The full-size Nissan Titan has earned a reputation as a rugged, powerful, full size pickup that offers a range of innovations. In 2013 it incl udes the first-inclass Utili-track™ cargo-carrying system, and the durable spray-on bed liner, lockable bedside storage compartment, Wide-Open rear doors (King Cab) and the longest Crew Cab bed.
The Titan truck is known to be able to get the job done, whether that job entails pulling a trailer, hauling cargo or just family and friends. For 2013 it has been designed with a range of body, bed and drivetrain configurations such as: King Cab and Crew Cab body styles, a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, two wheelbases (138.8 inches and 159.5 inches), three bed lengths, and four wellequipped trim levels – S, SV, PRO-4X and SL.
Platform and Power Train
The 2013 Nissan Titan utilizes a rugged, fully boxed highstrength all-steel F-Alpha platform shared with the Frontier and Armada.
Every Titan comes equipped with Nissan’s advanced Endurance V8 as standard equipment. The all-aluminum 5.6-liter V8 engine is rated at 317 horsepower and exceptional low-end torque of 385 lb-ft, for carrying loads and towing trailers. 90 percent of its torque is available under 2500 rpm. It utilizes an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel micro finished crankshaft and camshaft. It also has graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps and a super silent single-stage timing chain. It features a high-flow intake system that helps maximize air intake. The double overhead cam, 32-valve design enhances performance and engine efficiency by providing direct actuation of the intake and exhaust valves. Use of low-friction components improves engine efficiency, power, and durability by reducing friction (heat) and vibration. A single accessory drive belt helps reduce overall engine weight and size. The automatic tensioner maintains proper tension at all times, reducing wear and maintenance costs.
Titan is available with Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology as a no-cost option (available in certain regions only). Equipped with a common fuel tank, the Titan FFV offers an alternative to conventional gasoline. The Titan FFV is designed to run on varying blends of fuel from 100% gasoline to E85 capable (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). All Titans feature a 28-gallon fuel tank, providing an excellent driving range.
Titan’s 5-speed “IK” automatic transmission with overdrive is designed for truck use, with emphasis on serious towing and smooth shift quality. Electronic control provides smoother shifting and more efficiency. The self-learning feature adapts the transmission to the driving habits of the driver. A separate Transmission Control Module works interactively with the Engine Control Module. A transmission temperature gauge is included in the meter cluster on the SV, PRO-4X and SL models.
An Active Brake Limited-Slip Differential (2-wheel or 4-wheel) is standard on both 4x2 and 4x4 models.
Titan 4x4 models have been given an advanced shift-onthe-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes with electronic control part-time transfer case.
Titan features a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped) – as much as some 3/4-ton pickups.
Titan’s responsive handling is a product of its all-steel double wishbone front suspension design and over slung leaf spring (dual rate) rear suspension. The doublewishbone design provides more durability and control on uneven pavement and off-road. It’s designed to help enhance handling by controlling vertical movement of the tires with minimal inward or outward tilt. The rear suspension includes rear spring shackles mounted along the frame sides to increase departure angle. The solid rearaxle design enhances load-carrying and off-road capability, while also providing a smooth on-road ride. Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with engine speed variable assist is standard. Also standard are 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD). EBD replaces the loadlimiting proportioning valve for 2013. The large front and rear vented disc brakes help maximize the brake contact area for rapid heat dissipation, long lasting durability, and confident towing.
Exterior
The Titan exterior has a distinctive, powerful-looking front end and cab appearance and an innovative generous utility bed design. Enhancements added for 2013 start with a new removable tailgate design with an aerodynamic rear spoiler for all models. Made of impact resistant material, the rear spoiler mounts on the lip of the tailgate to increase downforce to the rear wheels. The Titan PRO-4X received a refreshed exterior appearance, with revised graphics, satin chrome grille, dark wheel finish and bright silverfinish lower radiator, oil pan and fuel tank skid plates. Step rails are added as standard on SV and SL models and a standard 120V outlet is added to the truck bed on SL models (optional on SV and PRO-4X Premium Utility Packages). There are new styled-steel wheels added to S models and mudguards are now standard on SL models.
Titan King Cab offers a 139.8-inch wheelbase and 79.1-inch bed, while the Titan Crew Cab features a 139.8-inch wheelbase and 67.3-inch bed. The Crew Cab SV Long Wheelbase model features a 159.5-inch wheelbase and an 87.0-inch bed which is nearly 20 inches longer than the standard wheelbase Crew Cab bed and the longest in class. Titan King Cab models also feature Wide-Open rear doors, which open 168 degrees for easy rear cab access. Instrumental to the door’s design is a hefty, two-stage hinge with four axis of rotation.
