Jim Keras Nissan

2010 Nissan Titan Full-Size Pickup: New SE Value Truck Package Leads Changes, Along With Standard Side Curtain Air Bags, VDC
? High-Value Full-size Titan Again Offers Rugged Utility, Innovative Bed System, Comfortable Interior and Standard 317-Horsepower 5.6-liter V8 ?

The Nissan Titan full-size pickup, now in its seventh year as one of the true innovators in the full-size pickup segment, continues to enhance its already outstanding value credentials with the addition of standard safety equipment and a new SE Value Package option. The SE Value Truck Package offers cloth captain?s chairs, tow hitch, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, 8-way power-adjustable driver?s seat, fog lights and more ? offered at a substantial savings versus if these items were purchased separately. Other value enhancements for the 2010 model year include the addition of side and curtain air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) as standard equipment on all models.

The 2010 Nissan Titan is offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, along with a Crew Cab SE Long Wheelbase model for even greater flexibility. Titan is once again available in four well-equipped models ? XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE. Titan is also available as a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designed to run on E85 Ethanol.

?Titan continues to build on its reputation as rugged, reliable, spirited choice for active truck buyers seeking style, innovation and ? now more than ever ? excellent value,? said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. ?Titan?s distinctive design, coupled with a roomy, high-style, versatile interior and powerful performance make it a smart choice for everyday and every weekend use alike.?

Titan is built on Nissan?s rugged F-Alpha pickup platform, featuring a powerful 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque. Titan features a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped).

Along with the new SE Value Truck Package and added safety features, other revisions for 2010 include the addition of a new SE Utility Package; a receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake pre-wiring are now standard on PRO-4X and available as part of SE Value Truck Package (previously part of Max Utility Package); power-adjustable pedals are now part of SE Premium Utility Package; the SE Driver?s Convenience Package and Max Utility Package are combined as new Premium Utility Package; Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System now comes standard on PRO-4X; the Rockford Fosgate audio is added to the previous Max Utility Package to create new Premium Utility Package; an Easy-Clean vinyl floor is added to King Cab XE models; and a new chrome ?PRO-4X? badge added to PRO-4X tailgate. Two new exterior colors have also been added ? Blue Steel and Navy Blue.

Titan again offers innovative features such as Wide-Open rear doors (King Cab) that open 168 degrees for nearly unlimited interior access, a utility bed that includes an segment-exclusive factory-applied spray-on bedliner, a Utili-track? tie-down system that provides ultimate cargo hauling flexibility and an integrated, lockable bedside storage compartment.

Though first and foremost designed for hard work and hard play, an array of technology and comfort features are available, including Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, XM Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Nissan Navigation system, Rockford Fosgate® audio system, heated front seats, leather-appointed seats and DVD entertainment center.

A Stylish Exterior and High Utility Bed
The Titan exterior, which was refreshed just two years ago, continues to offer a distinctive, powerful front end and cab appearance along with an innovative utility bed. Titan King Cab offers a 138.9-inch wheelbase and 6-foot 6-inch bed, while the Titan Crew Cab features a 138.9-inch wheelbase and 5-foot 7-inch bed. The Crew Cab SE Long Wheelbase model features a 159.5-inch wheelbase and a 7-foot 3-inch bed, nearly 20 inches longer than the standard wheelbase Crew Cab bed and the longest in class. All Titans feature a 28-gallon fuel tank, providing an excellent driving range.

Titan King Cab models also feature Wide-Open rear doors, which open 168 degrees for greatly improved rear cab access. Key to the door?s design is a hefty, two-stage hinge with four axis of rotation. The doors open first to a conventional 85 degrees, then can be swung the rest of the way for easy loading and unloading of cargo or passengers.

Titan?s available spray-on bedliner (standard on LE models) helps prevent scratch damage and corrosion to the bed and inner tailgate surface. Thinner than drop-in bedliners or typical aftermarket spray-on applications, the Titan bedliner also maximizes bed volume. It is the first offered by any original equipment manufacturer and still the only one available in segment. It is covered by the Nissan warranty.

Also available is the Utili-track? tie-down channel system, with five special "C" cross-section rails that are mounted in the bed (two channels in the bed floor, and one each on the bed side rails and the bed header panel). Titan is the only truck to offer five channels. Removable utility cleats (rated at 200 pounds) slide into the channels, providing a wide range of attaching points for cargo tie-down. The channels are open at the rear of the bed, allowing the cleats to be completely removed when not in use for easy cleaning.

