When You Need Power, Get a Titan

The 2022 Nissan Titan continues to be part of the pantheon of full-sized trucks so popular in American culture, and only the Titan can claim to possess the “most standard power, safety, and technology in its class.” Though other trucks may have bigger reputations and more fanfare, the 2022 Titan gives more to buyers who purchase the entry-level trim than any other manufacturer. We will take a look at the powertrain that guides the Titan, the safety that protects its passengers, and the tech that keeps you connected while you drive. You may want to unleash your inner Titan and employ the power at your local Nissan Titan dealer when you see what Nissan has to offer full-sized truck buyers.

The Power to Get Things Done

Every truck’s main draw is its powertrain. What powers a truck is what makes it worth the weight it can tow and haul, and the 2022 Nissan Titan showcases one single powerhouse: a 5.6-liter V8. While it may seem like a weakness to offer only one engine, buyers who purchase other trucks have to contend with mountains of research to choose the powertrain that best matches their needs. You may need to trust the advice of a dealership when it comes to all the confusing choices that make other trucks difficult to configure and difficult to nail down in terms of how much a truck can actually tow.

Those options other trucks provide mean that even if an engine choice looks good on a web page, once you build the truck the way you want, it may not have the capability the engine advertises. Cab and bed sizes, among other things, can change how much a truck can tow and haul. With the 2022 Titan, you get 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque to move your truck, and the maximum towing capacity ranges up to 9,310 pounds with the King Cab and rear-wheel drive. For that much power in other trucks, you have to pay extra for the bigger engine. Nissan delivers its power to every truck, not just a few trim levels.

With its exceptional nine-speed automatic transmission, the 2022 Titan smoothly transitions between gears and readily tackles inclines with gusto. Even with its full capacity of 1,690 pounds of payload, the Titan has the power to move heavy loads regardless of how much you pay for the trim. Though the standard rear-wheel drive is best for towing duty, the Titan can be optioned with a part-time four-wheel drive for improved capability in adverse terrain and fuel-saving control over the transfer case. Off-road enthusiasts will appreciate the rugged nature of the Titan’s Pro 4X trim with its electronic locking rear differential, skid plates, and off-road tuned Bilstein shocks built for handling uneven conditions on trails or rough back roads.

The Titan Doesn’t Skimp on Safety

Even the best-selling trucks on the market don’t have the standard safety tech you find in the 2022 Titan. Nissan takes safety seriously, and while most manufacturers forego standard driver-assist tech features for other equipment in their trucks, Nissan makes the same Safety Shield 360 features found in their other vehicles standard for the Titan. Don’t trucks deserve the same level of accident avoidance as other vehicles? With the 2022 Titan, a suite of six driver-assist technologies starts at entry level, and it includes a class-exclusive feature you won’t find on any other trucks.

The Nissan Safety Shield technology includes a number of driver-assist features such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind-spot warning. In a vehicle as large as a truck, such features lend themselves to keeping you and the passengers of your Titan safe. Trucks tend to have poor sightlines due to the height that hides smaller cars, and Nissan makes the Titan safer with its standard equipment. As a matter of convenience, Nissan provides high beam assist as another of its suite features to make night driving safer.

Where Nissan takes extra measures is possibly the most important aspect of safety for trucks: driving in reverse. Even with a backup camera, it isn’t easy to see behind you. Entry-level trucks often have small screens, and even with rear sensors, they don’t always prevent backing into objects or people in time to prevent accidents. With rear automatic braking, the 2022 Titan will stop if anything is in your path, even if you don’t see it. In addition, the rear cross traffic alert will warn you if other vehicles are about to cross your path when you’re reversing out of a driveway or parking space. Every truck should have safety features, but Nissan makes an effort to provide a well-rounded suite of standard features.

Some of the Latest Tech

Nissan excels at technology in its vehicles, and the 2022 Titan is matching strides with the rest of the Nissan lineup. Standard features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto should be included in every entry-level truck, but there are still trucks that don’t offer these features until you pay more for a higher trim level. A standard eight-inch touchscreen in the Titan has better visibility when you need to use the backup camera, and when you display navigation or share other apps through your phone, it makes it easier to see. When you’re connected to the infotainment system through your phone, the Titan has a handy phone holder in the center console with “rubber fingers” to keep it in place.

While many other manufacturers include access to connect with Google or Alexa through AI assistants, Nissan offers a service that could be construed as even better: a 24-hour concierge. With NissanConnect, an available service allows users to call for assistance any time of day or night, and you speak with an actual human. We’ve all had those frustrating times when we find ourselves yelling at a smartphone or onboard navigation system, trying to get it to understand our commands. Rather than deal with computers that misunderstand us, Nissan lets us deal with a person who can hear you and then find help if you need emergency assistance, a restaurant if you need a place to stop, or recommend a place to shop near you. No other truck gives this option to buyers.

Commanding the Titan

Thanks to the excellent ride quality and heavily insulated cabin, the interior of the 2022 Titan is quietly comfortable. Nissan’s zero-gravity front seats are remarkably supportive for long drives and can be optioned with heat or ventilation to manage the temperature for luxurious ease that can be especially welcome after a long, hard day. No other trucks offer these well-designed seats, and that can be a big draw for those who have to travel long distances with RVs or trailers. Tie that to the cargo options in the Titan, and travelers may find this truck hard to beat.

Consider the under-seat storage bins in the rear of the cab that can be locked for securing tools or valuables, or the center console storage large enough to tuck away a tablet, and you have some clever choices for your most valuable items to be stored out of sight. Like most trucks, the rear seats also fold flat or can be folded up for other options to accommodate cargo of different sizes, a great feature for travelers. The lift-assisted tailgate is a fantastic standard feature that makes opening and closing easy for anyone, and the available Utili-Track channels for tying items down in the bed will make easy work of loading and securing items of any size.

Power in Your Hands

Aside from the many standard features you get with every 2022 Titan, Nissan considers the needs of truck owners who need to tow and haul regularly. Technology to make towing easier, like an available 360-degree camera, a remote trailer light check feature, powered telescoping mirrors, and an available gooseneck hitch, are all part of making the work easier for truck owners. If you want a truck that provides the kind of safety, technology, and power that simplifies your daily work, the 2022 Nissan Titan may be the truck for you.