- New half-ton model projected to be the highest volume TITAN; joins flagship TITAN XD model in Nissan showrooms nationwide
- Now available in Crew Cab and Single Cab models; new King Cab joins lineup in spring 2017
- 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine standard, along with 7-speed automatic transmission – offering better acceleration, handling and braking than leading competitor1
- TITAN's legendary innovation leadership continues with cutting-edge towing, utility and driving aids – along with America's Best Truck Warranty2
In 2016, the Nissan TITAN XD shook up the highly competitive full-size pickup segment in the United States and Canada with a bold design and capabilities that staked out a unique position in the segment between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty entries.
Powered by Nissan's new 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine, the 2017 TITAN half-ton is offered in a choice of the roomy Crew Cab body, first introduced with TITAN XD, or a new workhorse Single Cab. A new King Cab body goes on sale in spring 2017. All three body configurations are available in 4x4 or 4x2 drive.
TITAN Crew Cab is offered in five well-equipped grade levels: S, SV, PRO-4X, SL and Platinum Reserve, while the Single Cab is available in S and SV grades. The first-ever single cab offering in TITAN history, the TITAN Single Cab is designed to provide an affordable and rugged entry-point in the commercial fleet/work truck market. The new King Cab will be available in S, SV and PRO-4X grades. A new V6 engine will follow at a later date.
Like the TITAN XD, the new TITAN half-ton was developed with core Nissan planning, design, engineering and manufacturing teams contributing from Tennessee, California, Michigan, Arizona and Mississippi. The TITAN half-ton is assembled in Canton, Mississippi, with its V8 engines assembled in Decherd, Tennessee.
All 2017 TITAN models are covered by Nissan's "America's Best Truck Warranty" 2 – featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5-years/100,000-miles, whichever comes first. Vehicles covered by the new warranty, which includes basic and powertrain coverage, include all TITAN V8 gasoline-powered models and diesel and V8 gasoline-powered 2017 TITAN XD models.
The 2017 TITAN half-ton was named "2017 Pickup Truck of the Year" by Truck Trend magazine. The award represents "a real-world evaluation of pickups as seen through the eyes of truck experts and enthusiasts," according to the magazine. In addition to the TRUCK TREND 2017 Pickup Truck of the Year title, 2017 TITAN models were recently named "Full-size Truck of Texas," "Commercial Vehicle of Texas" and "Best Value" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), "Best Pickup Truck"of the MotorWeek 2017 Drivers' Choice Awards, and given an "Extreme Off-Road"title by journalists participating in the Active Lifestyle Vehicle Awards (ALV).
Aggressive Style, Smart Utility
The 2017 TITAN half-ton builds on the foundation of design innovation established by the original Titan full-size pickup, including bed and cab features that are now industry standard, and the rugged workhorse sensibility of the new TITAN XD.
The TITAN half-ton has the same aggressive style of the TITAN XD, but is built on a completely separate chassis and is about a foot shorter in wheelbase (139.8 inches versus XD's 151.6 inches). At 228.1 inches in length, it is 14.7 inches shorter than the larger TITAN XD (242.8 inches). TITAN and TITAN XD share the same cabs, and both offer similar ruggedness, durability and innovative interior, bed and driving aid features.
The TITAN half-ton's exterior design was created at Nissan Design America in La Jolla, Calif. The design's focus on improved aerodynamics (an approximate 10 percent reduction versus the previous-generation Titan) incorporates a front spoiler, roof and tailgate spoilers, front tow hook hole cover, underbody covers, rear tire wind deflectors and a seal between the cab and bed.
The TITAN half-ton also includes an Active Grille Shutter, which helps reduce drag by closing the grille opening behind the radiator when a large amount of airflow is not needed (based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and air conditioning system pressure). Available exterior features include LED headlights and taillights, signature Daytime Running Lights, puddle lamps, and step rails for cabin and bed entry/exit.
The 2017 TITAN Crew Cab half-ton's features a standard 5.5-foot bed, while the TITAN Single Cab offers a standard 8.0-foot bed. TITAN King Cab includes a 6.5-foot bed. All beds are designed to work hard and play hard, with a wide range of available functionality features.
