The 2022 Nissan Titan XD slots between a traditional half-ton pickup and a more robust heavy-duty three-quarter-ton truck. It’s an interesting idea, but as its towing and payload numbers are equal and sometimes fall short of many half-ton pickups, it is hard to see the advantages. The Titan XD offers only one cab and bed configuration, lacks a diesel or hybrid engine option, and possesses middle-of-the-road reliability and resale figures. On the flip side, there isn’t a long waiting list to get one, and it comes nicely equipped with an excellent bumper-to-bumper 5-year/100,000-mile warranty.
2022 Nissan Titan XD S (starting at $45,580)
Like all Titan XD trucks, the S trim comes standard with a 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 making 413 lb-ft of torque. It’s attached to a 9-speed transmission and standard 4-wheel-drive system (4WD). The Titan XD features a double-wishbone front suspension with a 36-mm stabilizer bar and a leaf spring rear suspension with a 26.5-mm stabilizer bar. The S has the highest tow rating of the four Titan XD trims, maxing out at 10,920 pounds.
A handsome truck, the 2022 Titan XD affords only one configuration: a crew cab with a 6.5-foot bed. Standard equipment for the S trim includes 17-inch steel wheels, halogen headlights, a spray-in bedliner, dual manual-folding outside mirrors, and black bumpers. The XD’s rear tailgate is both removable and lockable.
Nissan equips every Titan XD S with a host of safety and driver assists. The standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 brings automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and reverse automatic braking. Also in the mix is Nissan’s Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system that uses radar to detect the distance between the Titan XD and the two cars ahead, alerting the driver when traffic may suddenly slow or stop.
Other standard safety features worth mentioning include trailer sway control, electronic traction and stability control, a four-corner tire pressure monitor, and hill start assist. The Titan XD has front, front side-impact, front knee, and front and rear side-curtain airbag protection. Rear-door alert reminds the driver to check the back seat before leaving the vehicle, while rear seatbelt reminders help rear passengers remember to buckle up.
On the comfort and convenience front, the Titan XD S comes standard with a 40/20/40 manually-adjustable split-bench front seat and a 60/40 flip-up rear bench seat, creating enough room for six grown adults. Nissan’s NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seat technology helps make long rides more comfortable.
The instrument cluster features a 7-inch display screen with an analog tachometer and speedometer. The cluster also includes analog gauges for water temperature and oil pressure, with digital readouts for transmission temperature, outside temperature, voltage, and the Advanced Drive-Assist Display that delivers essential information where the driver can quickly see it.
The Titan XD S includes a manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel featuring cruise control, audio, and display screen controls. Also standard is a 6-speaker audio system and an 8-inch color touch-screen display serving as the infotainment hub and rearview monitor. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto accompany Nissan Connect apps and services, Bluetooth, SiriusXM (requires subscription), and two USB ports — one Type-A and one Type-C.
Additional cab features include one-touch up/down front power windows, power door locks with remote entry and push-button start, a manually-sliding rear window, rear window defroster, and manual air conditioning.
Finally, little touches often overlooked on base models are appreciated here. They include sliding extended sun visors, a built-in 4- and 7-pin trailer pin connector, rear reading lamps, and a total of six cup holders.
The only option package for the S trim contains a set of heavy-duty front springs.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Titan XD S Crew Cab costs $47,275. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $849. See 2022 Nissan Titan XD S models for sale
2022 Nissan Titan XD S includes:
Automatic emergency braking – Can detect a potential collision situation and warn the driver. If the driver fails to act, the system can automatically slow or stop the vehicle.
5.6-liter V8 – One of the most potent V8’s in the segment, this engine has all the muscle required for towing and hauling.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allow instant access to a smartphone’s apps, messaging, music, and navigation.
5-year/100,000-mile warranty – The best in the full-size pickup truck business, Nissan’s warranty applies to both the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage.
2022 Nissan Titan XD SV (starting at $49,360)
A step up from the base S, the SV trim includes all the same mechanical equipment but adds more features and options we think make it a better choice.
The SV adds a chrome front bumper and body-colored rear bumper to its exterior, along with power-adjustable heated side tow mirrors with puddle lights, front tow hooks, a receiver hitch, LED tail lamps, and a body-color mesh grille. An additional 7-pin trailer wiring harness connector resides in the SV’s bed.
Additional creature comforts include a carpeted floor, upgraded cloth seats, a lighted glove box, lighted vanity mirrors, and a customizable maintenance interval reminder.
Adaptive cruise control, trailer brake control, and trailer light function check are also SV upgrades.
