2013 Nissan Titan review
Nissan Titan highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Spacious and functional cabin with easy-to-use controls
- Responsive handling for a pickup
Cons
- Lack of engine and body options
- Below-average fuel economy
- Cheap-feeling interior plastics
Mileage (EPA estimate)
12 city, 17 highway, 14 combined
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2013 Nissan Titan offers the big-truck basics but little else
The 2013 Nissan Titan may fit the bill if you’re looking for a basic work truck. But if you need more modern creature comforts and styling, the Titan comes up short. That’s because the Titan was first introduced for the 2004 model year, and hasn’t been significantly updated since then. Two cabs and bed lengths are available: the King Cab with a 6-foot 7-inch bed, or the Crew Cab with a shorter 5-foot 7-inch bed. The 2013 Titan is available in S, SV and Pro-4X, with the lineup-topping SL trim offered only for the Titan Crew Cab.
While a leader in many categories when it was first introduced, the Titan languished, with competitors passing it by with new features, improved fuel economy and more modern styling. As a no-frills work truck there’s value here, with a powerful V8 engine and two available cab configurations. However, it can’t touch the variety of configurations compared to contemporary competitors like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado, and comes up short on features as well.
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What is new for the 2013 Nissan Titan?
- Titan trims have been upgraded with Running Boards, Long Bed, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- Rear View Camera, Remote Start, and Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.
- The PRO-4X trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
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What We Like
Power: You’d be forgiven if you thought the Titan’s V8 had more power than the spec sheet says. That’s because this truck accelerates aggressively, with a very responsive gas pedal, and the V8 has little problem hauling a full load of passengers or heavy cargo in the bed.
Driving: Even though the basic truck is outdated, the Titan’s brakes and steering response remain on par with contemporary pickups, which speaks to how well thought out the Titan was when it was introduced in 2004. It makes for a surprisingly nimble city dweller, although ride quality trails newer trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500.
What Needs Improvement
It’s Dated: Despite a few tweaks and upgrades over the years, there’s no escaping that even when new, the 2013 Titan was past its prime. These days it fits the bill for a basic work truck with plenty of power and a roomy interior, but other contemporary competitors have a less utilitarian feel, more modern features and generally better fuel economy.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Nissan Titan an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Titan 2nd out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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SV 2WD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Long Bed
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Rockford Fosgate Sound
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.6L
Horsepower
317
Torque (ft-lbs)
385
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
28
Wheelbase
159.5"
Overall length
244.2"
Width
79.5"
Height
74.7"
Leg room
F 41.8"/R 40.4"
Head room
F 41"/R 40.4"
Front tires
P265/70R18
Rear tires
P265/70R18
Seating capacity
6
Max towing capacity
929/9400 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2013 Nissan Titan FAQ
The 2013 Nissan Titan is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SV : 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
- PRO-4X : 12 MPG City and 17 MPG Highway
- S : 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
- SL : 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
The Nissan Titan received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Nissan Titan as 1 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
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The 2013 Nissan Titan has a maximum towing capacity of between 7400 and 9500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2013 Nissan Titan:
- Running Boards
- Long Bed
- Navigation System
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
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