2012 Nissan Titan

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$28,520 - $41,140
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive set of standard safety and driver assist features

Very few in-cabin storage compartments

No noticeable changes

Powerful V8 engine

Rivals offer better towing capabilities

Pretty comfortable cabin and seats

Agile handling

Specs & Features

$33,920

price

317 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.6L 8cyl 4WD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab competes with the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, and the RAM 1500 Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP of $31,070 gets you a 5.6L V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $41,140, this single powertrain is found in all 4 trims. This engine produces 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.0 seconds, and is offered as both an RWD and 4WD. The 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab comes with a choice of 5.7 or 7.3 feet cargo bed with a payload capacity of 2,015 and 1,829 pounds respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 9,500 pounds.

Buying Advice

It is recommended to go with the Pro-4X trim along with the Technology Package that comes with additional features including a sunroof, navigation system, and rear-seat entertainment.

Trims

    S
    $28,520 onwards
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    SV
    $30,520 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Remote keyless entry
    PRO-4X
    $36,070 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    SL
    $38,440 onwards
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$28,520- $41,140

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.76

Horsepower

317 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

385 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

Capacity

6

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$36,800- $50,305

Gasoline

7.81

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$22,570- $46,420

Gasoline

7.5

390 hp @ 5600 rpm

407 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec15.5 sec120 mph
    2012 RAM 1500

    Ranked #1

    6.3 sec--
    8.4 sec-155 mph

    2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg18 mpg15 mpg28 gal.-
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg31 gal.465/651 mi.
      2012 RAM 1500

      Ranked #2

      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg26 gal.-

      2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        224.6 in.79.5 in.74.6 in.10.2 in.139.8 in.
        221.3 in.79.1 in.76.6 in.9.1 in.130 in.
        2012 RAM 1500

        Ranked #3

        209 in.79.4 in.74.6 in.8.7 in.120.5 in.

        2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          45.5 cu.ft.160.3 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.
          2012 RAM 1500

          Ranked #2

          57.5 cu.ft.82.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            ---79 ft.
            108.3 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.63 ft.
            2012 RAM 1500

            Ranked #3

            44.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2012 Nissan Titan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7400 lbs.2153 lbs.4847 lbs.
              2012 RAM 1500

              Ranked #1

              9100 lbs.1493 lbs.4707 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1326 lbs.5840 lbs.

              2012 Nissan Titan Pickup Truck Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              2

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              22

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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