2016 Nissan Titan, 5 Things to Expect

I like all the changes/ideas except making the truck larger. The market is saturated with large trucks. Nissan can set themselves apart by keeping the size of the Titan. It's a good looking truck, why screw it up? Everything in the article makes sense except for a larger body. With costs of everything going up we should be downsizing anyways. I really like the V6 Cummins idea, that should put the fuel mileage very similar to the Ram Eco. The only major flaw with the Titan right now is fuel mileage, once they address that issue the fight is on and Nissan is back in the truck business..

After thinking about is some more; why would Nissan want to enlarge the truck and pay for retooling? Ram has their distinctive front end and they are not messing with it and they probably wont--Look what GM and Toyota did to their front ends and I think it was two steps backwards. I believe there is a segment of drivers who don't want to climb into their trucks. If Nissan wants a Ford jacked up version then make the Pro version but there is also a larger segment of people who want their trucks where they can slide into them 2WD and 4WD. Do everything above and save the money on retooling the body. The faster you make my truck the sooner I can pick it up..

OK Nissan this is the last thing on my wish list that I have not seen an I think everyone with a smart phone would like. On the infotainment touchscreen make an emulator. What is an emulator? It will be an app that emulates or copies whatever is on your smart phone screen will appear on the vehicle touch screen, so if I am using Google Maps or music service or whatever app I have open on my phone there will be a mirror image copied onto infotainment system kind of like a duplicate video extension. Whatever I see on my phone is duplicated real time onto the touch screen. You plug your phone in to charge and the image syncs with the car touchscreen. I can see people just buying Nissan just for that one feature.

I hope they do more with the 5.6. 315 HP when v-6 are making close to it. The reason I traded my Titan for a tundra was because of poor tow rating as it struggled pulling my camper.

Making the Truck larger doesn't make sense to me either. As a Contractor I find myself driving around with the truck empty most of the time and when I do need to load it up I can fit the same amount of materials as any one else. I fit better in parking spaces and have better views to be able to back up, park etc. What I'd like to see is a cab that can second as an office-type workspace. A centre console more adapted to holding a writing pad and/or laptop/iPad. My Titan has overhead storage which I like and more storage is always good.

Could't agree more Daniel.

I appreciate all your guys' comments. I'd like to see Nissan make the tow mirrors powered. I tow mostly with mine and that would be a nice, simple feature. I love my 04. It's had its issues........rear end blew up, a few things here and there, but I'll tell you, I tow a 7500 lb., 35 foot travel trailer and I've climbed the Rockies, gone in and out of Death Valley and she always plugs along, never lets me down. Come on, Nissan. Update this deserving beast.

Here is the challenge with any truck--you want your cake and no calories. We want to be able to tow loads but then we we want our mileage too. Most people use hardly any tow capacity and their truck is the daily driver, these folks want mileage, like me. Nissan, we need the old ECO/Tow button with the ECO dialed in at 75 mph on the highway with two people and maximum fuel mileage. And then the tow button for performance and engine braking. But whatever you do focus on the 60-75 MPH highway mileage because that is the rule you will be measured by--that's where 90% of the drivers are in 1/2 tons and I believe where the majority of the market is, in an unloaded truck as transportation. I would rather take the hit on tow mileage then daily driver miles and that is what Ram basically did. They dialed in a V6 and put behind a geared transmission to deliver great overall mileage. Having towing/performance and highway mileage is give and take, you really can not excel at both. It is kind of like being married, if you argue there is no peace but if you behave yourself then you can have your piece. OK Nissan quit dragging your feet and don't forget my infotainment emulator. Leave my body alone and focus on the drive train and interior. And don't jack it up otherwise I will need the electric running boards like Ford has.

It's apparent that they've not parked a Titan next to any other 1/2 ton pickups. It's no smaller than any on the market. Why would we want a larger Titan? Up until maybe. Dry recently, Titans always been tops on interior space, legroom etc. so does any newer truck that may be bigger make it better? I don't think so. How the hell will we park it?

Don't ask me Joseph, I am the one preaching to leave the body alone also. Apparently the Titan is 7/8 scale of Tundra and Ford and someone feels the need to blow cash on retooling. Just leave the body and size alone Nissan. Who says you need to be larger to compete? Size is not the issue, It is fuel mileage at the heart of the problem--then get rid of the hard plastics and then your selling trucks again.
The article was titled 5 things to expect and I agreed with all except re-sizing the body. The monster truck competition is over. Nobody ever listens to me until it's too late when usually I was dead on the whole time, not always, but usually. I have about a dozen ideas that would boost Nissan sales but they won't call me, these people are stubborn. If you have a good looking wife do you send her to the plastic surgeon? NO you let her be herself. Now maybe when she hits 40 you start looking at fender flares for a boost but you just don't go carving the body up cause you can. I know your under pressure to improve then focus on the drive train and interior, mileage-- and other refinements. Look Nissan just break down and call me and we will brain storm together.

