2010 Nissan Titan - LotusTalk

tsunami racer · 01-22-2009, 12:12 PM

So i'm minding my own business driving to lunch today and this big black beast pulls up next to me at a light. Being formerly of the auto biz, i'm no stranger to pre-production prototypes, so i'm trying to figure out what this Dodge Ram looking thing is.

Can't be a Ram, because they're already introduced it, but I swear it looks like one under all that covering. By the time I figured it out, i had already turned off the road, snapping off only two shots with my pocket camera. I should have gone back and taken some more

Chrysler will be building the next Nissan Titan off the Ram platform (similar to the Dakota/Mitsu Raider and Caravan/VW Routan). The hard edges on the rear door are identical to the Ram, but the front doors have different sheetmetal on them. Appears that the Titan will also get the Ram's rear coil suspension.

For those of you looking for a tow vehicle in a couple years

BULLETTIME · 01-22-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tsunami racer

So i'm minding my own business driving to lunch today and this big black beast pulls up next to me at a light.

That's racial!!

I'm KIDDING!! KIDDING!!!!!!!!!

I hate Big Ass Trucks. They run my little Elise off the road

antinym · 01-22-2009, 12:43 PM

8 lug wheels. definite Ram doors and handles.
interesting.

sonnythebull · 01-24-2009, 06:00 AM

word is chrysler is done and Nissan will shelve the titan and start buidling nissan rams instead

terryt · 01-24-2009, 08:36 AM

I own a 2006 Nissan Titan 4X4 off road and love it. Maasively fast and powerful. In 41K miles of mostly towing and it has never had a single problem save a dead battery. It towed my 5000+ lb race car rig from Washington DC to Seattle, happliy cruising through South Dakota and Montana with the cruise control on 85. Fantastic 650W Rockford Fosgate stereo was a factory option I originally didn't want, but now would not want to be without. and I got it in Feb 06 for $7K below asking price.

Gas mileage, of course, is horrible (10 when towing at 85 mph), 16 around town. But it may just be my favorite sports car

Terry

John · 01-24-2009, 09:20 AM

I'm not sure if this thread is serious or not, but if the former, I'm quite dissappointed. Nissan had a great thing going with the Titan - mine has been near flawless and has been quite dutiful in towing race cars. Agree on the crappy fuel economy, but then again, it is a truck...

Amarao · 01-24-2009, 11:27 AM

Yeah, I'm totally put off by having the Titan turn into a Ram clone. There is a reason I don't buy domestic, and seeing such a good truck go out this way is depressing.

Chris D. · 01-24-2009, 03:20 PM

Unless they are bright enough to come out with a full size pickup that gets 30 mpg, I will stick with my Tundra.

01-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 639	2010 Nissan Titan So i'm minding my own business driving to lunch today and this big black beast pulls up next to me at a light. Being formerly of the auto biz, i'm no stranger to pre-production prototypes, so i'm trying to figure out what this Dodge Ram looking thing is. Can't be a Ram, because they're already introduced it, but I swear it looks like one under all that covering. By the time I figured it out, i had already turned off the road, snapping off only two shots with my pocket camera. I should have gone back and taken some more Chrysler will be building the next Nissan Titan off the Ram platform (similar to the Dakota/Mitsu Raider and Caravan/VW Routan). The hard edges on the rear door are identical to the Ram, but the front doors have different sheetmetal on them. Appears that the Titan will also get the Ram's rear coil suspension. For those of you looking for a tow vehicle in a couple years Attached Images __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

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John :panic: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,795	I'm not sure if this thread is serious or not, but if the former, I'm quite dissappointed. Nissan had a great thing going with the Titan - mine has been near flawless and has been quite dutiful in towing race cars. Agree on the crappy fuel economy, but then again, it is a truck... __________________ 05 "Elixige" w/ Stuff - FOR SALE 07 Mazda 3S - 4-wheeled commuter 99 YZF-600R - 2-wheeled commuter

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Chris D. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berryville, Virginia Posts: 1,675	Unless they are bright enough to come out with a full size pickup that gets 30 mpg, I will stick with my Tundra. __________________ Yeah, I get it. You're an outcast, always under attack, always coming in last, bringing up the past. No one owes you anything.

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01-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 695	8 lug wheels. definite Ram doors and handles. interesting.

01-24-2009, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
sonnythebull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newmarket,ON Posts: 274	word is chrysler is done and Nissan will shelve the titan and start buidling nissan rams instead

01-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
terryt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36	I own a 2006 Nissan Titan 4X4 off road and love it. Maasively fast and powerful. In 41K miles of mostly towing and it has never had a single problem save a dead battery. It towed my 5000+ lb race car rig from Washington DC to Seattle, happliy cruising through South Dakota and Montana with the cruise control on 85. Fantastic 650W Rockford Fosgate stereo was a factory option I originally didn't want, but now would not want to be without. and I got it in Feb 06 for $7K below asking price. Gas mileage, of course, is horrible (10 when towing at 85 mph), 16 around town. But it may just be my favorite sports car Terry

01-24-2009, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,417	Yeah, I'm totally put off by having the Titan turn into a Ram clone. There is a reason I don't buy domestic, and seeing such a good truck go out this way is depressing.

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