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2018 S 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB
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Price:   -  From $30,030
2018 S 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $33,250
2018 S 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $33,310
2018 SV 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $33,610
2018 S 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $35,930
2018 S 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $36,280
2018 SV 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $36,630
2018 SV 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $36,640
2018 S 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $38,960
2018 SV 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $39,070
2018 SV 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $39,660
2018 SV 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $42,100
2018 PRO-4X 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $43,990
2018 PRO-4X 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $46,170
2018 SL 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $47,780
2018 SL 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $50,860
2018 Platinum Reserve 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $53,710
2018 Platinum Reserve 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $56,800

Overview

Few have dared to compete with the Detroit Three in the full-size pickup truck game. Nissan’s first generation of the Titan debuted in 2003 with the tried-and-proven recipe of having a large engine, multiple bed sizes, and a heavy-duty chassis for towing. The second-gen Titan, which was introduced in 2017, has the same ingredients, but with more of everything. With the significant changes that were made for last year, the Titan is a more appealing choice than ever.

What's New for 2018

Not much has changed for the 2018 Titan. The pickup receives a new Midnight Edition Package, which is available on the Crew Cab SV and SL trims. The package adds a body color front grille with a dark insert, a black fog lamp finisher, dark headlights, black mirrors, black exterior badges, black door handles, body color front and rear bumpers, 20-inch black wheels, black step rails, a charcoal interior trim, and “Midnight Edition” exterior badges.

Nissan Titan

Choosing Your Nissan Titan

Every Titan is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine that churns out 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission and sends power to the rear wheels or through a four-wheel-drive system.

The Titan is available in three different bed lengths: a standard 5.5-foot bed on Crew Cab models, a 6.5-foot bed on King Cab pickups, and an eight-foot bed on Single Cab trucks. Single Cab trucks are available in S and SV trims, while Crew Cab pickups are offered in S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, and Platinum Reserve trims. King Cab pickups have rear-hinged rear doors for access to the rear seats and come in S, SV, and PRO-4X trims.

When properly equipped, the Titan can tow up to 9,740 pounds and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,950 pounds. Those figures are considerably lower than full-size offerings from American automakers and are even slightly behind the Toyota Tundra’s as well.

The most fuel-efficient Titan is rated by the EPA to get 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. Adding four-wheel drive to the pickup, which is a $3,030 option, brings the Titan’s fuel-economy figures on the highway down one to 20 mpg. Trucks with four-wheel drive can still get 15 mpg in the city.

The Titan is available in five different trims. Standard equipment varies slightly based on body style – the information below applies to the volume Crew Cab body.

Nissan Titan

S

The S trim costs $31,325 for the Single Cab, $34,295 for the King Cab, and $36,725 for the Crew Cab (all prices include a $1,295 destination charge) and is the entry-level Titan, a vehicle clearly destined for fleet duty as a work truck. Standard exterior features on the pickup include 18-inch steel wheels, a dampened opening tailgate with closure assist, a lockable tailgate, overhead LED cargo bed lights, and fixed cargo bed tie-downs.

On the inside, the truck comes with a remote keyless entry system with push-button ignition, easy-clean vinyl flooring, 40/20/40 split front bench seat, 60/40 split fold-up rear bench seat, a five-inch display audio system, Bluetooth, a RearView monitor, and cruise control.

Available packages on the S include the S Utility Package ($845) that brings a front overhead storage console, a Class IV tow hitch receiver with 4-pin/-pin wiring harness, and a factory-applied spray-on bedliner.

Nissan Titan

SV

The SV trim is priced at $34,655 for the two-door, $37,675 for the King, and $39,865 and comes with 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, chrome exterior trim, power heated black mirrors, and oil pan and fuel tank skid plates (only on four-wheel-drive models) as standard exterior features. On the inside, the truck features an Advanced Drive-Assist display in the instrument cluster, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and interior mood lighting as standard.

Available packages for the SV trim include the SV Utility Package ($1,145) that brings a Utili-track channel system with four tie-down cleats for the bed, a factory-applied spray-on bedliner, LED under-rail bed lighting, a bed-mounted 120-volt AC power outlet, tailgate area illumination, and a lockable rear seat cargo organizer. The Chrome Package ($1,245) adds a chrome-finished front grille, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust finisher, and a metallic kick plate finisher.

The SV Convenience Package ($1,995) adds automatic on/off headlights, a body-color rear bumper, exterior mirrors with convex tow spotter mirror, push-button start, cloth captain’s chairs in front, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, navigation, and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with NissanConnect mobile apps, Nissan voice recognition, and Siri Eyes Free.

A leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic temperature control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with digital compass, a power sliding back window, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and a Class IV tow hitch round out the Convenience Package's improvements.

