2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2022 Nissan Titan

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  • 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500

    A white 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT is angled left.

    Starting at

    $34,600[a]

    2022 Nissan Titan

    A white 2022 Nissan Titan SV is angled right.

    Starting at

    $38,810

    13,000 Max Towing (lbs)11,060
    2,270 Max Payload (lbs)1,690
    23/31 Fuel Economy (city/hwy mpg)16/21

    Capable and dependable, many rely on light-duty trucks for both basic transport and for carrying out a lot of daily workloads. When you need a reliable full-size pickup, you have quite a few options to choose from. If you've been wondering which is the best option when it comes to the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2022 Nissan Titan, we are here to break down how these trucks compare across a number of categories. We'll also find out how they measure up to one another in terms of performance, towing/hauling, and technology features, so you know exactly which one best suits your needs.

    The Chevy Silverado adds the exciting new ZR2 off-road-tuned trim to the line-up for the 2022 model year. The ZR2 joins eight other trims that the 2022 Silverado is available in, which includes the base WT (Work Truck), the Custom, the Custom Trail Boss, LT, the RST, the LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and the luxury-oriented High Country. The other big addition to the 2022 Silverado is a revamped interior for every trim above the LT, along with improved performance for the turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder, and the all-new hands-free Super Cruise feature. You can get the Silverado in eight different colors with multiple interior material options as well.

    The 2022 Nissan Titan is available across four trim iterations, which include the S, SV, PRO-4X, and the Platinum Reserve. The Nissan Titan adds new standard features for the 2022 model year, including a spray-on bedliner and trailer hitch for the S trim, along with the Convenience Package being made standard for the SV trim, which includes an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats. The package also comes with parking assist and remote start. You can get the 2022 Nissan Titan in 12 different color options, including four different two-tone options.

  • Performance

    A red 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is shown towing a boat out of a lake.

    The performance factor between the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs the 2022 Nissan Titan is as glaring as night vs day. There isn't really much of a comparison here, given that the 2022 Nissan Titan only has one powertrain available in two different drivetrain configurations consisting of rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The 2022 Silverado 1500 has four different powertrains in two different drivetrain configurations, also consisting of rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. These options make a significant difference in what you can use both trucks for.

    Titan Engine Options

    In the case of the Nissan Titan, you only have the 5.6-liter V8 Endurance engine to pair with all four trims. The V8 is matched up with a 9-speed automatic transmission and pumps out 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. It manages a max fuel economy of 16 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway.

    Silverado 1500 Engine Options

    The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500, alternatively, gives you everything from a high-output 4-cylinder to a highly capable high-performance V8. The 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder delivers 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque and is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 manages 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 outputs 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Finally, the 3.0-liter turbocharged Duramax 6-cylinder diesel manages 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Both V8s and the Duramax are paired up with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the Silverado 1500 has a maximum fuel economy rating of 23 MPG in the city and up to 31 MPG on the highway when paired with the diesel engine.

    The Silverado simply has more horsepower and more torque to boot, along with an overall better fuel economy rating. This gives the Silverado a clear edge in the performance category, regardless of what you plan on using your truck for. It just makes it clear that Chevy is constantly willing to push the envelope and give truck shoppers as many options as possible.

  • Capability

    A black 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is shown during a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2022 Nissan Titan comparison.

    Light-duty full-size pickup trucks are typically known for their towing and payload capabilities. The Nissan Titan and Chevy Silverado 1500 are both highly capable of impressive towing and payload feats, but the Silverado edges out its competitor in every significant way.

    Towing and Payload Capabilities

    The Nissan Titan manages a maximum tow rating of 9,320 lbs, giving it a very respectable tow rating in an industry where most truck drivers tow less than 10,000 lbs. It also has a solid payload rating of 1,690 lbs. The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500, however, offers a max tow rating of 13,300 lbs and a maximum payload rating of 2,270 lbs. So you're getting 3,300 lbs of additional towing capacity with the Silverado 1500, as well as 580 lbs of additional payload capacity. This is thanks to the Silverado also being configurable in multiple bed and cab formats, available in a Regular Cab, a Double Cab, and a Crew Cab (with seating for up to six people), with three different bed sizes in the form of a short, standard, and long bed. So you can configure the Silverado 1500 based on the work you need, where you can give up the cabin space for additional payload capacity or opt for a specific drivetrain and length layout for maximum towing capacity.

    Versatility

    The 2022 Nissan Titan does come in multiple cab configurations, including a two-door King Cab and the four-door Crew Cab with seating for up to six people. Even with the dampened assist tailgate and Utili-Track system in the bed, it just doesn't measure up to the Silverado’s Multi-Flex Tailgate with six foldout configurations and extra load-bearing functionality. With fewer configurations, fewer powertrain options, and less power to boot, the Titan just can't keep up when it comes to the capability department. This is quite evident in the fact that the Silverado 1500 offers higher tow ratings and more payload capacity than the Nissan Titan, in addition to overall more useful functionality.

  • Technology

    The black and brown interior of a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 shows the front seats and center console.

    The benefit of having more modern-day light-duty pickup trucks is that they come with a lot of tech that makes trailering, towing, and travel much easier and more convenient. In the showdown between the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs the 2022 Nissan Titan, you'll find that both full-size pickups have a lot of enticing technology, but once again, you'll find that the Silverado steps out ahead with a number of worthwhile features.

    Connectivity

    The Nissan Titan is no slouch in the tech department, though. Nissan's pickup comes with remote engine start and intelligent dual-zone climate control, along with the available NissanConnect 9-inch HD touchscreen with available Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation and Premium Traffic app functionality. Bluetooth wireless voice-activated commands with hands-free smartphone connectivity, audio streaming, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support keep the Nissan Titan feeling modern. Added features such as Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning with Cross Traffic Alert, as well as Traffic Sign Recognition and Trailer Sway Control, ensure it's both safe and savvy in the tech department.

    The 2022 Silverado 1500 matches everything the Nissan Titan offers and then raises it in the infotainment department with the Chevrolet Infotainment System, featuring an available 13.4-inch HD touchscreen and a matching 12.3-inch driver information digital display cluster. Powered by the Google Built-In tech suite, the infotainment technologies in the Silverado 1500 give you everything you need, from voice-activated navigation and GPS guidance to media streaming, app access, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. With Alexa functionality and terrain mode selections, it adds even more to the Silverado's array of unique features.

    Driving and Safety Tech

    Things are taken a step further with the 2022 Silverado 1500 thanks to the inclusion of next-generation automated technologies such as the hands-free Super Cruise feature for the High Country trim. You can travel across more than 200,000 miles worth of compatible roads throughout the United States and Canada via hands-free, autonomous driving. Integrated and working with the Silverado's safety suite of lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, front pedestrian detection, and precision LiDAR map data, the Silverado offers a very robust advancement in hands-free driving. Super Cruise is also compatible with trailering, taking advantage of adaptive cruise control functionality to further improve the ride. Combined with other standard safety features like Teen Driver mode, the 2022 Silverado 1500 is in a completely different league tech-wise compared to the 2022 Nissan Titan.

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