Big news in Detroit was Nissan's first foray into the high-stakes full-size pickup market, the Titan. The King Cab version unveiled features rear access doors that swing open nearly 180 degrees; A proper four-door Crew Cab model will also be offered. A new 5.6-liter "Endurance" V-8 produces more than 300 horsepower and greater than 375 lb-ft of torque, routed through a five-speed automatic transmission. This combination boasts a 9400-pound tow capacity. The American-made Titan will be available as a 4x4, featuring shift-on-the-fly electronic controls. A special off-road package will bundled low-ratio Dana 44 axle, locking rear differential, off-road Rancho shocks, large all-terrain tires, fog lights, and skid plates. Clever touches will help distinguish the Nissan truck, such as a car-like interior and exterior bed-mounted storage compartment. Perhaps the biggest news is that the Titan looks to be a serious new threat to the Big 3's entrenched pickups.
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