Adding the SV Tow Package ($495) brings power heated manually extendable tow mirrors with turn signal indicators, a trailer brake controller, front tow hooks (two-wheel-drive models), outside mirrors with puddle lights, and a trailer light check. The SV Leather Package ($895) brings front leather-appointed captain’s chairs with a configurable center console and a four-way power adjustable passenger’s seat to the truck.

The Texas Titan Edition ($1,295) adds a chrome-finished front grille, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust finisher, Texas Titan Edition badges, carpeted floor mats with the Texas Titan Edition logo, and a metallic kick plate finisher.

The Midnight Edition package adds $1,250 to the SV's price tag and adds black wheel and exterior accents, and a body color grille and bumpers.

Nissan Titan

PRO-4X

The PRO-4X is only available with four-wheel drive and in either the King Cab or Crew Cab bodies – the former costs $45,035 and the latter demands $46,965. This enthusiast-focused trim adds 18-inch wheels, transfer case and lower radiator skid plates, fog lights, front tow hooks, heated black exterior mirrors, and a Class IV tow hitch receiver.

Performance wise, the PRO-4X also has some extra goodies, including Bilstein off-road performance shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, hill descent control, and a switch-operated two-speed transfer case.

The interior comes with navigation, NissanConnect Mobile Apps, SiriusXM, Siri Eyes Free, a Nissan's smart rear-view mirror camera, a center console-mounted 120-volt AC power outlet, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a lockable rear seat cargo organizer, front captain’s chairs with a center console, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The PRO-4X has three available packages. The PRO-4X Utility Package ($1,845) includes an excellent Rockford Fosgate audio system, a power sliding back window with defroster, and most of the stuff from the SV Utility Package.

The PRO-4X Convenience Package ($3,545) adds NissanConnect services, remote start, heated heated front seats with a memory system, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, a four-way power adjustable passenger’s seat, a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a digital compass, and a HomeLink universal transceiver.

The PRO-4X Premium Package ($795) brings ventilated front seats, an intelligent around-view monitor, and outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature.

Nissan Titan

SL

The SL trim carries a price tag of $48,325 and is only available as a Crew Cab. On the outside, it adds 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, front tow hooks, heated chrome exterior mirrors with puddle lights, and the cargo-hauling equipment from the SV Utility Package.

The interior of the Titan SL borrows much of the optional equipment from lesser trims. Look for remote start, leather upholstery, heated front seats with memory settings for the seat and tilt/telescopic steering wheel, a four-way power adjustable passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power-sliding back window, the 12-speaker Rockford Fosgate system, and NissanConnect services.

Available packages on the SL trim include the Chrome Package ($1,245) the Texas Titan Edition ($1,295), and the Midnight Edition, which are identical to the SV.

Nissan Titan

Platinum Reserve

The Platinum Reserve trim is the range-topping model for the Titan family and is priced at $54,255. Again, this trim is only available with the Crew Cab body. The Platinum Reserve adds a plethora of luxury features over lower-end models. There are 20-inch dark chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels, dark chrome trim, and among more functional items, front tow hooks, a trailer brake controller, a trailer light check, and a front and rear sonar system as standard.

The interior comes with two-tone leather upholstery, open-pore wood tone trim with dark chrome accents, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood-tone trim insert, climate-controlled front seats, heated rear seats, and an intelligent around-view monitor.

There are two available packages for the Platinum Reserve. The Platinum Reserve Utility Package ($750) adds Titan boxes, an electronic tailgate lock, and a rear bumper step assist. The Nissan Mobile Entertainment System Package ($2,195) adds a rear-seat entertainment system.

CarsDirect Tip

Choosing a Titan is relatively simple, as the trims are clearly defined with different features. Consumers interested in off-roading will gravitate towards the PRO-4X trim, while those wanting luxury features will go with the Platinum Reserve. But the SV trim is the king here, with a price and packages that allow consumers to customize the pickup to their liking. The SV Tow, SV Convenience, and SV Utility Packages are worth exploring.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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The full-size pickup truck market is dominated by Ford, General Motors, and Ram. But the 2018 Nissan Titan is worthy of examination too. A strong V8 engine, competitive pricing, and excellent warranties are among its top attractions. But like most competing models, the 2018 Titan isn’t fuel efficient and its steering falls short of the big guys.

Best Value

The 2018 Nissan Titan comes in Single, King (two half-sized suicide doors), and Crew Cab (four full doors) body configurations. With the latter example, you’ll find a 5.6-foot bed.

There are five trim levels to choose from: S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, and Platinum Reserve. Unlike some manufacturers, the base model doesn't sacrifice performance. It features the same powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine and seven-speed automatic transmission as the other models ,along with robust payload and towing capabilities.

