2019 Nissan TITAN®
Overview
The full-size truck segment is one of the most competitive in the auto industry. Truck buyers know what they want, and Nissan aims to give it to them with the 2019 TITAN. The second generation of Nissan’s full-size truck features a tough ladder frame, powerful V8 engine, as well as a spacious and ergonomic cabin. Depending on how you equip it, the TITAN can be everything from an off-road machine to a luxury vehicle. Nissan really covered all of the bases with this one.
The Perfect Ride for...
The driver who needs a workhorse for any job, whether it's moving the entire construction crew with all the gear or taking your best friend on an overnight camping trip. The 2019 Nissan TITAN is a full-size pickup truck available as a two-door Single Cab with an 8-foot bed, four-door Crew Cab with a 5.5-foot bed, or a four-door King Cab® with a 6.5-foot bed. Buyers can also choose from five trim levels (plus a Midnight Edition), with pricing starting from $30,690.*
Drive & Handling
The 2019 TITAN is the automaker's answer to full-size trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra. That means the TITAN is up against some pretty tough competition, but Nissan's contender stands out with impressive capability.
The TITAN is offered with the 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 used in the previous generation of this truck, along with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The V8 produces 390 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque and features direct injection for improved efficiency. Nissan says the TITAN can tow up to 9,660 pounds when properly equipped, and offers a maximum payload capacity of 1,610 pounds.
To make towing a bit easier, Nissan offers available features like an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer sway control, a tow/haul mode, and trailer-light check system. And to help the chassis handle whatever owners throw at it, the TITAN features a fully boxed ladder frame with beefy leaf springs in the back. The Pro-4X off-road model also gets Bilstein® monotube shocks and an electronic locking rear differential is available as well.
The TITAN offers standard rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive. Most models get an EPA-rated 18 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway) regardless of how many wheels are driven.** The more powerful four-wheel drive Pro-4X model is rated at a slightly lower 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway).**
Key Features
Technology by trim levels
The base TITAN S comes standard with a four-speaker audio system, Bluetooth® streaming audio, 7.0-inch display screen, hands-free text messaging, and Apple CarPlay®.
The TITAN SV incorporates the standard features from the TITAN S and adds power-adjustable heated exterior mirrors, trailer sway control, interior mood lighting, and more.
The TITAN Pro-4X model is designed specifically for off-road driving, so it includes a higher level of standard equipment than the SV, as well as performance-related features like all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, Bilstein® off-road shocks, electronic locking rear differential, and a skid plate. Other standard features on the Pro-4X include the Nissan Door to Door navigation and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The TITAN SL comes standard with leather-appointed seats, power tilt and telescoping steering column, LED signature headlights, Fender® Premium audio system, Utili-track® cargo channel system, and a 120-volt outlet in the bed. The top-of-the-line Platinum Reserve adds 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, premium two-tone leather-appointed seats, trailer brake controller, and Intelligent Around View® Monitor.
Safety
Standard safety equipment on the 2019 Nissan TITAN includes Vehicle Dynamic Contol with Traction Control System, Active Brake Limited Slip, energy-absorbing steering column, and a tire pressure monitoring system with easy-fill tire alert. Optional features include blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, a rearview camera, trailer sway control, and Around View Monitor 360-degree camera system.
Alternative Options
If you're searching for an SUV that's not too bulky to drive but that also has enough space to make it versatile, look no further than 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. If you want sporty, refined styling, the latest tech features, and a surprisingly large amount of power for a compact car, the 2019 Nissan 370Z® is everything a sports car should be—and more.
*Price is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes tax, title, license, options and destination charge. Dealer sets actual price.
**2019 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates: • S, SV, SL, and Platinum Reserve trims: 15 MPG city / 21 MPG highway (18 MPG combined) • PRO-4X trim: 15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway (17 MPG combined) Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison only.
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