- pickup 94,359
- 17,229 fair
- Murray, UT
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- autoshopper.com
- pickup 94,359 gasoline automatic
2009 nissan titan review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Major revisions improve this full-size pickup. introductionthe 2009 nissan titan gets minor upgrades and equipment repackaging. Titan was redesigned for 2008 and delivers truck capability and tough-guy truck image with enough refinement to appeal to a broad range of drivers and occupants. among the changes for 2009 are a matte-finish grille and body-colored bumper for the titan xe, automatic locking on all models with power door locks, standard 18-inch wheels, and a max-utility package that combines much of the previous utility and towing packages into one. short- and long-bed models are offered, the latter among the largest half-tons with good bed space, cabin room, and towing and fuel capacity. inside, the 2008 redesign gave the nissan titan an attractive, user-friendly interior. Titans range from utilitarian models with crank windows to leather-lined cabs befitting a luxurious sport-utility. titan's proven and powerful v8 and automatic is a stout engine raced at more than twice its street-legal 317 horsepower. That's about the biggest box on a half-ton crew cab pickup. Maximum payload tops 2,000 pounds on certain versions. Vehicles with tow or max-utility packages can be rated to tow up to 9500 pounds. Towing features include extendable dual-element mirrors, a transmission temperature gauge. Also available is a cargo track retention system (bed sides and floor). An innovative storage box in the rear fender is ideal for wet tow straps or chains or tie-down straps. The locking tailgate is damped and assisted for easy open and close. interiorthe nissan titan cabin serves well for truck duty. The redesigned version introduced for 2008 is fairly refined, lacking harsh edginess, eliminating one of the few gripes regarding the original titan. dash and door panels are easy to wipe off plastic yet no longer give the impression of cost-cutting in materials. Visibility is excellent to all corners although shorter drivers may not like the large base on the windshield pillar. The view rearward is very good, especially with the tow mirrors. An optional rear-view camera is available and we found it eased trailer hitching. a center dash section updated for 2008 handles audio, climate, navigation, and switching duty (tow mode, vdc off, diff lock, etc.) with a slightly more integrated look. It comes standard with the big v8 and a five-speed automatic transmission. Although it doesn't have as much horsepower as gm's larger v8 choices or dodge's hemi, it betters most on torque. We think a titan will outrun many pickups and deliver competitive mileage to similar configurations; only the tundra's 5. 7-liter/six-speed automatic and gm's 6. 2/six-speed automatic combinations challenge it. Every potent pickup runs in the 12-13 mpg zone epa city cycle. we found the transmission responds smoothly and crisply as conditions dictate. The electric locking rear differential (pro-4x only) is more effective in severe terrain than the all-wheel electronic traction control of regular 4x4 titans and most competitors. The rear axle was strengthened considerably to accommodate the towing and load ratings. pickup trucks aren't held in high regard for ride comfort or handling prowess yet they have made strides in both. The longer wheelbase only betters cruising comfort but even the short-wheelbase titans will generate no complaints, at least not from anyone who knows what a ton of payload means. The titan has performed well in braking performance tests, though durability has been a ques.
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