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Nissan Titan

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $33,898 – $50,598 Payments

Fuel consumption 10.9 – 17.7 L/100km

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Nissan’s full-size pickup, the Titan, is a hefty beast available in King Cab and Crew Cab versions, with your choice of short or extended cabs. All models are equipped with a powerful 5.6L V8 that generates 317 hp and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Buyers can also choose between RWD and 4x4. Its towing capacity is 4,128 kg (9,100 lbs.). The Crew Cab is, without any doubt, the most spacious of the industry.

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2020 Nissan TITAN: $300 Million Later

Full-size pickups have never been more popular—and important. If it weren’t for the Ram 1500 , FCA might no longer exist. Without the F-150 , Ford would be in a tough spot. And GM, despite having a strong global presence, needs the Silverado and Sierra for its bottom line. Unsurprisingly, …November 19, 2019

Nissan Titan on the Rock: East Coast Living

Whether it's wide open spaces, stunningly rugged and unfettered landscape, or the unique language of the people, there's something special about Canada's furthest eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador. If that's not enough, the kindness of Newfoundlanders will win you over. For those reasons, its capital of St. John's became …September 22, 2017

2017 Nissan Titan: Roughing up the Status Quo

The Nissan Titan lineup expands for 2017 with more variants compared to when it came into the market last year with only the heavy-duty XD version. The XD was not quite as heavy duty as a 2500 pickup, but rather in-between the 1500 and 2500 classes. This week’s test vehicle …August 28, 2017

2017 Nissan TITAN: Getting the Message Across

BAIE ST-PAUL, Quebec – Often times, on these product launch events, we are taken to areas that are in one way or another related to the vehicle; for example, a racetrack for a Porsche or downtown Seattle for the smart fortwo. At first, I couldn’t correlate rural Quebec and the …October 13, 2016

2017 Nissan TITAN: Giving it All Nissan’s Got

Marketing a new product is far more difficult than we all think. We imagine that drafting a strategic plan, printing a few posters and shooting a commercial to be something anyone can do. We’re all wrong. It’s way more complex than that. Do you know what’s an even more daunting …October 11, 2016

2017 Nissan TITAN: All that’s Left is to Find Buyers

Everyone knows that the bestselling vehicle in North America is the Ford F Series. A big ol’ pickup. It’s followed closely by the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram. What that proves is that this exclusively North American segment, with a few rare exceptions, is extremely popular. So, it’s no …August 17, 2016

2016 Nissan Titan XD: Fitting In With The Big Boys

Nissan just presented its new Titan to the automotive press. Actually, it isn’t the Titan, but rather a separate model called the 2016 Titan XD. The regular Titan will be unveiled next year, probably as a 2017 model. The folks at Nissan are well aware that their current pickup represents …December 14, 2015

The Warm Sand Of Arizona Greets The 2016 Nissan Titan XD

Nissan is trying their very best to increase the Titan’s popularity in America. And they chose Arizona as the location to introduce the new generation of their full-size pickup. The Tennessee Titans play in the Nissan Stadium; the concept is strong, and the redesigned version of the vehicle is very …December 8, 2015

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News

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Over 20 Makes Affected by Continental-made Tires That May Explode

Continental Tire has issued a recall covering approximately 100,000 Continental, General and Barum tires in North America due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a blowout. Nearly two dozen vehicle brands are affected including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, …March 19, 2021

Nissan Titan Won’t Return to Canada After 2021

There soon will be one less player in the full-size pickup segment, at least in Canada. The Nissan Titan , including the medium-duty Titan XD , will not be sold here beyond the 2021 model year. It will continue to exist in the U.S., however. Nissan Canada Product Communications Manager …August 14, 2020

Nissan TITAN Might Challenge Ford’s F-150 Raptor Soon

Last fall, Nissan unveiled the redesigned 2020 TITAN and TITAN XD with the hope that its $300 million investment would finally allow it to gain market shares in the heavily Americanized full-size pickup segment. The TITAN’s upgraded powertrain and overall dynamics impressed us during our first drive in November. However, …February 12, 2020

All-new 2020 Nissan TITAN Ready to Take Another Shot at the Big 3

Nissan came to this year’s State Fair of Texas, in the heart of pickup country, to unveil the next-generation 2020 TITAN , which will go on sale early next year. It follows the redesigned-for-2019 Ram 1500 , Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra while arriving a few months before the 2021 …September 26, 2019

