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2023 Nissan Titan

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Nissan
Model
Titan
Year
2023
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CarsDirect Target Price
$39,245
Expert Rating
2.3 (Fair)

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: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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2023 S 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB
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Price:   -  From $39,245
2023 S 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $41,035
2023 S 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $42,535
2023 S 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $44,225
2023 SV 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $44,545
2023 SV 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $44,625
2023 XD S 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 151.6 in. WB Price:   -  From $46,885
2023 SV 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $47,735
2023 SV 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $47,915
2023 XD SV 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 151.6 in. WB Price:   -  From $50,705
2023 PRO-4X 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $52,355
2023 XD PRO-4X 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 151.6 in. WB Price:   -  From $56,665
2023 Platinum Reserve 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $58,215
2023 Platinum Reserve 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 5.5 ft. box 139.8 in. WB Price:   -  From $61,525
2023 XD Platinum Reserve 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.5 ft. box 151.6 in. WB Price:   -  From $64,615

Overview

What's New

Not a lot changes for the 2023 Nissan Titan for the new model year. There’s a new Midnight Edition package for SV trims with the Crew Cab body style, but that’s the only large change. Against newer competitors that have grown in capability, luxury, and technology, the Titan needs an update.

Choosing Your Nissan Titan

Nissan offers two versions of its full-size pickup truck: Titan and Titan XD. The Titan is a large pickup truck, while the Titan XD is an odd duckling that’s more capable than a large truck, but slots underneath heavy-duty options.

The Titan and Titan XD are available in four trims: S, SV, Pro-4X, and Platinum Reserve. Pricing for the Titan ranges from $41,495 to $60,465 with destination. The larger Titan XD is slightly pricier with a range of $49,135 to $66,865.

The Titan and Titan XD are further broken down into two cab configurations (King Cab and Crew Cab). Then there are two bed sizes for the Titan: a 5.6-foot bed and a 6.6-foot bed. The Titan XD is only available with a 6.6-foot bed. Some trims and models are only available in certain body styles.

Engine Choices

There’s only one available engine for the Titan and Titan XD, though the towing capacity for the Titan XD is higher. Rear-wheel drive is standard on both pickup trucks, though four-wheel drive is available for $3,290 on most trims.

Engine TypeHorsepowerTorqueTowing CapacityMPG(combined)
5.6-liter V8 (Titan)400 hp413 lb-ft9,310 lbs>

18 mpg (RWD/4WD)

17 mpg (PRO-4X)

5.6-liter V8 (Titan XD)400 hp413 lb-ft11,040 lbsNot Rated by EPA

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Titan offers seating for up to six, though the amount of available space on the inside depends on the body style. Crew Cab models offer far more rear legroom than King Cab trucks and easier access to the rear seats thanks to full-size rear doors.

Nissan Titan

Safety Features

The Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety features is standard on both the Titan and Titan XD. The suite includes forward collision warning, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring.

Adaptive cruise control becomes available on the SV trim and a surround-view parking camera is standard on the Platinum Reserve.

Connectivity

Lower Titan trims come standard with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch touchscreen that features Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, six audio speakers, and satellite radio.

Moving up to the SV nets navigation, while the Pro-4X and Platinum Reserve trims get a 9-inch touchscreen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 12-speaker Fender audio system.

Nissan Titan

2023 Nissan Titan S – MSRP From $41,495/Titan XD – MSRP From $49,135

The Titan S is a work-oriented truck with basic features like cloth upholstery, black exterior trim, 18-inch steel wheels, a locking tailgate, halogen headlights, a bench front seat, and four-way manually adjustable front seats.

The S Crew Cab configuration is available with the S Utility Package which costs $990. It includes a front overhead storage console, a spray-on bed liner, and a Class IV tow hitch receiver.

