The 1st Generation Nissan Titan was introduced in 2003. The 1st Generation Nissan Titan is a front engine four wheel drive pickup truck. The Nissan Titan 1st Generation is based on Nissan's full-size F-Alpha platform. Production of the 1st Generation Nissan Titan lasted for 13 years. The Nissan Titan was available to purchase during the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and the year 2015.
The Nissan Titan was available in 2 versions crew cab and king cab. The 2003 Nissan Titan is available in 4 variants S, SV, PRO-4X and SL. The price of the Nissan Titan 1st Generation was fairly competitive when compared to other models in the same class.
Exterior
The 1st Generation Nissan Titan features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses sharp rectangular style side swept headlights, a chrome charge grille, triple air intakes and a large outward sticking chrome bumper with standard circular fog lights. The rear end houses trapezium styled side swept taillights, a standard case tailgate, a standard case flat bed and an outward sticking bumper.
The Crew cab variant of the Nissan Titan features next to identical styling to the King cab variant apart from being slightly longer to accommodate the rear doors. The overall exterior of the Nissan Titan 1st Generation features familiar styling for a pickup truck of its size.
Interior
The interior of the Nissan Titan 1st Generation features the use of black and dark gray plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features on the S variant includes power windows, power steering, climate control, 6-speaker stereo audio system, tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, traction control, occupant sensing passenger airbags, and rear bench seats.
Features on the higher end SV variant includes power door mirrors, cruise control, outside temperature display, trip computer, compass, security system and an immobilizer. Features on the higher end PRO-4X variant includes the PRO-4X off-road package that includes skid plates, trailer hitch receiver, larger wheels and tires, alloy wheels as standard, multifunction steering wheel, front fog lights, automatic headlights, reversing camera, leather shift knob. Leather steering wheel, power driver seat, and bucket rear seats. Features on the highest end SL variant includes heated door mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, turn mirror signal indicators, automatic climate control, satellite navigation, electrically adjustable pedals, power front passenger seat, memory front seats, 10-speker stereo audio system, leather upholstery, heated front seats and larger wheel and tires. Options include a power moonroof. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Nissan Titan features a good amount of interior space in both the front and rear of a Pickup truck of its exterior dimensions,. It also offers a good level of comfort and interior refinement.
Engine
Engine
5.6 Liter 32 Valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed automatic transmission
Mileage
The Nissan Titan 1st Generation can achieve an average of up to 7KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 504KM from the pickup trucks 72liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the 1st Generation Nissan Titan are the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Dodge Ram and Chevrolet Silverado.
Specifications
5.6 Liter 32 Valve V8 317bhp@5200RPM
Pros & Cons
Pros
Relatively affordable
Good off-road abilities
Decent comfort and refinement levels for a pickup truck
Fairly Spacious Interior
Reliable
Cons