Nissan Titan

Nissan Titan
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	May 18, 2004 – present
Model years	2004 – present
Assembly	Canton, Mississippi, United States
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck
Body style	2-door truck 4-door truck
Platform	Nissan F-Alpha

The Nissan Titan is a compact 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 (2004–2015)

Nissan Titan (A60)
Overview
Production	May 18, 2004–2015
Designer	Giovanny Arroba Diane Allen [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	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 in 2000 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 May 18, 2003 and sales on August 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 2016.

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

2005 Nissan Titan King Cab

2008 Nissan Titan crew cab long bed

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 (2016-Present)

Nissan Titan (H61)
Overview
Production	July 20, 2015-present (Titan XD)
Model years	2016-present
Assembly	Canton, Mississippi, United States
Designer	Randy Rodriguez[5] Diane Allen [6] Fred Diaz [7]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-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) Aisin 6-speed automatic (diesel)

Nissan unveiled the second generation Titan at the 2015 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

1. Witzenburg, Gary (June 9, 2015). "Interview With 2016 Nissan Titan Senior Design Manager Diane Allen". Truck Trend. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
2. "2005 Nissan Titan Specs". Internetautoguide.com. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
3. O'Dell, John (June 15, 2003). "Along for the Ride". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
4. "Infiniti Goes Big". Just Auto. March 23, 2004. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
5. "Tesla hires top designer Randy Rodriguez, man behind: Nissan 370Z, Titan and ICON A5 aircraft". Electrek. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
6. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150126/OEM04/301269983/with-titan-nissan-aims-for-white-space-below-biggest-pickups
7. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/11/five-minutes-with-nissans-fred-diaz.html
8. McGlaun, Shane (January 13, 2015). "Nissan unveils new Titan XD truck in Detroit with V8 Cummins diesel option". SlashGear. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
9. "Cummins 5.0 Turbo V8". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
10. http://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/titan/versions-specs?tool=model.top_nav.section.link

External links

• Nissan Trucks - Official Nissan USA site
• Official Canadian site
• NHTSA crash test results