Pros: The 2016/2017 redesign brought new comfort, convenience, safety, and utility features; Titan XD model could hit “just-right” market niche in between half-ton and heavy-duty pickup trucks
Cons: Significant price premium for Cummins diesel engine; overall model lineup remains limited compared to domestic-brand competitors; lack of fuel-efficient V6 engine
CG Says: The 2019 Nissan Titan gains an available Fender-brand 12-speaker premium audio system, a new infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. King Cabs and Crew Cabs get standard Rear Door Alert system that helps remind drivers to check the back seat after the vehicle is parked. Titan is offered in half-ton and XD series. Titan XD essentially splits the difference between a traditional half-ton pickup and a heavy-duty three-quarter-ton model. Nissan claims the Titan XD model has a maximum towing capacity of more than 12,000 pounds, but offers the fuel efficiency and affordability of a half-ton pickup. Both series are available in regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. XD is powered by either a 310-horsepower 5.0-liter Cummins diesel with 555 lb-ft of torque or a gasoline 390-hp 5.6-liter V8 with 394 lb-ft of torque. The 5.6-liter gas engine is only engine choice for half-ton models. The gas engine is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel has a 6-speed automatic. Available features include blind-spot alert, LED headlights, heated/cooled front seats, 360-degree monitor, and trailer sway control. Titan’s 2017 and Titan XD’s 2016 redesign made it competitive with other full-size pickups. Plus, the XD’s middle ground between half-ton and three-quarter-ton might be just right for some customers. Titan’s generous 5-years or 100,000-miles warranty is another incentive for big pickup buyers to give Titan a look.
Class | Large Pickup Truck |
Body Style(s) | regular cab, extended cab, crew cab |
Passenger Count | 3-6 |
Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive |
Manufacturer | Nissan |
Nation of Manufacture | USA |
Base Prices | (only select models listed) S regular cab: $31,785 4WD SV regular cab: $38,765 S King Cab: $35,035 S crew cab: $37,975 4WD SV crew cab: $44,315 4WD PRO-4X crew cab: $48,405 4WD Platinum Reserve crew cab: $59,135 XD S regular cab: $34,285 4WD XD SV Diesel regular cab: $47,675 4WD XD S King Cab: $39,435 XD S crew cab: $39,565 4WD XD PRO-4X crew cab: $50,785 XD SL Diesel crew cab: $57,675 XD Platinum Reserve crew cab: $57,665 4WD XD Platinum Reserve Diesel crew cab: $66,705 |
Base Engine 5.6-liter V8 |
Horsepower 390 |
Std. Transmission 7-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 20-21 |
Optional Engine turbodiesel 5.0-liter V8 |
Horsepower 310 |
Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) NA |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) NA |
Test Drive: 2019 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Titan XD Texas Titan Edition
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Titan S
First Spin: 2017 Nissan Titan Half-Ton
Test Drive: 2016 Nissan Titan XD PRO-4X
Test Drive: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve
2017 Chicago Auto Show: 2017 Nissan Titan King Cabs