Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan (Japanese: 日産 • タイタン, romanized: Nissan Taitan) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named for the Titans of Greek mythology.
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Manufacturer | Nissan |
Production | September 21, 2003 – present |
Model years | 2004–present |
Assembly | United States: Canton, Mississippi |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size pickup truck |
Body style | 2-door truck 4-door truck |
First generation (A60; 2003–2015)
First generation (A60) | |
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Production | September 21, 2003 – 2015 |
Designer | Giovanny Arroba (2000) Diane Allen (2001)[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
Platform | Nissan F-Alpha |
Related | Infiniti QX Nissan Frontier Nissan Armada |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 5.6 L VK56DE V8 |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic Jatco 5R05 transmission |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | SWB: 139.8 in (3,551 mm) LWB: 159.4 in (4,049 mm) |
Length | 2004-07: 224.2 in (5,695 mm) 2008-15 SWB: 224.6 in (5,705 mm) LWB: 244.3 in (6,205 mm) |
Width | 2004-07: 78.8 in (2,002 mm) 2008-15: 79.5 in (2,019 mm) |
Height | 2004-07 King Cab 4WD: 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 2004-07 Crew Cab 4WD: 76.7 in (1,948 mm) 2004-07 King Cab 2WD: 75.0 in (1,905 mm) 2004-07 Crew Cab 2WD: 75.1 in (1,908 mm) 2008-15 King Cab 4WD SWB: 76.1 in (1,933 mm) King Cab 4WD LWB: 76.0 in (1,930 mm) 2008-15 Crew Cab SWB: 74.7 in (1,897 mm) Pro-4X King Cab 4x4 SWB: 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 2008-15 LE King Cab 4x4 SWB: 76.4 in (1,941 mm) 2008-15 King Cab 2WD SWB: 74.6 in (1,895 mm) LE King Cab 2WD SWB: 74.8 in (1,900 mm) |
Curb weight | 5,038 lb (2,285 kg)[2] |
Development of the Titan began in September 1999, with design work under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 2000, with a final production freeze in July 2001. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, which had previously developed through November 2000.
Production began on September 21, 2003 and sales on December 1, 2003.[3][4] The Titan used Nissan's new full-size F-Alpha platform. This new platform was shared with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, with all three manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, United States. The first generation Titan continued without a major redesign through 2015.
Specifications
Models and equipment
All models came standard with a 32-valve, 5.6-liter engine, VK56DE, which generates 317 hp (236 kW) (305 hp or 227 kW on 2004–2006 models) and 385 lb⋅ft (522 N⋅m) of torque. The first generation Titan came equipped with a fully boxed ladder frame and was available in either rear-wheel drive or a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system coupled with a five-speed RE505A automatic transmission. An automatic brake-limited slip (ABLS) system was available on all Titans. The first generation was available as a King Cab (extended cab) or a crew cab with a full-sized back seat, with no regular cab being offered. The King Cab featured a 6-foot-7-inch (2.01 m) bed, while the crew cab had a 5-foot-7-inch (1.70 m) bed. In 2008, a longer wheelbase model was offered with either an 8-foot-3-inch (2.51 m) bed on the King Cab or a 7-foot-3-inch (2.21 m) bed on the crew cab. There were originally four trim levels available: the S, SV, Pro-4x, SE, and LE. The SE and LE trim was eventually replaced by the luxury SL trim. The S was the base model, the SV a mid-level model with more features, the PRO-4X was the off-road-oriented version, and the top level SL was offered with features like 20-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment.
Features
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Features available on the first generation included:
- Bluetooth hands-free
- Navigation system
- DVD player with screen
- Side airbags
- Pro-4X off-road package
- Traction control
- Sunroof
- Big tow package with transmission temperature gauge and telescoping mirrors
- XM Satellite Radio
- Leather split power bench seat
- Utili-Track bed rail system
- Lockable bedside storage box
- Leather-appointed heated captains chairs with console automatic shifter
- Rear sonar warning system
- Automatic windows down with key fob
- Power adjustable pedals
- Flex fuel
- 168-degree king cab rear door openings
Safety
The first generation Titan carried a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for driver frontal crash, and a four-star rating for passenger frontal crash.
