that cant do anything that the american trucks can do...which was why nissan begged chrysler to build the next gen titan. the people who buy Nissan pickups dont actually need a truck.
The Titan fits a niche that other trucks don't - it appeals to the younger generation. All three American makers are frankly making trucks that appeal to either working professionals (which is a small market) and people over 35. Ford outright says this about their F-series designs. Nissan appeals to the 30-under crowd. It's the reason their Frontier is such a good seller and the Ranger is gone. The niche the Titan fits, though, is a smaller market and without sells to pros, which requires capability - you're right - they'll never be a large market player.
Still, it's hard to beat Nissan's Frontier platform (which includes the Xterra) in off-the-lot offroad prowess without going to a more expensive Jeep or Rover. At both offroad events I attended and drove Jeep, Rover, and Nissan last fall, they were equal and the price tag on the Nissan is far lower. With stock vehicles from the three, I was able to do the same sand pits, rock crawls, brush grinding, etc. with only an adjustment to vehicle operation on my part (Jeep requires more "hands on" thought in gearing/throttle, Rover does everything automatically, and the Xterra falls between). Can't say the same for any of the GM or Ford SUVs.
World renowned auto design house Pininfarina has announced that it will debut a concept car at this year's Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to the late Sergio Pininfarina.
2015 Ford Mustang
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will receive new S550 platform designation from Ford
Ford Ken Block and fifteen52 build ultimate Focus ST
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Which will be part of the Project ST and will be shown at CAS
Final remaining Jame Bond Aston Martin DB5
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up for sale
AeroVironment packages installation deal
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with dealerships
Sorry that's tomorrow
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In reply to AeroVironment packages installation deal by Nicolas Zart
embargoed until tomorrow
Focus ST 2013 GRC
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a look at the new Fiesta ST racer for the 2013 GRC season.
Lemme know
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In reply to Focus ST 2013 GRC by Patrick Rall
if you want to do a link exchange to improve SEO. I just put up an ST story. thx
I will definitely add a short bit at the end
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In reply to Lemme know by John Goreham
talking about the "other modified st" at chicago and ill link over to your piece.
I placed a link
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In reply to I will definitely add a short bit at the end by Patrick Rall
In mine back to yours under the title "Ford Racing"
Nissan Leaf BOSE sound system
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Nissan Leaf BOSE sound system is new accessory and is energy efficient
Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalled
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brake problems
Continental Conti EcoPlus HD3 gets SmartWay thumbs up
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low roll resistance tire
Better Places retires from US and Australia
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they need a different business model
Nissan prepares major truck push with new Titan
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Titan will lead the new push with a committment to trucks underscoring the new Nissan vehicle lineup.
I bet that it will still be junk...
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In reply to Nissan prepares major truck push with new Titan by John Goreham
that cant do anything that the american trucks can do...which was why nissan begged chrysler to build the next gen titan. the people who buy Nissan pickups dont actually need a truck.
That will be my theme
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In reply to I bet that it will still be junk... by Patrick Rall
But it will say it gently.
Niche
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In reply to I bet that it will still be junk... by Patrick Rall
The Titan fits a niche that other trucks don't - it appeals to the younger generation. All three American makers are frankly making trucks that appeal to either working professionals (which is a small market) and people over 35. Ford outright says this about their F-series designs. Nissan appeals to the 30-under crowd. It's the reason their Frontier is such a good seller and the Ranger is gone. The niche the Titan fits, though, is a smaller market and without sells to pros, which requires capability - you're right - they'll never be a large market player.
Still, it's hard to beat Nissan's Frontier platform (which includes the Xterra) in off-the-lot offroad prowess without going to a more expensive Jeep or Rover. At both offroad events I attended and drove Jeep, Rover, and Nissan last fall, they were equal and the price tag on the Nissan is far lower. With stock vehicles from the three, I was able to do the same sand pits, rock crawls, brush grinding, etc. with only an adjustment to vehicle operation on my part (Jeep requires more "hands on" thought in gearing/throttle, Rover does everything automatically, and the Xterra falls between). Can't say the same for any of the GM or Ford SUVs.
Honda Civic Wagon
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headed to geneva, teased now
New Lambo supercar headed to geneva
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it looks like the fastest lamborghini ever could debut earlier than expected.
BMW 3 series grand tourismo
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The redefining of the 3-series continues with the all new 3 GT
New technology may take EV charging down to minutes
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Potential Difference, Inc. seeking funding to further the tech.
Kelley Blue Book names Mazda most affordable brand
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Based on their 5 year ownership thing.
Pininfarina teases Sergio concept before Geneva show
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World renowned auto design house Pininfarina has announced that it will debut a concept car at this year's Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to the late Sergio Pininfarina.
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