New Texas Titan Trim Package Added by Nissan

AutoInformed.con on Nissan Titan Texas Trim PackageIn the ongoing pickup truck marketing battles that continues to see significant moves from Japanese makers, Nissan has added a new Texas Titan trim package on XD and Crew Cab 4×4 and 4×2 models. Basically a “special chrome grille” and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels comprise the Texas package that is now available for the first time in 2017 on two Titan and four Titan XD Crew Cab grades, including 4×4 and 4×2 drive configurations. (First Look: 2016 Nissan Titan Full Size Pickup)

The addition of the Texas package is part of the ongoing expansion of the Nissan full-size pickup lineup as it enters its second year of production. Once the roll-out of all Titan cab, bed, powertrain and grade level configurations is complete, the family will cover about 85%  of the total light pickup market.

Titan  XD Crew Cab is offered with a choice of two engines – a Cummins 5-liter V8 Turbo Diesel, rated at 310 horsepower and 555 lb.-ft. of torque; and a 5.6-liter V8, rated at 390 horsepower and 394 lb.-ft. of torque. The Titan half-ton is available with the a new 5.6-liter V8. Diesel equipped models have an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission; V8 gasoline engine equipped versions use a 7-speed automatic transmission.

AutoInformed.com on Nissan Texas TitanEvery Texas Titan comes with what is claimed as “America’s Best Truck Warranty.” It provides bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5-years/100,000-miles, whichever comes first. The warranty is available on all 2017 Nissan pickups. Vehicles covered by the new warranty – which also includes basic and powertrain coverage – include all Titan V8 gasoline models and diesel and V8 gasoline versions of the 2017 XD models, including both 4×4 and 4×2 drive configurations, in Crew Cab and Single Cab models. Pricing ranges from $36,000 to more than $56,000 for gasoline versions.

The 2017 Texas Titan includes:

  • Chrome inner and outer grille finish
  • 20-inch chrome aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Metallic-finish kick plates
  • Texas Titan floor mats
  • Chrome exhaust finishers
  • Texas Titan badging

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