Model Tested: 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4×4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition
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Engine:5.6-liter V-8, 390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 7-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined
Base Price: $50,360
As Tested: $54,775
Performance:
Smooth, powerful V-8
Good acceleration
Muscular exhaust note, but not too raucous
Shift-on-the-Fly four-wheel-drive
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Hi/Lo transfer case
Limited slip differential
Rugged off-road, although size limited
Strong brakes
20-inch wheels and tires
Our best fuel economy was 18.3-mpg highway
Blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert
Comfort:
Outstanding driver comfort and space
Excellent Zero Gravity seats ideal for long hauls
Stretch-out front legroom
Copious rear seat legroom
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Heated front seats
Driver power lumbar support
Wide, padded center armrest
Nicely contoured, medium thick, leather steering wheel
Power tilt/telescopic steering column
Cowboy hat headroom
Utility:
Very low effort tailgate
Power locking tailgate option
Foldable utility step for easier bed access
Handy cargo cleat system
Optional bed storage boxes don’t hold much
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Huge center console with configurable bins
Oversized front door bins with two bottle/cup holders
Double seatback pouches
Versatile rear seats fold up or down
Foldout rear cargo platform
Locking storage under cargo platform
Stout grab handles on A-pillars
OK running boards for easier ingress/egress
Power folding mirrors
Power sliding rear window
Integrated Class IV receiver hitch
WOW Factors:
Wonderfully comfortable Zero Gravity Captains chairs
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Expansive interior room
Stylish, all-black Midnight Edition trim
Handy, spacious, versatile rear seat cargo space
Smooth, powerful engine
Whines:
A little thirsty
Locking bedside cargo boxes have limited capacity
Bottom Line:
The 2018 Nissan Titan Crew 4×4 Midnight Edition is a stylish addition to the half-ton Titan Crew Cab. Black paint and trim covers a spacious, comfortable, and versatile interior. Mechanically, a strong V-8, 7-speed automatic, and rugged 4×4 components provide the practical counterpoint to the luxurious interior.
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