2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X vs. 2021 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail: Off-Road 101

The midsize pickup truck segment is heating up once again and longtime holdout, Jeep, has stepped up to the plate with the JL Wrangler-based Gladiator. While its frame is unique to the Gladiator, allowing exceedingly more towing capacity than the Wrangler, the Gladiator is in all appearances a Wrangler with a truck bed. The Nissan Frontier has soldiered on with only cosmetic updates for far too long and for the 2022 model year gets a full makeover. Riding on a modified version of the outgoing truck’s frame, but with all new interior and exterior, this is a bold new Frontier. The 2022 Nissan Frontier was also named The Midsize Pickup Truck of Texas at this event as well. How do these two midsize offerings stack up against the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma we reviewed last week? Watch to find out! Here are some quick stats on the 2022 Nissan Frontier: • 3.8L Direct Injection V6 • 9-speed Automatic Transmission • 310 Horsepower • 281 lb-ft of torque • Switch-operated 2-speed Transfer Case • Electronic Locking Rear Differential • Dana Rear Axle • Hill Descent Control • Hill Start Assist • Intelligent Driver Alertness • Traffic Sign Recognition • Intelligent Cruise • Front and Rear Automatic Braking • Trailer Sway Control • 6,270 lbs towing capacity • 1,230 lbs of payload • 4,709 lbs Curb Weight • Fuel Economy: 17/22/19 (city/hwy/cmb) • Starting Price: $27,840 • MSRP as tested: $44,315 Here are some quick stats on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail: • 3.6L V6 • 8-speed Automatic Transmission • 285 Horsepower • 260 lb-ft of torque • Manual Transfer Case • Trailer Sway Control • 4,000 lbs towing capacity • 1,700 lbs of payload • 4,650 lbs Curb Weight • Fuel Economy: 16/23/19 (city/hwy/cmb) • Starting Price: $41,190 • MSRP as tested: $48,170 Be sure to subscribe for more video reviews. Learn more about the Nissan Frontier: https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/trucks/... Learn more about the Jeep Gladiator: https://www.jeep.com/gladiator.html Check out our friends at Brake Check:    / brakecheckshow   Have a unique ride we can film? Email us at [email protected] Find out more about GT: Garage Talk at https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/ Buy GT: Garage Talk merch: https://teespring.com/stores/gtgaragetalk Shop some of our favorite gear: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/gear Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GTGarageTalk Get Social with Us https://www.facebook.com/GTGarageTalk http://instagram.com/GTGarageTalk https://twitter.com/GTGarageTalk Listen to our Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gara... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xeeut8rdQNN... Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c... Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/all-episod... Web: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/podcast #GTGarageTalk #NissanFrontier #JeepGladiator #Nissan #Jeep #Frontier #Gladiator #MidsizePickup #MidsizeTruck #MidsizePickupTruck #SmallTruck #SmallPickup #SmallPickupTruck #OffRoad #Pro4X #FrontierPro4X #NissanPro4X #NissanFrontierPro4X #TexasTrail #GladiatorTexasTrail #JeepTexasTrail #JeepGladiatorTexasTrail #TXtruckRodeo #TXAutowriters