2021 Nissan Titan Review
Price Range: $25,995 - $43,998
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Below Average
7.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The Titan has a standard V8 engine, a comfortable cabin and enough towing capacity for most jobs. It's a perfectly competent full-size light-duty pickup truck. Otherwise, the Titan fails to impress. It doesn't have enough personality to make up for the lack of choice in powertrains, features and body styles that rivals offer. The Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are better trucks overall.
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- $25,995
- 60,678 miles
- Frame damage reported, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Kargar Motors (19 mi away)
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- Bluetooth
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
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Located in Manassas, VA
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EF5MN508037
Stock: KMM10455
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $25,998great price$5,238 below market
- 86,538 miles
- 1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- CarMax Lithia Springs (537 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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- Parking sensors
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EF7MN535305
Stock: 26160556
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $27,999good price$1,456 below market
- 68,407 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Enterprise Car Sales Burnsville (902 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
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Located in Burnsville, MN
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1ED4MN536121
Stock: 8DVXFW
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-22-2024 - $25,998fair price
- 53,919 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Enterprise Car Sales San Antonio (1,356 mi away)
- Home delivery*
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EF3MN520509
Stock: 8DKTJ7
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-05-2024 - $35,999fair price$94 below market
- 61,014 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Enterprise Car Sales Elk Grove (2,344 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
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- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EDXMN504323
Stock: 7VGXK8
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-28-2024 - $28,999fair price$1,186 below market
- 65,411 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Enterprise Car Sales Oklahoma City (1,123 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1ED3MN501957
Stock: 8DX07V
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-28-2024 - $34,999good price$2,512 below market
- 52,337 miles
- No accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Joyce Koons Honda (16 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Manassas, VA
New Price! Clean CARFAX. Baja Storm 2021 Nissan Titan PRO-4X ***LOCAL TRADE***, ***LOADED***, ***4 WHEEL DRIVE***, ***ALLOY WHEELS***, ***BACK UP CAME...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1ED1MN522998
Stock: G242091C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-12-2024 - $25,998fair price$1,891 below market
- 43,074 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- CarMax Puyallup (2,296 mi away)
- Delivery available*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
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Located in Puyallup, WA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EE3MN534529
Stock: 26624115
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $26,550good price$2,641 below market
- 60,161 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
- 5'7” Bed, 5.6L, 8cyl
- Driveway (2,226 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Blind Spot Monitor,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,Satellite Radio,WiFi Hotspot,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,8 Cylinder Engin...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
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VIN: 1N6AA1EE0MN529434
Stock: MN529434R
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2021 Nissan Titan Review
byTravis Langness
Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.
Pros
- Comfortable front seats
- V8 engine comes standard
- Many advanced driver safety features also come standard
Cons
- No alternative engines or axle ratios
- Maximum towing and payload capacities fall behind class leaders
- Mediocre in-cabin storage
- Hard to see out of the back and to the sides
What's new
- No changes to features or equipment
- Small price increase over 2020 model
- Part of the second Titan generation introduced for 2016
Overview
All right, so with your best Don LaFontaine (the famous movie trailer announcer) voice, say: "In a world where all of the light-duty pickups are thoroughly modern and highly customizable, there was one that stood up to resist the change: the Nissan Titan." Catchy, right? You'd watch that, or at least catch it when it came out on Netflix. Alas, the 2021 Titan might be better as a movie than a pickup you'd want to buy.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Nissan Titan S 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$201/mo for Titan S
Titan S
vs
$220/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Although Nissan rolled out a variety of updates last year, this is still pretty much the same truck that hit the streets back for the 2016 model year. So it's not surprisingly behind the times in regards to capability and configuration flexibility. True, a V8 comes standard, but you don't get any choice if you want higher fuel economy. Also, the Titan's towing and hauling numbers, while decent, are quite a ways off from what you can get from a Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Ram 1500.
Overall, it's hard to recommend the Titan considering how good the competition is. But you can learn more by reading our in-depth Expert Rating.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Below Average
7.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The Titan has a standard V8 engine, a comfortable cabin and enough towing capacity for most jobs. It's a perfectly competent full-size light-duty pickup truck. Otherwise, the Titan fails to impress. It doesn't have enough personality to make up for the lack of choice in powertrains, features and body styles that rivals offer. The Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are better trucks overall.
