With low gas prices and climbing sale prices, not having a competitive full-size truck for a major automaker is untenable.
After a short break, Nissan is bringing its heavily updated Titan to market to compete in the highly lucrative segment.
The stakes are high.
The Ford F-150 is a technical marvel, the Ram 1500 is still handsome and General Motors' truck twins sport excellent powertrains.
Toyota's Tundra has been redone, but feels like an also-ran at the moment, so Nissan should court buyers unswayed by the Detroit Three.
The Nissan Titan's proposition is in two—possibly three—new powertrains.
First, the all-new Cummins 5.0-liter turbodiesel powers the XD, which went on sale last year.
Second, a new V-8 will be available in the Titan and should fare well against other V-8s.
A forthcoming V-6 hasn't been detailed by Nissan, but we're expecting more information soon.
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With pleasant road manners and plenty of power, the light-duty 2017 Nissan Titan can compete head-to-head with the big guys now, while the Titan XD is for those who need to tow but don't want a full-on heavy duty truck. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is a straightforward, good-looking pickup that'll work in nearly every circumstance, with any outfit. It's the buzz cut of full-size trucks. |
The 2017 Ford F-150 is a solid nudge forward with a new transmission and top-trim engine this year, also nudging forward: its overall price. |
Ruggedly handsome, the 2017 GMC Sierra gains some nice safety tech for 2017 and remains one of the most desirable big pickups. |
The Toyota Tundra delivers authentic truck talent, but it feels like a weak effort against its rivals. |
The 2017 Ram 1500 can hold its own among the Detroit Three thanks to a good powertrain lineup and smart lineup additions. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,580 | $27,785 | $27,110 | $28,405 | $30,120 | $26,495 |
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| 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded V-8 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 4x2 Single Cab S | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" | SR Double Cab 6.5' Bed 4.6L (SE) | Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 8' Box |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Single Cab | Regular Cab Pickup | Regular Cab Styleside | Reg Cab Pickup | Double Cab | Regular Cab |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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