What Is It?
2004 Nissan Titan
What's Special About It?
This is Nissan's first venture into the full-size pickup market and by all accounts it has exceeded expectations. Nissan claims to have done its homework when it comes to full-size trucks — we can't argue with the results.
The new truck takes some styling cues from the Alpha T concept and is powered by an all-new aluminum block V8 making more than 300 horsepower and a whopping 375 pound-feet of torque. Towing capacity is a mind-blowing 9,400 pounds.
The Titan breaks new ground by offering the industry's first factory-installed spray-in bed liner. While the Titan is also innovative in its bold styling, it's not just for show. Nissan's attention to detail is phenomenal as it offers "wide-open" rear access doors. Like many full-size trucks, the Titan comes with a small rear door that opens toward the rear of the truck. Nissan takes that idea one step further by allowing that door to open a full 180 degrees to eliminate the trapped space that can result when opening the rear access door in a crowded parking lot.
The Titan can be configured with bucket seats and a console shifter or a column shifter and three-across seating. Nissan says truck customers desire added flexibility, and the Titan goes the extra mile to accommodate. The bed can be outfitted with Nissan's Utili-track channel system that is able to offer an infinite range of tie-down points. The channels can also be used to incorporate various Nissan bed dividers and cargo trays as well as aftermarket accessories — what didn't they think of!
Nissan will focus on a half-ton model first with a 3/4-ton version due later — a supercharged performance version could follow. Initial variants will include a King Cab and a crew cab.
Nissan's full-size truck will share a platform with an upcoming full-size SUV and both will be built here in America at the Canton, Mississippi, plant.
Why Should You Care?
The Nissan Titan is now the one to beat. Innovative features abound and Nissan pulled no punches in developing this real ground-breaking full-size truck. — Brian Moody
2004 Nissan Titan
What's Special About It?
This is Nissan's first venture into the full-size pickup market and by all accounts it has exceeded expectations. Nissan claims to have done its homework when it comes to full-size trucks — we can't argue with the results.
The new truck takes some styling cues from the Alpha T concept and is powered by an all-new aluminum block V8 making more than 300 horsepower and a whopping 375 pound-feet of torque. Towing capacity is a mind-blowing 9,400 pounds.
The Titan breaks new ground by offering the industry's first factory-installed spray-in bed liner. While the Titan is also innovative in its bold styling, it's not just for show. Nissan's attention to detail is phenomenal as it offers "wide-open" rear access doors. Like many full-size trucks, the Titan comes with a small rear door that opens toward the rear of the truck. Nissan takes that idea one step further by allowing that door to open a full 180 degrees to eliminate the trapped space that can result when opening the rear access door in a crowded parking lot.
The Titan can be configured with bucket seats and a console shifter or a column shifter and three-across seating. Nissan says truck customers desire added flexibility, and the Titan goes the extra mile to accommodate. The bed can be outfitted with Nissan's Utili-track channel system that is able to offer an infinite range of tie-down points. The channels can also be used to incorporate various Nissan bed dividers and cargo trays as well as aftermarket accessories — what didn't they think of!
Nissan will focus on a half-ton model first with a 3/4-ton version due later — a supercharged performance version could follow. Initial variants will include a King Cab and a crew cab.
Nissan's full-size truck will share a platform with an upcoming full-size SUV and both will be built here in America at the Canton, Mississippi, plant.
Why Should You Care?
The Nissan Titan is now the one to beat. Innovative features abound and Nissan pulled no punches in developing this real ground-breaking full-size truck. — Brian Moody
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