Nissan's full-size underdog runs a bulletproof 5.6L V8 that'll hit 200k miles while costing $10-15k less than an F-150. The hydraulic steering and column shifter feel refreshingly analog, the warranty is class-leading, and owners who ignore the badge report trouble-free ownership. The 2016-2018 models had a cylinder 7 scoring issue, warranty-covered and fixed by 2019, but the bigger problem is fuel economy that makes other half-tons look thrifty and an interior that feels a decade behind. The rare 5.0L Cummins diesel is a disaster; stick with gas. Buy this if you want a simple, capable workhorse and don't need to flex at the job site. Skip it if resale value or cutting-edge tech matters, or if you're shopping 2016-2018 without extended warranty coverage.
The R1T is the electric truck that drives like a sports car and rides like a luxury SUV, genuinely class-leading dynamics wrapped in a genuinely useful gear tunnel. The catch is you're buying into a startup still finding its footing: Gen 1 trucks suffer systematic 12V battery failures (some owners on their fifth replacement), service centers are scarce and slow, and Gen 2's rear door release is so poorly designed it requires panel removal in an emergency. If you love the truck enough to tolerate growing pains and can live near decent service, it's a thrilling machine; if you need Toyota-grade reliability or can't afford downtime, walk.