2024 Nissan Titan King Cab

　　

2024 Nissan Titan Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

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　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　With the 2024 Titan, Nissan targets the most popular full-size light-duty pickup truck configurations with a focus on value, off-roading and luxury. Every Titan comes with a V8 engine, but the reality is that even with a V8, the Titan falls short of competitors when it comes to towing trailers, hauling payload and fuel economy. The Titan's design and engineering date to 2016, making it the grizzled veteran of the segment, and its age shows. But if you want to drive a truck few other people own, the Titan might be right for you. Learn more by reading the full zzdcar Expert Rating of this Mississippi-made pickup below.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Nissan Titan SV 4dr King 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 SV

　　Titan SV

　　SV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $49,140 MSRP

　　vs

　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Is Nissan discontinuing the Titan?

For two decades, Nissan has tried to crack the light-duty full-size pickup truck code with two generations of the Titan. It's been a likable enough truck but the reality is that it hasn't matched the sales success of trucks from Ford, General Motors, Ram and Toyota. Will Nissan keep trying to crack the code? Only Nissan's execs know for sure but we wouldn't be surprised if the Titan gets discontinued in the next year or two.

　　

Competitors to consider

To make up for its considerable shortcomings, the 2024 Nissan Titan would need to offer an irresistibly compelling feature or two to catapult it over one of its rivals. It doesn't, so we recommend checking out our top-rated truck in the segment, the Ford F-150. We'd find it hard to believe the Ford wouldn't meet your needs, but if the F-150 is a non-starter, consider the Ram 1500 for its smooth ride and thoughtful details or the Toyota Tundra for its impressive power and scratch- and dent-resistant cargo bed.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Below Average

　　7.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

6.5/10

　　How does the Titan drive? You get a standard V8 engine in the Titan. That's fine if you like V8s but other trucks give you a lot more choice. The Titan we tested accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, which is unremarkable for a light-duty pickup with a V8. But the V8, paired with the nine-speed automatic, puts the power to the ground smoothly.

　　We didn't expect the Titan to raise any eyebrows dynamically. But the steering is surprisingly heavy and cumbersome in a way that hinders maneuverability at low speed. You have to press hard on the brakes for full stopping power, and you feel the weight of this 3-ton truck on winding roads.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Titan? The Titan rides smoothly over even pavement and handles cracks and bumps in the road without upsetting the cabin. It's a comfortable ride made better by the front seats that are cushy and supportive.

　　The automatic climate control springs into action quickly. But the fans are awfully loud and contribute to high levels of ambient noise that always seems present in the cabin. At speed, there is noticeable wind noise, and you need to speak louder to hold a conversation on the highway.

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