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# 2017 Nissan Titan XD Diesel SL 4x4 Crew Cab - Bottom Line Review
- URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2017-nissan-titan-xd-diesel-sl-4x4-crew-cab-bottom-line-review/
- Published: 2018-05-17T15:17:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-06T17:29:25.000Z
- Author: George Straton
- Tags: Pickup Trucks

One out of 21 is the loneliest number in U.S. half-ton full-size pickup truck sales.

While one in four purchasing U.S. Ford dealership customer drives off the lot with the super-popular F-150 pickup truck and at Chevrolet and RAM stores slightly more than one out of five buying customers takes ownership of the keys to a Silverado or RAM pickup, pickup sales are not quite so brisk at Asian brand showrooms.

In U.S. Toyota showrooms,there's a 1/20 chance of pawning off a Tundra pickup on a buying customer. Then again, Toyota fields their TRD off-road motorsports support.

Over at Nissan dealers pickup truck purchases are rarer still. Prior to Chrysler - FIAT marriage in 2012, Nissan had planned to rely on a re-skinned RAM to bring to market as its next generation full-size half ton-ner.

Despite the planned RAM-based Titan, Nissan went ahead with talks with commercial vehicle engine maker Cummins to develop a new generation of turbo-diesel to power a heavy\[-ier\] duty pick-up which Nissan would go alone on. It would be called Titan XD for Extended Duty.

Wouldn't you know it? **Roadblazing.com** contributors had just dismantled a house outdoor deck when a new blue *2017 Nissan Titan XD Turbo Diesel* showed up.

*WHAT:* Year old re-designed **2017 Nissan Titan XD Diesel SL 4x4 Crew Cab**  

In 2016 Titan switched from passenger SUV to a commercial van, namely the NV3500 series, as a full frame donor. Diesel power is available in extended King and super Crew Cab +mid-length bed configurations.

*Standard Powertrain*: Cummins intercooled Holset M2 rotary control turbocharged 5.0L 32V DOHC compacted graphite block Tier 2, BIN 3 diesel V8, with NOx exhaust particulate filtration and urea injection after-treatment **+** 6-speed torque converter planetary automatic transmission **+** 2-speed part time electronic 4-wheel drive to front open, rear E-LSD differentials.

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Holset turbocharged Cummins 5.0L diesel V-8 power mated to 6-speed automatic transmission: 555 lb-ft torque = 26% > than Ford F-150 Powerstroke 3.0L diesel V6](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/04/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-engine-007d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Holset turbocharged Cummins 5.0L diesel V-8 power mated to 6-speed automatic transmission: 555 lb-ft torque = 26% > than Ford F-150 Powerstroke 3.0L diesel V6

*WHAT (A) STYLING DIFFERENCE:* Bling to the 4th Power

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: in Deep Pearl blue and mirrored chrome nose bling this SL model = $57,255](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-ext-fr-20160811-864-abd.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: in Deep Pearl blue and mirrored chrome nose bling this SL model = $57,255

**√** Trapezoid twin horizontal bar grille, with enlarged top border to accommodate etched "TITAN" lettering, bordered by vertical slats, overlaying a mesh lattice al slathered in blinding chrome; **√** Tall wrap around headlamp housings with LEDs; **√** Sharper raked windshield; **√** Front bumper, wing mirrors also get mirror chrome treatment; **√** Ditto rear bumper and running boards topped with rubber step grips; **√** Fender-mounted "Cummins" chromed portholes.

*WHY:* When the job calls for a V8 diesel half-ton plus pickup

*WHEN:* On-Sale (in the U.S.) since late fall 2016

*WHERE:* Nissan new car dealers

*WHERE MADE*: Canton, Mississippi, U.S.A.

*HOW STRONG:* The theoretically thrust swollen blown small block V-8 turbo diesel in practice is confounded by plenty-o-lag, tepid throttle step-in and immense weight; Bright lining is prompt locking torque converter on 6-speed slush-box; Electronic transfer case engagement is on the smoother side;

*HOW LIMBER:* Variable rate hydraulic steering is more accurate than in true heavy duty-ers during highway lane changes, but remains a flexor work-out when parking; Tuned for greater compliance than genuine 1.5 tonners, though such mass induces pitch & roll; Despite goodly-sized 4-wheel brake discs pedal reaction is too tame;

*HOW FAR:* **14 mpg** combined fuel economy = 20% > gas Super Duty 2500s; = 20% < RAM 1500 Eco standard duty gas V8 powered half-ton out there. Lacking an optional 32 gallon fuel tank limits highway mile range to 470 per tankful.

