2018 Nissan Titan review
Nissan Titan highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable front seats
- V8 engine comes standard
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ added
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
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2018 Nissan Titan features standard V8 power and a comfortable interior
Powered by a standard V8 engine, the 2018 Titan has no lack of power, with strong acceleration and good driving manners that include a comfortable ride on most surfaces. The available trims include S, SL, SV, Pro-4X and Platinum Reserve, providing a good range of price and features across the board. Three bed sizes are available: an 8-foot bed for single cab trucks, a 6-foot 6-inch bed for King Cab, and a 5-foot 7-inch bed for Crew Cab trucks.
But while the Titan does many things well, its rivals generally do them better. There is only one engine and axle option, and specs for towing (about 9,000 pounds) and hauling (about 1,650 pounds) trail the class. Various factors may impact towing & payload capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories. The 2018 Titan also lacks technology features its rivals have, like advanced driver assistive systems such as automatic emergency braking, and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity. The Titan also lacks the engine, cab, bed and feature flexibility of trucks like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado.
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What is new for the 2018 Nissan Titan?
- The PRO-4X trim now comes with Bed Liner and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The SV trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The S trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
2018 Nissan Titan trims
S:
- 390-hp, 394-lb-ft of torque 5.6L
- Rear Defroster
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Smart Key
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- View our Nissan Titan S inventory
SV:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Power Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Parking Sensors
- View our Nissan Titan SV inventory
PRO-4X:
- Includes all features available on the SV
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Power Seats
- Tow Hitch
- Navigation System
- View our Nissan Titan PRO-4X inventory
SL:
- Includes all features available on the PRO-4X
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Remote Start
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Running Boards
- Rockford Fosgate Sound
- View our Nissan Titan SL inventory
Platinum Reserve:
- Includes all features available on the SL
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Seat Heaters
- View our Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve inventory
Nissan Titan photos
5 reasons to buy the 2018 Nissan Titan
What We Like
Comfort: The Nissan Titan is one of the nicer driving trucks out there, and the ride comfort in particular stands out. It maintains its composure even on rougher pavement, and the comfortable front seats enhance that comfort. The quick-acting automatic climate control helps to keep you cool, or warm.
Interior: The column-mounted shifter, oversized buttons and door handles, and overall look and feel of the Titan’s interior are designed to appeal to truck fans. There’s also tons of room for the driver and front passenger, and the commanding seating position provides a great view of the road. Tall drivers may wish for a seat that adjusts a bit lower, and the rear seating isn’t quite as roomy as the front. Look for models with blind-spot warning, since the thick rear pillars hurt rearward visibility.
Acceleration: Although it’d be nice if Nissan offered more engine variety, there’s no denying the standard V8 engine provides plenty of power. The V8 sounds good and responds without hesitation to the gas pedal. But it feels quicker than it is, with instrumented testing showing that it’s only on par with its rivals.
What Needs Improvement
Technology: Even for a 2018 model, the Titan trails competitors when it comes to high-tech features. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ aren’t available, and neither are advanced driver assist systems such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Both are major shortcomings compared to the Titan’s more fully featured competitors.
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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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Nissan TitanNissan Titan features and specs
S 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Cloth Seats
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.6L
Horsepower
390
Torque (ft-lbs)
394
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
139.8"
Overall length
228.1"
Width
79.5"
Height
74.5"
Leg room
F 41.8"
Head room
F 41"
Front tires
P265/70SR18
Rear tires
P265/70SR18
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
974/9740 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Nissan Titan FAQ
The 2018 Nissan Titan is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Platinum Reserve : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- PRO-4X : 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- S : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- SL : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- SV : 15 MPG City and 21 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
The 2018 Nissan Titan has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Nissan Titan, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Nissan Titan Reviews.
The 2018 Nissan Titan has a maximum towing capacity of between 9230 and 9740 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 2018 Nissan Titan:
- Bed Liner
- Navigation System
- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
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