This is year three for generation two of Nissan's light-duty, full-size Titan pickup truck line, which was introduced in 2017 as a follow-up to the heavy-duty Titan XD. Though the two trucks share many styling cues, they are built for different audiences and boast much different capabilities.
For 2019, Nissan has made a number of changes to the Titan, most of which help keep the truck's cabin current with tech and safety trends.
All trims -- S, SV, SL, Pro-4X, Midnight Edition and Platinum -- get a new 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen display that supports the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay platforms.
All models also gain another USB media port, and Pro-4X, SL and Platinum models get two lighted USB charge ports.
Cosmetically, the SV model trades its chrome grille for one that combines a body-colour frame with a gloss black inner panel.
Safety-wise, there's a new rear door alert to remind the driver to check the back seat after parking for valuables, pets and children. (Yes, under-slept new parents do occasionally need reminding their baby is riding in the back seat.) Nissan says it's rolling this feature out slowly but plans to make it standard in all of its four-door models by 2022.
Finally, certain Crew Cab trims gain the option of a Fender audio system with a 485-watt amplifier that promises studio-quality sound.
Unchanged is the Titan pickup truck's mechanical makeup. Unlike most full-size pickups, the Titan skips V6 power and comes standard with a V8 engine, this one being a 5.6L making 390 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque. It comes matched with a seven-speed automatic transmission and, in most configurations, four-wheel drive.
Titan comes in single, King and Crew cab body styles. Single cab S trim trucks are the only ones with rear-wheel drive; starting with single cab SV and continuing up the range, all Titan pickups are 4WD.
Nissan's competitors here are not numerous, but they are mighty: the Ford F-150 is Canada's best-selling vehicle, and not far behind it are the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ram 1500. The Titan is relegated to a fight for fifth place with the Toyota Tundra.
Standard features include the new 7.0-inch infotainment setup, air conditioning, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, keyless entry, 18-inch steel wheels, push-button start and vinyl upholstery.
SV trim brings cloth seating, full-colour gauge cluster display, aluminum wheels, heated side mirrors, front tow hooks, drop-in bed liner and a Class IV tow hitch. A Midnight Edition package adds 20-inch wheels, dark LED headlights, remote engine start (in certain configurations) and body colour grille and bumpers.
Pro-4X's enhancements are all about off-road capability, including a locking rear differential, better shocks, hill descent control and grippier tires. It also gets fog lights and automatic on/off headlights.
Platinum Reserve trim gains intelligent climate control, 360-degree exterior camera views and cargo box storage solutions.
Nissan's fuel consumption estimates for the Titan are 15.0/11.2 L/100 km for RWD and 15.2/11.1 for 4WD trucks.
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