Rated for you by America's best test team.Performance
6.5/10
How does the Titan drive? You get a standard V8 engine in the Titan. That's fine if you like V8s but other trucks give you a lot more choice. The Titan we tested accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, which is unremarkable for a light-duty pickup with a V8. But the V8, paired with the nine-speed automatic, puts the power to the ground smoothly.
We didn't expect the Titan to raise any eyebrows dynamically. But the steering is surprisingly heavy and cumbersome in a way that hinders maneuverability at low speed. You have to press hard on the brakes for full stopping power, and you feel the weight of this 3-ton truck on winding roads.
We didn't expect the Titan to raise any eyebrows dynamically. But the steering is surprisingly heavy and cumbersome in a way that hinders maneuverability at low speed. You have to press hard on the brakes for full stopping power, and you feel the weight of this 3-ton truck on winding roads.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the Titan? The Titan rides smoothly over even pavement and handles cracks and bumps in the road without upsetting the cabin. It's a comfortable ride made better by the front seats that are cushy and supportive.
The automatic climate control springs into action quickly. But the fans are awfully loud and contribute to high levels of ambient noise that always seems present in the cabin. At speed, there is noticeable wind noise, and you need to speak louder to hold a conversation on the highway.
The automatic climate control springs into action quickly. But the fans are awfully loud and contribute to high levels of ambient noise that always seems present in the cabin. At speed, there is noticeable wind noise, and you need to speak louder to hold a conversation on the highway.
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? This is a familiar truck interior, with a traditional column-mounted shift lever and clearly labeled large buttons well within reach. Inside there's a lot of hard plastic, but Nissan does a good job of dressing up higher trims with soft materials and wood accents. Passenger space is good in the front and acceptable in the rear, though many rivals in the class are more impressive.
The door handles are huge, and it's easy to climb in and out. There's a high, commanding view of the road — taller drivers may actually wish the seat lowered a bit more — and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel helps with finding a comfortable position. Front visibility is fine over the hood, but the blind spots are huge, even with large convex sideview mirrors. Thank goodness for the blind-spot monitoring system.
The door handles are huge, and it's easy to climb in and out. There's a high, commanding view of the road — taller drivers may actually wish the seat lowered a bit more — and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel helps with finding a comfortable position. Front visibility is fine over the hood, but the blind spots are huge, even with large convex sideview mirrors. Thank goodness for the blind-spot monitoring system.
Technology
7.5/10
How’s the tech? The 9-inch touchscreen that comes on most Titans provides crisp and clear graphics, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Unfortunately, parts of the screen wash out if you're wearing polarized sunglasses. Also, the rearview camera's resolution is poor and looks particularly pixelated and low-tech on such a high-definition screen. Even the Fender stereo system is only so-so.
Nissan deserves kudos for making Safety Shield 360, its suite of advanced assist features, standard equipment. The adaptive cruise control is especially effective, managing changes in speed smoothly even when other vehicles drift in and out of your lane. We also like the NissanConnect app services including a live on-call concierge who can troubleshoot tech problems or send directions straight into your vehicle.
Nissan deserves kudos for making Safety Shield 360, its suite of advanced assist features, standard equipment. The adaptive cruise control is especially effective, managing changes in speed smoothly even when other vehicles drift in and out of your lane. We also like the NissanConnect app services including a live on-call concierge who can troubleshoot tech problems or send directions straight into your vehicle.
Towing and Storage
7.5/10
How are the towing and storage? There is a lot of storage space inside the Titan, but Nissan hasn't made it as clever or configurable as the storage in other trucks. For example, there's a handy soft smartphone grip in the Titan, but it's located in such a way that it takes away from accessible center storage space. The Ram 1500 has a similar smartphone grip, but it is tucked out of the way, pressed against a wireless charging pad.
