Overview
Relating to full-size vans, the 2024 Nissan Titan struggles to be a part of the dialog. It isn’t as a result of the half-ton pickup would not have a supremely snug inside or as a result of its normal 400-hp V-8 would not present loads of thrust; it will get excessive marks in each regards. The Titan’s greatest situation—moreover having to combat in opposition to the foothold home automakers have on the U.S. truck market—is that it trails the competitors in a lot of the necessary classes. Not solely does it lack inexpensive decrease trims and opulent higher trims, however the Titan can also’t tow as a lot—nor does it have the newest know-how that others do. Whereas Nissan cannot simply shut that chasm, the corporate does supply the most effective guarantee within the class at 5 years or 100,000 miles. That is possible not sufficient to lure prospects from the likes of Chevy, Ford, and Ram, nevertheless it may simply imply the Nissan Titan troopers on for a couple of extra years.
What’s New for 2024?
The massive information for the 2024 Titan lineup is not that it provides a brand new Bronze Version bundle, it is that the entry-level S mannequin has been dropped. With the Titan that is finest suited to tradesmen now gone, the half-ton truck’s base value rises by over $5000. The Titan SV is now the entry level, and it alone could be geared up with the aforementioned Bronze Version remedy—for an additional $2980, in fact. With the brand new look bundle, the Titan provides bronze 20-inch wheels, a black grille encompass and heart bumper part, and a bed-mounted sport bar.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
For the reason that base S mannequin not exists, we would go for the crew cab SV with rear-wheel drive as a result of it is the least costly. In fact, those that need the added functionality of all-wheel drive can add it for additional coin. This alternative limits the variety of non-obligatory upgrades, nevertheless it nonetheless options normal tools resembling an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. It additionally has automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and extra.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
In contrast to the number of powertrains obtainable on light-duty rivals, the Titan makes do with a single engine and transmission combo. Its venerable 5.6-liter V-8 produces 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque and pairs with a nine-speed automated. The Titan trades dealing with and journey high quality for off-road ruggedness and cheap hauling capacities. Whereas it may well giddyap to 60 mph as shortly as opponents’ V-8 fashions and has adequate stopping energy, its steering and dealing with aren’t as refined as its rivals’. Though the Titan and the individually reviewed Titan XD share cabs and different elements, they’ve their very own particular chassis and suspensions. The Titan Professional-4X model swaps the inventory shocks for an off-road set higher suited to tough roads, however we famous that they really feel stiffer than rivals with related setups. Once we final drove the updated-for-2020 Titan, we discovered that it couldn’t match the spectacular journey high quality of the Ram 1500.
Towing and Payload Capability
Relating to the all-important tow and payload rankings, the Titan’s maximums are behind the pack. Nonetheless, its skill to tow as much as 9660 kilos is greater than sufficient for many homeowners, and each mannequin can pull no less than 9240 kilos.
Gasoline Economic system and Actual-World MPG
The Titan is estimated to earn as much as 21 mpg on the freeway, however whereas the rear-drive model is rated at 16 mpg within the metropolis, the four-wheel-drive model will get 1 mpg much less. The Titan Professional-4X has estimates of 15 mpg metropolis and 20 freeway. We’ve not examined a Titan on our 75-mph freeway fuel-economy route, which is a part of our intensive testing routine, however we’ll consider its real-world mpg when we have now the possibility. For extra details about the Titan’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
The Titan impresses with a serene cabin and its normal set of outrageously cozy Zero Gravity entrance seats, as Nissan calls them. Handsome premium supplies are reserved for the Platinum Reserve trim. Sadly, the Titan’s inside design is uninteresting, the abundance of plastic disappoints, and the crew cab’s rear-seat legroom is the least of all of its opponents. Relating to cargo management, although, the Titan is likely one of the finest within the biz. Each mannequin has a spring-assisted tailgate for simple use, and modern add-ons resembling a singular bed-channel system and discreet in-bed cargo packing containers can be found. Nevertheless, its inside cupboard space disappoints on the subject of discovering a spot for smaller gadgets, and its cargo packing containers have the least quantity of cupboard space amongst rivals. The Titan’s two mattress lengths are tied to cab dimension: 6.6 toes for the prolonged cab and 5.6-feet for the crew cab.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Each mannequin has an 8.0-inch touchscreen that features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality; a bigger 9.0-inch unit can be obtainable. Each interfaces incorporate the newest NissanConnect infotainment software program, which makes for a modernized person expertise. The Titan additionally could be had with wi-fi charging for smartphones, a cellular hotspot, a robust Fender audio system, and a number of other power-charging ports.
Security and Driver-Help Options
The Titan does supply a slew of normal driver-assistance know-how. There are also a number of fascinating choices that embody a 360-degree digital camera, a singular motion-detector system, and extra. For extra details about the Titan’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:
- Customary automated emergency braking
- Obtainable blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Obtainable adaptive cruise management
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
The Titan has the most effective restricted and powertrain warranties in its class. The second-shortest roadside-assistance protection and no complimentary scheduled upkeep detract from its in any other case complete safety plan.
- Restricted guarantee covers 5 years or 100,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers 5 years or 100,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
Specs
2020 Nissan Titan
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, rear- or rear/4-wheel-drive, 5- or 6-passenger, 4-door pickup
BASE PRICE C/D EST
King Cab, $36,000; Crew Cab, $39,000
ENGINE TYPE
DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct gasoline injection
Displacement
339 cu in, 5552 cc
Energy
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
9-speed automated
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 139.8 in
Size: 228.2–229.5 in
Width: 79.5–80.7 in
Top: 75.1–77.2 in
Passenger quantity: 99–120 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est): 5500–6000 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 5.7–6.4 sec
100 mph: 15.7–17.6 sec
¼-mile: 14.4–15.2 sec
Prime pace: 110 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Mixed/metropolis/freeway: 18–19/15/21–22 mpg