For example, Nissan's popular Utili-track® Bed Channel System, which made its industry-first debut on the original Titan, features four heavy-duty aluminum alloy cleats that move and lock anywhere along the walls, as well as bed floor and header tracks that give the user endless tie-down possibilities.
Available as an accessory on TITAN Crew Cab Platinum Reserve are dual lockable in-bed "TITAN Box" storage boxes that sit sight-unseen at street level and can hold a wide range of essential work and recreational equipment. Unlike other pickup bed storage boxes, the TITAN XD units are accessible from inside the bed without having to remove a camper top or tonneau cover. The boxes are watertight (and drainable) and can be used as a cooler for picnics or tailgating. They are also easily removable for times when extra bed capacity is required.
Other TITAN bed features include the popular spray-on bedliner, flush-mounted LED bedrail lighting, cargo and tailgate lamps, 110-volt in-bed access and a damped tailgate that is light to lift and smoothly damped when lowering.
A Full-Feature, Multi-Functional Interior
TITAN half-ton designers focused on enhancing utility and on making the interior easy to use through an improved layout of switches, driver controls and storage spaces. The Crew Cab interior offers enhanced storage versus the previous generation Titan Crew Cab – front storage has been increased 33 percent and rear storage 28 percent – and new 2nd row underseat storage includes a locking lid for added security, along with an integrated foldout flat floor.
For all body styles, relocating the shift lever to the steering column (from the previous-generation Titan center console location) puts controls within easy reach and creates a huge center console large enough to hold a computer tablet with case or a 15-inch laptop without giving up rear cupholders and 2nd row climate control vents.
The standard front and rear Zero Gravity seats help maximize posture positioning for enhanced comfort during long distance driving. Heating and cooling front seats are also available, along with a choice of water-repellant fabric or durable leather-appointments. Heated front and rear seats are available in both cloth and leather trim levels.
All switches are now grouped by function type, and location is based on frequency of use. Other convenient interior design features include seven assist grips, console-side map pockets, 12-volt and 110-volt power outlets (in addition to the bed), Remote Engine Start8 with climate control function, and Rockford Fosgate premium 12-speaker audio system (availability varies by body style and grade level). The special attention to detail even includes moving the glove compartment handle to the left hand side for easier access by the driver.
The premium grade instrument panel includes a combination of analog and digital gauges, along with a 5.0-inch color display and available NissanConnect™ with Navigation, Mobile Apps and Services with 7.0-inch color monitor (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).
Special attention was also paid to reducing the intrusion of noise and vibration into the cabin. Like the TITAN XD, the TITAN half-ton utilizes laminated front side glass. Engine noise isolation and body sealing was also improved versus the previous generation Titan design.
Available technology features include NissanConnect with Navigation, a 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, SiriusXM® Traffic and Sirius Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Siri® Eyes Free3, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, Blind Spot Warning (BSW)4, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)5 and RearView Monitor.
New Smooth, Efficient 5.6L Endurance® V8
While the 2017 TITAN half-ton's new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine shares its displacement with the previous-generation V8, that is where the similarities end. The new engine features 390 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm (up 73 hp from the previous 317 hp) and 394 lb-ft of torque (up from the previous 385). The new engine utilizes Nissan's advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) technology, which combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side to provide high performance and crisp response. Throttle response is enhanced by directly controlling the intake valve, rather than using the traditional method of controlling intake with a throttle valve, and valve timing and opening with non-variable camshafts.
The Endurance® V8 also features Direct Injection Gas (DIG™) technology, which provides better wide-open throttle performance and improved fuel economy and emissions performance (versus a non-direct-injection system) by reducing engine knock, improving combustion stability and offering precise injection control. An 11.2:1 compression ratio is provided by a new piston design, aiding overall engine efficiency and performance (previous Titan: 9.8:1), and a Multi Control Valve (MCV) assists in managing the engine's thermal efficiency better than a traditional thermostat.
Helping handle the engine's power and torque is a heavy-duty 7-speed automatic transmission tuned exclusively for TITAN.
