2016 / 2017 Nissan Titan XD Review and Road Test With Towing | In 4K UHD!

Nissan's latest Titan now comes in two forms. The regular Titan which is a 1/2 ton truck and new diesel Titan XD which should be thought of as a 5/8ths ton truck. This is the diesel tow vehicle that drives like a 3/4 ton but is priced like a top-end 1/2 ton.

[Icutmetal]

Great review! The XD is a really misunderstood truck; it’s almost unfair in a way to compare it with both a 1500 & 2500. Sure; there are gas 1/2 tons that will out accelerate and tow similar amounts, but the XD weighs nearly a ton more, and will offer a more stable experience at or near it’s capacity. If compared to a 2500, it’s got similar capabilities of big 3 diesels from 10 years ago. It’s an adequately powered truck that won’t match the power of a bigger diesel, but will ride smoother and provide a better experience when worked hard compared to a 1/2t.

[vincem]

2017 gas XD sv 2x4 crew cab owner here. Absolutely love it. I get 20 - 21 mpg on the highway to and from work at 65 mph with a few aggressive passes around big rigs both ways. If I’m running late and drive over 80 mph, then I see 15 mpg, which seems to be the standard mpg on streets no matter how passively you drive (I t’s a big truck). The gas engine has a lot of power. There’s no doubt it can get up to speed when needed, but I do find myself using the manual shifter occasionally to guarantee necessary thrust because the transmission seems to always want to reach 7th gear — even at only 40 mph.

[chadsteele]

Great review. Brand loyalty is for fools. Buy what you like. I drove one of these the other day, in the Pro4x model and was impressed. I too found the acceleration to be a bit of a drag but overall, it was a solid truck and if in the market picking between a ford with the ecoboost, the chev with the 6.2 or the ecodiesel, i'd prob pick this, cummins, great transmission and similar fuel economy to the larger v8's.

[JsGarage]

I love the this truck is great if you regularly tow 10k. If you regularly tow 10k a 3/4 ton is where it's at! I want to see a review of the XD vs Ram 2500.

[nilsjohansson]

I love this truck. Unlike a 3/4 ton, it rides quite nicely and unlike the 1/2 tons, it has massive brakes. I think if you added some stiffer springs in the suspension it's a 3/4 to full one ton. I think it uses the one tone NV chassis. I could see an upgrade to the center stack...

[Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

I am six years late! But awesome job Alex.

[jeffb]

Great video! One of the better comparisons I've seen. But, what means the most is, build quality. I've heard horror stories about Chevy and Dodge trucks down the road. Reliability is probably the most important factor with me, especially considering what these trucks cost.

[nwomoe]

Ya put 12000lbs on a f150 or Silverado and you'll thrown around like a rag doll because they weigh 4000lbs ..youll have full control of it with the xd..its pushing 7500lbs

[Davidipac]

I have bee checking out use Ram 2500 trucks. I like the build quality. They really hold their value.
I have just test driven a Titan platinum reserve now 4vyears old with 48, 000 miles. $30, 000. I was impressed with the solid ride and torque. This review really helped me decide. I can now go out and buy my 9, 000lb travel trailer.

[montwolfman]

Very comprehensive review (for once). It bothers me that you have a problem with the acceleration and fuel mileage. The curb weight and hp rating simply needs to be fed with fuel. A truck is a workhorse and should not be confused with a compact car. A 2000 lb payload puts this truck above and beyond.

[mgp-bct]

Nice 👍 I like the way you review the vehicle 🚗

[mkp]

This isn't even a Japanese truck, it was designed and is built in the US, with an American engine

[rodionkorniyenko]

Great review, like the inserts. Got all the information I needed to know about this truck, thanks for helping me in my research for a pickup. In this case the Titan didn't make the cut. I applaud Nissan for the effort and trying something different but I think a regular 1/2 ton pickup will work better for me.

[nodirtpoor]

Nice review Alex, All facts, non bias . keep up the good work!

[stevensingleton]

+Alex on Autos Why did you not mention that the truck will be eventually offered in single and king cab configurations? Nissan is slowly releasing the other configurations and the half ton Titan and it's single and king cab configurations over time. This is the first time that they will offer such a large array of configurations so they are taking their time to make sure it is done right.

[iennguyen]

I'll buy this beast or 1794 tundra instead of choosing f-series, ram1500, silverado, ...

[angelgonzalez]

Greetings from also i would like to see a review of the new abarth 500.... keep up the great job

[AlaskaErik]

If I'm towing in the 10k to 12k range, I'm just going to go with a 3/4 ton. I do not like towing at the upper limits of my tow capacity, especially when the manufacturers are more interested in bragging rights than a safe and comfortable tow experience.

[germandelariva]

Also how do these truck do in the very cold states during winter?

[guyin]

It seems like a solid truck, but I'm not sure Nissan has come up with a formula here that is particularly compelling. Other than price it seems you would be better off with a 3/4 ton offering from the competition. The dealers don't seem to be particularly sold on it either as you rarely see more than a couple of them on the lot even though it has been in production long enough that numbers should be quite a bit higher than that.