the standard engines for each truck.
| 2022 Nissan Frontier SV | Model | 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8L V6 | Engine | 2.7L four-cylinder |
| Nine-speed automatic | Transmission | Six-speed automatic |
| 310 HP | Horsepower | 159 HP |
| 281 lb.-ft. | Torque | 180 lb.-ft. |
| 17 city / 22 hwy | MPG | 20 city / 23 hwy |
The Toyota Tacoma is longer than the Nissan Frontier — in the trims we compared, the available Tacoma ranges from 212.3 inches up to 225.3 inches long, while the Nissan is 210.2 inches for both King Cab and crew cab configurations.
Both trucks are available with a 5- or 6-foot bed. If you’re looking to haul cargo in the bed of your truck, the Nissan is 4.7 inches wider overall, and has 3 inches more space between the wheel wells than the Toyota. The double cab Tacoma includes slightly more front and rear hiproom than the crew cab Frontier, but the Nissan provides more rear legroom.
Drive with confidence in either the 2022 Nissan Frontier or 2022 Toyota Tacoma. Advanced safety options surround you — the Tacoma includes the Toyota Safety Sense™ P collection of driver assist features, but the Frontier takes a smart approach with intelligent forward collision warning, intelligent driver alertness, and other high-tech safety features. An additional difference is that the Nissan Frontier is standard with disc brakes on all four wheels, while the Tacoma has standard front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
| Nissan Frontier SV | Model | Toyota Tacoma SR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise control | Standard Safety Features | Toyota Safety Sense P |
| Intelligent forward collision warning | Pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection | |
| Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection | Dynamic radar cruise control | |
| RearView Monitor | Lane departure alert | |
| Intelligent driver alertness | Automatic high beams |