Nissan TITAN 4x4 models feature a transfer case designed to ensure maximum power distribution in every gear. It distributes torque to both ends and provides four-wheel drive when added traction is needed on snow, ice, sand, mud, muck, dirt, water, gravel – whatever the job site presents.
Durable off-road performance has also been emphasized, with features such as Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, Brake Limited-Slip Differential (BLSD) and electronic locking rear differential. A new off-road gauge uses accelerometer data to calculate the vehicle's pitch and roll angles.
Every TITAN half-ton also utilizes a durable chassis design, starting with the fully boxed, full-length ladder frame. The front suspension is a double-wishbone design, while a rigid rear axle suspension utilizes hefty leaf springs and leaf bushings, along with twin-tube shock absorbers. Hefty stabilizer bars are utilized front and rear. PRO-4X models feature Bilstein mono-tube off-road shocks. Also available is an Electronic Locking Rear Differential. Hydraulic cab-mounts help isolate occupants from the chassis.
The 2017 TITAN half-ton rides on 18-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels or 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/75R18, 265/70R18, 275/60R20 all-season or 275/70R18 all-terrain tires.
Braking is provided by a 4-wheel disc system with 13.78 x 1.2-inch front/13.58 x 0.8-inch rear ventilated discs front and rear with hydraulic power assist. The high brake fluid pressure generated by an electric pump assists brake pedal force for a confident feel. Responsive steering is provided by a rack-and-pinion steering system.
In independent third party testing1 the 2017 TITAN Crew Cab SV 4x4 5.6L V8 went head-to-head with the 2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew 5.0-L V8 Lariat 145" WB and bested it in acceleration (0-60 mph and ¼-mile), handling (cornering and evasive action) and braking (while towing).
Towing and Hauling – Informed and In Control
Like the TITAN XD, the TITAN half-ton offers cutting-edge available towing, utility features and driving aids, including an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Tow/Haul Mode with Downhill Speed Control and a Trailer Light Check system that allows one-person hook-up operation – including checking turn signals, brake lights and running/clearance lights. It offers an available maximum towing capacity of 9,740 pounds and maximum payload capacity of 1,950 pounds when properly equipped.
Also assisting trailer hook-ups is the RearView Monitor with Trailer Guides. The available Around View® Monitor (AVM)6 provides a virtual "bird's eye" view of the surrounding area from front, rear and side cameras to help with parking and pulling in and out of tight spaces. The system also includes Moving Object Detection (MOD), which helps alert the driver to detected moving objects such around the vehicle when backing out via an on-screen notification and warning chime.
The TITAN half-ton also includes a range of other available advanced driving aids, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW)4, Front and Rear Sonar System and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
2017 TITAN Crew Cab Model Lineup
Note: the following are descriptions of the TITAN half-ton grade levels are based on the top-of-the-line TITAN Crew Cab. Similar equipment is offered for the Single Cab and King Cab configurations, though not all trim levels and features are available in every case. Please check the individual specification sheets, available at www.NissanNews.com, for more details.
The 2017 Nissan TITAN Crew Cab half-ton is available in five well-equipped trim levels – S, SV, PRO-4X, SL and Platinum Reserve. All are offered with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 drive configurations, except for the PRO-4X model, which is available exclusively as a 4x4.
TITAN Crew Cab S models are equipped with a front manual split bench seat (40/20/40), flip-down center seat with armrest, dual cupholders and storage in the seat back and bottom. A total of six cupholders, plus eight bottle holders can be found throughout the truck. Audio and entertainment is provided via a 5.0-inch color display with AM/FM, CD player, AUX, USB, MP3 and RDS along with a USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices. Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant7, NissanConnect with Mobile Apps and a 6-speaker audio system also come standard.
Features aimed at fleet and commercial customers include an easy-clean vinyl floor and stain-resistant cloth seats with vinyl bolsters.
TITAN Crew Cab SV models add cloth seats (without vinyl bolster), standard floor carpeting, meter display control in the steering wheel, analog Fine Vision Meters, an off-road indicator and off-road menu in the Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), an overhead console with sunglass holder, grocery hooks on the cushion backside, a customizable maintenance interval reminder, front sun visor with an illuminated vanity mirror with extension, glove box lamp and mood lighting.
