2022 Nissan Titan XD

　　

2022 Nissan Titan XD Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　With more comprehensive changes to its exterior style and technology unveiled two years ago, the Nissan Titan XD carries into 2022 with only minor changes. A trim level has been dropped, and a few previously standard items — notably a gooseneck trailer hitch and Wi-Fi hotspot — have been shuffled to option packages.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Nissan Titan XD S 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$216/mo  for Titan XD S

　　Titan XD S

　　S 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) - $46,380 MSRPSV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $50,160 MSRPPRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) - $55,970 MSRPPlatinum Reserve 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) - $63,840 MSRP

　　vs

　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　But the premise of the 2022 Nissan Titan XD remains sound: It aims to offer more capability than the average full-size pickup, without the heavy hardware and bumpy ride of a workhorse commercial pickup. Essentially it tries to split the difference between light- and heavy-duty trucks, with enough muscle to haul big workloads but not quite so much as to ruin its smooth ride and recreational character. In short, the Titan XD can haul your bathroom tile project, but it's really best at towing your boat.

　　But in this case, aiming for the middle hits no one. The Titan XD isn't stout enough for the big commercial work, yet it's priced like trucks that can. And light-duty rivals like the Ford F-150, which can tow more and haul nearly as heavy a load, have already eclipsed the Nissan's capabilities. Even the recently redesigned Toyota Tundra can tow as much as the Titan XD. We like the Titan XD concept in theory, but in practice, most of today's light-duty pickups have caught up, or surpassed, the Nissan XD and cost less.

　　

Which Titan XD does zzdcar recommend?

The Pro-4X costs only a bit more than an SV model equipped with the same features and options, and for that little bit extra you get LED headlights, an upgraded suspension and fortified off-road hardware. It also opens the door to a wider selection of luxury options. Even if you never take to the trails, the Pro-4X delivers all of the Titan XD's upside with a bit of adventure-ready capability should you ever be inspired.

　　

Nissan Titan XD models

The 2022 Nissan Titan XD is a full-size pickup with four available trim levels: S, SV, Pro-4X and Platinum Reserve. All come in a single crew-cab configuration with a 6.5-foot bed. A 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine (400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque) is the only engine offered, and it pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive. Feature highlights include:

　　S

　　The S comes with a fair set of work-truck features:

　　Spray-in bedliner 17-inch steel wheels Receiver hitch with a combo four-pin/seven-pin wiring harness connector Lockable tailgate Sliding rear window Power windows and locks Push-button ignition 8-inch touchscreen Six-speaker audio system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationHeavy-duty front springs are optional.

　　Every Titan XD also comes with a suite of standard safety features that includes:

　　Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Trailer sway control (helps stabilize a towed trailer while driving)SV

　　The SV looks and feels more like a work/play truck by adding:

　　18-inch alloy wheels Front tow hooks Heated, power-adjustable towing mirrors Trailer brake controller Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Titan XD and the car in front)There are two primary packages for the SV:

　　SV Convenience package

　　20-inch alloy wheels Remote engine start Side steps Gooseneck hitch Power-sliding rear window Keyless entry Auto-dimming rearview mirror Leather-wrapped steering wheel Dual-zone automatic climate control Rear air vents Heated front bucket seats with power driver's seat Navigation system 9-inch touchscreen Wi-Fi hotspot 120-volt household-style power outlet Dual rear USB-A ports Front and rear parking sensors SV Utility package

　　Rain-sensing wipers Lockable rear-seat cargo organizer Fold-flat rear floor Rear bumper steps Cargo-management rail system LED bed lighting 120-volt outlet in bed Locking tailgate Pro-4X

　　The off-road-oriented Pro-4X builds on the SV's standard and optional features (except for remote engine start, side steps and heated front seats) and adds these unique features:

　　18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires LED headlights and foglights Bilstein shocks Skid plates Electronic locking rear differential Hill descent controlThere are two option packages for the Pro-4X:

　　Pro-4X Convenience package

　　Remote engine start Auto-dimming outside mirrors Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel Driver's seat memory settings Heated front and rear seats Power-adjustable front passenger seat Leather upholstery Visual trailer check function Gooseneck hitch Premium package

　　Ventilated front seats Panoramic sunroof In-bed Titan Box storage system Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Titan XD and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Platinum Reserve

　　The range-topping Platinum Reserve is the most luxe Titan XD. Features include:

　　20-inch alloy wheels Dark chrome exterior styling Illuminated side steps Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Upgraded leather upholstery Wood trimThe Platinum Reserve offers a Moonroof package, a Monotone Paint package (bumpers and fenders painted) and:

　　Platinum Utility package

　　In-bed Titan Box storage system Remote-locking tailgate Rear bumper steps

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