2012 nissan titan
2012 nissan titan
2012 nissan titan
The 2012 Nissan Titan is unlikely to receive any substantive changes to its platform, powertrain, or major mechanical components. As before, the Titan will ride on a sturdy fully boxed frame that’s also sees duty in the Nissan Armada and Pathfinder SUVs and in the luxury-oriented Infiniti QX56 SUV.
Expect the sole engine to again be Nissan’s 5.6-liter “Endurance” V-8 and Titan’s only transmission to be a five-speed automatic. The V-8 should continue at 317 horsepower and a strong 385 pound-feet of torque. Torque is the key ingredient in acceleration and especially in pulling power and Titan launches with verve and has a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds when properly equipped. The trailer rating isn’t among the highest in this competitive set but should meet the towing needs of most buyers in the half-ton-pickup class.
The 2012 Titan will probably again be available in a flex-fuel version at no extra cost. It’ll be able to run on either straight gasoline or any mix of E85 ethanol, which is a blend of 85 percent alcohol and 15 percent gasoline. Benefitting from government subsidies, E85 is usually less expensive per gallon than conventional gas in most areas, but it’s not available at all service stations and usually cuts fuel economy by about 35 percent.
The 2012 Nissan Titan will likely carry on with its double-wishbone suspension configuration up front and the big-truck-conventional solid axle with leaf springs in the rear. Only the Dodge Ram 1500 breaks tradition by combining its solid rear axle with a coil-spring rear suspension. Setups like Titan’s date to the covered wagon era and are durable but do little to help soak up potholes and pavement irregularities.
Speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering will continue to help manage this truck’s bulk, but expect the 2012 Nissan Titan to still be a handful to maneuver, especially in tight urban areas. It should continue to feel most at home on the open road where it will remain secure and stable at highway speeds. Standard four-wheel disc antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist will continue to help bring Titan to a halt with authority. Nissan’s Active Brake Limited-Slip Differential will likewise remain standard.
Rear-wheel-drive will continue as the standard configuration. All versions of the 2012 Titan will also again be available with a manually selectable “shift on the fly” four-wheel-drive (4wd) system that includes low-range gearing for crawling through deep mud or snow. PRO-4X versions should continue with 4wd only and include heavy-duty Rancho-brand shock absorbers, a lower final gear ratio, and an electronic locking rear differential for added off-road prowess.
Article Sources : Iguida.com
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