AnswerRack.com Buyer's Guide: 2012-2013 SUVs, Trucks, Vans
- Buyer's Guide: 2012-2013 SUVs, Trucks, Vans
 We've reviewed and rated 121 current and future SUVs, Trucks, Vans.Every year, we look at what has changed and what has stayed the same for every single truck, sport/utility vehicle, and van on the market. We also rate all of these vehicles on a one- to five-star scale. Here is the list of the 2012 models, with a brief rundown of specifications and the latest news on each one. We break down the 114 models currently on sale or soon to appear in showrooms across the U.S. with concise, to-the-point reviews that will enable you to make an informed decision regardless of what car you're looking to buy. Be it hybrid or diesel, Chevy or Toyota, heavy hauler or family grocery gettinger, we've got you covered.inline_mediumwraptextright0038764533/features/consumer/163_1107_2012_2013_new_trucks_suvs_minivans_ultimate_buyers_guide2012-2013-New-trucks-SUV-Van-buyers-guide-Truck-Trend-lead.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 2012-2013 SUVs, Trucks, Vans - Buyer's Guide - Truck Trend
Bought, Not Built: 2007 Nissan Titan
- Bought, Not Built: 2007 Nissan Titan
 Getting Back to Your RootsAs a successful design, print, and clothing company owner, Graphic Disorderâs Brandt Fuqua is enveloped in all things customs, all the time. Only problem with that daily exposure to cool stuff was every time he looked out in the parking lot, his own ride wasnât unique enough. Having owned several magazine-quality trucks in the past, Brandt wanted to return back to his roots of cruising to shows and hanging out with friends in a ride worthy of his mini-truck heritage. When he got word that a really trick 2007 Nissan Titan was up for sale, rather than feel guilty for not building something of his own, he pulled out the old checkbook and drove home in one sweet ride.inline_mediumwraptextright0036031519/features/1203tr_2007_nissan_titan_bought_not_built1203tr-01+2007-nissan-titan+custom-paint.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 2007 Nissan Titan - Bought, Not Built - Custom Graphics - Truckin' Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2007 Nissan Titan - Bought, Not Built - Custom Graphics - Truckin' Magazine
Ironsled: 1992 Nissan Hardbody
- Ironsled: 1992 Nissan Hardbody
 The Unfinished Hardbody"I nicknamed my truck Ironsled since Iâm an ironworker," Richard Lopez tells MT. His '92 Hardbody has been in the works for about eight years now. The first phase of the project took nearly five of those years, but after learning more about how to improve upon the past modifications, a few things were taken back to square one.inline_mediumwraptextright0039596511/features/nissan/1203mt_1992_nissan_hardbody_ironsled1203mt-01+1992-nissan-hardbody-ironsled+front-three-quarters.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 1992 Nissan Hardbody - Ironsled - Custom Trucks - Mini Truckin' Magazine
Maximized - Letters - March 2012
- Maximized - Letters - March 2012
 2011 Nissan Frontier lowering kits, 1989 Chevy S10 rear suspension, and Max's favorite mini truck platform.To submit a question, email: mini.truckin@sorc.com
1979 Datsun 620 - Death Machine
- 1979 Datsun 620 - Death Machine
 Very few people would want to own, let alone ride, in a death trap like this. Itâs loud, itâs ugly, itâs rusty, and on top of all that, itâs beat to hell.Very few people would want to own, let alone ride, in a death trap like this. It's loud, it's ugly, it's rusty, and on top of all that, it's beat to hell. Enter Wes "Wolfgang" McCrea. This guy had balls big enough to take ownership of this metal misfit built by Mike Partyka. But just owning the devil Datsun wasn't good enough for himâhe wanted to drive it into the ground. And that's exactly what he did. "I have to take this opportunity to mention my buddy Dennis âShorty' Howard or he will kick my ass," Wes says. "He did a 200-mile hell trip with me in this truck when it was 120 degrees out." Gosh darn, Arizona heat is no joke!inline_mediumwraptextright0034862447/features/nissan/1203mt_1979_datsun_620_death_machine1203mt-02+1979-datsun-620-death-machine+side-view.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 1979 Datsun 620 - Death Machine - Mini Truckin' Magazine
Long Term Update 6: 2011 Nissan Juke SV
- Long Term Update 6: 2011 Nissan Juke SV
 Rarely during my traffic-filled commute on L.A.'s city streets has the Juke ran in either of its two other "D-Modes"Among the most well-worn buttons on our Juke's innovative I-CON (Integrated Control) display is the one labeled Sport. In the Juke, the piano black piece is a means to a more responsive throttle, weightier steering, and a transmission that holds its "gears" near the 1.6-liter's redline. Nissan describes the mode as giving a "more intense performance feel." I call it How It Should Be mode, or, put simpler: Normal mode.inline_mediumwraptextright0036103882/roadtests/oneyear/suvs/1202_2011_nissan_juke_sv_update_62011-Nissan-Juke-SV-front-three-quarters.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV Long Term Update 6 - Motor Trend
Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV Long Term Update 6 - Motor Trend
2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster Photo Gallery
- 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster Photo Gallery
 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster: Classic Open-Air Excitement With the Convenience of a PowerFor 2012, the Nissan 370Z Roadster once again offers the classic open-top sports car motoring experience - with its legendary Z-exclusive balance of dynamic performance, sculptured styling, innovative technology and exceptional value. For the new model year the Z Roadster is available in a choice of 370Z Roaster with 7-speed automatic, and the 370Z Roadster Touring with 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster Photo Gallery - Motor Trend
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster Photo Gallery - Motor Trend
Long Term Arrival: 2012 Nissan NV2500
- Long Term Arrival: 2012 Nissan NV2500
 Our long-term 2012 NV2500 SV feels up to the task of shaking up the commercial van class, with its optional 5.6-liter V-8, producing 317 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque.Lately, it seems Nissan is branching out into every automotive segment in existence. After venturing into the wild green EV yonder with the all-electric Leaf, and stepping into the realm of supercars just a few years ago with the GT-R, Nissan is now looking to try its hand in the commercial van arena. The Japanese automaker's range of NV cargo vans, introduced for the 2012 model year, is faced with the daunting challenge of penetrating a market made up of some already well-established players like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford E-Series, Chevy Express, and, to a lesser extent, the car-based Ford Transit Connect, also a relative newcomer. Though the commercial van segment already has its stalwarts, none stand out as star players. This could give the NV a chance to shine in a class with relatively few offerings.inline_mediumwraptextright0039712875/roadtests/oneyear/163_1201_2012_nissan_nv2500_arrival2012-nissan-NV2500-front-left-view.jpgtrue Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan NV2500 - Long Term Arrival - Truck Trend
Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan NV2500 - Long Term Arrival - Truck Trend
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