Along with the mid-size Frontier and the monstrous Titan XD, the light-duty Titan is one of Nissan's pickup trucks that's been around since 2003. Stylish enough to turn heads in a gathering of pickup trucks, the Titan is kitted with an abundance of cool features and has enough power to be thrown around the likes of the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500.

Still, the Titan is suffering from a couple of shortcomings in various areas. That reinforces the gap between the Nissan Titan and the rest of the pickup trucks on the market. Buyers have no choice but the one V8 option, and the Titan's ride isn't good enough to keep up with rivals. What strikes us more is the price tags that barely make sense to anyone, ranging from around $38,000 to almost near $60,000. In this article, we'll go through a nuanced examination of the 20201 Nissan Titan, and we'll figure out whether it's worth being considered a praiseworthy pickup truck, or not!

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The Powertrain Is Up To Par But Limited To One

2021 TITAN Towing
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The 2021 Nissan Titan has received no noticeable modification and is identical to the 2020 MY. The power comes through a functional nine-speed automatic transmission, and the engine has remained untouched. The Titan carries a 5.6-liter V8 engine, which can produce up to 400 HP and 413 lb-ft. of torque. The numbers seem to suffice at first blush, but the Titan leaves a lot to be desired regarding towing capacity and payload.

It can roar up to 110 MPH, and the towing and payload ratings are 9,310 pounds and 1,680 pounds, respectively. The figures experience a slight increase on the side of the heavy-duty Titan XD. Still, it continues to wander at the bottom of the chart. All that said, the reviews on the Titan's performance don't sound disappointing, both at freeway speeds and on challenging off-road terrains. Truth be told, there are not many people that will feel the need for more power.

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The Interior Has Room For Getting Ahead

2021 TITAN Interior
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Available in King Cab and Crew Cab, the 2021 Nissan Titan boasts a charming appearance that comes satisfying in most pickup truck lovers' eyes. The LED daytime running lights within the headlights are a bright point, and the huge grille is rugged enough to satisfy everyone. You can choose the well-built, brawny exterior to wear multiple glossy hues, such as Cardinal Red Metallic and Beja Storm.

We all expect a car charming on the outside to look inviting within the cabin too. However, it doesn't come up to scratch in terms of quality, no matter how much it tries to stick with our expectations. Still, though, the Titan enjoys Nissan's high-quality seats dubbed "Zero Gravity," making long-distance trips sweet and snug. Yet, on the whole, the cockpit feels a bit cheap the moment you run your hands on the plastic-made parts.

Furthermore, the 2021 Nissan Titan might be a choice you want to go back on when you need to fill in the cargo bed: the other picks on the market would spark your intrigue more. As it's below par, the Titan offers a 5.5-footbed in the Crew Cab and a 6.5-footbed in the King Cab. There are some additional features in order to make towing and carrying payload more functional, including trailer sway control and cargo tie-down system.

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Technology Remains Preserved From Havoc, And The Same Story Goes For Safety

2021 TITAN Rear-Side View
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There are some imperfections for the Titan, but we don't need to rub them in. It has a lot to give on the side of high-tech facilities and driver-assistance features, and the reviews across the board bear out the claim. The infotainment system for the base S model is displayed through an 8.0-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. It upgrades to a 9.0-inch one in higher models. Though the 12-speaker premium audio system comes only with the Pro-4X Utility package, the base 6-speaker stereo is enough to rock n' roll while hitting the road.

A four-star crash-test rating from the NHTSA arms the Nissan Titan against its fierce competitors in terms of safety. To point out some of the prominent driver assistance features, we can refer to blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic and automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.

In conclusion, the 2021 Nissan Titan is well-cherished in spite of all criticisms it has received: the owners' ratings mostly don't walk behind 4/5 stars. In the following years, Nissan will most likely eliminate the downsides since they're not near-enough integral.