2005 Nissan Titan Review (continued)
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Summary

The Nissan Titan boasts brilliant throttle response, agile handling and good brakes. This is a serious, full-size pickup. It can tow up to 9,500 pounds. Its cab is big and roomy. And it's loaded with innovations such the spray-in bedliner and a track system for cargo and accessories. The King Cab boasts a clever door that opens nearly 180 degrees. The Crew Cab has super roomy back seats. All of that puts Titan in the front row of a class of superb trucks.

Denise McCluggage filed the original report; with New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Nissan Titan King Cab XE 2WD ($22,650), SE 2WD ($24,800), LE 2WD ($29,250); Crew Cab XE 2WD ($25,500), SE 2WD ($27,300), LE 2WD ($32,050); King Cab XE 4WD ($25,850), SE 4WD ($28,000), LE 4WD ($32,300); Crew Cab XE 4WD ($28,700), SE 4WD ($30,500), LE 4WD ($35,100)
Engines:	5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, smart front airbags, tire-pressure monitor, LATCH
Saftey Equipment (optional):	Vehicle Dynamic Control, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Canton, Mississippi

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Nissan Titan King Cab 4WD LE ($32,300)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning; power steering; power disc brakes with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist; power windows w driver/passenger one-touch auto up/down; power locks w illuminated switches; remote keyless entry; overhead console; cruise control; trip computer; fog lamps; leather-trimmed captain's chairs with integrated armrest, manual lumbar adjustment, 8-way power driver's side, and memory; fold-flat passenger seat; center console and floor shifter; matching vinyl second row; Rockford-Fosgate 350-watt audio w 10 speakers, subwoofer, dual media; Utility Bed Package
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Side-Airbag Package ($850) includes side-impact and curtain airbags; Navigation Package ($2000); Tow Package ($600) includes receiver hitch, lower final gear ratio (3.357), 7-pin wiring harness plug, trailer brake pre-wiring on I/P, transmission oil temperature gauge, extended mirrors, heavy duty battery and cooling and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Destination Charge:	650
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	36400
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	305 @ 4900
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	379 @ 3600
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	14/18
Wheelbase:	139.8
Length/width/height:	224.2/78.8/76.6
Track, f/r:	67.5/67.5
Turning circle:	45.3
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.0/61.3/41.8
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.9/60.3/33.0
Cargo volume:
Payload:	1585
Towing capacity:	9500
Suspension, f:	independent double-wishbone, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs
Ground clearance:	11.3
Curb weight:	5038
Tires:	P265/70R18 Goodyear OWL
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	28.0