Midsize pickup trucks have all the functionality of their full-sized counterparts but they are much easier to drive and park. The two most popular midsize pickups are the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier. Both of these trucks have their strong points, but before you sign on the dotted line, let’s see which one comes out on top overall.
Toyota Tacoma Performance
Picking the right truck can be a daunting task. Both the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier are good choices for versatile, tech-savvy midsize pickup, but in the end the Toyota Tacoma undoubtedly is the winner. The Tacoma outperforms the Frontier in many categories, the first of which is fuel economy. The Toyota Tacoma gets 21mpg* in the city and 25mpg on the highway, while the Nissan Frontier gets 17mpg in the city and 23mpg on the highway. In terms of torque and payload, the Tacoma comes out on top again. The Toyota Tacoma has 159 horsepower and 180 lb.-ft., while the Nissan Frontier has 152 horsepower and 171 lb.-ft. of torque. Any avid truck driver knows that this seemingly small difference is actually a huge one when it comes to power and drive time! As for the payload, the Tacoma can handle up to 1,285 lbs. while the Frontier maxes out at 913 lbs.
Toyota Tacoma Comfort
Not only is the Toyota Tacoma more powerful, it also has a more spacious interior. The interior of the Tacoma has more headroom and rear leg room than the Nissan Frontier. Aside from being roomier, the Toyota Tacoma offers many more customization options than the Frontier. Options such as voice controls for audio, trailer hitch, running boards, leather steering wheel, and a tow package are all add-ons that can make your experience driving the Tacoma ever better! Not only does the Toyota Tacoma compare to the Nissan Frontier, it surpasses it at every corner!
Come by Limbaugh Toyota today to test drive the Toyota Tacoma and check out everything the Tacoma has to offer!
*2015 EPA-estimated city/highway mileage. Actual Mileage will vary.
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