The 2005 Nissan Lineup - Charting the Changes

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The 2005 Nissan (Canada) Lineup - Charting the Changes
Canada News Wire , cnw.ca/en

TORONTO, - The 2004 model year was literally a BIG one,
both in setting sales records and in marking Nissan's first entrance in the
full-size truck and SUV market with the all-new Titan and Armada. Also
introduced for 2004 were the all-new Quest, Maxima and Z Roadster. Not to be
outdone, 2005 promises to be just as significant with the introductions of the
all-new Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra - each featuring a new platform, new
4.0-litre V6 engine, advanced off-road systems and roomier interiors. Also in
2005, the popular Altima sedan adds a redesigned exterior and interior
upgrades and a new, performance-oriented Altima SE-R model.
Following is an overview of Nissan product highlights for the 2005 model
year:

Key features of the 2005 Pathfinder include:
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- Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
- Larger in every exterior and interior dimension
- First time availability of off-road model with Rancho shocks and off-
road tuned VDC
- Standard 2nd and 3rd row flat-folding seats with 7-passenger seating
- Available DVD-based navigation system with 7.0-inch color LCD
display, DVD video entertainment system and Bose® audio system with
6CD autochanger and MP3 capability, available satellite radio

Key features of the 2005 Frontier include:
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- Bigger, bolder body with enhanced dimensions versus the current
Frontier:
King Cab Crew Cab
Wheelbase (in.) 125.9 (+9.8) 125.9 (+9.8)
Length (in.) 205.5 (+2.6) 205.5 (+5.6)
Width (in.) 72.8 (+1.6) 72.8 (+1.6)
Height (in.) 69.7 (+3.0) 70.1 (+3.4) w/o roof rack

- More than 6,000 lbs maximum towing capacity with V6 engine
- Available advanced off-road traction systems and substantially
enhanced overall off-road capability
- More spacious, more comfortable interior (versus previous generation
Frontier) with flexible seating and cargo utility
- High Utility bed

Key features of the 2005 Xterra include:
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- New 4.0-litre DOHC V6 producing 250-plus horsepower and
270-plus lb-ft of torque (final figures will be announced closer to
production)
- Available 4WD system with 2WD/4H/4LO modes and an electronically
controlled part-time transfer case
- Available high-performance gas shocks
- Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and other advanced off-road
traction systems

Enhancements to the 2005 Altima include:
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- New smoked headlamps and taillights
- Restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood design
- New Nissan family grille
- 250-horsepower 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 with 249 lb-ft of torque
(increases of five horsepower and three lb-ft torque)
- New wheel design
- New instrument panel design, center console, trim finishes, seat
materials and headliner
- New chrome door handles and chrome accents around gauges
- New 3-spoke steering wheel design
- Available DVD-based navigation system

Key features of the 2005 Altima SE-R include:
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- Unique rear spoiler and side sill spoilers and front and rear fascias
with distinctive raised hood design
- Standard HID xenon headlights with unique bezel color
- Performance-tuned suspension with recalibrated front struts and rear
shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear
stabilizer bars
- Large 12.6x1.1ft front brakes with silver painted front and rear
calipers, SE-R logo on front calipers
- Standard Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers, in-dash
6-disc CD


Enhancements to the 2005 Titan include:
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- Crew Cab models receive a standard power up/down rear window with
defroster
- Front seat active head restraints
- Dampened tailgate assist
- New badging on front doors "V8 TITAN"
- New exterior color - Rojo Red (replaces Sedona)
- New interior color - Steel (replaces Sand/Steel)

Enhancements to the 2005 Armada include:
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- Standard illuminated key ring
- Standard active head restraints for front driver and passenger and
seatbelt pretensioners for the 1st row
- Unique wheel finish to SE models
- New exterior color - Red Brawn
- New power liftgate added to the SE Sunroof Package, SE Upgrade
Package is now standard on SE models
- LE Upgrade Package is now standard on LE models
- RearView monitor added to the Technology Package

Enhancements to the 2005 Quest include:
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- New S Power Package for 3.5S models
- Bose audio added to the Leather Package on 3.5SL models
- Two new exterior colors - Galaxy Black and Jade; deleted two exterior
colors - Sahara Gold and Green Tea
- Adjustable armrests added to front leather-appointed seats
- Standard active head restraints
- Standard Anti-Theft System added to all models
- 5-speed automatic transmission standard on SL
- Dual monitors and DVD entertainment system standard on SE

Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Coupe:
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- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
- 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching for a
smoother down shift and sportier shift feel
- Standard driver's seat front and rear lifter
- Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation
times

Enhancements to the 2005 350Z Roadster include:
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- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Clutch pedal effort has been reduced for easier operation
- 5-speed automatic transmission features downshift rev matching
- Standard driver's seat front and rear lifter (except for net seat
design)
- Faster navigation system processor for improved route calculation
times