2023 Nissan Titan SV – MSRP From $46,795/Titan XD – MSRP From $52,955

Most consumers will find the SV to be a better starting point for their shopping experience. The trim adds an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, alloy wheels, keyless entry, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The SV Midnight Edition Package ($1,990) adds black touches to the truck, while the SV Chrome Package ($1,250) adds chrome trim pieces and 20-inch chrome wheels.

The available SV Utility Package brings LED bed lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a universal garage door opener, a rear bumper step assist, a 120-volt outlet in the bed, and a utili-track channel system. The package costs $1,690. The Utility Package is mandatory with the SV Tow Package ($790) which includes heated exterior tow mirrors, a trailer brake controller, front tow hooks, and a Class IV tow hitch receiver.

The SV Convenience Package is a major one that costs $2,590. It includes front captain’s chairs, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated front seats, interior mood lighting, rear air conditioning vents, and a power sliding back window.

2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4X – From $54,605/Titan XD – MSRP From $58,915

With a rugged design and special features, the Pro-4X is the most off-road capable trim in the lineup. It comes with standard 4WD, front tow hooks, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, heavy-duty skid plates, an electronic locking rear differential, hill descent control, Bilstein shocks, stain-resistant upholstery, and all-terrain tires.

The Pro-4X Moonroof Package adds climate-controlled front seats and a dual-panel panoramic moonroof for $1,490. The Pro-4X Convenience Package adds leather upholstery, a four-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, heated black exterior mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column for $3,390. The Pro-4X Utility Package is available for $2,190 and brings a lot of the same features as it does on lower trims.

2023 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve – MSRP From $60,465/Titan XD – MSRP From $66,865

The top-of-the-line Platinum Reserve trim brings some luxurious touches that include 20-inch wheels, puddle lights, chrome running boards, two-tone exterior paint, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, and a power-sliding rear window.

The $1,490 Moonroof package and the Platinum Reserve Utility Package ($,390) add a lot of the same features as they do on lower trims.

Compare Titan Trims Side-By-Side

CarsDirect Tip

As outdated pickup trucks that can tow as much as their rivals, the 2023 Nissan Titan and Titan XD are more attractive when they offer strong value. We think the SV trim with the Convenience Package is the most desirable choice in the lineup. Choosing between the Titan and Titan XD all comes down to how much towing capacity you need, as the larger XD can be seen as an option to get more capability.

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Prices & Deals

Expert Review

Pros
  • Gutsy and smooth V8
  • Spacious Crew Cabs
  • Good standard safety kit
  • Generous warranty
Cons
  • Poor crash test results
  • Dated, lumpy design
  • Ride can feel punishing
  • S models are too basic
Expert Rating
2.3 (Fair)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

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

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Designed by a committee of strangers. Pickup trucks have never been renowned for their style, but Nissan’s Titan is ungainly from any angle. Its external appearance suggests a group of people who’d never met all produced separate design elements without checking anyone else’s measurements. The headlamps look too large for the body, yet they’re dwarfed by a gigantic black plastic grille on some models. The side windows are already lower than the hood (an odd aesthetic in itself), before drooping down further to incorporate outside mirrors. It’s not a happy-looking marriage, and it looks as though Nissan started to stamp out a Chevrolet badge on the tailgate before giving up halfway through. The overall effect is decidedly odd.

Even the cargo bed feels a bit half-hearted, lacking the integrated steps or six-way tailgates found on rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado. You can specify bedliners and tie-downs, and that’s about it.

Are things better inside? Honestly, not really. We’ll get to quality in a moment, but first, let’s consider quantity. You can have Crew or Extended Cab variants, mated to bed lengths of 5.5 and 6.5 feet respectively. An XD model blends the larger Crew Cab with the longer bed, adding extra off-road prowess for good measure. Extended Cab Titans have compact rear-hinged doors reminiscent of the Mazda MX-30 SUV, while Crew Cabs opt for conventional (and larger) doors. This is the most popular Titan cab style, which is unsurprising when you consider how much room rear occupants enjoy on seats whose base flips up to create a rudimentary working area.