Crew Cab SV grade exterior upgrades include a chrome/mesh grille with premium metallic paint, chrome outside door handles, side mirror turn signal lamps, LED lighting with Joule-type bulbs in the rear combination lamp, front tow hooks and power adjustable heated outside mirrors. Standard Trailer Sway Control helps make towing heavy loads more stable and less burdensome to the driver.
The off-road-oriented TITAN Crew Cab PRO-4X model comes trail-ready with 275/70R18 OSW all-terrain off-road tires, 18x8.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with a painted finish, Bilstein off-road shock absorbers, electronic locking rear differential, lower radiator skid plate with powder-coated silver paint and Hill Descent Control.
A trailer harness that can handle both 4-pin and 7-pin connectors is mounted on the rear bumper. A receiver hitch and hitch member also come standard with the PRO-4X trim.
Crew Cab PRO-4X exterior features include front fog lamps, automatic on-off headlights, LED projector headlamps with LED signature and halogen high-beam lights, manual headlamp levelizer, Nissan Intelligent Key™ with door handle request switch, black front tow hooks, two-tone paint on the bodyside, gloss metallic black paint on the grille surround and mesh grille, high-gloss gray front lower fascia and rear bumpers, and a bedside decal.
Interior features include front driver and passenger Captain's seats, driver 8-way power seat, driver power lumbar support, stain-resistant seat covering with a vinyl bolster and "PRO-4X" embroidery, leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique contrast stitching, metallic instrument panel finishers, PRO-4X-branded floor mats, contrast stitching on the center console lid, arm rest and instrument panel, dual zone auto air conditioner plus a digital display in the HVAC control, rear A/C vents, large center console box with soft-touch topped armrest, side pockets and rear cupholders – plus a configurable center console that encompasses a cell phone box, purse holder and removable cupholders with a chrome ring. The back of the console features a 110V power outlet, with a 12V power outlet located inside the console box. The PRO-4X model's rear seats, which can be folded flat, also contain tie-down hooks and a storage box with a removable divider and lockable lid.
Crew Cab PRO-4X also includes a wealth of technology, such as a "Follow Me Home" function, NissanConnect with Navigation, a 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, SiriusXM® Traffic and Sirius Travel LinkTM (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Siri® Eyes Free3, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, Blind Spot Warning (BSW)4, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)5, RearView Monitor and rain-sensing wipers.
In addition, Crew Cab PRO-4X includes standard tow mirrors (manually extending and folding, with puddle lamps), convex spotter mirror, Trailer Brake Controller, proximity activation for the puddle lamps, LED signature headlamps and cargo lamp and Trailer Light Check function (included on the key fob).
The premium TITAN Crew Cab SL trim level features an interior distinguished by leather-appointed seats, heated driver and passenger seats, passenger-side 4-way power seat, power tilt and telescopic steering, memory function for both the seat and the tilt/telescoping steering wheel and wood in-mold film instrument panel finishers.
The Crew Cab SL grade exterior offers auto dimming outside mirrors, 265/60R20 BSW tires and 20x8.0-inch painted aluminum-alloy wheels, chrome outside mirrors and door handles, removable aero front bumper spoiler, gloss chrome grille surround, satin chrome mesh grille, chrome front and lower fascias, chrome rear bumpers, four front and four rear parking sensors, power-sliding back glass, proximity-activated puddle lamps and LED signature headlights. Step rails are also available as an accessory.
Crew Cab SL technology features include a Rockford Fosgate Premium 12-speaker audio system, Remote Engine Start8, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (automatic collision notification with emergency call and stolen vehicle locator, remote services including lock/unlock, "flash lights" and "sound horn," customizable alerts including drive zone, valet, curfew and speed, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts) (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), a compass on the NAVI display and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. The Crew Cab SL trim level also comes equipped with a range of standard bed features, including the Utili-track® cargo channel system with tie-down cleats, tailgate lighting, spray-in bedliner and 110V outlet in the bed.
