2020 Nissan Titan Pros vs Cons

Trucks are built to work hard, but they also offer some of the same features as upscale cars and SUVs. They add a lot of upside as a personal vehicle because they can haul passengers and large amounts of cargo. They are also excellent off road vehicles and are excellent for towing. The 2020 Nissan Titan combines all of these aspects of a truck into one simple, straightforward option that can handle the workload of a truck capably. The Titan offers many very desirable features as standard equipment and tops it all off with a class leading warranty.

What’s New for 2020?

The Titan got a refresh in 2020. It has updated styling and technology. It also improves on the engine offering. The Titan is now only offered with a 400 horsepower V8, which has been refined to provide 10 more horsepower than the earlier versions of the Titan. It also offers a high quality standard eight inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard equipment. Standard safety features have also been upgraded with the Safety Shield 360 technology suite.

Ten Reasons You May Like the 2020 Nissan Titan – The Pros

1. Best Standard Warranty

The 2020 Titan comes with the industry's best warranty. Each Titan is covered by a five year or 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. This far surpasses any other factory warranty in the category. With all the work a regular duty truck is asked to do, the generous warranty helps buyers feel secure that their vehicle will be fully functional for just a little longer.

2. Best Standard Equipment

With the costs of full size pickups steadily rising as new and improved features are added, the Titan offers buyers excellent standard features. Buyers of the base trim Titan S will get the most powerful engine, the largest touchscreen and the best collection of standard driver assistance and safety. Many trucks offer similar features, but not in the base trim level.

3. One Engine to Power Them All

The 2020 Nissan Titan has eliminated the need to upgrade a truck to a more powerful engine by providing a powerhouse standard option. The Titan is powered by The Titan Endurance V8 at all trim levels. This 5.6 liter engine has been newly refreshed and offers a class leading 400 horsepower for the base model. The Titan can easily tow 9,350 lbs with its powerful engine and refined nine speed automatic transmission.

4. Largest Standard Touchscreen

The Titan got upgraded infotainment systems in 2020. One of the major upgrades for the new version was a standard eight inch touchscreen. This is the largest standard touchscreen available on a standard trim level, and it features some of the best graphics and intuitive controls out there. The Titan also includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

5. Standard Security Suite

Nissan has also outfitted the 2020 Titan with a standard safety suite. The base Safety Shield 360 package includes automatic high beams, front and rear emergency braking with pedestrian detection, cross traffic alert, blind spot warning and lane departure alert. These features are definitely an added value as part of the base trim level offerings. Also included in the base trim level are rear backup camera, driver alertness monitors and rear parking sensors.

6. Advanced Drive Assist Display

One of the more advanced features of the Nissan Titan is the Drive Assist Display. This information system is located front and center on the instrument cluster and offers many pieces of helpful information. This information center is where the driver can access turn by turn navigation, vehicle diagnostics like tire pressure levels, off road diagnostics for four wheel driving and even advanced sign recognition.

7. Versatile Rear Seats

Rear passengers in the Titan benefit from a comfortable bench seat that seats three passengers. The two cab options both include rear seating, but the King Cab is more suited to transporting younger passengers. The rear doors of the King Cab swing out to offer great access to the rear seat. Under the fold up bench in the rear, the Titan offers a storage compartment and plenty of cargo space. The Crew Cab on the other hand offers four traditional doors and over 10 inches of additional rear leg room for adult passengers.

8. Towing Capability

The standard Titan can tow almost 10,000 lbs. It is designed to allow streamlined solo operation for towing. The rear view camera offers an excellent trailer hitch view for connecting the trailer to the Titan. The Titan also offers integrated brake controls, a tow/haul mode and optional solo trailer light check capabilities. Operators can cycle through the lights on the trailer through use of the key fob for single person light checks.

9. Off Road Capability

For the truck owner that likes to travel off the paved road, the Titan offers a variety of enhancements for off road capability. The Titan offers optional four wheel drive at every trim level. It features a shift on the fly four wheel drive dial on the dash, limited slip braking technology and excellent ground clearance. The top trim level for off road junkies is the Titan Pro-4X. This trim level includes performance Bilstein shocks, an electronic locking rear differential and a two speed transfer case for low range traction.

10. Excellent Upgrades

Because the Titan was refreshed in 2020, it offers technologically advanced options and packages. It also offers all the top level amenities that turn a work truck into a comfortable cruising machine. The technology includes a high resolution nine inch touch screen, Fender premium audio system, keyless entry, remote start with climate control and keyless ignition. The interior also offers dual zone climate control, leather seating with climate control capabilities, leather wrapped and heated steering wheel and much more.

Reasons You May Not Like the 2020 Nissan Titan – The Cons

1. Limited Configuration Options

Depending on what a buyer is looking for when shopping for a truck, the Titan may not offer the correct bed and cab combinations. While the King Cab and Crew Cab are two of the most popular options for buyers, the lack of ability to mix and match additional bed options for the two main cabs might be a sticking point. The King Cab only comes with a 6'7" bed and the Crew Cab only offers a 5'7" bed. The limited options force buyers to prioritize either bed space or passenger space.

2. Limited Powertrain Options

The single engine and transmission option simplifies the buying process by focusing on offering a universal solution to a complicated question. Many buyers will find the lack of a fuel efficient option a problem, while some will not be totally sold on the middle of the road towing capabilities of the Titan. However, the powerful V8 does make an excellent standard engine option.

3. Passenger Space

The rear seats in the Titan offer slightly less leg room compared to other full size trucks. While the Crew Cab makes good use of the additional size of the cab, some buyers will simply find a more comfortable rear seat option in competing entries for the pickup category.

How It Stacks Up to the Competition:

The Titan has stiff competition in the full size pickup category. With perennial top entries like the F-150 and the Silverado constantly improving, the Titan has found some success by offering a different take on a full size pickup.

The F-150 offers buyers a staggering selection of engine options. There are six power plants available from the lowly 295 horsepower V6 to the 450 horsepower turbo charged V6. There are also three separate cab options and three bed length options. The Titan on the other hand has one engine option and only two bed and cab configurations. When you add in all of the trim levels, option packages and appearance packages of the F-150, the buying process gets pretty cluttered.

The Titan has essentially whittled down the seemingly infinite options that are available in a full size pickup and focused solely on the most relevant. The F-150 has better towing capacity and fuel efficiency depending on which direction a buyer wants to go with it, but the Titan offers better standard features both under the hood and inside the cab. When buyers weigh in the added security of a very generous warranty, some may stray from the F-150 pack.

The Silverado and Ram also feature a long list of variations for their trucks. Compared to the Titan they appeal to a broader spectrum of buyers, but the Titan still wins out in the warranty, base engine and standard equipment categories.

Conclusion

The newly refreshed 2020 Nissan Titan has a long list of high end standard equipment with the inclusion of the Safety Shield 360 security package, a powerful base engine and a long warranty. It also stands out with upgraded technology and infotainment features. The high resolution touchscreens and driver information display offer high quality components for added refinement. The Titan has been designed to do these things at a very competitive level compared to the rest of the category. Buyers looking to get the best standard equipment on a truck should check out the Titan. Aside from being capable of high level towing, cargo capacity and interior comfort, the upper trim level Titan Pro-4X has off road toughness and many high end options.