Nissan offers an extensive line of bed accessories, such as dividers, extenders, sliding cargo trays and modular storage units, along with bike and kayak racks and other accessories. As required for a working pickup, the Titan bed also carries 4x8-foot plywood sheets easily between the wheel housings. Titan?s bed includes an available dampened tailgate assist that aids in the effort to open and close the tailgate. Titan also features an available (SE models only) innovative bedside storage compartment located behind the rear driver?s side wheel (SE models only).

The bedside storage bin is designed to hold common utility items such as work gloves, chains, rope, road flares, first aid kit or a hitch ball. The compartment is double-sealed to help prevent the intrusion of water and dust and uses the Titan ignition key for unlocking.

A Powerful, Refined Engine with Outstanding Towing Power
The 2010 Nissan Titan again utilizes a rugged, fully boxed high-strength all-steel F-Alpha platform for enhanced crash performance and long-term durability. Every Titan comes equipped with Nissan?s advanced Endurance V8 as standard equipment. The all-aluminum 5.6-liter V8 engine is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque and utilizes an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, and Super Silent single-stage timing chain.

Titan is available with Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology as a no-cost option (available in certain regions only). Equipped with a common fuel tank designed to run on varying blends of gasoline with ethanol (up to E85) or other fuel, Titan FFV offers an alternative to conventional gasoline.

Titan?s standard 5-speed automatic transmission is designed especially for heavy-duty truck use, with emphasis on serious towing and smooth shift quality. A transmission temperature gauge is included in the meter cluster on SE, PRO-4X and LE models. An Active Brake Limited-Slip Differential (2-wheel or 4-wheel) has been added as standard equipment for 2010.

Titan 4WD models adapt an advanced shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes with electronic control part-time transfer case. Titan features a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped) ? as much as some 3/4-ton pickups.

Titan's responsive handling is a product of its all-steel double wishbone front suspension design and overslung leaf spring (dual rate) rear suspension with shackles mounted along the frame sides to increase departure angle.

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is standard, along with 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Titan offers standard 18-inch wheels on XE, SE and PRO-4X models, while 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are standard on the Titan LE. Crew Cab SE models are offered with optional 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels and 20-inch chrome aluminum-alloy wheels are optional on LE models.

A Comfortable, Highly Refined Interior
Titan?s interior features refined styling and two interior configurations ? a bench seat with column shifter (seats six) or two front bucket seats with a large center console and gated floor shifter (seats five). The bench seat is standard on XE and SE models, while captains seats are standard on the PRO-4X and LE models and available as part of the new Value Truck Package on SE models.

The bucket seat-equipped Titan?s center console can hold a variety of beverage containers, including a 1-liter bottle. A 12-volt adapter is equipped in the storage area and can be used as a power source for a phone or other electronic devices. The console offers a variety of storage choices, with size adjusted by simply removing or adding dividers. The console?s storage box can also accommodate hanging file folders and contains holders for maps, paper, pens and business cards on the console lid.

Among the Titan?s many interior features are standard flip-up 60/40 rear seat cushions for added cargo space and flexibility, with available grocery hooks on the bottom of the seat cushions. The rear floor was designed to be nearly flat for maximum cargo utility.

The Crew Cab?s rear seat is large and relaxing, with a full 24 degrees of seat back angle, helping passengers take full advantage of the Crew Cab Titan?s 126 cubic feet of available space, including front and rear seat leg room of 41.8 inches and 40.4 inches, respectively. Both King Cab and Crew Cab Titans? rear compartments offer ample rear storage, including door storage bins and rear door bottle holders in the armrests and available power front windows with one-touch auto up/down function (not available on King Cab XE models). All Titan Crew Cab models feature a standard power down/up rear bed access cab window.

An available overhead console system gives passengers more storage options. The console houses rear audio controls and also contains storage bins for both front and rear passengers for items like sunglasses, CDs, cell phone, PDA or a small tissue box.

Titan features an available fold-flat front passenger seat that allows extra versatility and can also be used as a working area. Also available are power-adjustable front seats (8-way driver?s seat, 4-way passenger?s seat), a driver?s seat memory system and heated seats. Titan also offers available power-adjustable foot pedals with memory.