Initially, the doors open to a conventional 85 degrees, they can then be opened the rest of the way for easy loading and unloading of cargo or passengers.
Titan’s available spray-on bed liner (standard on SL models) helps prevent scratch damage and corrosion to the bed and inner tailgate surface. The Titan bed liner maximizes bed volume because it is thinner than drop-in bed liners or typical aftermarket spray-on applications.
The Titan features an Utili-track™ Bed Channel System with five special “C” cross-section rails that are mounted in the bed (two channels in the bed floor on each of the bed side rails and the bed header panel). Titan is the only truck to offer five channels. Removable heavy-duty utility cleats (rated at 200 pounds) slide into the channels, providing a wide range of attachment points for tying down cargo.
The channels are open at the rear of the bed, allowing the cleats to be completely removed when not in use for easy cleaning.
There is an extensive line of utility accessories including dividers, extenders, sliding cargo trays, modular storage units, bike and kayak racks available. As required for a working pickup, the Titan bed also carries 4x8-foot plywood sheets between the wheel housings. Titan also has an available tailgate assist that dampens the effort to open and close the tailgate.
Titan also features an available innovative bedside storage compartment located behind the rear driver’s side wheel (SV, PRO-4X and SL models). The bedside storage bin is designed to hold common utility items, such as work gloves, chains, rope, road flares, first aid kit or a hitch ball. The compartment is double-sealed to help prevent the intrusion of water and dust and uses the Titan ignition key for unlocking.
Interior
Titan’s interior features refined styling and two interior configurations – a bench seat with column shifter (seats six) or two front captain’s seats with a large center console and gated floor shifter (seats five).
The bench seat is standard on S and SV models, while captain’s seats are standard on the PRO-4X and SL models and are also available as part of the SV Value Truck Package. The bucket seat-equipped Titan’s center console can hold a variety of beverage containers, including a one-liter bottle.
A 12V adapter is equipped in the back of the center console and can be used as a power source for a phone or other electronic devices. The console’s storage box can also accommodate hanging file folders and contains holders for maps, paper, pens and business cards on the console lid.
Also available among Titan’s many interior features are standard flip-up 60/40 rear seat cushions for added cargo space and flexibility – with available grocery hooks on the bottom of the seat cushions. The rear floor is designed to be nearly flat for maximum cargo utility.
The PRO-4X interior receives styling cues that differentiate it from the rest of the Titan lineup such as unique white-face meters and gauges, seats featuring an embroidered PRO-4X logo, white stitching and available leather-appointed seats and white-stitched shifter knob and steering wheel.
Titan SL models have a Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with up to 10 speakers (eight speakers on King Cab, 10 speakers on Crew Cab), dual-zone auto-climate control system, wood appearance trim, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), front and rear overhead consoles (Crew Cab only), power folding mirrors with heat, power adjust, auto dim, integrated turn signal and more.
Both the King Cab and Crew Cab Titan’s rear compartments offer ample rear storage and function. The Crew Cab’s rear seat is large and recline to a full 24 degrees of seat back angle, which helps passengers take full advantage of the Crew Cab Titan’s 125.6 cubic feet of available storage space. This includes front and rear seat leg room of 41.8 inches and 40.4 inches, respectively.
There are also door storage bins and rear door bottle holders in the armrests. Titan’s feature power front windows with one-touch auto up/down function (not available on King Cab S models). All Titan Crew Cab models feature a standard power down/up rear bed access cab window. An available overhead console system gives passengers more storage options. The console contains storage bins for both front and rear passengers for items such as sunglasses, CDs, cell phone, PDA or a tissue box.
Titan features an available fold-flat front passenger seat that allows extra versatility and can also be used as a working area.
Also available are poweradjustable front seats (8-way driver’s seat, 4-way passenger’s seat), a driver’s seat memory system and heated seats. Titan also offers available power-adjustable foot pedals with memory.
Safety and Security
The 2013 Titan includes a long list of safety equipment, including Nissan’s Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor; front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters; front seat Active Head Restraints; three-point rear passenger seat belts; and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags with rollover sensor are standard on all models.
Other safety features include Zone Body construction with front and rear structure crumple zones, an energy absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases with safety stops, knee bolsters, body side reinforcements and a shift interlock system. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are also standard.
