Nissan's full-size pickup truck, equipped with the best-in-class 400 horsepower V8 ... 2022 model on Titan

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On January 29, Nissan Motor's US division announced the 2022 model of the "Nissan Titan" series. It is a full-size pickup truck that competes with Toyota "Tundra" and others. Photo: Nissan Titan 2022 model ◆ The Titan equipped with a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline naturally aspirated engine is Nissan's full-size pickup truck in the North American market. Taking the opportunity of the model change to the second generation in 2015, the car name was changed to "Titan XD". In 2016, the current Titan was announced. It is a derivative model of Titan XD with a maximum load capacity of 0.5 tons, and this 0.5 ton specification calls itself the same Titan as the first generation. The Titan XD has a 3850mm wheelbase. Approximately 380 mm longer than Titan. The 2022 model Titan series will also have the Titan XD and Titan lineup. The powertrain is a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 400hp and a maximum torque of 57.1kgm. According to Nissan, the power of 400hp is the best in its class, except for EV. The transmission was combined with a 9-speed AT. The 2022 model lineup includes King Cab, Crew Cab, and Heavy Duty (Titan XD 4x4). Titan's "SV King Cab" grade comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 9-inch touchscreen display, dual-zone air conditioning, and a heated front seat. ◆ "Nissan Safety Shield 360" is standard equipment on all models The 2022 model Titan series is equipped with "Nissan Safety Shield 360" technology as standard equipment on all models. The Nissan Safety Shield 360 consists of six types of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). "Automatic braking with pedestrian detection function" detects pedestrians by the radar and camera on the front of the vehicle. It warns the driver and automatically applies the brakes if it determines that a collision is unavoidable. "Blind spot warning" warns the vehicle that has entered the driver's blind spot when changing lanes. The "rear cross traffic alert" detects vehicles behind and warns the driver when reversing in a parking lot or the like. "Rear automatic braking" detects stationary objects when reversing and warns the driver. Brakes automatically to avoid collisions as needed. The "lane deviation warning" warns the driver if he tries to change lanes without turning on the turn signal. "High beam assist" detects the vehicle in front and automatically switches between the low beam and high beam of the headlights. The only class "Intelligent Around View Monitor" can also be selected as an option. ◆ The latest Connect service "Nissan Connect" The 2022 model is equipped with "Nissan Connect" as standard equipment. By subscribing to the "Nissan Concierge" service, you can access the live assistant 24 hours a day from inside the car through Nissan Connect with the push of a button. Nissan's concierge assistant will assist the occupants in restaurant reservations, booking reservations, wake-up calls, event tickets and product purchases. Nissan Connect also enables wireless (OTA) software updates. This gives you access to the latest security and security features, HD traffic, Google Places and Google Search. In the 2022 model, "Nissan Connect Services" is also available. Nissan Connect Services says it can be accessed not only in the car, but also from computers, smartphone and smartwatch apps, Amazon Alexa, and the Google Assistant.

Response Minoru Moriwaki