2021 Nissan Titan

The 2021 Nissan Titan is available in five trim levels: S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, and Platinum Reserve. The bed can be either 66 inches or 78 inches long, and there are two cab options available: the King Cab and an extended Crew Cab with more second-row space and four doors. As for focal points on the outside, the S model gets heated side mirrors and 18-inch wheels, while the SV trim adds front tow hooks and offers four-wheel drive, along with the SV Tow package option. Another capable model is the PRO-4X, adding LED headlights and a spray-in bed liner. The SL trim has 20-inch chrome wheels, and the Platinum Reserve brings a panoramic sunroof and Nissan's Titan Box in-bed storage.

All models of the 2021 Nissan Titan are suitably equipped with a 5.6-liter V-8 engine. Rear-wheel drive is standard equipment and four-wheel drive is available or included on some trims. The engine puts out 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque with a nine-speed automated transmission.

The 2021 Titan has enough power to satisfy most pickup drivers, serving as a convenient and graceful ferry through cities and highways when it isn't towing cars out of a ditch or hauling a bed filled with sandbags. Despite the model's substantial width, the ride is smooth and easy to handle, even burdened with a payload. The max carrying capacity is 1,680 pounds when fully equipped, and the max tow rating is 9,400 pounds. If there's one side of the Titan that draws people in the most, it's how it handles off the pavement. Models like the PRO-4X make the best use of the Titan's power, particularly for those who want off-road capability first. For 2021, steering and stopping power have been marginally increased, and every trim level feels much more precise in everyday driving.

The Titan's cabin is richly detailed, with wood grain accents and other luxuries the higher you climb the trim levels. A King Cab model can seat a group with some kids in the back comfortably, while the Crew Cab is best for someone who will often be driving with passengers in the back. An 8.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are included on all models. Drivers can opt for the 9.0-inch replacement touch screen, as well as add tech or entertainment upgrades like rear USB ports, a navigation system, and a 12-speaker Fender audio system.

For safety and driver assistance, drivers can choose adaptive cruise control and a surround-view parking camera system on the 2021 Titan. Without any additions, though, the pickup brings more standard equipment than ever for 2021, including a rearview camera, a driver drowsiness monitoring system, rear parking sensors, and forward and reverse automatic emergency braking.