2012 Nissan Titan

Basic Specs

Base Price $26,820
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4847
City (MPG) 13
Hwy (MPG) 18
Horsepower 317@5200
Torque (lb-ft) 385@3400
Wheelbase 139.8
Length (in.) 224.6
Width (in.) 79.5
Height (in.) 74.6

Nissan 's first attempt at a full-size pickup came in the form of the Titan -- and several years after its introduction this big truck has received a few updates to help disguise its age.

Following a number of enhancements for the last model year, the Nissan Titan full-size pickup features additional refinements to the optional equipment package content. In addition, the previous Titan SE model has been replaced with the Titan SV and the previous Titan LE model is now named the Titan SL in order to keep up with Nissan 's new brand-wide naming scheme.

For the latest generation, the Titan four-model lineup consists of S, SV, PRO-4X and SL.

The recently freshened Titan is offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, along with two wheelbases (138.9 inches and 159.5 inches) and three bed lengths. Titan is also available as a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designed to run on E85 Ethanol.

Titan features -- exclusively -- a 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque. At its initial introduction, the Titan was the king of the road and outran any of its competitors. Today, the unchanged engine is showing its age and the truck has fallen near the bottom of the pack when optional V8s are brought into play.

Titan features a standard five-speed automatic transmission and a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped).

Titan offers innovative features such as Wide-Open rear doors (King Cab) that open 168 degrees for nearly unlimited interior access, a utility bed that includes a segment-first factory-applied spray-on bedliner, a Utili-track Bed Channel System that provides improved cargo hauling flexibility and an integrated, lockable bedside storage compartment.

Titans feature two interior configurations – a bench seat with column shifter (seats six), or two front bucket seats with a large center console and gated floor shifter (seats five).

The bench seat is standard on S and SV models, while captains seats are standard on the PRO-4X and SL models and available as part of the SV Value Truck Package (SV models).

Among the Titan's interior features are standard flip-up 60/40 rear seat cushions for added cargo space and flexibility, with available grocery hooks on the bottom of the seat cushions. The rear floor was designed to be nearly flat for maximum cargo utility.

The Crew Cab's rear seat is large with a full 24 degrees of seat back angle, helping passengers take full advantage of the Crew Cab Titan’s 126 cubic feet of available space, including front and rear seat leg room of 41.8 inches and 40.4 inches, respectively.

Both King Cab and Crew Cab Titans' rear compartments offer rear storage, including door storage bins and rear door bottle holders in the armrests and available power front windows with one-touch auto up/down function (not available on King Cab S models). All Titan Crew Cab models feature a standard power down/up rear bed access cab window.

An available overhead console system gives passengers more storage options. The console houses rear audio controls and also contains storage bins for both front and rear passengers for items like sunglasses, CDs, cell phone, PDA or a small tissue box. Titan features an available fold-flat front passenger seat that allows extra versatility and can also be used as a working area.

Also available are power-adjustable front seats (eight-way driver’s seat, four-way passenger’s seat), a driver’s seat memory system and heated seats. Titan also offers available power-adjustable foot pedals with memory. Crew Cab PRO-4X and SL models offer an optional rear-seat DVD Entertainment System with fold-down eight-inch monitor.

New for the latest model year is the Sport Appearance Package, which is available with King Cab and Crew Cab SV models. It includes 20-inch SL aluminum-alloy wheels in dark hyper silver finish, a dark grille treatment, body colored front and rear bumpers, black step rails, PRO-4X seats with silver contrasting stitching, lockable bedside storage compartment, bodyside sport “Titan” graphic, white-faced gauges, fog lights and captain’s chairs.

Key Competitors
The Titan faces stiff competition from rivals that offer many more cab, bed and engine configurations than Nissan's aging pickup does. These include the popular Chevrolet Silverado and the Ford F-150, which offers a powerful yet fuel efficient EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 option. The aggressively-styled Toyota Tundra also merits consideration.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Pickup Truck
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 4847 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 224.6 in.
    • Width: 79.5 in.
    • Height: 74.6 in.
    • Wheelbase: 139.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 10.2 in.
    • Front Track: 67.9 in.
    • Rear Track: 68.1 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 55/45
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 6
    • Passenger Volume: 112.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: 65.5 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 41.8 in.
    • Head Room: 41.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 65.1 in.
    • Hip Room: 61.3 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: 48.1 cu. ft.
    • Leg Room: 33.0 in.
    • Head Room: 38.9 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 64.9 in.
    • Hip Room: 60.3 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.6L V8
    • Power: 317 hp @ 5200 rpm
    • Torque: 385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
    • Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 13 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Solid Axle
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Steel
    • Front Tires: P265/70R18
    • Rear: 18" Steel
    • Rear Tires: P265/70R18
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 7400 lbs
    • Payload: 2153
    • Tongue Weight: 950 lbs

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