nissan4infiniti
09-23-2003, 07:41 PM
More great new pics and a good description of the features and tranny. Also a short write-up about the Armada.
http://www.mrtruck.net/titan.htm
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I drove the Nissan Titan and new full-size Pathfinder Armada SUV with the same engine and transmission through the hills of Napa Valley CA. 500 miles of grapes growing up and down hills along the Silverado highway with curvy roads made for sport cars and "muscle trucks". Once in awhile I'd have to slow down for the Lamborghini's putting along their way to Pebble Beach. This is where the gated shifter was a blast! Even if you just let the transmission shift itself, the shift points are set at the right RPM torque curve for instant power. Using the tow mode in 1rst and 2nd will hold the gears longer to allow the biggest load have full power between shifts and for lower speeds in slow traffic as to not shift too often. I did pull an approximately 7000# boat around and you know it, I squealed the tires at will. Of course that was my option, the truck was totally controllable when I wanted to act civilized. We also climbed a rocky road never needing to use the 4x4. The truck handled the speed bumps, (craters) and curves with ease and little wheel hop.
Gaited shifting with the console automatic was fun with great control for manually going through the gears up and down to control that trailer following you. We like manual transmissions for control and the fun part of driving, but then there are stop signs, traffic lights, coffee cups and cell phones so I have to have auto trannies. Here is the best of both worlds. The control knobs on the dash are big for your gloves, it will be winter again.
http://www.mrtruck.net/titan.htm
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I drove the Nissan Titan and new full-size Pathfinder Armada SUV with the same engine and transmission through the hills of Napa Valley CA. 500 miles of grapes growing up and down hills along the Silverado highway with curvy roads made for sport cars and "muscle trucks". Once in awhile I'd have to slow down for the Lamborghini's putting along their way to Pebble Beach. This is where the gated shifter was a blast! Even if you just let the transmission shift itself, the shift points are set at the right RPM torque curve for instant power. Using the tow mode in 1rst and 2nd will hold the gears longer to allow the biggest load have full power between shifts and for lower speeds in slow traffic as to not shift too often. I did pull an approximately 7000# boat around and you know it, I squealed the tires at will. Of course that was my option, the truck was totally controllable when I wanted to act civilized. We also climbed a rocky road never needing to use the 4x4. The truck handled the speed bumps, (craters) and curves with ease and little wheel hop.
Gaited shifting with the console automatic was fun with great control for manually going through the gears up and down to control that trailer following you. We like manual transmissions for control and the fun part of driving, but then there are stop signs, traffic lights, coffee cups and cell phones so I have to have auto trannies. Here is the best of both worlds. The control knobs on the dash are big for your gloves, it will be winter again.