2016 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X Diesel Update 1: Parking Situations

The Titan XD isn’t a traditional light duty or heavy duty pickup, but something in between. You wouldn’t know that from looking at it, though. The Titan XD is huge, and, at over 7,300 pounds, just as heavy as a HD truck.

This has a few implications for maneuvering and parking. With a full four-door cab and long bed, I’m aware of how far the Titan might be hanging out of a parking space, and how little space I have to open the doors. Luckily, our long-termer is equipped with Nissan’s 360-degree camera system, which makes parking considerably easier.

A feature we didn’t spec, but which we might add is a set of side steps. In Pro-4X off-road trim, the Titan XD is a very tall truck (nervy in parking garages). But even tall folks use the grab handles inside each door. A set of good steel side steps can act as a form of body protection. While I’m at it, I’ll go for a set of drop-down steps under the corners of the rear bumper to help getting into the bed.

It’s a high ride from inside the truck as well. Certain vehicles feel more or less agile and maneuverable than their actual size would suggest. The Titan XD is big, and it drives big. The hood is long, the bed is longer, and the passenger seat is a mile away. The steering is slow and heavily boosted, so there’s little connection with the vehicle. Every turn requires a lot of steering input.

There are a few problems I’ll need addressed at its first scheduled service. Bluetooth phone calls get dropped after 15 minutes, and the system restarts itself. When it’s cold outside, the steering drags and moans, and the front-left suspension squeaks. But both noises go away as things warm up.

Los Angeles isn’t really a truck town, but our Solar Flare yellow Titan XD gets a lot of attention. I’ve given a few detailed walk-arounds to admiring construction workers, parking lot attendants, and jes’ folks on the street. Nissan might not have the biggest market share in the truck market, but the Titan XD turns heads.

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