The Titan's maximum towing capacity when properly equipped is 9,310 pounds. That's enough for a typical trailer but it's far from the best in the light-duty pickup class. Maximum payload capacity of 1,690 pounds is also a bit lightweight. But the bed is spacious, and it's easier to reach over the side than it is in other full-size pickups.
The Titan's maximum towing capacity when properly equipped is 9,310 pounds. That's enough for a typical trailer but it's far from the best in the light-duty pickup class. Maximum payload capacity of 1,690 pounds is also a bit lightweight. But the bed is spacious, and it's easier to reach over the side than it is in other full-size pickups.
Fuel Economy
7/10
How’s the fuel economy? A Titan with 4WD has an EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined in city/highway driving. That's on par with rival V8s, but Nissan doesn't offer a more fuel-efficient engine option as competitors do. Our test Titan returned 18.6 mpg on our mixed-driving 115-mile evaluation route. Many vehicles we test on this route easily do better than their EPA estimate.
Value
7/10
Is the Titan a good value? The Titan has little to offer here. Warranty coverage is average, and there's no way to save on gas with a more fuel-efficient engine. Plus, the Titan is not exactly cheap, which makes hard plastics in the cabin more of an eyesore. It's harder to justify the costs and trade-offs associated with this truck than it once was.
Wildcard
6/10
There's nothing that's special about the Nissan Titan. It will get you and a whole lot of stuff where you need to go, but little stands out about the experience besides basic competency. Even the powerful V8 engine lacks character, and some clever touches (such as the smartphone grip) are overshadowed by their unintended consequences.
We typically wouldn't expect a ton of personality from a full-size truck. However, the Titan's competitors have largely figured out how to stand out from the crowd in some way, shape or form. That's an obstacle Nissan has yet to conquer.
We typically wouldn't expect a ton of personality from a full-size truck. However, the Titan's competitors have largely figured out how to stand out from the crowd in some way, shape or form. That's an obstacle Nissan has yet to conquer.
Which Titan does Edmunds recommend?
With a wide variety of available option packages, the midlevel SV trim is our pick for the 2021 Nissan Titan. It offers standard features including adaptive cruise control and trailer sway control, as well as option packages that include creature comforts such as dual-zone automatic climate control and a larger 9-inch infotainment screen.
2021 Nissan Titan models
The 2021 Nissan Titan is available in five trims: S, SV, Pro-4X, SL and Platinum Reserve. There are two cab sizes to choose from: the extended cab (Nissan calls this the King Cab) and the crew cab. The extended cab is only available in S, SV and Pro-4X trims, while the crew cab is available in all five trim levels. Every Titan is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 (400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque) and paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The feature highlights include:
S
The base S starts off with:
- 18-inch wheels
- Heated side mirrors
- Two USB ports (one standard USB and one USB-C)
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Six-speaker stereo with satellite radio
- Trailer sway control (helps stabilize a towed trailer while driving)
The S also comes with Nissan's Safety Shield 360 suite of driver aids. It includes:
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
- Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
- Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- High-beam assist (automatically turns the high beams on and off)
SV
The SV trim is similar to the S but has:
- Front tow hooks (with 4WD)
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
You can also get the SV with the following packages:
SV Convenience package
- Parking sensors
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Remote engine start
- Keyless ignition and entry
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Power-sliding rear window
- 9-inch touchscreen display with navigation
- Extra USB and power ports
SV Tow package
- Tow mirrors
- Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
- Class IV receiver hitch and four-pin/seven-pin harness connector
SV Utility package
- Cargo tie-down system
- 120-volt power outlet in the bed
- Rear bumper step
- Electronically locking tailgate
- Automatic wipers
Pro-4X
The off-road-focused Pro-4X features a number of upgrades that include:
- Most features from the SV Convenience package
- Standard four-wheel drive
- LED headlights
- Bilstein off-road shock absorbers
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Hill descent control
- Two-speed transfer case with 4-Hi and 4-Lo
- Radiator skid plate
- Spray-in bedliner
The Pro-4X's packages include:
Pro-4X Convenience package
- Leather upholstery
- Surround-view parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Titan and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable heated steering wheel
- Driver-seat memory settings
Pro-4X Utility package
- Combines the SV Towing and Utility packages
- 12-speaker premium audio system
SL
The SL loses the 4X's off-roading hardware but maintains most of its features. It also adds:
- Features from the Pro-4X Convenience package
- 20-inch chrome wheels
- Chrome exterior and interior trim
- Running boards
Platinum Reserve
The top-of-the-line Platinum Reserve adds to the SL trim with features such as:
- Premium leather seating
- Wood trim on the dash, doors and steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped center console
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
Other Titan options include:
- Rear-seat entertainment system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Nissan's Titan Box in-bed storage
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#2 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks
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Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Nissan Titan from 2008-2022.$555/yr
vs. $752/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1x/yr
vs. 0.98x/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).15.4%
vs. 19.9%
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
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4 out of 5 stars
The last real truck?
