Nissan Titan new diesel

[grayfox]

FYI
Spied: 2016 Nissan Titan Close-Up - PickupTrucks.com News

[B and B]

They just unveiled the 2016 DX Titan, specs are sparse. I have seen 12,000 lbs tow mentioned and 2000 lbs payload. Being a ex Titan driver (supplied work truck) and liking the truck I might look at the Titan if it can tow and haul. Fully North American designed as well.

[davel1971]

2000 lb payload is pretty lame since a Ecoboost F150 is about 2250. I would bet the price is more than my 2014 1 ton Chevy Duramax

[acadianbob]

For any brand of truck, the limiting factor is almost always payload.

Titan will have the same problem with the diesel motor that Ford has with the Ecoboost. It is a lot of motor; which tempts people to overload the truck because the motor happily pulls it.

[davel1971]

Originally Posted by acadianbob

For any brand of truck, the limiting factor is almost always payload.

Titan will have the same problem with the diesel motor that Ford has with the Ecoboost. It is a lot of motor; which tempts people to overload the truck because the motor happily pulls it.

exactly. Too many just look at towing capacity and figure they are fine. I'm sure an alarming number of people are over payload and don't know it. I'll stick with my 1 ton so I have plenty of breathing room

[B and B]

When comparing sticker prices I see the comments being made it costs the same. It might but need to look at options, trim packages and paint. A Base 1 ton truck with rubber floor mats, AM/FM Radio, one coat paint and no options can cost the same. Add a few things and they don't cost the same any longer.



This is a nice looking truck..

[davel1971]

one coat paint?

[4mula1fan]

I'm a member of a Titan forum. The big gripe is the cheesy looking fake vent on the front fender. The interior is very nice, but the jury is still out on the exterior styling...Prices have not been let out of the bag yet. There will be multiple trim levels also, as well as a few gas burner options yet to be released.

[goduc]

Originally Posted by davel1971

2000 lb payload is pretty lame since a Ecoboost F150 is about 2250. I would bet the price is more than my 2014 1 ton Chevy Duramax

An HD F150 (which you have to order) will never tow as well as the Cummins equipped Titan. Just a hunch but I'd be willing to bet the Titan gets better mpg's as well. Towing and non towing.
JMHO but the 12,000lb tow rating Ford applies to the F150 is ridiculous. Try towing that for 8-10,000 a year and see what you have for a truck after 5 years. Any diesel truck will out last a small turbo gasser.

[davel1971]

Originally Posted by goduc

An HD F150 (which you have to order) will never tow as well as the Cummins equipped Titan. Just a hunch but I'd be willing to bet the Titan gets better mpg's as well. Towing and non towing.
JMHO but the 12,000lb tow rating Ford applies to the F150 is ridiculous. Try towing that for 8-10,000 a year and see what you have for a truck after 5 years. Any diesel truck will out last a small turbo gasser.

I'm fully aware. That's why I have a 1 ton Duramax, to out tow all of them

[schrederman]

Did I hear that Toyota will use the same 5.0 Cummins in the Tundra in the very near future? I like the looks of the new Titan... but I'd bet the Cummins option will be pricey...

[Scott Colegrove]

Just a thought, I have worked on heavy equipment almost 37 years and it seems to be a good thing to let first model year vehicles prove themselves. Cummins has nearly no history of having a successful V8 engine. Their inline 6 engines have been significantly better than their V series engines. V engines are great performers for the pickup segment so it would be nice if it does good. Just will need to see it give some proof. Kind of like when Ford built the 6.7 on their own.

[Blackhat6mike]

I love Titans and had one for 7 years pulling a Passport 285. When we bought an Aviator, the Titan just couldn't cut the tow/load numbers. Had to buy up and bought a Silverado 2500 HD Duramax/Allison and haven't looked back since. IMHO, once you own a diesel, you will never go back. The Duramax was a $7,300 addition, but worth every penny. I can't imagine something this truck won't haul. I wish Nissan had a diesel when I needed it, but too late.

[SpaCityBulldog]

Originally Posted by Blackhat6mike

I love Titans and had one for 7 years pulling a Passport 285. When we bought an Aviator, the Titan just couldn't cut the tow/load numbers. Had to buy up and bought a Silverado 2500 HD Duramax/Allison and haven't looked back since. IMHO, once you own a diesel, you will never go back. The Duramax was a $7,300 addition, but worth every penny. I can't imagine something this truck won't haul. I wish Nissan had a diesel when I needed it, but too late.

Except for the 6.0L PSD. That engine dove me to drink.

[Rookie19]

Originally Posted by SpaCityBulldog

Except for the 6.0L PSD. That engine dove me to drink.

Meh.... Just requires attention and proper maintenance.
Knock on wood I've had no issues and I'm actually taking it in to get studded as a final precaution.

[SpaCityBulldog]

I'm glad to hear that someone had very few issues with the 6.0. I didn't own it a month when Ford had to put in a new Turbocharger. It went downhill from there. About half of the work done on my engine was under warranty but a considerable amount come out of my own pocket. It was a 2004.

Originally Posted by Rookie19

Meh.... Just requires attention and proper maintenance.
Knock on wood I've had no issues and I'm actually taking it in to get studded as a final precaution.

[Rookie19]

Originally Posted by SpaCityBulldog

I'm glad to hear that someone had very few issues with the 6.0. I didn't own it a month when Ford had to put in a new Turbocharger. It went downhill from there. About half of the work done on my engine was under warranty but a considerable amount come out of my own pocket. It was a 2004.

That sucks! Sorry you had a bad experience. I did a lot of research prior to buying my 06.

[SpaCityBulldog]

I had all but a couple of the following problems with my 6.0L stated in this article:

FORD 6.0L POWER STROKE PROBLEMS : Performance Wise

and some not stated.

Originally Posted by Rookie19

That sucks! Sorry you had a bad experience. I did a lot of research prior to buying my 06.

[Rookie19]

Originally Posted by SpaCityBulldog

I had all but a couple of the following problems with my 6.0L stated in this article:

FORD 6.0L POWER STROKE PROBLEMS : Performance Wise

I know about all that but it's missing stuff. Anywho.... I'm confident using it to tow across country with no worries. Especially when the egr might have fallen off...
Arp studs are going in as precaution and extra confidence.

[Rookie19]

And to add every vehicle has its own sets of problems. Also need to realize how many more 6.0's were made over other manufacturers.