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2004 Nissan Titan Review
America's best full-size pickup?
2004 Titan Review Summary & Specifications
Nissan's marketing research has broken pickup buyers into two groups it calls Traditional Truckers and Modern Truck Guys (and presumably Gals though they used a lot of "he" and "his" words at the introduction).Traditional Truckers, Nissan says, use their trucks primarily for business and work, mostly in rural areas. They are brand-loyal to the extreme and are not quick to embrace changes in styling or technology. The Modern Truck Guys are more apt to switch brands if drawn by innovations and styling. Their primary use for a truck is personal, pressing it into service on weekends for home-improvement and gardening projects. Clearly, Nissan sees most of its buyers in the second group rather than as conquests from the ultra loyal-to-brand Traditional Trucker. However, as the new truck on the scene the Titan has one advantage: A trucker deciding to switch after years with the same brand is unlikely to move his loyalties to what has been "the enemy" all these years. The switcher is more likely to settle on neutral ground. Like a politician switching parties, it is easier to go to Independent than to cross the aisle. The Titan is an attractive truck with which to express that independence. Time will tell.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Denise McCluggage |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Titan King Cab; Crew Cab; XE, SE, LE; 2WD, 4WD |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 305-hp 5.6-liter dohc V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, smart front airbags, LATCH |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Dynamic Control, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Titan King Cab 4WD LE |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows w driver/passenger one-touch auto up/down, power locks w illuminated switches, remote keyless entry system, overhead console, cruise control, trip computer, floor shift, fog lamps; leather-trimmed captain's chairs with integrated armrest, manual lumbar adjustment, 8-way power driver's side, memory, fold-flat passenger seat, center console and floor shifter, matching vinyl second row; Rockford-Fosgate 350-watt, 10 speakers, subwoofer, dual media; Utility Bed Package |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Front Seat Side Impact and Curtain Air Bag Package; Proximity Package/Navigation Package includes proximity sensors (rear park assist) and DVD-based navigation system; Tow Package 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) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 305 @ 4900 |
| Torque | 379 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 139.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 224.2/78.8/76.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 45.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.3/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/60.3/33.0 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1640 |
| Towing Capacity | 9400 |
| Front Suspension | independent double-wishbone, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle and leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 11.6 |
| Curb Weight | 5287 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R18 Goodyear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 |
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