Truck Evaluate: 2022 Nissan Titan XD

• Engine: 5.6-liter V8 400 horsepower
• Torque: 413 lb.-ft.
• Transmission: 9-speed computerized w/ handbook mode
• Drive kind: 4-wheel drive (commonplace)
• Mixed MPG: Not listed
• Whole seating: 5 to six
• Fundamental guarantee: 5 yrs./100,000 miles
• Vary: Not listed
• Gasoline tank: 26 gallons
• Tow capability (max): 10,920 lbs. (with gooseneck hitch)
• Payload capability (max): 2430 lbs.
• Mattress size: 6 ft, 6.7 inches
• Floor clearance: 8.2 to 9.1 inches
• MSRP: $46,380 (beginning)

To maintain issues easy, the Titan XD is available in just one configuration, though Nissan as soon as anticipated providing all three cab sizes. At the moment, the XD is a 4×4-only truck with a crew cab and commonplace mattress.

Nissan has in the reduction of on trim ranges as effectively, providing 4 choices:

• S (base)
• SV (“everyman”)
• Professional-4X (off-road)
• Platinum Reserve (premium)

My loaner truck for this overview got here within the Platinum Reserve trim stage. Externally, the truck’s tall hood, sharp purple paint, chrome trim, and machined 20-inch wheels created an eye catching bundle. Inside, the XD options the identical structure and dimensions as the usual Titan. My check truck sported entrance and rear saddle tan leather-based seats (perforated, after all) with an identical console lid and door panels together with a wholesome quantity of chrome and fake wooden accent trim up entrance.

Dimensionally, the XD’s cab is similar to the usual Titan. The cabin provided loads of legroom, particularly within the again, however headroom was a bit restricted, with the rear taking a significant hit as a result of elective sunroof.

Behind the sprint, I used to be hit with a distinctly old style really feel due to a steering wheel with considerably car-like proportions, a steering column-mounted mechanical shift lever, and a handful of distinguished analog controls, just like the 4×4 actuator change. Whereas some could dislike such throwbacks, I loved the acquainted really feel, tactile suggestions, and sense of management they offered. That mentioned, the cabin nonetheless had loads of trendy conveniences, together with a touchscreen infotainment and a splash with each traditional-style gauges and a driver data display.

I shortly got here to understand the steering wheel’s smaller proportions. Whereas the 5.6-liter V8 places down loads of energy and torque, you wouldn’t know if when stepping on the gasoline. Nonetheless, the truck accelerates effectively sufficient after some preliminary hesitation. Whereas cruising down the blacktop, I instantly observed the trucklike journey, par for the course with a heavy-duty pickup. The shocks offered restricted dampening, reminding me that I used to be driving a work-first truck. On the freeway, I discovered that I disliked the massive but restrictive primary mirrors and located myself continuously counting on the smaller ones to reliably verify my blind spots.

After familiarizing myself with the XD on asphalt, I took the Titan up into Pike Nationwide Forest for a little bit of real-world use. The highway I took concerned a number of hairpins which the XD navigated with ease even with its additional size. Shifting into 4Hi was a breeze, and as soon as transferring, the system carried out fairly effectively on dust and gravel, resisting slippage with ease regardless of the Platinum Reserve’s commonplace all-season tires.

At one level, I shifted into 4 Lo to navigate a brief rocky part. Shifting into 4Lo took extra deliberation than switching between 2WD and 4Hi, requiring me to shift into impartial and push the change stage in earlier than tackling the rock mattress.

On the drive again down the mountain, I transitioned the transmission into handbook mode for a extra managed velocity. (Pushing the shift toggle change on the shift lever prompts handbook shifting whereas urgent and holding the identical button switches the truck again to computerized mode.) Throughout my descent, I discovered myself principally in second gear with occasional shifts into third for delicate grade sections which stored my common speeds within the 15 to 25 mph vary. Per the Titan XD driver’s handbook, first gear is just for rock crawling and comparable actions, and I can verify this as I noticed a snail race previous me whereas I crawled in first.