Papa Joe, 06/11/2023
2021 Nissan Titan PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A)
I don't understand the negative reviews by the "professionals" while the actual owners rate the truck quite well. It rides very smooth for a 1/2 ton truck. The use of analogue displays/gauges combined with the 7" digital display allows for the best of both worlds as you can select many different views from the digital display. The zero gravity seats are amazingly comfortable and the … standard safety features of the titan cost thousands as options on competitors (with the exception of the Toyota Tundra). While some pros praise the new hybrid and turbo V6s, they are yet to be proven for long haul hard work in trucks. V8s including the 5.6 endurance V8 have been around and proven to reach 300K plus miles.
Price: When shopping the capabilities, I looked at the Ram Rebel, the Ford Tremor, the Toyota TRD Pro, and the Titan Pro 4X. When comparing all things equal, leather seats, moon roof, V8, adaptive cruise, running boards (short wife and kids)... I ended up with a list of preferred items. By shopping those items, the Toyota doesn't offer a big 8 anymore and the price is a solid $12K or more with no incentives. Ford and Ram offer the 5.0 in the Tremor and the 5.7 in the rebel, but easily cost $10 to $14K more with no incentives or very few. The Titan offered 0% financing for 60 months and discounts with an already lower price. All in, the Titan cost almost 30% less than the competition ($10 to $14K in price plus thousands in financing charges with the current interest rates).
Sticker Titan Pro 4X at $64k with incentives down to 60K with taxes, fees, and zero % interest for 60 months totals $64,201 by the time the loan is paid. The comparable Rebel at $74K with the same percent of taxes and the same exact fees at 5% interest for 60 months = $89,575 by the time the loan is paid. The Ram is great truck and the interior is a little better, but I do not believe it is 30% better.
Pros: Costs, powerful naturally aspirated V8, very smooth 9 speed transmission, ride quality, seat comfort, warranty (by far best in class), standard safety features, multiple camera views, traditional buttons and knobs integrated well with digital and touchscreen interface, front skid plate forward location...
Cons: lower max tow rating than competitors, lower quality camera display, smaller aftermarket support due to market share, MPGs are as would be expected with a big V8.
Final Thoughts: While it is not for everyone, the Nissan Titan Pro 4X offers a lot of truck for the money. If you are in the market for an American made (Mississippi) truck with a throaty V8 and lots of features, it should be in consideration and does not deserve the lower ratings given by some reviews. At the time of this review, you can get a Titan Pro 4X for about the same price as the new Colorado and Canyon (considering finance charges) and far less than the full size counterparts.
5 out of 5 stars
2020 Titan SV Crew Cab 4x4 - Awesome truck
Jeret, 05/28/2020
2020 Nissan Titan SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A)
I was in the market for a new truck and picked the Nissan Titan over the Ram and Chevy. I was upgrading from a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT with 5.7 HEMI. I did a significant amount of research on which vehicle was the better value for similar price points. I also looked at maintenance and consumer reviews and the Titan consistently had less issues and high consumer reviews. I know every … manufacturer has some kind of issue and nothing is perfect, but I didn’t see anything monumentally wrong with the Titan. I liked the maintenance aspect of this truck, since I do my own maintenance. No turbos, 16 spark plugs, etc. just a simple V8 that had really good power and didn’t require/recommend 89 octane or higher to run properly. These are my impressions of the truck:
Ride quality - drives more like a car, but maybe not exactly like the Ram’s luxury car ride that I test drove. However, it is light years ahead of my previous truck. The steering is very good and responsive and I don’t feel like it’s a chore doing u-turns in it. The cabin is quiet and mostly hear the engine when I’m climbing RPM’s and the engine just sounds tough.
