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2019 Nissan Titan XD: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Nissan Titan XD is a light update rather than a redesign. Its biggest change is a new standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim.
About the 2019 Nissan Titan XD
1st generation Titan XD (2016-2019), final year before the 2020 refresh and lineup simplification.
Nissan positions the Titan XD as the truck between a regular full-size pickup and a traditional heavy-duty rig. It is meant for shoppers who want more towing and payload confidence than the standard Titan offers, but with a more comfortable cabin and easier day-to-day driving than many 3/4-ton trucks. Its core draw is the reinforced XD frame, strong V8-based powertrain lineup, useful bed and towing features, and a cabin that feels more everyday-friendly than many work-first rivals.
The S remains the straightforward work truck, while the SV adds more everyday comfort and built-in towing equipment. The PRO-4X focuses on rough-road use with four-wheel drive, Bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, and skid plates. SL and Platinum Reserve models move upscale with leather seating, premium audio, and more cabin conveniences.
What changed, by category
Tech
Every trim gets a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with additional USB connectivity. Fender premium audio also becomes standard on SL and Platinum Reserve models.
Safety
King Cab and Crew Cab models add Rear Door Alert, which reminds the driver to check the back seat after parking.
Styling
The SV receives a revised body-color outer grille.
Structural
Integrated gooseneck-hitch hardware is added to most Titan XD trims, expanding the factory-installed equipment for towing trailers that connect inside the bed.
Powertrain
Cummins diesel models receive a larger diesel exhaust fluid tank. Otherwise, the Titan XD is mostly unchanged mechanically.
2019 Nissan Titan XD specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| 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 | 10950–12430 lb | 10830 lb | 10830–12550 lb | 10830–11180 lb | 10830 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 24.8 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 | |||||
| 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 is the biggest change to the 2019 Nissan Titan XD?
The biggest change is a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every 2019 Titan XD trim. Additional USB connectivity is also added across the lineup.
Does every 2019 Nissan Titan XD have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2019 Nissan Titan XD trim has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Was the 2019 Nissan Titan XD redesigned?
No. The 2019 Titan XD keeps the same first-generation body, cab choices, and five-trim lineup. It receives technology, safety, styling, and towing-equipment updates rather than a full redesign.
Which 2019 Nissan Titan XD models have Rear Door Alert?
Rear Door Alert is added to 2019 Titan XD King Cab and Crew Cab models. The system reminds the driver to check the back seat after parking.
Did the 2019 Nissan Titan XD change mechanically?
Only slightly. The main mechanical-related update is a larger diesel exhaust fluid tank on Cummins models, while most of the truck’s mechanical layout carries over from 2018.
2019 Nissan Titan XD Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Nissan Titan XD.
4.2
2019 Nissan Titan XD
(65 reviews)
“The Nissan Titan is a great vehicle for light to medium duty assuming you buy one with the Cummings 5.0 engine.”
“This truck is perfect for some who wants a truck between a 1/2 and 3/4 ton. The Cummins engine performs extremely well”