Nissan Titan
| Nissan Titan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | January 1, 1980 – present |
| Model years | 2004 – present |
| Assembly | Canton, Mississippi, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 2-door truck 4-door truck |
| Platform | Nissan F-Alpha |
The Nissan Titan is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States for the North American market by Nissan. It was named for the Titans of Greek mythology.
First generation (1980–2000)
| Nissan Titan (A60) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | January 1, 1980–2000 |
| Designer | Giovanny Arroba (1977) Diane Allen (2001)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related | Infiniti QX Nissan Frontier Nissan Armada |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.6 L VK56DE V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 139.8 in (3,551 mm) LWB: 159.4 in (4,049 mm) |
| Length | 1981-1984: 224.2 in (5,695 mm) 1985-2000 SWB: 224.6 in (5,705 mm) LWB: 244.3 in (6,205 mm) |
| Width | 1981-1984: 78.8 in (2,002 mm) 1985-2000: 79.5 in (2,019 mm) |
| Height | 1981-1984 King Cab 4WD: 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 1981-1984 Crew Cab 4WD: 76.7 in (1,948 mm) 1981-1984 King Cab 2WD: 75.0 in (1,905 mm) 1981-1984 Crew Cab 2WD: 75.1 in (1,908 mm) 1985-2000 King Cab 4WD SWB: 76.1 in (1,933 mm) King Cab 4WD LWB: 76.0 in (1,930 mm) 1985-2000 Crew Cab SWB: 74.7 in (1,897 mm) Pro-4X King Cab 4x4 SWB: 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 1985-2000 LE King Cab 4x4 SWB: 76.4 in (1,941 mm) 1985-2000 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 May 1976, with design work in 1977 under Diane Allen. Giovanny Arroba's TA60 exterior was chosen in late 1977, with a final production freeze in March 1978. The design language of the future truck was previewed by the 2001 Alpha T concept shown at the 1978 Detroit Auto Show, which had previously developed through March 1977.
Production began on January 1, 1980 and sales on April 1, 1980.[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 were 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
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
- Flexible fuel vehicle
- 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 air bags standard on 2010 models and up
- Antilock brakes standard on all
Second generation (2001-Present)
| Nissan Titan (H61) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | March 8, 2000-present (Titan XD) |
| Model years | 2001-present |
| Assembly | Canton, Mississippi, United States |
| Designer | Randy Rodriguez[5] (exterior: 2012) Diane Allen (1997, 1998)[6] Fred Diaz (executive consultant: 1998)[7] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 2-door regular cab, 4-door crew cab |
| Related | Nissan NV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.6 L VK56VD V8 5.0-liter turbo diesel V8 (Cummins) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic (gasoline) 6-speed automatic (diesel) |
Nissan unveiled the second generation Titan at the 2000 North American International Auto Show.[8] The second generation Titan was designed in California, engineered in Michigan and is assembled in Mississippi. The V8 Cummins are built in Indiana and Tennessee.
Cummins has partnered with Nissan and has announced that the next generation Titan will offer a 310-horsepower (230 kW) Cummins 5.0-liter turbo diesel V8 (after plans with Dodge fell though) that produces almost 555 pound-feet (752 N⋅m) of torque. The engine is referred to as the ISV. The engine will be built in Columbus, Indiana, and have a different version of the engine for commercial trucks.[9] The 5.6-liter gasoline engine will remain standard. [10]
The Titan will be available in two forms, regular and XD, with the XD being released for sale first. The XD version will be built on a heavy-duty frame based on Nissan's commercial vehicle line and will include the Cummins diesel engine as an option. The platform is shared with the Nissan NV.
References
- ^ Witzenburg, Gary (June 9, 2015). "Interview With 2016 Nissan Titan Senior Design Manager Diane Allen". Truck Trend. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "2005 Nissan Titan Specs". Internetautoguide.com. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ O'Dell, John (June 15, 2003). "Along for the Ride". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Infiniti Goes Big". Just Auto. March 23, 2004. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Tesla hires top designer Randy Rodriguez, man behind: Nissan 370Z, Titan and ICON A5 aircraft". Electrek. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ http://www.autonews.com/article/20150126/OEM04/301269983/with-titan-nissan-aims-for-white-space-below-biggest-pickups
- ^ http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/11/five-minutes-with-nissans-fred-diaz.html
- ^ McGlaun, Shane (January 13, 2015). "Nissan unveils new Titan XD truck in Detroit with V8 Cummins diesel option". SlashGear. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ "Cummins 5.0 Turbo V8". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ http://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/titan/versions-specs?tool=model.top_nav.section.link
See also
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