*HOW BIG/ LITTLE:* **√** As long as some small houses; **√** Needs a 22'-foot deep garage or parking spot; **√** Requires 8 corrective attempts to back into a perpendicular parking space; **√** Feels small only next to a heavy duty trades crew-cab pick up with long bed & dualies; **\-1** 3"-inches length, 6"-inches wheelbase > F150 SuperCrew SB, but requires an extra 5-feet turning radius! **\-1** 2nd Row knee room < competitor's Crew Cabs.

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: beefy rubber grip covered mirror chromed running boards](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-seats-running-board-004d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: beefy rubber grip covered mirror chromed running boards

*HOW USEFUL:* **√** Tow Rating (at tongue) = **12,030** lbs. ; **√** Payload Rating = **2000** lbs. ; **√** Power sliding backlight window; **√** Box J-Channel sliding cleats; **√** Box integral dual locking long storage bins; **√** Crinkle finish sprayed-in bed liner; **√** Driver's side retractable rear box step; **√** Wide full cab length running boards; **√** Folding extendable tow, lower convex wing mirrors; **√** Easy action tailgate hinges; **√** White LED overhead bed & under-rail lights ; **√** 60:40 split 2nd Row bench w/ fold-up cushions, fold-down backs; **√** 2nd Row sub-bench dual locking bins; **√** 2nd Row 150W, box 400W 120V outlets; **√** 1st Row full fore center console deep storage management & saddle pockets; **√** 1st & 2nd Row door pocket management**.**

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: standard 6' foot, 6" inch bed capable of hauling away old fencing planks with length and payload weight to spare](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-bed-lumber-005d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: standard 6' foot, 6" inch bed capable of hauling away old fencing planks with length and payload weight to spare

*HOW SAFE*: 6 airbags; Driver assist technology: **√** Blind Spot Warning; **√** Audible front & rear Park Assist w/ rear camera guidance grid.

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Blind spots reduced by extending split wing mirror w/ lower convex frame & rear camera + sonar audible front & rear park assist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-wing-mirror-rear-camera-view-005d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Blind spots reduced by extending split wing mirror w/ lower convex frame & rear camera + sonar audible front & rear park assist

*HOW FRIENDLY:* **√** Pebbled leather seats, heated front, driver: 8-way power w/ 2 setting memory, front pax: 4-way power; **√** 4 Pillar grab handles; **√** Dual analog gauge cluster flanking colorized multi-function LCD display; Night backlighting = Orange; **√** Power tilt/ telescoping leather wrapped steering wheel w/ vertical spoke cruise control/ communication/ audio switches; **√** 2-zone auto climate control; **√** Contrast stitched soft-touch upper dash-top & door elbow panels; **+1** Well insulated cabin filters out much diesel clatter; **+1/-1** Familiar passenger controls & layout **≠** tradesman / ranchhand grade; **\-1** Unconvincing imitation wood strips, faux brushed metallic accents;

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: entry, driver's](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-entry-drivers-controls-004d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: entry, driver's

*HOW "APP" -LICABLE:* **7"-inch** capacitive touch LCD infotainment unit **<** *8"-inch+* competition; **\-1** HDD GPS voice controlled Navigation **\=** 2000s low-resolution map graphics; **+1/-1** Rockford Fosgate audio rocks loud but distorts at limits. **√** Siri Eyes, (Apple Car Play, Android Auto added 2017 MY); **√** NissanConnect apps = Pandora, IHeart, Google Destination, Facebook Destination, TripAdvisor,Twitter feed; **√** Sirius XM Travel link by subscription (after 90 day trial): Real-time Traffic, Weather, Sports scores & standings, Fuel prices, Movie listings, Stock prices.

![2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Nissan Connect Apps include Google Search & TripAdvisor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/RB-2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-TD-4x4-infotainment-TripAdvisor-006d.jpg)

2017 Nissan Titan XD TD 4x4: Nissan Connect Apps include Google Search & TripAdvisor

*HOW MUCH: *$57,255** for a **2017 Nissan Titan XD Cummins TD SL 4x4**

*WHAT'S MISSING:* More rear knee-room; More modern infotainment w/ rotary controller; Better cabin panel fit; Active Self-Park Assistance;

*ANY COMPETITION:*

The **2017 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Turbo Diesel** trails true Heavy Duty Diesel pick up truck tow ratings by 20% and payload ratings by 25%.

**HOWEVER: Nissan Titan XD's** Cummins diesel V-8 TDI out-torques the RAM 1500's and the new Ford F-150 3.0L turbo-diesel V-6's by >25% and should out-tow and out-payload the comparably configured competition by >40%.

Comfortably Placing the **2017 Nissan Titan XD Cummins TD V-8** "Somewhere in the Middle"