Drivetrain - the 9-speed really applies the power appropriately and it just wants get off the line. The 5.6 is a solid engine and has “plenty” of power to make the truck feel nimble. Has great acceleration.
Interior/Tech - I purchased the truck with the convenience package, utility package, and tow package. This truck has the 9” screen and looks good with clear definition and the Nissan connect software works really well. There’s no lag or hesitation when using the interface. I feel it’s laid out well and just easy to use. The seats are cloth and wanted leather seats, but the quality of the cloth seats are very nice and not in a rush to do the katzkin seat treatment. The seats are very comfortable. Overall the interior doesn’t feel cheap like the Chevy I sat in and is actually pretty nice. I think it’s better than the Chevy for sure and a little better than the Ford. It has plenty of space in the front and in the back for a crew cab and also has all the outlets and comfort you could possibly need. I really like it the interior and have no complaints.
Overall, I think this truck is excellent and totally underrated. For all the amenities that you get for the price of the truck you just can’t beat it. Plus the warranty is 100k. Just a great truck and highly recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
2020 Titan is impressive!
lsutigers, 08/02/2020
2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A)
After looking at similar offerings from the big 3, I compared them against the Titan and came away impressed with the overall package. Each of the manufacturers has their high points and low points, for instance: Ram has the nicest interior/infotainment system and best ride but falls short on reliability. GMC has a great 360 degree camera system for trailering but the interior … materials quality is at the bottom of the segment. It has a lot of catching up to do in that dept. Ford offers a great turbocharged V6 option (Ecoboost) with a lot of power and great fuel economy. They also tout the highest towing numbers in the class but in real-world towing situation, it just doesn’t feel confident towing over 10k lbs. go with a Super Duty truck if you want to tow more that 10k. Finally, while the Titan doesn’t offer the most configurations, it does most things really well and is a good compromise between quality and value. For 2020, they have stepped it up with a ton of high-tech safety features as standard equipment. Basically, all of the options available in high-end luxury cars now come standard on the Titan. Yes, it only offers one engine option but it is very powerful and the truck/platform pulls and tows with great confidence. The interior was recently updated with more standard tech than the competition and is only behind Ram as far as nav screen size goes. It also offers lots of connectivity options (standard) inside the cabin and the materials feel high quality. There is also an optional panoramic moonroof!
Overall, you can’t go wrong with the Titan. If offers a ton of standard equipment and you can get a great deal if you negotiate, significantly cheaper than the competition. Not to mention that it offers by far the best warranty in the business, 5yr/100k miles. The Titan is not just a great value proposition, it is a very capable truck. Just spending a few minutes in a Titan, you can instantly tell that truck is built very well with high quality materials and feels very solid and planted. Unfortunately, most truck buyers will never get to experience how great the Titan is as they will only consider one or maybe two options from Detroit. Even the Tundra gets little to no respect with domestic truck buyers. Speaking of the Tundra, it is due for a major redesign in 2021 or 2022 and feels very dated so I didn’t even consider it as an option at this time.
4 out of 5 stars
Great except for mileage
James Donnelly, 04/13/2021
2021 Nissan Titan SV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A)
This is a pretty good truck. The only downside is bad gas mileage. The steering wheel feels good. The seats are comfy. Never had a problem with any of the three Titans I have owned. I would recommend this truck as long as you shop around and get a good price. The Nissan people in Gallatin, TN are some of the best. The only deal breaker the truck used to have was it's terrible … infotainment screen. Now they have a large colorful one that looks great.
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2021 Titan Highlights
Crew Cab
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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,680 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $207/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 9,310 lbs. |
Warranty | 5 years / 100,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Titan models:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Maintains a driver-set distance between the Titan and the car in front.
- Blind-Spot Warning
- Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover19.8%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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