2023 Nissan Titan Review from an average guy who just loves cars.
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- A quick review from an average bloke about the Nissan Titan SV and PR0-4x models. This is my favorite full-size truck even though it is kinda the underdog of the full size truck world. It has the basics that I like and need without all the luxury stuff that I would worry about tearing up. Check it out!
Nice to see someone give Nissan some credit they deserve.
The XD is pretty much a HD truck. It weighs what Gas F250, and GM 2500 trucks weigh. There are 2 things that keep it from full HD. It has a semi floating rear axle and 6 lugs where as the full HD trucks have a full floater and 8 lugs.
The XD has HD recirculating ball steering and a full HD frame straight from the NV3500 vans. The XD can essentially tow at its max comfortably in terms of stability where as regular 1/2 tons might have some white knuckle experiences.
Thanks! That helps it make better sense!
@@kypetrolhead I forgot to add that the 20+ XD has beefier brakes and a 4.08 axle ratio vs 3.69 for the regular 20+ Titans.
Hurts me a little to see them go. I’ve had a 13 Titan for 10 years. Tow with it often. Heavy too. Been a great truck. Have also had several Frontiers and Hardbodys.
What year is your Frontier?
@@AB-coyote it’s a 2005. Check out out my Nissans at Spaa creek video. My frontier and a buddies titan hit up some trails in KY. Great time. My frontier needs some skid plates as you will see lol. One of these days I will do a full video of my frontier.
I have owned 2 xds, frame and suspension is different than the regular titan. Additionally it's rating actually is the same as a f250 crewcab xl 4x4. What nissan did was put it at the very bottom of the class 2 segment on purpose. They did this because they don't sell enough small cars to offset the federal government carb taxes of a mid level super duty. A f250 xl is basically a heavy Half ton. The xd you can buy the "plow package" which increases the payload and towing capacity. What is scary to me is a base f250 is nearly identical to the xd but marketed simply by name. People overload 250s all the time. I have towed at max load on both of my XDs and it towed awesome. It is too bad nissan is discontinuing them. I will also say this, those making the 8 lug comment, those are 100 percent a marketing ploy and add no additional strength to anything. Look at semis outside the USA, better yet look at fuzo or nissan class 5 or larger trucks, hmmmm 6 lugs just really big ones.
That….is very interesting! Makes me want one more!
I own 2017 Titan SD Crew Cab. Absolutely love it. Although I had my engine replaced at 8k, Nissan warranty covered absolutely everything. The comfort, the look, space. Pulling power excellent for what I need. I will keep.thid truck forever
Sweet! I’m surprised to hear the engine needed replaced! What happened
I think Nissan knew or knows of engine issues but did not do a recall, instead they fix everything with no questions asked. I spoke to the service tech and they have a Nissan Titan that has been on its fourth engine. I initially got a check engine light on and was told it was a O2 sensor, after bringing it in it ended up needing an engine. Apparently they found metal shavings once they opened it up.
These trucks are great. I wish they were not being discontinued.
Me too man. I need to get one! A Pro-4x xd at some point!
So good they got rid of them
I like how you compared two different trims. I’ve been looking at the titan for a couple years now and this pro 4x is my dream truck. Drove a new silverado the other day and it was real nice, but much more money. I like the back seat better in the Chevy but idk it’s a tough choice. That 5.6 is way better than the 5.3 in my opinion. Awesome review, thanks!
Thanks buddy! Sometimes the different between lowest and highest trims are two entirely different trucks! I hated the base model 1500 classic but loved the ram rebel. I just worry about reliability with the Chrysler stuff. I have a Chrysler minivan and I’ve had problems with it. Stay tuned I got more coming. There’s a tundra review coming up here soon. I tried to post a full link video every two weeks if I can.
I bought a 2023 Titan PRO4X........Love it
Congrats!
Bought a 2024 SV back in March. Early yet but so far so good. I was going to go with a Tundra but was nervous about reliability. With what just came out, I’m very happy with my choice.
What’s going on with the Tundra? Seems like I heard something about the V6.
I have a review of the Tundra coming out soon. My biggest memory of the truck was I was miserable in the seat on a long drive. Killed my back. Also wasn’t crazy about the turbo V6.
@@kypetrolheadApparently there is debris in the engines and they are trying to figure out a path forward. Whether that’s to replace the block or the entire engine or maybe they have another plan. I heard dealers won’t take them as trade in right now either. TFL has a video on it but there is a lot of info out there.
@@kypetrolheadMakes me feel better about the Tundra too knowing about the seat. As soon as anyone sits in my Titan, they mention how comfortable the seat is.
I love my 2023 titan pro4x I wish they didn’t discontinue them
Me too. I want to get one to replace my frontier someday….maybe….i like my frontier a lot. Might even put the Titan V8 in my frontier!
Nice review- when it comes to full size pickups the Titan is the best kept secret out there and it's a shame this is the last year of production. Nissan could have done more and a better job of promoting it.
Agreed! Sadly and they know how to advertise. I always wanted a Nissan Xterra because of the early ads. I eventually bought a Frontier. So not sure why they did not utilize that for the Titan. They hardly advertised it at all. It will likely be my next truck. Thanks for watching!