Crew Cab PRO-4X and LE models offer an optional rear-seat DVD Entertainment System with fold-down 8.0-inch monitor.

Safety and Security
The 2010 Titan includes a long list of safety equipment, including Nissan?s Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor; front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters; front seat Active Head Restraints; three-point rear passenger seat belts; and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags, which help provide improved side-impact and rollover protection for outboard passengers, are now standard equipment on all models.

Driver and passenger confidence is accentuated with an extensive list of vehicle-incorporated safety features including a Zone Body construction with front and rear structure crumple zones, an energy absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases with safety stops, knee bolsters and special body side reinforcements and a shift interlock system. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) have also been added as standard for 2010.

2010 Model Lineup and Equipment Packages
The 2010 Nissan Titan King Cab and Titan Crew Cab are offered in four well-equipped models ? XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE ? and with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations. The PRO-4X is available in 4x4 only. Each is offered with a long list of standard equipment including a powerful 5.6-liter Endurance V8 ? with the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings in the full-size pickup segment ? mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Titan XE models are equipped with a standard 40/20/40 split front bench seat with a center seat fold-down armrest, split fold-up rear seat and seating for six people. Titan SE models include standard 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and P265/70R18 tires, chrome steel bumpers, front overhead console, manual lumbar support, power door locks with Auto-lock feature, tailgate assist, power windows with front auto up/down, cruise control, Remote Keyless Entry and more.

The Titan PRO-4X features body-colored grille and bumpers, an identifying decal over the rear fenders and a number of subtle exterior trim components to achieve a sportier look, along with a lockable bedside storage box, splash guards and auto on/off headlights. PRO-4X performance equipment includes Rancho performance shock absorbers, a lower final drive ratio (3.357), additional skid plates on the oil pan and transfer case, a class-exclusive Electronic Locking Rear Differential and unique 18-inch aluminum-alloy off-road wheels with off-road style center caps and largest-in-class BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail® P275/70R18 all-terrain tires.

The PRO-4X interior receives styling cues that differentiate it from the rest of the Titan lineup with unique white-face meters and gauges, seats featuring an embroidered PRO-4X logo, red stitching and available leather-appointed seats and red-stitched shifter knob and steering wheel.

Titan LE models add 6-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels, standard utility bed features, leather-appointed seating, Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system with up to 10 speakers (eight speakers on King Cab, 10 speakers on Crew Cab), dual-zone auto-climate control system, wood appearance trim, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), dual-zone automatic temperature control, Traction Package, front and rear overhead consoles (Crew Cab only), power folding mirrors with heat, power adjust, auto dim, integrated turn signal and more.

A number of equipment packages are also offered, including the XE Popular Equipment Packages with sliding rear window (King Cab only), front overhead console, Remote Keyless Entry (Crew Cab only), cruise control, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and towing receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake prewiring.

Titan SE equipment packages include the SE Value Truck Package, with cloth captain?s seats with center console, gated leather floor shift, fold-flat AS seat, rear HVAC vents (Crew Cab only), 8-way power driver?s seat, fog lights, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, steering wheel audio controls, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear sonar proximity sensors and receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake prewiring.

Also offered is the SE Utility Package with lockable bedside storage compartment, C-channel tie-down rails with 4 cleats, rear bed lighting and 12V power point and spray-in bedliner; and the SE Premium Utility Package with Rockford Fosgate premium audio system + two speakers, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, XM® Satellite Radio, power-adjustable pedals, lockable bedside storage compartment, C-channel tie-down rails with 4 cleats, rear bed lighting and 12V power point, spray-in bedliner lower final gear ratio, front tow hooks (4x2) and power heated extending tow mirrors.

Four packages are also offered for Titan PRO-4X: the exclusive PRO-4X Premium Utility Package and PRO-4X Leather Package, and the shared PRO-4X/LE Technology Package and PRO-4X/LE Entertainment Package. One exclusive LE package completes the options list: the LE Max Utility Package with step rails, lower final gear ratio, heavy duty battery (standard on FFV models), front tow hooks (4x2) and power heated extending tow mirrors.

The Nissan Titan is manufactured by Nissan North America in Canton, Mississippi.