Nissan has tried to incorporate carlike elements into the Titan’s cabin, but there’s no disguising the origins of the front bench seat on base models. The tombstone dashboard is at least a decade behind the times, necessitated by that unnecessarily high hood, and there’s far too much plastic even on premium trim levels. It’s all rather low-rent, though higher trims benefit from a nine-inch touchscreen in lieu of the standard eight-inch model. Leather adds a welcome touch of comfort where it’s available, though it’s worth noting a flagship Titan XD Platinum Reserve will set you back $67,000. When you consider the RWD Extended Cab can be secured for just over $41,000, that’s quite a hike. We also question Nissan’s decision to whack around $3,000 onto the latter’s starting price, diminishing its value proposition compared to entry-level rivals like the GMC Sierra 1500.

Nissan Titan

What about the mechanicals? There’s only one engine to choose from in the Titan, though it’s a powerful one. With 400 hp and a towing capacity as high as 11,300 pounds in XD configuration, this 5.6-liter V8 has a sonorous soundtrack to distract you from the combined fuel economy of 18 mpg in most non-XD versions. The latter are too big to be EPA-rated, though their additional bulk isn’t going to deliver a more positive outcome.

XDs are all-wheel drive as standard, and AWD can be added to most other configurations as a (recommended) option. You can also specify a locking diff, but don’t expect any Titan to tackle the rough stuff as adroitly as some rivals. The presence of nine ratios in the automatic transmission ensures there’s always plenty of power in reserve, but we can’t be so complimentary about the Titan’s road manners. Heavy steering still allows for plenty of wandering on freeways, and the XD’s rugged suspension is far too jarring for unladen daily use.

Equipped to succeed. One of the Titan’s strong suits is its standard equipment, though S models miss out on almost everything bar an eight-inch infotainment system with smartphone mirroring. Standard safety includes automatic emergency braking and blind spot warnings with rear cross-traffic alerts, while mid-range SV models add welcome features like a heated power-adjustable driver’s bucket seat and front/rear sonar. Pro-4X buyers benefit from Bilstein performance shocks and a locking rear diff, while Platinum Reserve models pack ventilated front seats, a Fender audio system, and surround-view cameras.

We also applaud the inclusion of a five-year/100,000-mile warranty, serving as a testament to Nissan’s faith in its build quality.

Final thoughts. Compared to direct rivals like the Toyota Tundra and Ford F-150, the Titan ultimately falls a long way short. It lacks the former’s technology and comfort, or the latter’s excellent safety record and wealth of options. The Titan’s styling is awkward, its cabin feels dated, crash test results give cause for concern, and significant price hikes have eaten into its former trump card of great value. The XD model feels positively agricultural without cargo or a trailer to keep its suspension busy, and rear passengers will be cramped in Extended Cab models while there’s limited scope to utilize cargo beds fully due to a lack of options and features.

The Titan does a few things competently, but so do all its rivals. Crucially, they also outperform it in areas like on-road refinement, off-road prowess, and fuel economy. Despite decent equipment levels and that lusty V8 engine, the Titan is best avoided.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
5.6L V-8 / 400 HP / 413 ft.lbs.
Transmission
9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
16 / 21 / 18 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
6
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
5.6L V-8 / 400 HP / 413 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
16 / 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
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$100
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
Passenger Volume
98 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
228.2 "
Exterior Width
79.5 "
Exterior Height
75.1 "
Front Headroom
40.9 "
Rear Headroom
38.7 "
Front Legroom
41.8 "
Rear Legroom
24.8 "
Front Shoulder Room
63.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
64.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
5,526 Lbs.
Wheel Base
140 "
Turning Radius
24.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Styled Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Manual, Convex Spotter Passenger
Bumpers
Black
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
6
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
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
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
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (aeb) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blind Spot Warning (bsw) Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning (ldw) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (paeb) Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Intelligent Driver Alertness (i-da) Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High Beam Assist (hba) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear
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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