Bigger??? My 2007 already dwarfs chevy, ford and dodge in the parking lot.

A 4 cyl diesel would be a good option as well ,better gas mileage than a v6 with comparable tow capacity

As others, I like the exterior of my 2004 Titan just the way it is, in fact I have kept the truck longer than I have owned any truck including Chevs/GM's, Fords and Chrysler/Dodge because I just don't think there is anything worth spending a heap of money on that is that much better than my Titan. It looks good, sounds great, never lets me down and goes like the clappers when I want to smoke the dude in the 328 BMW who think he owns the road. Yes improve the interior (but keep the space!). Yes improve the ergonomics (but not too many distractions please - kiss principal). Yes go for the Diesel but keep it as quiet on the highway as my truck! The bed features are just great right now, the hidden boxes just get full of crap, like my office - the stuff just hides where you don't see it.

For what it's worth - my thoughts.

One of Nissan's goals should be to meet or beat Rams ECO diesel mileage, that is the current benchmark and it is high. One way this is done is by providing two diesel solutions. Maybe a 4 or 6 cylinder for those focused on mileage and perhaps the V8 option for those who require the pulling power. Yes Nissan it is a contest and everybody will judge so if you cant deliver everything in one engine then offer two--that way you please everyone. Still waiting on Nissan to call me for more solutions.

Great ideas from Robert C. Daniel and Peter. Basically agree with your suggestions and comments. Really don't want to change the size or interior space. That's one of the best current features compared to other full size trucks on the market. Especially like the rear seats attachment and floor space as it is and exterior body style. Interior materials do need updated, but not sure about liking vinyl floors vs just using all weather mats (would be great for Nissan to provide rear all weather ). Vinyl floors get wet and slick and all weather mats slide around on vinyl.

I had an 08 Titan. Then bought a 12 Frontier. I have to say the Frontier has been a major disappointment. I want to buy a new full sized truck but the Titan is not in the running as it has not change in 12 years. I will look at the 16 when it comes out but am leaning toward a Ford limited until then. If Nissan had kept up on updating their truck all along, I would have stuck with them.

Hello Nissan,
Speaking of the Frontier here is an easy one. Bring the Navara over, drop the Cummins 4 into it mate it to the Torqueflite 8 speed tranny and go. Now you have a body redesign already paid for and mileage that was killing your sales to begin with of course with the interior upgrades already discussed, this combination is a no brainer home run.
I think one thing that is hurting Nissan is their inability to move on the truck front. I believe Nissan could do a better job bring these to market faster. Every day that rolls by is a day lost in terms of sales. Now if you need me to come in and fire up the team Nissan I can do that.

Great Truck Already! Refine the inside and outside along with the engine and mileage upgrades and you have another winner!

We were about to purchase a new 2014 Titan. Full stop. Although it was a smoking deal, I am concerned about safety ratings, lack of airbags, and immediate depreciation and additional hit due to design change of the next model year. I will wait to see how things settle out with the new look and better feature.

Hello Nicole,
And that is exactly where I am at too--in a holding pattern until I see what is released next year. I will be buying a new truck also and I am waiting to see who delivers and what the final numbers are cost and mileage. I believe Nissan is not working fast enough on their Frontier update. At this point Nissan should have advertised that the Frontier will be getting the 4 cylinder Cummins and some projected mileage numbers instead of a maybe. GM will be releasing their oil burners soon and Toyota is suffering from the pucker factor. Toyota will have to really pump up their mileage numbers too to stay competitive. It is a battle and I enjoy a good fight, either perform or go out of business and that is the way it should be.. Nissan pay attention, bring the Navara over, drop in the Cummins and an eight speed, dial it in and lets go. If Nissan wants to spend money then blow it on some engineers to bring it to market faster. Ram has already bumped up their sales projections another 10% on the diesel. Your bleeding money Nissan by slow engineering and really this is a board room lack of decisions problem. Nissan has everything in place but the product which equals slow engineering. Get the product to market before competitors and be a leader. Or you can hire me and I will be happy to help out.

I have an '04 Titan with 298,000 miles and it has been pretty reliable since new. No major issues and I continue to drive it still. I won't buy another one until the bed gets just a bit longer. The Titan had a 7' bed option awhile back and that was just a bit too long. They need to realize that if they would just make the bed six feet as do the big 3 that would be all they need to do. The cab and overall size is fine as it is. But with the current bed size you can't even put a bicycle in the bed without leaving the tailgate down or taking the front wheel off the bike. It would also make hauling most anything just a bit easier.

I have a 2011 Frontier and very happy with it, although I'm looking to buy a new truck soon. I'm checking out 2015 chevy colorado ( very impressed)and I'm thinking why Nissan can't just redesign already old exterior, boring interior and get a baby Cummins engine to stop me and many other potential buyers from looking at other brands. I'm very happy with the size of it. As a contractor most of driving I'm doing empty so milage is very important, towing capacity not that much. So please make those changes very soon and se you at the Nissan dealer