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2008 Nissan Titan Review
Major revisions improves this full-size pickup.
2008 Titan Review Summary & Specifications
The 2008 Nissan Titan adds long bed models to the mix and more refinement, but continues the stuff we liked about the previous version. Titan boasts a robust powertrain with responsive acceleration. For 2008, it gets improved braking and a redesigned, higher-quality interior.G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Minneapolis.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Titan XC King Cab 4x2 short bed ($23,700); SE Crew Cab 4x2 long bed ($26,300); Pro-4X Crew Cab 4x4 short bed ($33,950); LE Crew Cab 4x4 long ($37,650) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, active front head restraints, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, electronic stability control (not on XE) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23700 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Short Bed ($40,345) |
| Standard Equipment | two-tone cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, console, cruise control, CD changer, alloy wheels, off-road tires and suspension tuning, floor shift, double illuminated sunvisors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather heated captain's chairs with Rockford Fosgate ($4,000); side airbag/VDC package ($1,200); tow package ($450) |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
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| Price as Tested | 40345 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 317 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 385 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/17 |
| Wheelbase | 139.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 224.6/79.5/76.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 45.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.3/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/60.5/40.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 9400 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 10.7 |
| Curb Weight | 5286 |
| Stock Tires | P275/70R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 |
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