2003 New York Auto Show: Nissan Debuts 350Z Roadster, Titan Crew Cab and Pathfinder Armada
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New York International Auto Show 2003
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NEW YORK--April 17, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled three all-new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show -- the 2004 350Z Roadster sports car, Titan Crew Cab pickup, and the company's first-ever full-size sport utility vehicle, the Pathfinder Armada.
The much-anticipated 350Z Roadster, which goes on sale this summer, offers the same dynamic driving experience and cutting-edge design as the 350Z Coupe, but with an open top. The power-operated soft top with glass rear window transforms the Z(R) Roadster from top-up to top-down in 20 seconds.
The all-new 2004 Titan Crew Cab brings a fresh, new alternative in the full-size truck category. Features include a spacious cabin with class-leading interior room, a high-utility bed with an industry-first factory-applied spray-in bedliner and new Utili-track(TM) tie-down system. The Titan Crew Cab is built on a new, rugged pickup platform and features a newly designed 5.6-liter DOHC Nissan Endurance V8 with over 300 horsepower and more than 375 lb-ft of torque, standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a towing capacity of up to 9,400 pounds. The Nissan Titan will be available in both King Cab and Crew Cab models, with a choice of 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive in late 2003.
The powerful, roomy 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada, the newest member of Nissan's diverse family of authentic sport utility vehicles, proudly takes the Pathfinder name and reputation for innovation to a new dimension.
The new Pathfinder Armada offers distinctive exterior styling, class-leading (full-size, light duty SUV class) second row roominess, fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seating, and a long list of standard and available equipment, including a full-length overhead console with available DVD entertainment system and optional 2nd row captain's chairs with a removable 2nd row center console.
The Pathfinder Armada features a rugged, fully boxed high-strength steel frame; an independent rear suspension designed for improved interior roominess, comfort and handling; and the 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve Nissan Endurance V8 engine offering one of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings in the full-size light duty SUV class and the highest maximum towing capacity in that class at 9,100 pounds (when properly equipped). A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on every Pathfinder Armada (the first available in class), while 4-wheel drive models feature an advanced full-time 4WD design with a two-speed transfer case with 4-Lo and Auto 4x4 technology.
"These critical new product introductions are part of one of the biggest and most exciting years in Nissan's history, which also includes the recent launch of a new 2004 Maxima and the summer debut of a new Quest minivan," said Jed Connelly, senior vice president, sales and marketing, NNA.
The 2004 Titan, Pathfinder Armada and Quest will be assembled at Nissan's new $1.43 billion manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi.