With the new for 2009 Dodge Ram and Ford F150 just around the corner, it has started to become clear that one truck has really become an also ran in the segment. I am not talking about the Honda Ridgeline, I am talking about the Nissan Titan.

To my eyes, the truck really doesn't excel in ANY area. It has only one engine option, an interior with plastic that brings to mind my mom's tupperware collection and no real distinguishing characteristic.

At least the F150 has a great interior, the Tundra has the Iforce motor, and GM has a depth and breadth of ability that makes it the current segment leader. Just my opinion, but I would never buy a Titan, especially as it is more expensive than most of its competition!

What do you think?  

I will give credit to Nissan for making the Titan the first true "full-size" Japanese-brand pickup. I also like the sound and power delivery of the Endurance V8, in some ways, even more than Toyota's iForce 5.7, which I find a little on the peaky side. Have they lagged behind a little lately in terms of configurations, powertrains, and interior quality? For sure. Do I think they have some upgrades in the works? They'd be stupid if they didn't.

So in sum, the Titan was significant when it came out, but needs some upgrades to remain competitive in the segment.  

The Titan a forced to be recconed with?? I think not, the only thing it's got going for it is the current trend of buying imports in America. The Titan itself is not that great of truck, comparred to any of the other Big 3, or Toyota. I would have to say in the half ton truck segment GM is top dog, followed by Ford (Just because of the nicer interior and popularity), then Toyota, or Dodge, and at the end the lowely Titan.  

They may not come with the Engine options of the Big 3. But In our shop, weve seen NO Engine troubles as of yet. And thats saying alot..