Nissan Titan Redesign

Fortune doesn’t necessarily favor the bold in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The Nissan Titan Redesign stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last yr, the Nissan Titan Redesign is likely one of the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the newest security features are available, from a surround-view parking camera to forward collision warning system that may identify pedestrians. Not like some competitors, most of these options can only be ordered on the highest trim level, however a minimum of you may get them. Also accessible are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated entrance seats — rare options in this class.

We additionally like that the Nissan Titan Redesign presents two various powertrains when you aren’t satisfied with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); on the different, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Watch out, nonetheless: Once you start checking the options boxes, the Nissan Titan Redesign can be substantially costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing supplies quality additionally might give potential buyers pause.

The Nissan Titan Redesign is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It is bought in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L model seems like a terrific deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you will have to wait for it to be built. You will discover the LS at virtually any seller, however it’s more expensive and does not add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit more expensive and consists of extra options and entry to further options. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains all of it.

Three engines are offered on the Nissan Titan Redesign. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-obligatory and comes commonplace with a nine-speed automated transmission. Additionally non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of those engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.