New for 2016: Nissan Trucks, SUVs, and Vans

When you’re less than best, you have three choices: accept average, improve, or bail out. With the launch of the 2016 Titan XD, Nissan has obviously selected the improvement route for its full-size pickup. Finally, the Titan is a real player with genuine capability, available diesel power, and a host of must-have technologies.

Comparatively speaking, the rest of Nissan’s truck, SUV, and van lineup remains unchanged for 2016, save for a few tweaks to the availability of certain options, freshening of the color palette, and a few key upgrades, such as extra standard air bags on the full-size NV van. Perhaps most notable is the absence of the rugged Xterra, which bows out after a successful 15-year run.

Following is an overview of new or updated features for each 2016 Nissan truck, SUV, and van model:

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2016 Nissan Armada

• 2016 model-year information not yet available

• Last year, the Armada received revised interior trim styling, standard power lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat, new 20-in. alloy wheels for SL and Platinum trim levels, and two new exterior colors

2016 Nissan Frontier

• Power moonroof now available on SV crew cab

• Sunset Orange, Magnetic Black, and Gun Metallic paint colors

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2016 Nissan Juke

• Black and Yellow Stinger Edition styling packages

• Siri Eyes Free technology is now standard

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2016 Nissan Murano

• Redesigned for 2015 and carried over unchanged for the 2016 model year

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2016 Nissan NV Van

• Cargo van adds standard front-side and side-curtain air bags

• Pearl White and Cayenne Red paint colors

• SL passenger van adds standard 5.8-in. touch-screen infotainment system, rearview camera, hands-free text messaging, and more

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2016 Nissan NV200

• Taxi Yellow paint color

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder

• Cold package optional on Pathfinder SV

• SL trim adds standard heated steering wheel

• Almond interior color includes black and beige accents

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2016 Nissan Quest

• No notable changes for the 2016 model year

2016 Nissan Rogue

• Rogue SL available with forward emergency braking, Siri Eyes Free technology, and NissanConnect infotainment system

• Magnetic Black paint color replaces Super Black

• Rogue S Appearance package upgraded with body-color turn-signal mirrors

• Blind-spot monitoring system now relies on radar instead of a camera

2016 Nissan Titan

• Completely redesigned for the 2016 model year

• Offered in base Titan and the larger, more capable Titan XD configuration

• Available Cummins turbocharged, diesel V-8 engine boasting 555 lb.-ft. of torque

• Gas-powered V-6 and V-8 engine options

• Towing capacity in excess of 12,000 lbs.

• 2,000-lb. payload capacity when properly equipped

• Innovative Trailer Light Check system, as well as trailer sway control and integrated trailer-brake controller

• 360-degree exterior camera display

• Optional gooseneck hitch

• Three cab styles (regular, king, crew), three bed lengths, two frame choices (base and XD)

• Optional snow-plow prep package

• In-bed locking storage compartments (formerly integrated into the lower rear fenders)

• Increased interior space and improved ergonomics

Additional Research:

• 2016 Nissan Cars Buyer’s Guide

• Nissan Car, Truck & SUV Quality, Dependability & Performance Ratings

• 2015 Nissan Trucks, SUVs, and Vans Buyer's Guide

• 2014 Nissan Trucks, SUVs, and Vans Buyer's Guide

Abstract:

With the launch of the 2016 Titan XD, Nissan is a real player in the full-size pickup market. Find out what else is new for the 2016 Nissan truck lineup...

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