2016 Nissan Titan Video, First Look
Nissan is making a half-ton statement with its all-new 2016 Titan at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
The new pickup will be available with two sizes of fully boxed frames, with the larger sporting the Titan XD nameplate. It will also be roughly 20-inches longer than the standard model and will be powered by a Cummins-sourced 5.0-liter V8 diesel engine packing 310 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage
The lineup will also consist of gasoline V6 and V8 engines that will be available at a later date. What makes the 2016 Nissan Titan XD unique is the fact that the Cummins diesel engine will allow it to compete in a category that doesn’t quite exist, bridging the gap between half-ton and three-quarter ton pickups. That means maximum towing will be over 12,000 lbs while maximum payload will sit above 2,000 lbs. In total, Nissan will offer the 2016 Titan with three cab configurations, two frame sizes and three powertrains along with five trim levels, making it one versatile pickup.
GALLERY: 2016 Nissan Titan Live Photos
GALLERY: 2016 Nissan Titan Official Photos
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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So everyone has a diesel now. Toyota it's your move.