2007 Nissan Titan Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive

Nissan's full-size pickup truck gets more power for 2007. Titan comes as the Crew Cab and as the extended-cab King. Kings have rear-opening back doors that don't open independently of the fronts, but swing out flat against the bodysides. Kings have a 6.5-ft cargo bed, Crews a 5.5-ft box. The sole engine is again a 5.6-liter V8 but now with 317 hp vs. 305. It teams with a 5-speed automatic transmission. XE, SE, and LE trims are available, each with rear- or 4-wheel drive. The 4WD system has low-range gearing but should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard, an antiskid system is available. Traction control is standard with 4WD, available with 2WD.

SEs and LEs have front bucket seats, center console, and floorshifter. Optional on those models and standard on XEs is a front bench seat and column-mounted shifter. All Titans have a three-passenger rear bench seat. Also optional are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover both seating rows. Crew Cabs include a power-down rear window with defroster. Power-adjustable pedals are standard on LE, optional for SE. Titans are available with a locking storage compartment in the left-rear fender, a factory spray-in bedliner, and a fold-flat front-passenger seat.

Competition

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Pickup Trucks are traditionally the vehicles of choice for heavy-duty hauling and towing. They offer an array of cab styles and bed lengths and usually feature powerful V8 or diesel engines. For personal use, consider light-duty half-ton models. For heavy-duty or commercial use, consider three-quarter- or one-ton models.

We have no Best Buys in this class. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra 1500 Classic.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Toyota Tundra.

News

Nissan is an old hand with diesel engines, which likely explains rumors of an "oil burner" Titan for 2008. It would be a timely, though unsurprising, addition. High gas prices have lately crimped sales, and Titan now faces newer competitors that offer the greater fuel-efficiency of diesel power. No word yet on what diesel engine Titan might get, but we'd guess a V8 of 5.0 to 6.0 liters, though a turbocharged 6-cyl is equally possible. Further out, sources forecast a redesigned Titan for model-year 2010. Intriguingly, Nissan is said to be working on medium- and heavy-duty pickups that could bow around then--and could be more bad news for beleagured Detroit brands.

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2007 Nissan Titan Road Test

Pros	Cons

Passenger and cargo room (crew cab)	Fuel economy

Towing ability	Exhaust noise

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
6	6	6	5

Smooth, powerful V8 puts Titan among quickest large trucks off the line, delivers ample passing power, provides competitive 9500-lb towing capacity. Transmission upshifts smoothly, downshifts promptly.

Fuel Economy

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
2	2	2	2.5

Test 4WD XE Crew Cab averaged 12.1 mpg in all-city driving, 14.5 in city/highway use. Titan uses regular-grade fuel.

Ride Quality

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
4	4	4	4.4

Firm always, choppy over broken surfaces, rail tracks, though suspension quick to quell secondary motions.

Steering/Handling/Braking

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
4	4	4	3.5

Relatively easy to drive and nimble for a big pickup. Still, as with any of the breed, rear end tends to hop through bumpy corners when cargo bed is empty. Meaty, accurate steering. Strong, responsive brakes.

Quietness

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
4	4	4	4.9

Road, engine, wind noise nicely muted, but constant exhaust rumble can be tiring.

Controls

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
5	5	5	6.3

Gauges simple, very legible. Controls generously sized, close to driver, but not always easy to see. Column-mounted transmission shift lever felt loose to some testers, but cleverly integrates toggle control for manual shifting. Interior assembly solid enough, let down only by too many lightweight plastic bin covers. Cabin materials serviceable on XE and SE, plush on LE.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
7	7	9	8.3

Some testers judge bench seat too flat and firm for best comfort, and its center position is fairly inhospitable. All agree buckets are substantial, supportive. Head and leg room ample either way. High step-in requires grabbing steering wheel or assist handle to enter.

Room/Comfort (rear)

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
5	7	7	5

King Cabs have acceptable knee room if front seats not more than halfway back. Crews have generous leg room. Three adults fit in either, but two are less crowded. Some testers find Crew Cab seat too upright, lacking in thigh support. King Cab rear doors open 180 degrees for great access in tight parking spaces, but tall step-in hampers entry/exit in any Titan.

Cargo Room

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
5	6	6	5.2

Bins, cupholders abound in both cab styles, but bench seat's center-armrest cubby has a large, cumbersome lid. Crew Cab's near-flat rear floor, fold-up rear-seat cushions provide outstanding in-cab storage. Locking fender compartment, tailgate cargo-bed lighting, track tie-down system are added assets.