I've been complaining about lack of marketing since 2004. I'm on my 4th new Titan. Great trucks , zero issues with any of them.
@@paulbenderavich3833i don’t think I’ve ever seen a tv commercial for a Nissan titan.
@@Commentleaver-c6x Same here, never seen a Titan commercial, ever.
My 2023 Titan has the Titan Boxes and the rail system. I really like the boxes, I wish they would have kept the rails on the bed floor. My '09 Frontier has the bed rails and they do come in handy and have used them in the past. I think Nissan dropped them in 2020, so maybe I will keep an eye out for them out of a wrecked Titan and retrofit them. The mounting holes in the bed are still there.
I love my bed rails. I have my Milwaukee packout stuff mounted to them!
Never thought I would say it but Nissan is killing it in the truck department these days. They aren't the fanciest trucks out there but so far they just work. Meanwhile the Tundra is a shit show and Ford's ecoboost has it's own range of problems as well.
I agree. Sadly they are discontinued or the titans are at least. I think it will be my next truck when 05’ frontier dies.
I just tried buying the bed boxes for my 23 titan and apparently they are discontinued.😢
Noooooo
The XD had a full HD frame and, due to its weight, is a class b2 3/4 ton although doesn’t haul more than a regular 1/2 ton but geez, tow with both.you’ll understand real quick.
That’s interesting. Has anyone ever done that before? I knew the frame was different.
What’s the standard payload of the HD?
@@byronlocklear91 depends on the model, but the don’t have HD payloads. In fact, I’ve see f150s that claim a higher payload. But hook up a 12%k lb fifth wheel tp an f150, then to an XD. Night and day command.
Less than the cost of the competition? 55k for a pro4x near me. A similarly equiped tundra is 56k. You can get a locker in any of the big 3 half tons for 10k less. Looked hard at these, but couldnt justify the price, and the transmission shifted terribly coming to a stop multiple times on the test drive.
We had a 21' pro4x. My only two isses were the transmission, which supposedly they have rememdied with a reflash. Also, i hated how the rear door barely opened, we have kids and getting them in and out was a pain because the doors opened to like 45 degrees and not 90. Great truck otherwise. Better than the rest on the market for sure.
Did you ever take yours off-road? My biggest deterrent to going from a frontier is maneuverability off-road. Biggest draw for me is the V8 and the space.
@@kypetrolhead i would say moderate off road use. Not in terms of frequency, but the times we did it was enough to need 4 low and the rear locker. I def agree on that, we had to make our way to a cabin in NC once in it, with multiple switchbacks and it was not easy.
@@matthewm3912 I took a trip to the Kentucky adventure trail in my frontier and a buddy in his Titan. He went everywhere I did and even had better ground clearance but it was tight and he had to do more 3 point turns. Check out the full length video on my channel. Nissans at spaas creek
Hi was the transmission on the 21 a software issue? Also what years have the transmission issues. I'm looking at some 22-23 but if I find a clean 21 I would pull the trigger as well. Thanks
@@DF-ec9de It was software yes. Transmission would not shift smoothly, would clunk from 2nd to 1st. There is a recall reflash out there. I believe after 22 or 23 they came corrected from the factory.
If the Titan is like the Frontier, whatever it’s saying your gas mileage is, subtract 3. I’ve checked my 23 Frontier numerous times and it’s consistently 3 mpg worse than the computer says.
Ouch! My 2005 with mud tires, lift, roof racks etc gets like 16 highway and 13 city😳
@@kypetrolhead mine averages about 18-19 but the computer usually says 21.
Just got back from Montana, through Idaho. Mostly 85MPH + and averaged just under 20MPG mostly highway. 2023 Titan XD Pro4X, was not towing anything but the truck was full of stuff and passengers. I can't complain for this size of a truck and it being a NA V8, this is fine by me.
The little baby.
The XD is the only way to get a 6’6” bed.
Seems to be the way to go!
Fwiw the Titan King Cab has a 6'6" bed though what you gain in bed length comes out of the rear seat room- iirc they're the same overall length.
6.5 bed length backseat not. Compromised
Solid review. My only critique is that one minute intro is way too long.
Noted
P there's nothing special about it. And that's why it's not selling
It has the RIGHT amount of technology and is missing all the turbo, cylinder deactivation, auto start/stop garbage. It's the best value on the truck market today and the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty can't be beat not to mention you can get 5 year 0% financing from Nissan. How's that for special.
Agreed. I don’t want all that extra crap on my truck. I want a truck to truck things not to replace a minivan or luxury suv
@@kypetrolhead I don't want all that crap either and it seems... most people say that. Are they telling the truth? Maybe when it comes time to buy, they load up on the garbage. The Nissan is such a good choice of trucks right now, it makes little sense.
@@TheBandit7613 I’ve pretty much decided that’s the one I am getting. I have rented all the full size trucks for work I just love the Titan everytime
Great review from a fellow Kentuckian! Currently shopping a midsize truck, but seriously considering the Titan given current discounting and financing offers.