Nissan trucks are better than Chevy trucks, according to Consumer Reports
If you’re considering buying a pickup truck of any size, Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted experts to find reviews. For full-size and midsize trucks, Nissan models ranked higher than Chevy. This is interesting because Chevy is one of the most popular truck automakers. According to Consumer Reports, the 2022 Nissan Titan and Frontier are better than the 2022 Chevy Silverado and Colorado.
2022 Nissan Titan vs. Chevy Silverado
In consumer reports‘, 2022 Nissan Titan and 2022 Chevy Silverado are not recommended. However, only the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra received a recommendation. Nissan and Chevy trucks are ranked far below the top models. Additionally, Nissan’s full-size offering outperformed the Silverado by a considerable margin. A place ahead of the leaderboard, what makes the Titan the better option?
CR likes the Titan’s smooth and powerful standard 5.6-liter V8 engine. Plus, he likes that the tailgate is light and requires little effort to lift. As for luxury, the Titan’s interior is surprisingly spacious and packed with standard safety features. Automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning and lane departure warning are all standard.
Alternatively, despite a low predicted reliability rating for the Titan, the Silverado is even worse. Although automatic emergency braking is standard, it lacks the many other standard safety features provided by Nissan. Then the standard engine is a 2.7-litre four-cylinder turbo, which is far less impressive than the Titan V8. CR also noted an exceptionally high step height, which means optional side steps are likely necessary for most owners.
2022 Nissan Frontier vs. Chevy Colorado
Alternately, consumer reports recommends three compact or midsize trucks for 2022. They are the Honda Ridgeline, Ford Maverick and Ford Ranger. Neither Nissan nor Chevy trucks received the coveted “recommended” label. However, the Frontier managed to score higher than Colorado in many ways. After all, the Chevy truck edged out only the Jeep Gladiator in the CR rankings.
CR highlighted the braking, transmission and controls of the 2022 Nissan Frontier. For braking, it has good stability on wet and dry surfaces and performed well for short stopping distances. In addition, its braking distance on dry surfaces is greater than that of any truck in its class. CR also called the nine-speed automatic transmission “the best aspect of the truck”. Its smooth shifting is a welcome addition to a class of regularly violent trucks. Finally, the controls and infotainment system are simple to use.
As for the 2022 Chevy Colorado, it fails in many other ways. CR complains of a stiff, jerky ride and an underpowered engine in the V6. In addition, the driving position is “uncomfortable”, which makes the driver uncomfortable. Much of this is attributed to the lack of adjustment range for the standard cloth seats. However, CR noted that it has a quieter and better ride than competitors Nissan and Toyota.
Consumer Reports says Nissan trucks are better than Chevy trucks
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In conclusion, Consumer Reports claims that Nissan trucks outperform Chevy trucks in many ways. Although both automakers make excellent pickups, the Nissan models win out overall. Nissan trucks are better with outstanding standard engines, smooth transmissions, and high-quality interior controls and features. Fortunately, the 2022 Chevy Colorado is due for a redesign in 2023, so we’re expecting a much improved product. However, Consumer Reports prefers the 2022 Nissan Titan and Frontier over the 2022 Chevy Silverado and Colorado.
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