The top-of-the-line Crew Cab Platinum Reserve is distinguished by its premium leather-appointed seats with "Platinum Reserve" branding on the seat backs, "Platinum Reserve" exterior badging, heated steering wheel, chrome exhaust tailpipe finishers, 20x7.5-inch dark chrome-like wheels, driver and passenger heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Light Check function, dark chrome tailgate finisher, two-tone painted front and rear fascia, two-tone paint on the body sides, two-tone painted over-fender molding, dark chrome outside door handles and outside mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel with a wood insert, premium open-pore wood instrument panel finishers with metallic "Platinum Reserve" badging, leather-wrapped shift knob with a dark-painted trim ring, and dark chrome-accented vent knobs and cup holder trim.
Also standard are Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)6, tow mirrors with a dark chrome cap, front and rear metallic kickplate finishers with "Platinum Reserve" logos and pre-wiring for the DVD Family Entertainment System. "Platinum Reserve"-branded floor mats and TITAN box bed storage units are also available as accessories.
2017 TITAN Single Cab Model Lineup
The 2017 Nissan TITAN Single Cab half-ton is available in two well-equipped trim levels – S, and SV, and in a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 drive. The TITAN Single Cab offers Nissan durability and innovation in ideal fleet/work truck configuration.
TITAN Single Cab S models are equipped with a front manual split bench seat (40/20/40), flip-down center seat with armrest, a 5.0-inch color display, Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, a 4-speaker audio system, easy-clean vinyl floor and stain-resistant cloth seats with vinyl bolsters.
TITAN Single Cab SV models add cloth seats (without vinyl bolster), standard floor carpeting, analog Fine Vision Meters, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), chrome outside door handles, side mirror turn signal lamps, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and Trailer Sway Control.
2017 TITAN King Cab Model Lineup
The new King Cab returns Nissan to a segment it created in the U.S. in 1977 with the introduction of the original Datsun 620 King Cab, and follows the launch last fall of Nissan's first-ever TITAN Single Cab offering. The new King Cab is marked by its available 6-person seating, wide-opening rear doors and available "rear seat delete" options that is ideal for commercial use with its flat floor and secure in-cab storage space.
The TITAN King Cab will be offered in 4x4 and 4x2 drive and three grade levels – S, SV and PRO-4X – each with a standard 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission.
The new King Cab body features a roomy cab with a choice of front split bench seat or front bucket seats (standard on PRO-4X, optional on SV grade). A 60/40-split fold-down rear seat with flip-down center armrest is also standard. Heated front seats are available with PRO-4X and SV grade, along with optional heated and cooled front and heated rear seats on PRO-4X.
The new King Cab also offers a first-in-segment "rear seat delete"option, which removes the rear seat, rear heater duct and rear roof-mounted assist grips and adds a flat rear load floor and rear wall finisher with tie-down hooks.
A Range of Equipment Packages
In addition to the wealth of standard features offered across the various TITAN half-ton models, a total of 18 different equipment packages are available.
The list includes S Convenience & Utility Package, SV Comfort and Convenience Package, SV Utility Package, PRO-4X Utility and Tow Package, PRO-4X Convenience Package, PRO-4X Luxury Package, SL Towing Convenience Package, SL Chrome Package, Platinum Reserve Rear DVD Entertainment System and Platinum Reserve Bed Utility Package.
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- AMCI Testing is an independent automotive research firm that specializes in unbiased, comparative evaluations. AMCI Testing Certified, comparably equipped V8s: 2017 Nissan Titan SV 4WD vs. 2016 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew with 145" wheelbase, Trailer Tow Package and Trailer Brake Controller. Braking performance unladen and with 8,900-lb. towing load.
- Claim based on years/mileage (whichever occurs first) covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage. Ward's 2016 Large Pickup Segmentation and Small Pickup Segmentation v. 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD. Nissan's New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage excludes tires, corrosion coverage and federal and California emission performance and defect coverage. Other terms and conditions also apply. See dealer for complete warranty details. Warranty claim is current at time of printing.
- Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. If you have to use this feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to the vehicle operation.
- Not a substitute for proper lane change procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you.
- Not a substitute for proper backing procedures. May not detect all moving vehicles. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner's Manual for details.
- AVM with MOD cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. MOD operates at vehicles speeds below 5 mph. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle.
- Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.
- State laws may apply; review local laws before using.