Optional is the SV Convenience Package that adds a proximity key fob (automatically unlocks the doors when you touch the handle), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, front and rear parking sensors, 20-inch alloy wheels, and front captain’s chair seats with center console. Also in the package is an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, NissanConnect with navigation, traffic sign recognition, SiriusXM Travel Link and Traffic, TomTom Weather, and a 9-inch color touch screen.
Also included in the package are heated front seats, a power sliding rear window, a gooseneck in-bed trailer hitch, and LED mood lighting. Back seat passengers enjoy adjustable air vents and additional power and USB outlets.
Opt for the SV Utility Package, and you’ll get the Utili-track in-bed channel system, LED bed lights, 120-volt bed outlet, rain-sensing wipers, an electronic locking tailgate, and rear utility bed steps.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Titan XD SV Crew Cab costs $51,055. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $917. See 2022 Nissan Titan XD SV models for sale
2022 Nissan Titan XD SV includes:
Adaptive cruise control – Allows the driver to set and maintain a safe distance to the traffic ahead, automatically slowing and speeding up with traffic flow.
Trailer brake control – Assists the Titan in controlling braking when towing a trailer, with automatic or manual adjustment modes.
Available dual-zone automatic climate control – Makes for a more comfortable cabin by automatically maintaining cabin temperature.
Available heated front seats – Help keep occupants warm when the weather outside becomes frigid.
2022 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X (starting at $55,170)
The Pro-4X adds an off-road capable component to the Titan XD, touting more features and under-body protection over the SV trim.
Moving to the Pro-4X brings hill descent control and an electronic locking rear differential, along with 18-inch dark finish alloy wheels, all-terrain off-road tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, a steel transfer case skidplate, rain-sensing wipers, and a lower radiator skid plate with powder-coated silver paint.
Pro-4X owners enjoy LED headlights, LED fog lights, LED interior lighting, and LED signature lighting. LEDs also light the bed, showing off the factory-applied spray-in bedliner and the Utili-track system. Front and rear parking sensors also come standard.
Additional convenience features include captain’s chair heated front seats with 8-way power driver’s seat and power lumbar support. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, power rear window, proximity key fob, auto on-off headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and rear-seat air vents are all standard. The Pro-4X adds two 110-volt outlets, one inside the cab and another outside in the truck bed, for additional power needs.
The Pro-4X’s infotainment system gets upgraded with a 9-inch color touch screen, NissanConnect with navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, traffic sign recognition, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, plus a 12-speaker Fender premium audio system.
Optional on the Pro-4X is the Convenience Package adding a 4-way power passenger seat, a heated power-adjustable steering wheel, memory for the driver seat, heated front seats, heated rear seats, remote start, an auto-dimming and reverse tilt-down driver’s exterior mirror, leather seating, and a gooseneck hitch.
The Pro-4X Premium Package adds ventilated front seats, a 360-degree Around View Monitor with moving object detection, a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, and the Titan Box truck bed storage system.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X Crew Cab costs $56,865. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $1,022. See 2022 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X models for sale
2022 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X includes:
Skidplate protection – Helps protect vital underbody components from damage when experiencing severe off-roading.
Electronic locking rear differential – Provide better traction when rock crawling or 4-wheeling in slow motion.
Power rear window – Allows the driver to open or close the sliding rear window with just a push of a button.
110-volt outlets – Permit powering of everyday household appliances that use a 110-volt plug.
2022 Nissan Titan XD Platinum (starting at $63,040)
The Platinum trim is the top-of-the-line Titan XD. It elevates the Titan XD to the realm of a near-luxury pickup, adding such enviable upgrades as 20-inch dark painted alloy wheels, premium leather seating, interior wood trim, and dark chrome interior accents.
The Platinum’s standard equipment list closely mirrors the Pro-4X, minus all the off-road equipment. Standard highlights include power driver and passenger seat with memory for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and mirrors. Also standard is a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated and cooling front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, the 9-inch touch screen, an Around View monitor, and the Fender premium audio system.
Options for the Platinum are limited to a monotone paint scheme, a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, electronic locking tailgate, the Titan Box, and a rear utility bed step.
With the $1,695 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Titan XD Platinum costs $64,735. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $1,163. See 2022 Nissan Titan XD Platinum models for sale
2022 Nissan Titan XD Platinum includes:
Heated and cooling front seats – help keep occupants comfortable year-round, warm in winter but cool and dry in the summer.
Fender audio system – with 12 speakers and an under-seat powered subwoofer, the Fender system fills the cabin with deep bass and brilliant highs.
Heated steering wheel – an excellent way to keep your hands warm after a night parked in freezing weather.
Available panoramic moonroof – opens the cabin to sunlight and fresh air.
