2018 Nissan Titan XD

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$32,290 - $64,110
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Solid and distinctive styling

Small fuel tank

The appearance packages were updated

V8 engine offers plenty of power for all work needs

Sluggish transmission

On the mechanical front, there are no major changes

Immersive ride and handling

Decently equipped cabin

Specs & Features

$45,770

price

310 hp @ 3200 rpm

horsepower

555 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab, the Ford F-150 Regular Cab, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $32,290 gets you a 5.6L V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission. Despite going up to $35,490, this single powertrain is found in all 2 trims. This engine produces 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.4 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The 2018 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab offers an 8 feet bed with a payload capacity of 2,910 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 11,680 pounds. 

Buying Advice

Skip the base trim and opt for the SV trim that offers upgraded features like the power and heated mirrors, a receiver hitch with a 4/7-pin wiring harness connector, trailer brake controller, an overhead console, upgraded instrumentation, and more. 

Trims

    S
    $32,290 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth/Vinyl Seat trim
    SV
    $36,190 onwards
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    PRO-4X
    $46,140 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 310 hp @ 3200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 555 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    SL
    $49,910 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 310 hp @ 3200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 555 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    Platinum Reserve
    $53,710 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 390 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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Price

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Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.86

Horsepower

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Torque

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Capacity

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.57

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Gasoline

8.1

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.3

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

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2018 Nissan Titan XD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    5.9 sec--
    2018 RAM 1500

    Ranked #2

    6.4 sec--
    7 sec14.6 sec132 mph
    7 sec--
    7.1 sec--

    2018 Nissan Titan XD 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.-
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      16 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 XD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        231 in.79.5 in.77.3 in.8.1 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.
        2018 RAM 2500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.6 in.140.5 in.

        2018 Nissan Titan XD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          7.2 cu.ft.101.8 cu.ft.16.7 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 XD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16.7 cu.ft.7.2 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.99 ft.
            -7.2 cu.ft.-99 ft.
            61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.78.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2018 RAM 1500

            Ranked #5

            74.3 cu.ft.47.1 cu.ft.74.3 cu.ft.76 ft.
            68 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2018 Nissan Titan XD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              11590 lbs.-2910 lbs.5682 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.

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