Value within Class

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
6	6	5	6.4

Limited to just one engine, two body styles, and relatively short cargo beds, Titan's appeal is narrower than that of its large-pickup competition. But Titan is strong in performance, comfort, utility, and available safety features. If you need what it's got, this brawny Nissan is worth a look.

Total Score

2WD SE King Cab w/bench seat	4WD XE Crew Cab	4WD LE Crew Cab w/bucket seats	Class Average
48	51	52	51.5

Scores for all Large Pickup Trucks

Low Score		7
Average Score		51
High Score		64

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2007 Nissan Titan Prices & Equipment

Model Prices

Prices Updated: 11/14/2006

Trim Name	Retail Price	Dealer Invoice	Destination Charge

2WD XE King Cab extended cab	$23,700	$21,424	$735

4WD XE King Cab extended cab	$26,900	$24,316	$735

2WD XE Crew Cab	$26,550	$23,999	$735

4WD XE Crew Cab	$29,750	$26,892	$735

2WD SE King Cab extended cab	$25,850	$23,366	$735

4WD SE King Cab extended cab	$29,050	$26,259	$735

2WD SE Crew Cab	$28,350	$25,627	$735

4WD SE Crew Cab	$31,550	$28,519	$735

2WD LE King Cab extended cab	$30,650	$27,705	$735

4WD LE King Cab extended cab	$33,700	$30,463	$735

2WD LE Crew Cab	$33,150	$29,965	$735

4WD LE Crew Cab	$36,200	$32,722	$735

Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker. Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options. The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.

NA = price note available, NC = no charge.

Rebates and Incentives

There are no rebates or incentives at this time.

Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.

Standard Equipment

Powertrain

5.6-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission.

Safety

Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front-seat active head restraints, tire-pressure monitor.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, center console, column shifter w/manual-shift capability, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors (Crew Cab), power windows (Crew Cab), power door locks (Crew Cab), AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear-hinged full-swing rear doors (King Cab), front-hinged rear doors (Crew Cab), cargo-box light, rear defogger (Crew Cab), power-down rear window (Crew Cab), rear privacy glass (Crew Cab).

Appearance and Miscellaneous

Color-keyed front bumper, black rear bumper.

Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires

Full-size spare tire, 245/75R17 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, traction control, tow hooks.

SE adds to XE:

Comfort and Convenience Features

Leather-wrapped steering wheel, front captain chairs w/driver-side lumbar adjustment, floorshifter, fold-flat passenger seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, digital-media player connection, illuminated visor mirrors.

Appearance and Miscellaneous

Theft-deterrent system, sliding rear window (King Cab), rear privacy glass, chrome bumpers.

Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires

Deletes: manual-shift capability.

265/70R18 white-letter tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, traction control, tow hooks.

LE adds to SE:

Powertrain

Traction control.

Safety

Rear-obstacle-detection system.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, 6-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), power-adjustable pedals, Rockford Fosgate sound system, steering wheel radio controls, rear radio controls (Crew Cab), automatic day/night outside and rearview mirrors, compass, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, mirror-mounted turn signals, automatic headlights.

Appearance and Miscellaneous

Fog lights, rear-fender lock box, bedliner.

Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires

Tow hooks, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.

Optional Equipment

Major Packages	Retail Price	Invoice Price
Preferred Pkg.
XE Crew Cab	$800	$694
Remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, upgraded sound system, overhead console, theft-deterrent system.

Trac Pkg.
2WD XE, 2WD SE	$300	$260
Traction control, tow hooks. XE requires Preferred Pkg. SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg.

Popular Pkg.
SE King Cab w/captain chairs	$1,250	$1,085
SE King Cab w/split bench seat	$1,100	$954
SE Crew Cab w/captain chairs	$1,350	$1,172
SE Crew Cab w/split bench seat	$1,200	$1,041
Rear-obstacle-detection system, split bench seat (w/split bench seat), 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, steering wheel radio controls, rear radio controls (Crew Cab), universal garage door opener, extended overhead console (Crew Cab), automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator.

Rockford Fosgate Pkg.
SE King Cab	$1,750	$1,519
SE Crew Cab	$1,850	$1,605
Popular Pkg. plus Rockford Fosgate sound system. NA w/front split bench seat.

Texas Titan Pkg.
SE	$2,500	$2,352
Unique interior trim, side steps, fog lights, bedliner, chrome alloy wheels. NA w/Side Airbag Pkg.

