The F-Alpha is an automobile platform from Nissan Motor Company which is used in their trucks and SUV's. The latest version of the platform is the basis for the Nissan Frontier and Titan pickup trucks as well as the Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder (2005-2012), Armada and Infiniti QX56 (2004-2010) SUVs, and Nissan NV series van. A modified version of this platform is also used for the Suzuki Equator. This platform can be configured with an independent suspension or solid axle suspension arrangement as well as larger engines, some with variable valve timing.