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Nissan Titan II King Cab (facelift 2020) 5.6 V8 (400 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Titan:
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck which was manufactured by Nissan USA in Canton, Mississippi for the North American market from September 2003 to November 2024 over two generations. The first generation was produced for the 2004-2015 model years , with an intermediate refresh for MY 2008. The second generation was made for MY 2016-2024, with production beginning in November 2015 and an intermediate refresh for MY 2020. Both generations have an extended cab or crew cab design, with the second-generation also having a two-door regular cab variant. The Titan has a V8 engine which is mounted in the front and either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, with the second generation adding a diesel engine alongside a revised version of the gasoline engine used in the first generation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II King Cab (facelift 2020) Overview:
Nissan Titan (II King Cab (facelift 2020)). With 560 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2500 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
5.6 V8 (400 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the full 400 Hp V8 experience, providing strong on-road performance and ample power for towing without the added weight of 4WD.
Fuel Economy
At 13.1 l/100 km, this RWD variant achieves the best fuel economy of the lineup, though it remains a V8 truck with expected consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful 5.6L V8 engine standard across all trims
- • Strong towing and payload capacities
- • Comfortable ride quality for a full-size truck
- • Available PRO-4X trim offers excellent off-road capability
- • Comprehensive standard safety features
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption across all V8 trims
- • Limited engine options compared to rivals (only one V8)
- • Interior design and materials can feel less premium than some competitors
- • King Cab offers less rear passenger space than Crew Cab models
- • Large turning circle can make maneuvering difficult in tight spaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Single Cab: 2016 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Titan |
| Generation: | II King Cab (facelift 2020) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.6 V8 (400 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 400 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VK56VD [Same engine] More details about the engine VK56VD |
| Engine displacement: | 5552 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | VVEL, CVTCS |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 98 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | LEV3-ULEV200 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.5 kg/Nm, 222.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2512-2489 |
| Max. weight: | 3221 |
| Max load: | 709-732 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 4250 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 20.5° |
| Length: | 5796 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 2019 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1908 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3551 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1725 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1725 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 211-213 mm |
| Approach angle: | 16.3-16.5° |
| Departure angle: | 20.8° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 9 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 350 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 345 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 265/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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