What is it?
2008 Nissan Titan
What's special about it?
Just last year, the 2007 Nissan Titan received more power, new options and even a "Texas Titan" package. This year, the 2008 Nissan Titan adds new long-bed models, revised styling and a PRO-4X off-road model. Care to guess which new full-size truck Nissan is worried about?
Toyota Tundra aside, the Titan's limited number of body styles has been a liability since its debut. Its domestic competitors offered dozens of configurations while the Titan was saddled with one engine, two small bed sizes and two cab styles. Adding long-bed models isn't going to keep anyone at the Big Three up at night, but it does give the Titan an extra dose of utility in a segment that demands it.
Extended-cab models now offer the option of a true 8-foot long bed in addition to the standard 6.5-foot box. Nothing new there, but with the crew cab it's a different story. In addition to a standard 5.5-foot bed, there's a 7-foot long bed, making the Titan the only full-size half-ton truck to offer an extended box with four full-size doors. Both long-bed models also get a 37-gallon gas tank; standard models have a 27-gallon capacity.
A dedicated off-road model is now part of the lineup as well. Dubbed the PRO-4X, it includes equipment like Rancho shocks, skid plates, higher final-drive ratio and an electronically locking differential. Body-colored exterior trim identifies the PRO-4X on the outside while the interior features white-faced gauges and the all-important embroidered seats.
All 2008 models get a new grille, bumper and foglights up front, along with revised wheel designs. An upgraded interior is also part of this refresh, as the Titan is often knocked for its low-budget cabin. Both the gauge cluster and center stack were given minor styling changes, while a new wood trim option is now offered for those who like that sort of thing. Optional Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and even a heated bench seat were also added to the list of available options.
What's Edmunds' take?
More body styles and an improved interior should make the Titan more competitive, but it's going to need more than longer beds to compete with the Toyota Tundra. — Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor
2008 Nissan Titan
What's special about it?
Just last year, the 2007 Nissan Titan received more power, new options and even a "Texas Titan" package. This year, the 2008 Nissan Titan adds new long-bed models, revised styling and a PRO-4X off-road model. Care to guess which new full-size truck Nissan is worried about?
Toyota Tundra aside, the Titan's limited number of body styles has been a liability since its debut. Its domestic competitors offered dozens of configurations while the Titan was saddled with one engine, two small bed sizes and two cab styles. Adding long-bed models isn't going to keep anyone at the Big Three up at night, but it does give the Titan an extra dose of utility in a segment that demands it.
Extended-cab models now offer the option of a true 8-foot long bed in addition to the standard 6.5-foot box. Nothing new there, but with the crew cab it's a different story. In addition to a standard 5.5-foot bed, there's a 7-foot long bed, making the Titan the only full-size half-ton truck to offer an extended box with four full-size doors. Both long-bed models also get a 37-gallon gas tank; standard models have a 27-gallon capacity.
A dedicated off-road model is now part of the lineup as well. Dubbed the PRO-4X, it includes equipment like Rancho shocks, skid plates, higher final-drive ratio and an electronically locking differential. Body-colored exterior trim identifies the PRO-4X on the outside while the interior features white-faced gauges and the all-important embroidered seats.
All 2008 models get a new grille, bumper and foglights up front, along with revised wheel designs. An upgraded interior is also part of this refresh, as the Titan is often knocked for its low-budget cabin. Both the gauge cluster and center stack were given minor styling changes, while a new wood trim option is now offered for those who like that sort of thing. Optional Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and even a heated bench seat were also added to the list of available options.
What's Edmunds' take?
More body styles and an improved interior should make the Titan more competitive, but it's going to need more than longer beds to compete with the Toyota Tundra. — Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor
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