“Dont do it. Interior navigation is rudimentary and quality is terrible. Already traded the vehicle in with 700 miles for a 2019 Ram 1500.”
2018 Nissan Titan XD: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Nissan Titan XD is mostly a carryover, with one notable equipment change: the SV trim's rearview camera became standard. The five-trim lineup, gas and diesel V8 engines, styling, and underlying chassis otherwise remained largely unchanged.
About the 2018 Nissan Titan XD
2nd-generation Titan XD (2016-2019 pre-refresh), third model year before the 2020 update.
Nissan positioned the Titan XD as the tougher step up from the regular Titan: a full-size pickup with a larger reinforced frame and commercial-grade hardware for heavier towing and hauling. The core pitch was extra strength without giving up everyday comfort. Compared with a true heavy-duty truck, the Titan XD was meant to feel easier to live with day to day, while still offering serious payload, towing capability, available diesel torque, and a more polished cabin than a stripped-down work truck.
The Titan XD remained the heavier-duty member of Nissan's truck family, positioned between a regular half-ton pickup and a traditional heavy-duty truck. PRO-4X added standard four-wheel drive, off-road shocks, and skid plates, while SL brought leather and navigation and Platinum Reserve topped the range with a premium cabin and an around-view camera system.
What changed, by category
Safety
A rearview camera became standard on the SV trim rather than optional.
2018 Nissan Titan XD specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel , 5.0L | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel , 5.0L | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel , 5.0L | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel , 5.0L | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel , 5.0L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| 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 | 310–390 hp | 310–390 hp | 310–390 hp | 310–390 hp | 310–390 hp |
| Torque | 394–555 lb-ft | 394–555 lb-ft | 394–555 lb-ft | 394–555 lb-ft | 394–555 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10990–12480 lb | 11330 lb | 11180–12480 lb | 11180–11330 lb | 11330 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 | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Dual Power 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
What changed on the 2018 Nissan Titan XD compared with the 2017 model?
The main change for 2018 was a standard rearview camera on the SV trim. The five trims, two V8 engines, styling, and basic chassis carried over.
Was the 2018 Nissan Titan XD redesigned?
No, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD was not redesigned. It retained the same basic body, frame, suspension layout, and pre-refresh design used in the surrounding model years.
Did the 2018 Nissan Titan XD still have gas and diesel engines?
Yes, the 2018 Titan XD continued with a 5.6-liter gas V8 and a 5.0-liter Cummins turbo-diesel V8.
Which 2018 Nissan Titan XD trim was intended for off-road use?
The 2018 Titan XD PRO-4X was the dedicated off-road trim. It had standard four-wheel drive, Bilstein off-road shocks, skid plates, front tow hooks, and fog lights.
Is the 2018 Nissan Titan XD meaningfully different from the 2017 model?
No, the 2018 Titan XD is not meaningfully different from the 2017 model for most shoppers. The clearest equipment difference is that the SV's rearview camera became standard; the broader lineup otherwise carried over.
2018 Nissan Titan XD Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Nissan Titan XD.
4.1
2018 Nissan Titan XD
(128 reviews)
“Overall the truck is great. The only thing I would say on the negative side is I feel like the navigation and just entertainment console itself is dated for the year. Can only connect one Bluetooth device at a time and the navigation is clunky; phone works much better.”
“If your considering upgrading or purchasing and new Nissan Titan, it is definitely worth it!”