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2004 nissan titan review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Is this america's best full-size pickup?. introductiona man and his truck. I smiled in understanding. Most certainly pickups inspire in their owners, male or female, an emotion rarely generated by other wheeled objects. That's the task nissan has set for itself with what it terms the first truly full-size pickup from a company other than ford, dodge, or general motors. Titan is significantly larger than the toyota tundra, which is not quite full-size. nissan has done its research, benchmarking favored pickups and edging the bar higher for its titan. The titan boasts best in class headroom; best in class torque; best in class interior volume (for the crew cab); best 4x4 ground clearance; best 4x4 approach angle; largest in class 4x4 tires. Titan can tow up to 9,500 pounds, putting it at the top of the class alongside the new ford f-150. the titan features a new 5. 6-liter v8 and five-speed automatic that deliver dazzling response. Its handling is equally responsive, making it among the most enjoyable of the full-size half-ton pickups. Brakes, suspension, drivetrain all feel refined. This is a serious pickup that pleases all the senses. titan boasts clever innovations that improve on the traditional pickup bed, such as the factory-applied spray-in bedliner and a c-channel tie-down system. The rear doors on the king cab open nearly 180 degrees for quick access. the titan was designed in california. It's built at nissan's new plant at canton, mississippi, and its new v8 is built at nissan's decherd, tennessee, production facility. lineupnissan titan is available in two body styles: king cab with a 6-foot, 7-inch bed or a crew cab with a larger cabin and conventional doors and a 5-foot, 6-inch bed. all titans boast nissan's new 5. 6-liter v8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. All models are available in 2wd and 4wd versions. three trim levels are available, xe, se, and le. The xe comes standard with a split front bench seat with a fold-down armrest storage bin and split pop-up rear seat; xe comes with 17-inch aluminum wheels, but has manual door locks and wind-up windows. Se adds captain's chairs, a better grade of cloth, 18-inch wheels, power everything, and host of other features; se is expected to be the most popular trim level. Le comes with leather front seats. All models come with a high level of standard equipment including features such as a tire-pressure monitor, automatic headlamps, cruise control, and a cd stereo. a navigation system is optional and comes bundled with a rear park-assist system. Also optional is a package that includes front-seat side-impact air bags and curtain air bags, always good choices in tall vehicles like suvs and trucks. The utility bed package includes a clever channel system in the bed for flexible tie-down configurations to fit a wide range of cargo; a lockable storage system in the outside of the bed; tailgate lighting; a power point at the rear; and that factory-applied spray-in bedliner. Nissan says its plan is to get the basics right and then build on that with a new level of style and innovation. We think the nissan titan has achieved those goals. walkaroundfor that all-important view in someone's rearview mirror the titan styling bellies over toward the dodge ram school of intimidation rather than ford or chevy. (the ford f-150, deemed almost too pretty in its present guise, has also shifted toward ram ruggedness for its new version.) the titan's blocky front-end view with its twin sloping chrome bars angling down across a bee-comb radiator says 'here's a big truck.' at that the look is simple and direct, short of braggadocio. the rest of the truck fulfills that impression. Direct and shaped by its function. Big square-shaped fender flares give it a look of rugged sportiness. But the titan's rear door opens not just to the near 90 degrees expected; it swings farther yet, yawning all the way open, flat against the truck's body. Wide-open they call it and it is. It's surprising how often this feature becomes useful. At the grocery store, it makes it much easier to maneuver a cart closely into position for unloading. This clever door design adds greatly to the king cab's utility. king cab models come with 6 1/2-foot beds. Crew cab models feature 5 1/2-foot beds, trading a foot of bed space for roomy back seats and more interior cargo room. With the tailgate lowered, the beds can accommodate 4x8-foot sheets of building material between the wheel housings. On 2wd titans it's about 34 inches, a big difference. Higher may be better in terms of machoism, but lower is better when loading heavy cargo. A 2wd chevy silverado appears to be the lowest in this regard. the optional sprayed-in bedliner looks terrific. The anti-skid surface keeps cargo from sliding around, prevents scratches and rust, and reduces noise. Unlike plastic drop-in liners, it doesn't trap moisture. Covered by the truck's warranty, the coating is applied at a $2 million facility specifically built for this purpose at nissan's spanking-new truck factory in mississippi. The anti-skid surface can make it harder to slide a box out, but this seems to be greatly outweighed by the upsides. the available c-channel tie-down system is designed to accommodate a variety of scenarios. It features c-section rails mounted in the bed, two on the floor, and one each on the side and forward walls of the bed. Removable cleats slide into the channels and can be positioned anywhere along its length thus permitting customized securing of cargo. Sliding cargo trays, a sliding tool box and other modular storage units are being designed by nissan for kayaks, bikes, and other needs. The bed channels feature protective caps that slide on to keep out debris when they're not being used. It appears to be a great system. an innovative storage compartment integrated into left rear fender is convenient for storing at tow-hitch ball, work gloves, road flares, or a first aid kit. Measuring 11x15 inches, this small bedside compartment is double sealed to be weather and dust proo. interiorthe titan interior manages to feel spacious and snug at the same time. The leather upholstery in the le models is sporty, attractive and quite pleasing; the rear seats in the le are covered in matching vinyl that most people will assume is leather. the bucket seats are firm and comfortable. The seat bottoms are relatively flat, making it easy to slide in and out, yet they offer good support and feel like they'd be comfortable on crosscountry trips. We find them more comfortable than the cushy seats in the gm trucks or those we've seen in the new ford f-150 which could use more side support. The driver's seat and passenger's seat are power adjustable. Memory and seat heaters are available. the king cab has 60/40 flip-up rear seats and the nearly flat floor beneath makes loading and toting a wide mix of people and things a breeze. Bottle holders are provided in the rear doors to keep back-seat riders contented. Flip up the rear seat bottoms and the king cab can carry a 160-pound dog in comfort. Hooks provided on the seat bottoms useful for hanging grocery bags, tote bags, or gear bags so their contents don't end up scattered around the floor. The seat backs also fold down, adding another cargo-carrying option. Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Aluminum Wheels
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