As I’m sure you’ve heard by now the 2022 Toyota Tundra has been redesigned for the first time in 15 long years for the third generation, and there are some major changes with the new model.
In this video I’m going to compare it to the 2022 Nissan Titan both in the spec and tech, but more so in design and then I’m going to let you know which one I would buy and why.
Starting with the powertrain - the 2022 Toyota Tundra will NOT offer a V8 anymore which is a shame, instead it comes with two engine options - a standard or hybrid V6 with the focus being more on gas mileage and luxury than the previous model.
I can see the gas mileage savings being a priority but I’m not so sure about the luxury aspect. The reason being it will drive up the price even for a base model and make it less affordable for people just wanting a regular full-size truck without paying for all the added luxury features.
The standard version develops 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque which isn’t bad for a base engine. However the hybrid version comes with an electric motor hooked up to it and this means you can drive it on pure electric power only at low speeds.
This hybrid combo boosts the power up to 437 horses and 583 pound-feet. Also new for 2022 is the rear suspension, which utilized leaf-springs in the previous generation. This has now been replaced with a more refined coil-spring setup that should improve overall comfort and handling.
Just because the V8 is no more doesn’t mean the new Tundra can’t tow heavy loads. If you opt for the hybrid engine, the Tundra can tow an impressive 12,000 pounds.
Of course, the 2022 Toyota Tundra comes in a TRD Pro trim level and this means it’s fitted with special TRD-tuned springs which gives it an additional 1.1-inch of ground clearance compared to other trims.
In addition, the TRD Pro Tundra also comes with a TRD front anti-roll bar, an aluminium front skid plate, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, Falken all-terrain tires, an electronic locking rear differential, 2.5-inch diameter Fox dampers and of course unique exterior and interior TRD graphics. The TRD Pro is the one we’re going to use when we jump into Photoshop in a minute.
Some of the new interior options for 2022 are the panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a rear sunshade and a digital gauge cluster.
The 2022 Nissan Titan still has the option of a V8 engine for the 2022 model year however that’s also the only option they offer for the Titan. This beast of an engine is a 5.6-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and comes standard in every 2022 Nissan Titan.
If you like power, you’ll love the Titan but if you’re more concerned about fuel economy you might want to look at other options. Unlike the Tundra, four-wheel-drive comes standard on all Titans whereas in the Toyota Tundra you get two-wheel-drive as standard with four-wheel-drive as an option.
You would think since the 2022 Nissan Titan has a bigger engine than the Tundra, it will be able to tow a lot more. Incorrect. With a standard tow hitch receiver, the Titan can only tow 10,880 pounds. Still a lot of weight, but less than the 2022 Toyota Tundra at 12,000 pounds.
The 2022 Nissan Titan didn’t get nearly as many changes as the Tundra did for 2022 and that’s ok because the design language still feels fresh and in line with brand new Nissan models. On the inside, you have a 8.0-inch touchscreen as standard, with 9.0-inch as an option for higher trim levels. Apple CarPlay and Android Audio come standard in every Titan.
Nissan obviously has an equivalent off-road focused trim level to the TRD Pro and it’s called the XD Pro-4X. This trim level adds Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, fog lights, unique cloth seats with nice contrast stitching, and the upgraded 9.0-inch touchscreen. This is the version we’re going to compare to the TRD Pro.
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