- Vehicle dynamic control standard on 2010 models and up
- Side and front airbags standard on 2010 models and up
- Antilock brakes standard on all
Second generation (H61; 2016–present)
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Production | November 20, 2015 – present (Titan XD) |
Model years | 2016–present |
Assembly | United States: Canton, Mississippi |
Designer | Randy Rodriguez[5] (exterior: 2012) Diane Allen (2012, 2013)[6] Fred Diaz (executive consultant: 2013)[7] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size pickup truck |
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Platform | Y62/Nissan F-Alpha platform |
Related | Nissan NV Nissan Armada Nissan Patrol Y62 Infiniti QX56/QX80 |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic Aisin A466ND transmission (diesel) 7-speed RE7R01B automatic transmission (gasoline)(2015-2019) 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission (2020-present) |
The second-generation Titan was to be a lightly reskinned, rebadged version of the Dodge Ram, but those plans fell through with the 2008 worldwide financial crisis.[8][9][10]
Nissan unveiled the second generation Titan at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.[11] The company targeted 5 percent market share, or 100,000 annual sales in U.S.[12] Sales reached 21,880 units in 2016.[12]
The standard engine is a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine.[13] The engine increased in power compared to the previous model, producing 390 hp (290 kW) and 394 lb⋅ft (534 N⋅m) of torque mated to a seven-speed automatic. Additionally, through the end of 2019,[14] the second-generation Titan offered a 310-horsepower (230 kW) Cummins 5.0-liter turbodiesel V8 that produces almost 555 lb⋅ft (752 N⋅m) of torque. The engine is referred to as the ISV.[15]
The second-generation Titan is available in two forms, regular and XD. The XD version is built on a heavy-duty frame based on Nissan's commercial vehicle line and includes the Cummins diesel engine as an option. The platform is shared with the Nissan NV.
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Three different cab styles are offered for the Titan and Titan XD: a two-door regular cab, four-door King (extended) Cab, and four-door crew cab. The four-door crew cab models were the first trucks to debut, followed by the King Cab and regular cab. Trim levels for the Titan and Titan XD are S, SV, Pro-4X (4X4 only), SL, and Platinum Reserve. The regular cab was only available with either S or SV trim levels, while the King Cab was only available with S, SV, or PRO-4X. The crew cab was available with all trim levels.
All Titan and Titan XD models come well-equipped, with standard equipment such as Bluetooth for both hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming via A2DP, air conditioning, keyless entry, power windows and door locks, push-button ignition, and a rearview backup camera system. Options include a touchscreen audio system with GPS navigation (standard equipment for 2019), SiriusXM Satellite Radio, keyless access, an electronically-locking rear tailgate, remote start, alloy wheels, leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heating and ventilation, power front seats, a premium audio system, wood interior trim, a trailer tow package with integrated trailer brake control, and chrome front and rear bumpers and front grille.
For 2019, all Titan and Titan XD models received a new infotainment system as standard equipment, featuring GPS navigation, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a seven-inch color touchscreen display, and the optional Rockford-Fosgate premium audio system was replaced with a new Fender premium audio system (this marks the first time a Fender audio system is available on a vehicle from a manufacturer other than Volkswagen).
2020 refresh
For 2020, Nissan will unveil a refreshed Titan and Titan XD. Nissan first released a "teaser" image on its North American website, saying that the 2020 Titan will be "coming soon".[16] For 2020, the regular cab model is dropped from both the standard and XD lines, and King Cab models of the Titan XD will no longer be available. The 5.0 L Cummins turbodiesel V8 engine that is currently available on the heavier-duty Titan XD will also be discontinued, leaving only the 5.6 L "Endurance" gasoline V8.[17] A new nine-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous seven-speed automatic transmission.[18]
Production
In early 2019, Nissan announced to reduce production shifts of Nissan Titan and Frontier pickup trucks from three to two in order to match demand and adjust inventory.[19] About 700 contract workers were affected.[19]
Sales
Calendar year | United States |
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2010 | 23,416[20] |
2011 | 21,994[20] |
2012 | 21,576[21] |
2013 | 15,691[21] |
2014 | 12,527[22] |
2015 | 12,140[22] |
2016 | 21,880[23] |
2017 | 52,924[23] |
2018 | 50,549[24] |
2019 | 31,514[24] |
See also
References
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- "2005 Nissan Titan Specs". Internetautoguide.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- O'Dell, John (June 15, 2003). "Along for the Ride". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
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- http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/02/nissan-and-chrysler-halt-rambased-titan-effort.html
- McGlaun, Shane (January 13, 2015). "Nissan unveils new Titan XD truck in Detroit with V8 Cummins diesel option". SlashGear. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- Lippert, John (9 February 2017). "Nissan Falls Short of Ghosn's Target for a Bigger Share of the U.S. Pickup Market". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- http://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/titan/versions-specs?tool=model.top_nav.section.link
- "Nissan Discontinues Diesel Titan". Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- "Cummins 5.0 Turbo V8". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/trucks/2020-titan.html
- https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28625175/nissan-titan-xd-diesel-dead/
- "2020 Nissan Titan".
- "Nissan to lay off 700 contract workers in Mississippi". Reuters. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Nissan & Infiniti Dec. 2011". Nissan USA Official Media Newsroom. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- "Nissan Group reports December 2013 and 2013 calendar year U.S. sales". Nissan USA Official Media Newsroom. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- "Nissan Group reports December 2015 and 2015 calendar year U.S. sales". Nissan USA Official Media Newsroom. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- "Nissan Group reports December 2017 and 2017 calendar year U.S. sales". Nissan USA Official Media Newsroom. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- "Nissan Group reports December 2019 and 2019 calendar year U.S. sales". Nissan USA Official Media Newsroom. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
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