Next-gen Nissan Titan still a go

Next-gen Nissan Titan still a go
By Drew Johnson - Posted November 16th 2009

Nissan’s plan to build the next-generation of its Titan full-size pickup truck on a version of the Dodge Ram’s architecture was derailed when Chrysler inked a strategic alliance with Fiat, but the Japanese automaker says it’s moving forward with a second-generation of the truck.
Before Chrysler signed a deal giving Fiat a 20 percent stake in the company, Chrysler and Nissan set in place a product sharing program that would have seen small Nissan vehicles badged as Chrysler products and a version of the Dodge Ram marketed as the next-generation Titan. However, the companies parted ways in late August, leaving the future of the Titan up in the air.

Many thought the perennial fourth place Titan would ride off into the sunset after its current lifecycle, but Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has revealed the full-size pickup will soldier on. “Titan will have a replacement, we are staying in the large pickup truck market,” Ghosn told Edmunds.
Ghosn indicated the next Titan could be designed completely in-house, but Nissan hasn’t completed ruled out a partnership with another automaker.
14 COMMENTS
1. shaver255 days ago
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  Better get busy, current truck is a 2004 design. Every competitior already has newer designs out. That said the current truck has a great motor, tranny, handling and steering. Brakes, paint and interior, not so great.
  
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2. johnnycanuck255 days ago
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  The current Titan has exactly zero engine options and no diesel. And isn’t there some unwritten rule that no two full size trucks can be exactly alike? I think it’s part of the man code.
  
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3. vicdub85255 days ago
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  Anyone know if they have a bunch of Titans at the TN Titans stadium?
  
  How bout them Colts?
  
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4. DenverGuy217255 days ago
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  Damn you Bill Belichick for ruining our weekend
  
  Never see any Chevy Colorados marketed around here but I think we can all (except NMO4GM)understand why
  
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5. johnnycanuck255 days ago
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  I wore my Colts hoodie to work this morning. It was all I had left to choose from out of the Cowboys, Broncos, Giants and Raiders. The wife seems to be sporting her Bengals quite a bit these days… what the hell is going on with that?
  
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6. DenverGuy217255 days ago
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  We hear your wife’s Bengals look impressive these days
  
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7. DenverGuy217255 days ago
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  Oh yeh, and about that Titan…..
  
  Glad to hear Nissan will continue to offer one.
  
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8. johnnycanuck255 days ago
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  …shhhh, that’s our secret code word!
  
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9. Need more oil for GM255 days ago
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  What a joke. The Silverado twins are Americas trucks and Nissan is a laughing stock next to the Turdra. Nobody is stupid enough to buy a Titan over Americas trucks.
  
  What a joke. I hope they fail again. Losing money everytime will only ensure an earlier departure for from our shores.
  
  GM. An American Revolution!
  
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10. leftwingagenda255 days ago
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  you guys and your winning nfl teams…bah…screw y’all…i can claim the ‘skins, browns, seahawks and rams by geographic association at one time or another in my life…and all of them suck ass…
  
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11. DrFill255 days ago
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  Nissan sounds pretty confused on where to go from here
  DrFill
  
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12. Rafa LL255 days ago
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  People, we´d get used to it in like 4 seconds, no big deal here…
  
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13. Payton Byrd254 days ago
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  The Titan is the most American truck on the road. All parts are designed, sourced and assembled in the USA. Nissan North America was 100% responsible for the design and production of the truck which is assembled in Mississippi.
  
  Having been a proud owner of a 2004 Titan, I can honestly say that they hit the ball out of the park for a first attempt. It STILL has the best motor available in a truck and its relatively light weight, fully boxed frame, and incredible 4×4 drivetrain makes it an off road beast, even in family oriented SE trim.
  
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14. Notsure1100243 days ago
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  I was a huge fan of the Titan but passed for a smaller vehicle built off the same platform. 75K trouble free, hard driven miles later my only regrets are not getting the Titan when It comes times to take the Bikes for trip. After crawling back to Nissan from my Chrysler nightmare I would rather they kill off the Titan rather than rebadge a Ram. Now if they kept the Titan inhouse with the previosly rumored deisel that every other 1/2 ton manufacturer has promised then backed away from…
  
  Seriously is a 1/2 ton with a 4-5 literish Inline six too much to ask?
  
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