• The Titan XD’s commonplace 5.6-liter V8 places out extra energy (400 hp) and torque (413 lb.-ft.) than every other base engine on the half-ton market and plenty of elective energy crops. It additionally competes very effectively with entry-level heavy-duty truck engines.
• The truck launches slowly, however after shifting out of first gear, it accelerates effectively for such a big automobile.
• The transmission’s handbook mode could be accessed immediately from drive. This makes switching between the 2 modes simpler than in competing vans, however this additionally makes it somewhat simpler to neglect to change again to computerized mode. Additionally, the dearth of paddle shifters could also be an adjustment for some.
• The truck strikes a superb stability between the half-ton and three/4-ton segments with a hunter-friendly emphasis on payload.
• The steering wheel’s proportions strike an ideal stability between a sedan and a pickup. It’s moderately giant however is sufficiently small to be comfy for drivers with smaller fingers, one thing many rivals fail to attain.
• The Titan XD contains a comfy, spacious cabin with tons of legroom, first rate headroom (with out the elective sunroof), and loads of creature comforts and conveniences.
• The truck’s electronics suite options an infotainment system with a comparatively small touchscreen that has the constructive facet impact of not being visually distracting whereas on the highway. The truck additionally comes with quite a few electronics and electrical plug-ins (USB, USB-C, 12-volt, and 120-volt).
• This Nissan truck consists of loads of storage choices. The rear of the cab could be configured into a number of storage configurations, and the elective locking packing containers (with drain plugs) within the mattress are nice for storing free gear.
• The XD’s light-weight tailgate is dampened and might accommodate one-handed opening and shutting. Nissan additionally gives a handful of elective mattress and cargo-oriented conveniences.
• The truck’s low-tech design ought to make future repairs inexpensive and extra manageable for DIYers.
• Whereas the Titan XD will not be the best worth in the marketplace, it isn’t actually overpriced for what it’s.

• The Titan XD rides just like the heavy responsibility(ish) truck that it’s. Whereas the journey isn’t horrific, it leaves a lot to be desired from a consolation perspective, and the cabin is loud in comparison with most half-tons in the marketplace.
• Nissan’s selection of facet mirror structure and configuration left me scratching my head. The bigger higher mirrors could be adjusted electronically, however they supply a frustratingly slender discipline of view that always failed to indicate me my blind spot. The a lot smaller decrease mirrors made up for the visibility points, however they need to be adjusted manually which is a nuisance.
• Sadly, the XD consists of some low-cost touches. The low-resolution cameras specifically stand out compared to different full-size pickups, and on my check truck, I observed vital visible distortion within the windshield alongside the passenger’s facet A pillar.
• As with most trendy pickups, the oil dipstick is a bit troublesome to achieve for shorter people.
• The truck’s infotainment system will not be significantly consumer pleasant for lively drivers. I by no means discovered the play/pause audio controls on the cluttered steering wheel (in the event that they exist) and reaching the touchscreen with out taking my eyes off the highway felt like a futile effort.
• The Platinum Reserve truck didn’t stay as much as high-end truck requirements in 2022. For instance, the “wooden” accent panels look, sound, and really feel a bit an excessive amount of like plastic, and the only infotainment choice features a touchscreen that’s smaller and extra “mid-tier feeling” than these discovered on competing pickups, akin to Chevy’s Excessive Nation or Ram’s Restricted vans.
• The roofline on vans geared up with the elective sunroof was low within the again. At proper round six ft tall, I discover it disappointing that I used to be pressured to slouch with a view to discover any head clearance.
• With the intention to get all-terrain tires and a switch case skid plate, patrons should go for the Professional-4X trim line as these options aren’t accessible with every other trim.

Nissan retains additional options to a minimal which makes customization an impractical choice. As such, I’d go together with the XD’s Professional-4X trim stage with its all-terrain tires. Past that, the bedside Titan Containers, tie-down cleats, and rock rails (with removable steps) would additionally discover their method onto the outside, whereas I’d go for rubber mats and presumably one or two different protecting inside add-ons into the combination. Against this, a equally configured SV mannequin with aftermarket tires will solely prevent about $1,000. The low-end S fashions lack ample skid plates, making them unsuitable for a lot of hunters, and the Platinum Reserve fashions appear a bit too wealthy for many hunters even with out an A/T tire improve.