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2017 Nissan Titan: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2017 is the launch of the all-new, second-generation light-duty Nissan Titan. It moves to its own chassis, separate from the heavier Titan XD, and gets a 390-hp V8, a 7-speed automatic, updated brakes, and a much more modern cabin.
About the 2017 Nissan Titan
2nd generation, first year for the redesigned light-duty Titan (the Titan XD launched earlier as a 2016 model).
Nissan positioned the 2017 Titan as a full-size pickup for both work and everyday use: strong V8 power, real towing ability, and a quieter, more comfortable cabin than the old truck. The key differentiator was that it aimed to feel easier to live with than heavy-duty-style trucks while still covering a wide spread of needs, from a simple work truck to an upscale crew-cab model with luxury features.
The 2017 Titan ranges from the straightforward, work-ready S to the leather-lined Platinum Reserve, with every trim using the same V8 and 7-speed automatic. The PRO-4X stands out with standard four-wheel drive, Bilstein off-road shocks, skid plates, and a locking rear differential, while Platinum Reserve adds heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a surround-view parking camera.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 390-hp 5.6-liter V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission are standard across the light-duty Titan lineup.
Structural
The redesigned light-duty Titan moves to its own chassis and dimensions, separate from the heavier Titan XD. The overall truck structure was substantially reworked, and Single Cab, King Cab, and Crew Cab body styles joined the lineup during the model year.
Safety
Nissan updated the braking hardware. Driver-assistance features also appear on higher trims, including blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on PRO-4X and SL, plus a surround-view parking camera on Platinum Reserve.
Tech
The cabin was comprehensively modernized. Equipment ranges from push-button start and Bluetooth on S to navigation on PRO-4X and SL, premium audio on SL, and a surround-view parking camera on Platinum Reserve.
Styling
The redesign brought a new cabin and a broader range of trim-specific finishes, from the PRO-4X’s rugged exterior treatment to the Platinum Reserve’s dark-chrome exterior and open-pore wood interior trim.
2017 Nissan Titan specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 317–390 hp | 390 hp | 317–390 hp | 390 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 385–394 lb-ft | 394 lb-ft | 385–394 lb-ft | 394 lb-ft | 394 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9230–12640 lb | 9230 lb | 9130–12640 lb | 9130–9230 lb | 9230 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 24.8–38.5 in | 38.5 in | 24.8–38.5 in | 24.8–38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 5 | 3–6 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Traction Control | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||
| Side Steps | |||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Chrome Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Nissan Titan a full redesign?
Yes. The 2017 light-duty Titan is the first model year of the truck’s second generation, with a new chassis, powertrain, cabin, braking hardware, and five-trim lineup.
What engine does the redesigned 2017 Nissan Titan use?
Every 2017 light-duty Titan uses a 390-hp 5.6-liter V8 paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2017 Nissan Titan the same truck as the Titan XD?
No. The 2017 light-duty Titan uses its own chassis and dimensions, separate from the larger, heavier Titan XD that arrived for the 2016 model year.
Which 2017 Nissan Titan trim is set up for off-road driving?
The 2017 Titan PRO-4X is the off-road-focused trim. It has standard four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case, Bilstein off-road shocks, skid plates, hill descent control, and a locking rear differential.
Which 2017 Nissan Titan trim has the most upscale cabin?
The 2017 Titan Platinum Reserve has the most upscale cabin. Its highlights include premium leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, open-pore wood trim, and a surround-view parking camera.
2017 Nissan Titan Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Nissan Titan.
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2017 Nissan Titan
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“Titan XD is a cool big truck. Gas mileage is not great and it is not as well equipped but it is more reliable than American vehicles.”
“Do it. I was a chevy man until I test drove the Nissan Titan XD. All the towing power of a 3/4 ton with the streetability of a half ton. I have out pulled the old ford 6.0 diesels. These trucks are comfortable and easy to drive. The turning radius is fantastic. The after market world for these trucks is booming so parts and accessories are easy to find. These trucks feel solid.”