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2005 nissan titan review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Bold, innovative, in some ways the best pickup. introductionthe nissan titan features a 5. 6-liter v8 and five-speed automatic transmission that deliver dazzling performance. Its handling is equally responsive, making it among the most enjoyable of the full-size half-ton pickups. Brakes, suspension, drivetrain all feel refined. Titan is the first truly full-size pickup in nearly 25 years from anyone other than the big three, and the first ever from a company whose world headquarters are located outside of north america. (titan is significantly larger than the toyota tundra, which is not quite full-size.) nissan did its homework, benchmarking favored pickups and edging the bar higher. As a result, 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 at the top of the class alongside the latest ford f-150. clever innovations improve on the traditional pickup. Among them: a factory-applied spray-in bedliner, a c-channel tie-down system for securing cargo and accessories, a stash box integrated into the driver's-side rear fender for storing a tow hitch or other small items. And the rear doors on the king cab open nearly 180 degrees for quick access. for 2005, nissan has added a dampened tailgate assist, to reduce effort when opening and closing the tailgate. Active front head restraints are now standard on all models, and the crew cab now comes with a power retractable rear window, lending an open-air feeling to the interior. The window features privacy glass and an electric defroster. The titan was designed in california. All models are available in 2wd and 4wd. All titans come with a high level of standard equipment including a tire-pressure monitor, cruise control, tilt steering and a cd stereo. the xe 2wd king cab 22,650) comes standard with a split front bench seat that has a fold-down armrest storage bin, and split pop-up rear seat. Xe also comes with 17-inch steel wheels, but has manual door locks and wind-up windows. se 24,800) adds captain's chairs with a better grade of cloth, 18-inch aluminum wheels, power everything, and host of other features. A popular package 1,250) for the se adds many of the le's luxury features, but not its leather upholstery. The same package is available with the rockford-fosgate stereo 1,750). le 29,250) gets leather seats in front, rockford-fosgate audio, fog lights, power adjustable pedals, tubular running boards and all the trick bed features described above. A dvd-based navigation system 2,000) is optional on le only. choosing a crew cab model adds $2,500-$2,850 to the prices above. All king cab models are offered with flexible-fuel engines (ffv) for no additional cost. Front bench seats are available as a credit option on se and le. optional is a package that includes front-seat side-impact air bags and curtain air bags 850), always good choices in tall vehicles like suvs and trucks. Curtain airbags are designed to provide head protection in a side impact or rollover event; side-impact airbags are designed to protect the torso in a side impact. These are important body parts, necessary for happy human function, so we recommend these features. On some models, the airbag package can be bundled with vdc electronic stability control 1,200), which helps the driver maintain control by reducing or elminating skidding in corners. The less ambitious trac package 300) adds the locking differential to a 2wd xe or se. all models can be equipped with xm satellite radio 400). Nissan says its plan is to get the basics right and then build on that with a new level of style and innovation. safety features include optional front-seat side-impact air bags and curtain air bags. The titan is the first full-size pickup to offer curtain air bags, which can improve protection against head injuries in a side-impact or rollover accident. Standard safety features on the 2005 titan include dual-stage front air bags with seat belt sensors and a front-passenger occupant classification senso. walkaroundtitan presents an intimidating sight in rearview mirrors, an aspect that's true of all of the current full-size pickups. Titan's blocky head-on view, with its twin sloping chrome bars angling down across a bee-comb radiator says, 'here comes a big truck.' at that, the look is simple and direct, short of braggadocio. the rest of the nissan titan fulfills that impression: direct and shaped by function, a true truck. Big square-shaped fender flares give it a look of rugged sportiness. Lots of chrome up front adds to the boldness. the king cab's unique door design is a real light-bulb innovation. But the titan's rear door opens not just to the near 90 degrees that's expected; it swings farther yet, yawning 168 degrees, which is nearly flat against the truck's body. Wide-open nissan calls 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. In daily use, we found this clever door design added more utility than we originally expected. Crew cabs have 5 1/2-foot beds, trading a foot of bed space for roomy rear seats and more interior cargo room. with their tailgates lowered, both bed sizes can accommodate 4x8-foot sheets of building material between their wheel housings. On 2wd titans the load height is about 34 inches, a big difference when loading heavy cargo. Higher may be better for displaying machismo, but lower is better when there's work to be done. nissan's 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 underneath, reducing the chance of rust. 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 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. 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 available 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 proof. Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Navigation System✔ Aluminum Wheels
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