2018 Nissan Titan XD towing capacity
The 2018 Nissan Titan XD is published in 34 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,990 to 12,640 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (12,640 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2018 Nissan Titan XD with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Gas 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,600 | — | — | — |
| S Gas 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,380 | — | — | — |
| S Gas 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,640 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,640 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,030 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,360 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,600 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,380 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,640 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 2dr 4x2 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,640 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 4dr 4x2 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,510 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 2dr 4x4 Single Cab 8 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,360 | — | — | — |
| S Gas 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,040 | — | — | — |
| S Gas 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,280 | — | — | — |
| S Gas 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,510 | — | — | — |
| SV Gas 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,280 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,310 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,150 | — | — | — |
| S Diesel 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,510 | — | — | — |
| PRO-4X Gas 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,040 | — | — | — |
| PRO-4X Gas 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,310 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,150 | — | — | — |
| SV Diesel 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,030 | — | — | — |
| PRO-4X Diesel 4dr 4x4 King Cab 6.3 ft. box 139.8 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| PRO-4X Diesel 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,150 | — | — | — |
| SL Gas 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Reserve Gas 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 11,280 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Reserve Gas 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
| SL Diesel 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,030 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Reserve Diesel 4dr 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 12,310 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Reserve Diesel 4dr 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 151.6 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,990 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
How this year compares to 2017
The 2017 Nissan Titan XD carried a maximum tow rating of 11,000 lb. The 2018 model adds 1,640 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2017 Nissan Titan XD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2018 Nissan models
The rest of Nissan's 2018 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD Ext Cab 6'6 Bed 2WD | 12,510 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD Single CAB | 12,480 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD Reg Cab 8' Bed 4WD | 12,360 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD Reg Cab 8' Bed 2WD | 12,200 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD Ext Cab 6'6 Bed 4WD | 12,160 |
| 2018 Nissan Titan XD CC 6'6 Bed 2WD | 11,900 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.