From Fairlady Z to Skyline, Nissan has always surprised Americans with vehicles built intelligently for them. Under Nissan's flagship, Titan XD did a similar job to surprise the Americans. A tad-bit low on spec sheet, this truck is equipped with much practical set of weaponry.
Starting at a price of $31,590, the Nissan Titan XD falls into a very unproclaimed and unexploited segment of pickups. With a reliable and hard-hitting Cummins Diesel and an off-road ready version, the Titan XD shows a lot of promise.
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Trims and Configurations
MSRP
S
power
390-hp @ 5800 rpm
fuel
Regular Unleaded V-8
mpg
18 combined
$38,270 - $41,430
Style
Prices
MPG
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Seats
Colors
S 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft SB (5.6L 8cyl 7AM)
Starting at $41,430 MSRP
(15 mpg/18/21 mpg)
390-hp @ 5800 rpm, 5.6 L, V-8, Regular Unleaded V-8 See Full Specs
With Ford, GMC, and Chevrolet previously having a solid a dependable balance in the business, it'd be a tough errand to go amiss the American clients from their staple. The Japanese offer good payload and towing capacity and urban looks, these will surely be the tipping point of the decision-making process.
2019 Nissan Titan XD Features
Available in 5 trim levels, 2 engine options, 2WD or 4WD and 3 Cab styles, Nissan has made sure to make a Titan XD that can be tailored to your needs. Only the base trims S and SV come standard with 2WD, with 4WD optional extra. The off-roading specialist, Pro-4X is limited to a Crew Cab style. For better quality interiors and more infotainment features, we recommend the higher SL and Platinum Reserve variants, unlike the bare-bones S and SV trims.
In all cases, shoppers can choose between a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine (390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque) or a turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 diesel (310 hp and 555 lb-ft). - Edmunds
Engine and Transmission
You can either buy the Japanese pickup with 5.6-Liter gasoline V8 mated to a 7-speed gearbox or the iconic Cummins turbo-diesel 5.0-Liter V8 with a 6-speed. You can feel the Cummins pushing hard at lower rpms, but that fades out rather quickly when cruising on the highway. The engine, however, has enough juice to tug heavy loads up steep inclines.
Unfortunately, transmission is rather disconcerting, the gearshifts are clunky and unrefined. The Base models come standard with a 2-wheel drive. The optional 4-wheel drive can be actuated with a flick of a switch, which engages the 2-speed transfer case.
Models
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
MSRP
$31,590
$36,145
$37,425
$35,485
Engine
5.6-Liter V8
5.7-Liter V8
6.2-Liter V8
6.0-Liter V8
Transmission
7-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Horsepower
390 hp @ 5800 rpm
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
385 hp @ 5750 rpm
360 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
Acceleration
The gas-powered truck painstakingly reaches 60mph in 7.4 seconds, while the turbo-diesel gets there 2 seconds slower. However, the Cummins provides good low-end torque for heavy towing.
Models
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
8.2 sec
6.9 sec
6.5 sec
Quarter mile
15.8 sec @ 88mph
16.3 sec @ 85mph
19 sec @ 90mph
15 sec @ 91mph
Engine
5.6-Liters
5.7-Liters
6.2-Liters
6.0-Liters
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
In comparison, the GMC Sierra 2500HD reaches 60mph much quicker than the XD, despite being a full-size heavy hauler. Primarily due to the slow upshifts and the ungainly throttle response, it is safe to say that acceleration is not the Titan XD's strong suit.
Ride and Handling
Although Nissan claims 'capability of a heavy-duty hauler and drivability of a light-duty, the drivability isn't what Nissan had intended. The truck is slow and unresponsive, typically expected from a three-quarter ton hauler. It's a nightmare to maneuver around a city and parking is quite a task in itself.
The ride quality is comfortable and civilized, courtesy of the reinforced double-wishbones. But being nimble and agile is not the pickup's forte. The stabilizer bar also restricts excessive body-roll through corners.
Braking
If you thought the light footed Titan XD would stop faster than the much heavier competition, you were wrong. Even the 6000lb Ram 2500 stops in 202ft from 70mph. The brake feel is as unresponsive as the steering, and the pedal feels mushy and underwhelming.
Model
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Brake Front (in.)
14.2
14.2
14.3
13.9
Brake Rear (in.)
14.4
14.1
14.3
14.2
Curb Weight (lbs.)
5170
5941
5683
5741
70-0 MPH (ft.)
204
202
202
210
On the other hand, the Ford has a sharp and lively brake feel which inspires confidence while driving such a large vehicle.
Off-Roading capability
Nissan has made a Pro-4X variant is the Titan XD designed to take on all kinds of terrains, featuring an electronically controlled locking rear differential, Bilstein off-road shocks, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and skid plates.
Its ground clearance has been raised to 10.6 inches along with removing the side boards, which make it quite a feat to climb in. Be it deep mud or slippery gravel, the Titan XD Pro-4X can take on any obstacle it encounters.
Towing Capacity
The sheer amount that the Titan XD can pull is remarkable. With a tow rating of 12,000 lbs, the Titan can haul a regular 6000 lbs uphill at a steady pace. The specially designed transmission tow mode can maintain low rpms for constant power while hauling. You can digitally control the amount of trailer brake intervention, which is really effective for reducing trailer sway and braking. Equipping the Tow package adds a receiver hitch, in-bed hitch and tow mirrors.
