In an effort to reduce emissions and become more compliant with many states who have strict emissions policies, many automotive manufacturers have worked to create more efficient, smaller engines, and consequently, we have been seeing fewer and fewer vehicles produces with a V8 engine. While many new trucks and SUVs still come with a V8 engine, you often have to buy them in higher trim level options, but with the 2021 Nissan Titan, the V8 comes standard.

How much does the 2021 Nissan Titan cost with a V8?

The 2021 Nissan Titan is a solid option for a pickup truck, but it lives in the shadow of the titans in the segment, like the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150. There is plenty to appreciate about the Nissan Titan, and many buyers may be attracted to many aspects of the pickup — like how even the base model offers buyers a V8 engine. In fact, every new Nissan Titan has a V8 engine under the hood, so you can focus on the tech and luxuries between the trim levels rather than the drivetrains. The base model of the 2021 Nissan Titan has an MSRP of $42,970 and offers quite a few drivers aids and features for the price.

What should you expect from the Nissan Titan’s V8?

According to Nissan, under the hood of the 2021 Nissan Titan, you will find a V8, but that only tells you a small bit of information. V8 engines can range in displacement and vary widely in power, but you don’t have to worry about being disappointed by the option offered by Nissan. The Titan’s V8 is a 5.6-liter direct injection 32 valve V8 that provides 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. Of course, with a vehicle this large, you won’t be surpassing any V8-toting sports cars, but you won’t be disappointed with the output and performance, either.

The Titan S (base) offers a lot for the price

For many buyers, having the V8 engine in every trim level of the 2021 Nissan Titan is a bonus, especially because it’s available on the most affordable option, the base trim, S. Buyers won’t be disappointed with what the base model has to offer for the price, either, besides the V8 engine, making it one of the most well-rounded base model pickup trucks of its segment. The 8-inch touchscreen display offers smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and you can charge your devices with one of the two available USB ports.

The base model, the Nissan Titan S, also comes standard with the many features and aids offered in the Nissan Safety Shield 360. This includes all of the best safety features that modern drivers are looking for and even a few that you oftentimes have to get as options or pay for a higher trim level to get. These standard features and driving aids include:

• High beam assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane departure alert
• Automatic emergency braking
• Rear automatic braking

The 2021 Nissan Titan comes standard with a V8 engine, even on the base model option, which gives the pickup a bit of an edge over competitors who offer smaller engine options until you get to the higher, more expensive trim levels. Besides the V8 engine, the base model is well-rounded with safety tech and features, making it a true bargain for a new pickup truck.