Enhancements to the 2005 Maxima include:
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- Improved manual transmission shift feeling with shorter shift stroke
- Available auto dimming outside mirrors (leather models)
- Black tone brake calipers
- New, softer seat leather in leather-equipped vehicles
- Chrome interior door handle, lock and parking brake button
- New 12V power point at base of center stack
- Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag system
- Seatbelt Warning for passenger seat

Enhancements to the 2005 Sentra / Sentra SE-R:
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- Added 1.8 S Special Edition Model with power windows, locks, mirrors
etc
- New front grille paint treatment and body-colored door handles
- Trip computer standard on 1.8 S
- New color for meter cluster housing on SE-R
- New seat fabrics on all models
- Four new exterior colors


Enhancements to the 2005 Murano:
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- Standard rollover sensor
- Deleted SE FWD model
- Added packages:
- SE AWD -Technology Package - DVD-based navigation system and
RearView monitor

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[ChevyLaxMan]

Though content and passion in design have risen at the nissan garage, quality still seems to be lacking in many of their products. All that I have recently sat in had interior pieces that didnt quite line up and materials of poor quality too.

[SUPERBADD75]

wow... they are really shooting at Toyota and Honda, and their truck lineup is a threat to everyone. if they had a regular cab full size pickup and a V6 option for it, they'd be a real contest for even the big three. (or big two.... Chrysler's not really American anymore, is it?) everyone better be on their toes, this rejuvenated Nissan lineup looks to be a killer.

[LINCSAT]

I would agree the quailty of material at least on the inside of nissans is poor, very hard plastic's and it looks like a puzzle put together. This may be because when renault bought controlling interest in nissan they had to balance the books and save money where they could. The newer nissan's coming in the next couple of years will be mostly on french platforms and more french style, you can see it now in the current nissans but more is coming and the renaults in europe are very well put together. renault is doing a great job with nissan.

[dav305z]

Regardless of their quality issues, GM could learn a few things from nissan. Namely, that the use of fewer engines and fewer platforms frees cash for updating products much more often, which is very important in todays fiercly competitive industry.

[327]

Originally posted by dav305z@Sep 6 2004, 02:34 AM
Regardless of their quality issues, GM could learn a few things from nissan. Namely, that the use of fewer engines and fewer platforms frees cash for updating products much more often, which is very important in todays fiercly competitive industry.

they already do use fewer engines that they used too

[dav305z]

Originally posted by 327+Sep 6 2004, 03:18 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (327 @ Sep 6 2004, 03:18 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-dav305z@Sep 6 2004, 02:34 AM
Regardless of their quality issues, GM could learn a few things from nissan. Namely, that the use of fewer engines and fewer platforms frees cash for updating products much more often, which is very important in todays fiercly competitive industry.

they already do use fewer engines that they used too[/b][/quote]
true, but not enough. For instance, why does the g6 need a 3.9L v-6 making 240 hp when gm already has a 3.6 that does 255hp. And yes I know that Cadillac's brand exclusivity counts for someting, but if people don't seem to care that the infiniti g-35 uses a maxima engine then they probably would not care if their cts shared its engine with a g6.

[crazywop112]

I agree with you guys GM should use the 3.6 more often. Using the LS2 more often would be cool too. Idea for GM: A RWD 3.6 blown/intercooled GTP would be sick.

[327]

ohh i see what you mean now
they should just have two engines 1 for the regular car v6
and a high hp v6 or v8 for a performance model

[dav305z]

ohh i see what you mean now
they should just have two engines 1 for the regular car v6
and a high hp v6 or v8 for a performance model

exactly, or at least very close. its something to think about. right now for instance, gm has probably 3 engines for one they need. The 2.8L, the 3800, and the 3.5l all make around 200 hp. The 3.6L, the supercharged 3800, and the upcoming 3.9L all make around 250.

Clearly, this is a sign of a company that still has not learned how to run as efficiently as it should in the modern car industry.

[ab348]

With all those changes, Nissan still hasn't fixed the ugly plastichrome "tuner" taillights on the Altima nor the bizarro interior of the Quest. Unfortunate.

And what does a "rollover sensor" do? I would think that if you roll over, you would know... ;-)

[Ed_21E]

Well Nissan hired 200 engineers to fix the quality issues say Topix.com And even though they have had some problems with new models, GM never really had a quality car reputation. Im not dissing GM we have a 02 Impala(bros), a ) 03 Trailblazer(Dads) in our house hold. My mom drives an 00 Infiniti I30, with no problems, but my dads Trailblazer had a problem with the Piston in the 4.2 I-6....

[jro4566]

If this is the same rollover sensor used in Volvos, then what it does is the gyro-sensors tell the airbags to deploy right before impact to the ground and also the pretensioners on every seatbelt.