2018 Nissan Titan

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$30,030 - $56,800
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quiet and spacious cabin

No optional powertrains available

No significant changes for 2018

Rides comfortably for a full-size pickup

Unattractive design of cabin

Generous warranty coverage from Nissan

Touchscreen interface isn't exactly user-friendly

Offers plenty of standard as well as optional extras for maximum utility

Specs & Features

$38,960

price

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.6L 8cyl 4WD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Named after the Titans from Greek Mythology, the Nissan Titan was targeted at the pickup truck-centric market in the US. The truck hit the market back in 2003 and came with an extensive list of optional extras and a commendable performance from the standard V8 motor. The truck entered its second-gen model in 2016 during which the truck received an extensive redesign and grew substantially in size. It shares the platform with other utility vehicles such as the Armada and the NV van.

The 2018 Titan Single Cab arrives with no changes. The truck gets a standard 5.7-liter V8 gasoline engine that puts out a healthy 390 horsepower along with 394 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Even though there isn’t any optional engine available, the standard motor has enough oomph to get this behemoth going about effortlessly. Starting at a humble $30,030, the truck sees competition from the likes of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the GMC Sierra 1500, and the Ford F-150.

Buying Advice

The base S trim is decently equipped for the basic requirements while the SV trim is the best value for money option. The SV trim gets useful in-cabin features such as -power-adjustable heated mirrors, satellite radio, a driver information display, and Nissan’s trailer sway control system.

Trims

    S
    $30,030 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth/Vinyl Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    SV
    $33,610 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    XD S
    $35,320 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl 4WD 7A
    • Horsepower: 310 hp @ 3200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 555 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    PRO-4X
    $43,990 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl 4WD 7A
    • Horsepower: 390 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: 124 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg
    SL
    $47,780 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl 4WD 7A
    • Horsepower: 390 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: 124 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    Platinum Reserve
    $56,800 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl 4WD 7A
    • Horsepower: 390 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: 124 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$30,030- $56,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.14

Horsepower

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

555 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

Capacity

6

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Gasoline

7.3

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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$33,960- $58,360

Gasoline

7.53

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$35,260- $59,465

Gasoline

6.7

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$28,705- $56,055

Gasoline

7.29

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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$34,740- $59,145

Gasoline

8.36

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$35,900- $59,500

Gasoline

8.02

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$32,290- $64,110

Gasoline

7.98

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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$27,095- $57,195

Gasoline

7.1

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

3

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$32,545- $62,895

Gasoline

7.57

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.2 sec15.2 sec124 mph
    5.9 sec--
    2018 RAM 1500

    Ranked #2

    6.4 sec--
    6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    7 sec14.6 sec132 mph
    7 sec--

    2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      2018 RAM 2500

      Ranked #1

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg32 gal.-
      16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      2018 RAM 1500

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg26 gal.442/650 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        228.1 in.79.5 in.74.5 in.9.6 in.139.8 in.

        2018 RAM 4500

        Ranked #1

        234 in.97 in.80 in.14 in.145 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        2018 RAM 1500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.79.4 in.74.6 in.9 in.20 in.
        231 in.79.5 in.77.3 in.8.1 in.139.8 in.

        2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          7.2 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.-
          11.6 cu.ft.91.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.119.7 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.
          2018 RAM 1500

          Ranked #4

          47.1 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.74.3 cu.ft.
          2018 RAM 3500

          Ranked #5

          34.4 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.

          2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -7.2 cu.ft.-99 ft.
            100.7 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            19.1 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2018 RAM 2500

            Ranked #5

            60.9 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.98 ft.
            61 cu.ft.-61 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2018 Nissan Titan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              9740 lbs.-1940 lbs.5170 lbs.
              2018 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              31210 lbs.11730 lbs.4080 lbs.3691 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4060 lbs.5909 lbs.
              18500 lbs.13200 lbs.4250 lbs.5683 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.

              2018 Nissan Titan Pickup Truck Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              4

              Recalls

              2

              Investigations

              79

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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