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When it comes to infotainment and multimedia systems, some automakers understand precisely what today’s car buyers want and need, while others either stick to outdated technology and interfaces or try to do too much and end up confusing users. Evaluating the best systems out there is not an exact science, …September 24, 2019

Nissan TITAN to Drop Diesel Engine, Too

In case you haven’t heard, Nissan is having a rough year, what with the legal troubles of former CEO Carlos Ghosn, the role it supposedly played in the failed merger with FCA, the massive layoffs that were announced recently and of course slumping sales for most of the models in …August 7, 2019

Pickups Struggle With Passenger-Side Crash Test, IIHS Finds

It looks like you’re not necessarily doing your significant other a favour by inviting him or her for a ride in the passenger seat of your brand-new truck. Only three out of eleven pickups managed to earn a “Good” rating in the latest passenger-side small overlap front test conducted by …March 22, 2019

The 2017 Nissan Titan lineup grows

In order to be a player in the pickup segment, customization is a must. In other words, a buyer of said truck must be able to “build” a pickup in his or her image. Nissan’s working hard at convincing picky and loyal truck buyers to look their way. The addition …July 27, 2016

Gas-powered Nissan Titan XD to start at $44,900 in Canada

The gas-powered 2016 Nissan Titan XD will launch in Canada this spring as a four-wheel drive crew cab model starting at $44,900—$7,500 less than its diesel-powered sibling. Powered by a new 5.6-litre V8 that makes 390 horsepower and 401 lb.-ft. of torque, the gas version of the pickup joins the …April 4, 2016

2017 Nissan Titan: Another Member of a Growing Family

The Nissan Titan XD and its Cummins diesel engine created quite the buzz when it burst on the market at the end of 2015. Its dimensions place it between its rivals' 1500 and 2500 series pickups—and give it an edge in the eyes of many buyers. So much so that …March 29, 2016

Here is the 2017 Nissan Titan

Recently, the new Titan XD garnered much of the attention in Nissan's truck lineup. However, according to the manufacturer, it doesn't have any direct competitors; it's a little more capable than a light-duty pickup (like the Ram 1500 or the Ford F-150), but it can't quite compete with heavy-duty trucks …February 16, 2016

Gas-powered 2016 Nissan Titan to make 390 horsepower

With the redesigned 2016 Nissan Titan hitting dealerships, a lot of talk has centred on the available 5.0-litre Cummins turbodiesel and its impressive 555 lb.-ft. of torque. It won't be the sole engine choice, though, and Nissan has announced an all-new 5.6-litre gas-powered V8 will also be available in the …December 17, 2015

Videos

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 1

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Nissan Titan on the Rock - The Best of East Coast Tailgating

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REVIEW: 2016 Nissan Titan XD

When Nissan unveiled the new Titan XD, the big news was the 5.0 L V8 Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. But does this powertrain give Nissan an automatic pass into the "big boys" truck world? Howard takes it for a spin to find out. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV …

Review: 2016 Nissan Titan XD

The 2016 Nissan Titan was unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January 2015, but it was more than just the styling that the automaker was excited about. And speaking of the styling, a couple of Canadian designers played pretty major roles in the Titan's looks both inside and out …

Canadian designers behind the new Nissan Titan

Motoring TV spent time chatting with Randy Rodriguez and Stephen Moneypenny, two Canadians who played a big part in the design of the 2016 Nissan Titan. This segment originally appeared on Episode 18 of Motoring 2015.

2016 Nissan Titan XD Makes World Debut in Detroit

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD Makes World Debut in Detroit …

Feature - Nissan Titan adds a diesel

Nissan says it wants to â€œdisruptâ€ the pick-up truck market by adding a Cummins diesel to it's Titan. Motoring 2014 Episode 6 …

2013 Nissan V8 Titan at Work

Watch the 2013 Nissan V8 Titan toe a caravan, and drive off to a construction site without a hitch.

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Extremely spacious
Ergonomic dashboard
Robust engine
Good road holding
Surprisingly agile

Cons

Cumbersome size
Very high fuel consumption
Suspended model
Some plastics need replacing
Dubious resale value

Driving	8/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	9/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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