2011 Nissan Titan

The 2011 Nissan Titan is a good truck, but it’s getting long in the tooth. Other full-size trucks outdo the Titan in just about every area. For 2011, the Nissan Titan receives some minor options package changes and renamed trim levels. The Titan SV replaces the SE model, while the previous LE model is renamed SL. Beyond that, the Titan continues essentially unchanged.

The 2011 Nissan Titan remains a good truck. It’ll do just about anything you ask of it, as witnessed by its respectable 9,500-pound maximum towing capacity, spacious cabin and versatile cargo options. But considering that other competing trucks are better in just about every regard, we’d recommend going with the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra before settling on the Titan.

2011 Nissan Titan LE 4dr Crew Cab Pickup

2011 Nissan Titan PRO-4X 4dr King Cab Pickup

The 2011 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck available in King (extended) Cab and crew cab configurations. For 2011, the King Cab offers only a 6-foot-6-inch cargo bed, while the crew cab features either a 5-foot, 7-inch or 7-foot, 3-inch bed.

The Titan is available in four trim levels: S, SV, Pro-4X and SL. The Titan King Cab S comes standard with 18-inch steel wheels, a lockable tailgate, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, a 60/40-split rear bench seat, air-conditioning and a six-speaker stereo with a CD player. The Titan Crew Cab S adds power windows and locks. The SV Value Truck package adds foglamps, rear parking sensors, a class IV hitch, front bucket seats, an eight-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass display and Bluetooth. The SV Premium Utility package includes all that plus power-adjustable pedals, power-extending/heated side mirrors, front tow hooks and an eight-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system with satellite radio.

The Titan SL includes all of the above and adds 20-inch alloy wheels (in optional chrome finish), dual-zone automatic climate control, driver memory functions, leather seating, a four-way power passenger seat, 12-volt power source in the tailgate area, wood trim and a 10-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system. The SL Max Utility package adds step rails to a feature set similar to the SV Premium Utility package.

The Pro-4X, available only in four-wheel drive, is equipped similarly to an SV with the Value Truck and Utility package. The Pro-4X’s Premium Utility package is similar to the SV’s, while the Leather package adds leather upholstery, four-way power passenger seat and driver memory functions.

Properly equipped, the Titan extended cab is rated to pull up to 9,500 pounds while the crew cab is rated at just 100 pounds less. The transmission features a tow-haul mode for handling heavy loads.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the Titan 4X4 is 12 mpg city/17 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined. The 2WD Titan rates 1 mpg better across the board.

Standard on all Titans are antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.

The 2011 Nissan Titan has not been rated using the government’s new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedure. Both King Cab and Crew Cab Titans feature a spacious and functional interior design, with easy-to-use controls and numerous storage bins.

The 2011 Nissan Titan‘s precise steering is nicely weighted, which makes the truck relatively nimble and easy to drive on pavement. The Titan’s tractable 5.6-liter V8 delivers plenty of muscle right from idle.