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2009 Nissan Titan Review
Major revisions improve this full-size pickup.
2009 Titan Review Summary & Specifications
The 2009 Nissan Titan tan boasts a robust powertrain with responsive acceleration, good brakes, comfortable cabin and plenty of feature choices. But pickups are all about carrying or towing stuff and Titan has the longest beds in the segment, with payload ratings that reach above 2000 pounds, and good towing performance. 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 XE King Cab 4x2 short bed ($25,960); XE Crew Cab 4x4 short bed ($31,360); Pro-4X Crew Cab 4x4 short bed ($35,690); LE King Cab 4x4 short bed ($36,360); LE Crew Cab 4x4 long bed ($39,160) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-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 | 25960 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Short Bed ($35,690) |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge | 780 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Pro-4X driver's convenience package ($2750); side airbag/VDC package ($900); Max-Utility package ($750) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 40870 |
| 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 |
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| 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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