2022 Nissan Frontier by the specs

With a next-generation vehicle, you might expect some drastic changes on the spec sheet. However, with the 2022 Nissan Frontier, you would be wrong. The powertrain was introduced in 2020, and when you have something that’s worked for you for 14 years, I understand the reluctance to make big changes.

We did notice one interesting thing: While the design is drastically different and most of the dimensions for the next-gen Frontier are remarkably similar, the 2022 Nissan Frontier increases in length. It adds about 5 inches to both long and short wheelbases, which puts it more in line with some of its other competitors in the midsize truck segment. Because the bed length doesn’t change, we’re assuming those extra inches go into interior roominess. We don’t have access to those specs yet.

Another big change you’ll see is to max payload and towing numbers. Towing capacity increases by 100 pounds, and payload gets a nice increase by more than 200 pounds. Because of this, Nissan has also added standard trailer sway control – which the 2021 didn’t have even as an option.

Another big notable is the availability of 18-inch wheels. We had remarked in a previous spy-shot article, that the wheel wells looked big enough to accommodate larger wheels, and voila! Previously, the available wheels were 17-inchers.

Otherwise, as you dig into the specs, you’re going to see a lot of same, same.

The bottom line on the 2022 Nissan Frontier specs

While there aren’t drastic changes, I don’t see that as a bad thing. If you look at our launch article, you’ll see there are a lot of tech advances that propel the Frontier into the roaring ’20s.

With more payload capability and the addition of trailer sway control, Nissan adds benefit for those who want to use this truck for work. And with the addition of better connectivity and cool tech, Frontier is just as well positioned for play.

Frankly, we can’t wait to see the new Frontier in person, because we think Nissan got this one really, really right.

While you don’t see these changes reflected in the specs, the 2022 Nissan Frontier gets standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an available 9-inch infotainment display. (Image courtesy of Nissan North America)

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