The 2020 Nissan Titan looks like a compelling option for the work-first truck driver.

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Nissan has redesigned the Titan only once since its 2004 model-year debut, and twice over, it's been mediocre. Just as you might have done, we've ignored the Titan since our last test in 2017. But for 2020, Nissan has responded to our complaints about the Titan with major strides in technology, safety, and overall value—not just among other Titans, but all full-size pickups.

The Titan, like the Toyota Tundra, packs one powerful and delicious-sounding V8 engine that would be an extra-cost option on all the domestic trucks. For 2020, that 5.6-liter V8 puts out 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque—up 10 hp and 19 lb-ft from 2017—when running on premium gasoline (on 87 octane, you'll lose most of those gains). Combined with a new 9-speed automatic transmission, the Titan flat-out hauls the mail in a straight line and will sign, seal, and deliver you to illicit speeds in no time. The two extra gears and a shorter rear-axle ratio pay dividends in low- and mid-range acceleration, where the old Titan sometimes felt slow to respond. Thank goodness the brakes are equally up to the task of slowing this beast down.

The new Titan's infotainment system offers a night-and-day difference from the old version. A choice of either an 8- or 9-inch touchscreen replaces the ancient-looking, tube TV-style displays of the past. The 9-inch display, which has a sharp, edgeless look like the best computer monitors, is the one to get. It's quicker and much higher in resolution than the old one. Maps can be pinched, custom home-screen menus can be swiped, and the whole system feels modern and intuitive. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard with the 9-inch screen. NissanConnect data services bring the usual automatic emergency dialing, stolen vehicle alerts, and remote capabilities to unlock and start the truck (which you can also command via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or a smartwatch running the NissanConnect app). Voice searches for points of interest run through Google, and they're quick and accurate. The system will also update itself automatically over the air.

Our 2020 Nissan Titan SV King Cab 4WD stickered for about $47,000. For more information on the 2020 Titan, read Cliff's full review on CarGurus: https://cargur.us/yqc74

Presenter: Cliff Atiyeh
Cinematography: Venn Creative Media

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