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.

There’s no question about the dominance of full-size pickups in the United States. It has continuously been one of the biggest moneymakers for various automakers, especially for the Detroit manufacturers through the years. However, this is not to say that the compact pickups have no place in the US market. Light duty pickups still fill the niche for consumers who need a car for the daily office commute, but need the utility that trucks can give them on weekends. The light duty truck segment offers much more versatility and is typically more inexpensive too. Its smaller size allows easier maneuverability than its full size counterparts while offering the capability to carry or pull heavy loads. The 2009 Nissan Frontier is one of the industry’s highest rated compact- or mid-size-pickups, second only to the Toyota Tacoma.
Overview
You can get the 2009 Nissan Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drives in various configurations depending on what you need. The King Cab comes in 4 trims: XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE, while the Crew Cab comes in 3 trims: SE, PRO-4X and LE. Both these body styles have 4 doors. The King Cab offers more storage space with a standard 6-foot bed and jump seats meant only for occasional use. On the other hand, the Crew Cab has a standard 5-foot bed, but you can upgrade to a 6-foot bed if you prefer.

The PRO-4X trim is made specifically for off-roaders. It’s got the 16-inch alloy wheels with rugged tires, locking rear differential, splash guards, underside skid plates and Bilstein off-road shocks, along with fog lights, spray-on bedliner, Utili-track cargo management system, keyless entry, white-faced gauges, leather-wrapped steering wheel, full power accessories and a lot more. Several upgrades are also available for each trim.

Exterior and Interior
The 2009 Nissan Frontier pretty much looks exactly like the Nissan Titan, but only about 2/3 its size. That being said, a lot of people actually like its rugged appearance. It’s the interiors that people are sort of on the edge. While the cabin is well-designed and the seats are pretty comfortable, the materials come off as cheap-looking.

Performance
As far as performance is concerned, it offers best-in-class power, towing and payload capacity. You can choose between a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine or a 4.0 liter V6 engine producing 152 horsepower and 171 foot-pounds of torque and 261 horsepower and 281 foot-pounds of torque respectively. It’s a capable truck alright, especially with the Hill Descent Control and part-time shift on the fly 4WD on some trims. It also gives you easy acceleration, as well as solid handling and comfortable ride, even better than some sedans.

If it’s the towing and payload you want, the 2009 Nissan Frontier King Cab V6 4×2 offers an impressive 6,500 lbs towing capacity and 1547 lbs maximum payload.

Safety
The 2009 Nissan Frontier earned 4 stars for frontal driver protection and 5 stars for side impact protection in government crash tests. The King Cab earned 5 stars and the Crew Cab earned 4 stars. Interestingly, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Nissan Frontier “good” for frontal impact protection, which is the best possible rating and only “marginal” for side impact crash protection.

The 2009 Nissan Frontier starts at $17,460 and is backed with a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile drive train warranty.