Our recommendation is to take the Titan SV in the Crew Cab body with four-wheel drive. It supplies the ideal combination of passenger space, content, and cost. The SV adds trailer sway control, chrome exterior trim, an drive-assist display in the instrument cluster, and satellite radio. Its cloth seats are fine and the available leather means committing to multiple options that would add $4,000 to your price. No thanks. We do like the Convenience Package as it adds numerous comfort, safety, and towing features, and even with it equipped we think you’ll drive away from your Nissan dealership in a 2018 SV 4x4 for just over $45,000.

  • Model: 2018 Nissan Titan SV 4x4 Crew Cab
  • Engine: 5.6-liter V8
  • Output: 390 hp/394 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Seven-speed automatic transmission
  • Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
  • Fuel Economy: 15 City/20 Hwy
  • Options: Four-wheel drive ($3,030), Convenience Package ($1,995, automatic headlights, front bucket seats, power driver’s seat, heated front seats, navigation, Siri Eyes Free, dual-zone climate control, power rear window, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a Class IV tow hitch receiver)
  • Base Price: $38,820 (plus $1,295 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price: $45,140

Performance

Nissan Titan

With one engine and transmission choice available, Nissan offers a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. We think most pickup truck shoppers will take it, given that this powertrain is stout. The Titan delivers 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque, well within the range of V8s in this segment.

The Titan lumbers a bit off the mark, but quickly builds up speed. Its 9,400-pound towing capacity confirms this engine’s robustness. With a crew of five or six, a full bed and a connected trailer, the V8 is up to the task. The seven-speed automatic works seamlessly, finding the right gear under the proper circumstances.

Steering is this truck’s weakest link, lazily wandering at times, but especially when cruising – it's infuriating on the freeway. Handling is far from nimble, but then you’re maneuvering nearly three tons of truck stretching 19 feet long. Braking, however, is strong and firm.

Interior and Exterior

The first-generation Nissan Titan was a beastly truck. For the most part it worked, although Nissan’s pool of customers was largely limited to Frontier owners wanting to move up and truck owners not beholden to Ford, Chevrolet/GMC, and Ram.

That look continued for an extraordinary 13 years and the Titan name suffered considerably. The good news is that the latest model is a clean sheet design and improves on the first-generation model’s appearance and capabilities. Front to back the Titan offers a powerful and aggressive stance. The grille is as bold as the hood is wide.

Inside, the cabin is spacious with comfortable seats all around. The driver and front passenger have a commanding view of the road. Between the seats is a big armrest with a spacious and deep storage compartment. Moving the shifter from the floor to the center console for this model frees up space at the base of that console.

The Best and Worst Things

Perhaps the best thing about the new Titan has nothing to do with the design or operation of the truck itself. Rather, it is the class-leading warranties that help it stand out from the pack.

Fuel economy is never a strong suit with full-size pickup trucks and the Nissan Titan is squarely within that realm. Lacking a smaller gas engine or a turbodiesel means customers will find 15 mpg a common return with this truck.

Right For? Wrong For?

Nissan Titan

Individuals wanting a full-size pickup truck but want to stand out from the herds of F-150s and Silverados will like the Titan. It's far newer and more modern than Japan's other full-size truck, the Toyota Tundra, making it a better vehicle to live with day to day.

If a V8 engine isn’t on your list of must haves, the Nissan Titan may disappoint. You won’t find a turbo V6 as you do with the Ford F-150 or even the standard V6s sporting GMC, Chevrolet, and Ram labels.

The Bottom Line

Nissan ripped a page from the American pickup truck design book with the Titan and that’s a good thing. You get the powerful stance, ample cab and bed options, and a strong engine. The second-generation Titan took its time coming to the market, but we’re pleased that the result is a highly competent and desirable full-size pickup truck.

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Specs & Features

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Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
5.6L V-8 / 390 HP / 394 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
15 / 21 / 18 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
3
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
5.6L V-8 / 390 HP / 394 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
15 / 21 / 18 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf
Spare Tire And Wheel
Full-size Steel
Fuel Tank
26.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$100
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
Passenger Volume
62 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
228.1 "
Exterior Width
79.5 "
Exterior Height
74.5 "
Front Headroom
41.0 "
Rear Headroom
Front Legroom
41.8 "
Rear Legroom
Front Shoulder Room
63.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
5,170 Lbs.
Wheel Base
140 "
Turning Radius
24.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
2 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Styled Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Manual
Bumpers
Black
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
3
Seat Trim
Cloth/vinyl
Front Seat Type
40-20-40 Split-bench
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
4-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Passenger
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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