2010 Nissan Titan: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Nissan Titan’s biggest change is improved standard safety equipment across the lineup. It is otherwise a light update, with the same basic design, body styles, 5.6-liter V8, and 5-speed automatic as before.
About the 2010 Nissan Titan
1st generation (2004-2015), late-cycle year, following the more substantial 2008 update.
Nissan positioned the Titan as a full-size pickup built around standard V8 power, strong towing ability, and smart cargo flexibility. The big selling points were brute strength from the 5.6-liter V8, a fully boxed steel frame, roomy King Cab and Crew Cab layouts, and useful bed solutions like the Utili-track system on equipped trucks. Compared with rivals, Titan’s identity was a simpler, brawny truck with a roomy cabin and a strong standard engine rather than a huge menu of body and engine choices.
The 2010 Titan ranges from the basic, work-focused XE to the more comfortable SE and leather-trimmed LE. The PRO-4X is the trail-focused version, with four-wheel drive, a locking rear differential, skid plates, off-road shocks, Bluetooth, and standard towing hardware.
What changed, by category
2010 Nissan Titan specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 12–13 mpg | 12–13 mpg | 12–13 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 317 hp | 317 hp | 317 hp | 317 hp |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9100 lb | 9100–9400 lb | 7300–7400 lb | 9300 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 33–40.4 in | 33–40.4 in | 33–40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Pedals | ||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Power Locks | ||||
| Power Windows | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Nissan Titan?
The biggest change is that side airbags, curtain airbags, and stability control become standard on every 2010 Titan. Brake-based traction support also expands across the full lineup.
Was the 2010 Nissan Titan redesigned?
No, the 2010 Titan was not redesigned. It remains part of the first generation and carries over the same basic body styles, chassis, and overall design.
Did the 2010 Nissan Titan get a new engine or transmission?
No, the engine and transmission carry over. Every trim retains the 5.6-liter V8 and 5-speed automatic.
What changed on the 2010 Nissan Titan PRO-4X?
The 2010 PRO-4X gains standard Bluetooth, a Class IV tow hitch with wiring, and trailer-brake pre-wiring. It also receives the lineup’s newly standard side airbags, curtain airbags, and stability control.
Is the 2010 Nissan Titan meaningfully different from the 2009 model?
Yes, mainly in standard safety equipment. The 2010 model makes side airbags, curtain airbags, and stability control standard across the range, but its basic design and V8 powertrain remain much the same.