Side Airbag Pkg.
SE, LE	$1,200	$1,041
Front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antiskid system, brake assist. SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. LE requires Tow Pkg., step rails.

Off-Road Pkg.
4WD SE	$1,150	$998
4WD LE	$1,000	$867
Limited-slip differential, special axle ratio, fog lights, skid plates, off-road suspension, 285/70R17 white-letter tires, unique alloy wheels. SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. and Big Tow Pkg. LE King Cab requires Big Tow Pkg., step rails.

Utility Bed Pkg.
SE	$950	$825
Utili-Track Bed Channel System, tie-downs, spray-in bedliner, rear-fender box, cargo power outlet. Requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. NA w/Texas Titan Pkg. Std. LE.

Texas Titan Utility Bed Pkg.
SE	$500	$433
Utili-Track Bed Channel System, tie-downs, rear-fender box, cargo power outlet. Requires Texas Titan Pkg.

Chrome Pkg.
SE Crew Cab	$2,500	$2,168
LE Crew Cab	$1,050	$911
Unique floormats, chrome exterior trim, fog lights (SE), chrome step rails, spray-in bedliner (SE), chrome alloy wheels. NA w/Off-Road Pkg.

Tow Pkg.
SE, LE	$450	$391
XE	$250	$217
Special axle ratio, power-extended mirrors (LE, SE), transmission-oil-temperature gauge, heavy-duty battery, 7-wire trailer-wiring harness, hitch receiver, XE requires Preferred Pkg., spray-in bedliner. 2WD XE/SE require Trac Pkg. SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. LE requires step rails.

Powertrain
Flex-fuel 5.6-liter V8 engine
LE, SE, XE	$0	$0
Not available in all areas.

Comfort and Convenience Features
Navigation system
LE	$1,800	$1,561
Requires Side Airbag Pkg., Tow Pkg.

DVD entertainment system
SE/LE Crew Cab	$1,450	$1,258
SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. w/captain chairs. 2WD SE requires Trac Pkg. 4WD SE, 2WD LE require Tow Pkg. 4WD LE requires Tow Pkg. or Off-Road Pkg. NA w/Texas Titan Pkg.

Power sunroof
SE/LE Crew Cab	$900	$780
Requires Side Airbag Pkg. SE requires Popular Pkg. or Rockford Fosgate Pkg. LE requires Tow Pkg., step rails.

Satellite radio
LE, SE, XE	$350	$304
XE requires Preferred Pkg. SE requires Popular or Rockford Fosgate Pkg.

Front split bench seat
SE (credit)	$-150	$-131
LE (credit)	$-400	$-347
Includes column shifter w/manual-shift capability.

Under-seat storage bin
LE, SE, XE	$150	$111


Automatic day/night rearview mirror
XE, SE	$230	$199


Floormats
LE, SE, XE	$120	$90


Appearance and Miscellaneous
Step rails
LE	$300	$260


Utili-Track sliding bed extender
SE, LE	$280	$214
SE requires Utility Bed Pkg. NA w/tonneau cover.

Bed extender
XE, SE	$260	$188
NA w/Utility Bed Pkg. NA w/tonneau cover.

Utili-Track bed divider
SE, LE	$270	$199
SE requires Utility Bed Pkg.

Spray-in bedliner
XE	$450	$391
Requires Preferred Pkg.

Tonneau cover
King Cab	$1,400	$1,212
Crew Cab	$1,380	$1,191

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2007 Nissan Titan Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Nissan Titan extended cab	Nissan Titan crew cab

Wheelbase, in.	139.8	139.8

Overall Length, in.	224.2	224.2

Overall Width, in.	78.8	78.8

Overall Height, in.	75.1	75.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	4894	4837

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	--	--

Standard Payload, lbs.	1529	1587

Fuel Capacity, gals.	28.0	28.0

Seating Capacity	6	6

Front Head Room, in.	41.0	41.0

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.8	41.8

Rear Head Room, in.	38.9	40.4

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.0	40.4

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	dohc V8

Size, liters/cu. in.	5.6 /341

Horsepower @ rpm.	317 @ 4900

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	385 @ 3600

Availability	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

5-speed automatic	14/18

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	Nissan Titan extended cab	Nissan Titan crew cab

Front Impact, Driver	5	5

Front Impact, Passenger	4	4

Rollover Resistance	4	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	5/60,000	--

Bumper-to-bumper	3/36,000	--

Corrosion	5/unlimited	--

Free roadside assistance	3/36,000	--

Free scheduled maintenance	None/--	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: USA

Drivewheels: 4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive

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