Model
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Towing Capacity (lbs.)
12,010
11,880
13,300
13,900
The American brethren seem to outshine the Japanse's towing prowess on this front and they have a lot of catching up to do on this front. This section can be make or break for a truck because what good is a truck that can't lug what you want to lug but only looks as good as you do.
2019 Nissan Titan XD Fuel Economy
Heavy duty trucks are not rated by EPA for fuel economy.
2019 Nissan Titan XD Interior
Seating and Comfort
In the second gen Titan XD, Nissan has made quite an improvement on the interior fit and finish of the pickup. The optional 'Zero-Gravity memory foam seats, as well as, dual-tone leather upholstery, heated and cooled seats in the Platinum Reserve trim deserve more recognition than they get.
Model
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Passenger capacity
4
4
4
4
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
41/63.3/41.8
39.9/66/41
40.8/66.7/43.9
42.8/66.03/45.27
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
39.8/65.6/40.2
39.8/65.6/40.2
40.4/65.9/43.6
40.5/64.3/40.9
Infotainment System
S and SV model trims come with a 5.0-inch display and integrated audio through USB and Bluetooth, whereas the higher trims get a bigger and more responsive 7.0-inch touchscreen and a whole host of features like Siri Eyes-Free, navigation and voice control. The dash is functional but uninspiring. The lack of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is quite disappointing.
Cargo Volume
The Single Cab style offers a huge 8-foot cargo bed, but it is only available with the S and SV trims. The Crew Cab in the Pro-4X and Platinum reserve trims come with a 5.5-foot bed. The cargo bed is easy to load stuff into and there are plenty of anchors to tie. The Utility package adds a in-bed liner, 110V power outlet and in-bed lighting.
Model
Nissan Titan XD
Ram 2500
Ford F-250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Cargo Volume in rear bed (ft.3)
59
58
65
61
Interior Features
Zero-Gravity memory foam seats
Tilt and telescopic steering
Heated and Cooled seats
Rea seat delete option
4G-LTE and WiFi connectivity
2019 Nissan Titan XD Exterior
'A variety of packages add convenience and luxury features to lower trim levels, and the Pro-4X, SL, and Platinum Reserve come standard with LED headlights and halogen fog lights. - MotorTrend
Dimensions and Weight
Sharing the same boxed ladder frame from Nissan's Commercial Vans, the Heavy Duty Pickup is made to challenge the American pickups which dominate the market. The XD is wider, taller and has a longer wheelbase and bed compared to the regular Nissan Titan. You can configure your Titan XD with either a Single Crew Cab with an 8-foot bed or a Crew Cab with an exclusive 5.5-foot bed.
Model
Nissan Titan XD
Ford F250
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Ram 2500
curb weight(lbs)
6006
4913
5247
NA
Length(in)
230.5
243.7
239.6
237.9
Width(in)
79.5
79.9
80.0
79.4
Height(in)
78
77.3
73.7
76.8
Ground clearance(in)
8.7
9.3
8.5
NA
Wheelbase(in)
151.6
156.8
153.0
149.5
The class leader in this segment the Nissan seems to edge pass the Americans when it comes to sizes. And when you're talking about pickup trucks size does matter.
Exterior Features
Skid plates
Chrome front grille
Extending side mirrors
Watertight cargo bed
Lockable storage boxes
2019 Nissan Titan XD Safety
With only a few active safety features, the pickup is behind the times, as the competition have equipped their vehicles with much more features, especially the Ford Super Duty. The features which you would find are:
Blind spot monitor
Front parking sensors
Rear Parking sensors
Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor
2019 Nissan Titan XD Competition
2019 Ram 2500
The Ram is the only other pickup to house a similar Cummins turbo-diesel. The three-quarter ton pickup has a smoother transmission, but the accelerator pedal feels equally unresponsive in the Ram 2500. The interior has better quality of materials and the infotainment system is up-to-date. Moving from The Nissan to the Ram definitely feels like an upgrade.
2019 Ford F-250
The feature-loaded Ford feels like a truck of the future, and the sales figures show it. Premium safety and entertainment features, which are not even available in the highest trims, come standard in the Ford. With a bigger bed and a bigger engine, the Ford outranks the Nissan by a mile.
2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD
One of General motor's trusted pickups, the Sierra 2500HD has a bigger and more powerful engine than any of the others. The engine just pulls and pulls, the throttle response is immediate and the transmission is adequate. For a 6.0-Liter diesel engine, the mileage is as good as it gets. The comfortable interiors and functional infotainment is the icing on the cake.
2019 Nissan Titan XD Final Verdict
The Nissan still has far to go before it can get up to speed to the American Pickups. Regardless of the overhaul for the second era, the Nissan feels collectible and dreary. Going for the Cummins Turbo-diesel was a decent decision, however that couldn't convert into execution. The Towing limit is amazing to the least. We prescribe you to go for the American Pickups like the Ford or GMC rather, which may appear to be expensive at an ice look, yet offer much better motors just as inside highlights.
