Nissan has fi nally remade its half-ton pickup,
and the fi nished product is “absolutely
impressive in many ways.” Fast, comfortable,
and equipped with an enviable array of
task-ready bed features, it will make many
owners of the original Titan very happy.
None will be surprised that the power train
is arguably the best feature. After all, “Nissan
is at its heart an engine company.” But
even with its “fantastic” 5.6-liter V-8, the
2017 Titan doesn’t appear ready to leapfrog
any of the segment’s best-sellers.
New York Daily News
The Titan’s beefi er sibling, the dieselpowered
Titan XD, remains a more distinctive
offering. The half-ton Titan “never lacks
for power,” though, and its reduced weight
produces “delightful steering feel.” That
seems appropriate for a pickup that’s “as
much a family hauler” as it is a workhorse.
Parents will appreciate the spacious crew
cab, the low step-in height, and clever childseat
latches. “Exceptionally comfortable”
front seats should make long hauls fl y by.
Car & Driver
But to win over Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram
buyers, Nissan needed to innovate. The
new Titan, clearly aiming at holding its
own, sits right at the midpack in its towing
hauling, and fuel economy ratings. In
a market where loyalty matters, though,
“simply matching the incumbents may not
be enough.”