The 2009 Nissan Titan is generally unchanged from its redesign in 2008, except for some minor upgrades in each trim and an all new Heavy Metal Package wherein the buyer can have chrome step rails, wheels and billet grilles. It is available in King Cab and Crew Cab configurations in short- or long- bed. It is one of the biggest half-ton trucks available in the market today and offers a large truck bed and cabin space and good towing and fuel capacity.
The 2009 Nissan Titan is offered in 5’6”, 6’6”, 7’ and 8’ beds and 4 trim levels: XE, SE, LE and PRO-4X. The PRO-4X trim is only available in the 4WDs and is the best option for off-road enthusiasts. It has Rancho shocks, all-terrain tires, a push-button locking rear differential and a lower final-drive ratio. Refer to these pages for detailed information about each trim:
2009 Nissan Titan King Cab Features and Specifications and
2009 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Features and Specifications.
Styling
After the 2008 redesign, the Nissan Titan now has a more flashy and commanding style, with the same large grille in the Frontier. It has a tough exterior with the slight differences made on its headlights and grille. Inside the 2009 Nissan Titan, it’s roomy and is equipped with functional interior design with large door handles and armrests well-suited for a full-size truck. It offers comfortable seating and ample headroom and legroom. It also has user-friendly controls and a lot of storage space. If you need more space inside the cab, you can simply fold up the rear seats. The rear doors can be conveniently opened up to 180˚ for the extended cab models so that you can access your bed space easily.
Performance
Unlike their full-size counterparts from other manufacturers, the 2009 Nissan Titan only comes with 1 power train, a 5.6 liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. It can run up to 317 horsepower and 385 ft-lbs of torque and tow up to 9,500 lbs. Unfortunately, a major drawback is its poor fuel economy. Unless you’re towing or hauling, nobody wants to get just 12 mpg for city driving and 17 mpg for highway driving. Its 5-speed transmission can also be a bit slow to respond, but delivers smooth upshifts and prompt downshifts.
Safety
The 2009 Nissan Titan received very decent crash protection ratings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a perfect 5 star rating for frontal crash protection and 4 stars for side impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave it the highest possible “good” rating for frontal-offset crash protection.
The 2009 Nissan Titan starts at $26,150 and is backed with the same 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile drive train warranty.