2016 Nissan Titan now with New Gasoline and Cummins Diesel Engines- King cab unveiled

[Keef]

This truck is absolutely hideous. Why Nissan insists on designing trucks and vans with the nose of a donkey I don't know.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Maybe I've gotten used to seeing them in camo every day, but I really don't mind the looks anymore. The huge nose is that way because of the diesel and it's required running accessories like a huge radiator, and I'm sure the smaller trucks won't be as bad. Guess they could cancel this one and start all over for the second time. Maybe something better will show up in another 5-6 years.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/...ublic-showings-scheduled-for-los-angeles-area

 

[Swagger897]

This truck is absolutely hideous. Why Nissan insists on designing trucks and vans with the nose of a donkey I don't know.

Yeah, the new van looks exactly as such but not so much here on the truck because GM seems to look the same...

 

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[Leonidae@MFT]

BRE colors on a truck? Really? What's next, Gulf-liveried F-150?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

BRE colors on a truck? Really? What's next, Gulf-liveried F-150?

Not really BRE colors, just the overall Nissan colors at this point, if it were BRE it would actually attempt to look like it with the scheme, not just the NISMO blue, red and white that's been seen for some time.

 

[CodeRedR51]

BRE colors on a truck? Really? What's next, Gulf-liveried F-150?

*ahem*

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

I stand corrected. So it's a callback still, to old trophy/baja truck?

 

[CodeRedR51]

I stand corrected. So it's a callback still, to old trophy/baja truck?

I guess so. I hear it might be a support vehicle for a Baja team. Not sure if only one race or multiple.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Well this was interesting to see in my news email this morning.

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/...empt-with-special-2016-titan-xd-triple-nickel

 

[catamount39]

Well this was interesting to see in my news email this morning.

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/...empt-with-special-2016-titan-xd-triple-nickel

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Holy **** they're going to try and break the record with that?! Trying to beat the old 191 mph record?! That's slightly terrifying.

 

[IforceV8]

7431 lbs http://www.motortrend.com/news/nissan-titan-xd-2016-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-finalist/

 

[catamount39]

7431 lbs http://www.motortrend.com/news/nissan-titan-xd-2016-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year-finalist/

How.........HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!

 

[CodeRedR51]

The press embargo ends on the 15th I believe. Should be more info soon.

Edit: I just glanced at Ford's specs for the 2015 F250 and it's around the same weight for crew cab configuration. (7,100 - 7,400 lbs)

 

[IforceV8]

Not apples to apples but it's the closest comparison I can find at the moment. Obviously the diesel engine is much heavier than those gassers.

 

[Swagger897]

Not apples to apples but it's the closest comparison I can find at the moment. Obviously the diesel engine is much heavier than those gassers.

^^That's why Ram is boss...

Anyways, I'm not surprised for it being that heavy. My '99 Ram 2500 (the i-6) is a ton shy of this, which is amazing to be honest.. Frames are getting super strengthened to carry more, and haul more at the same time. My truck is rated for max towing just under 12,000lbs, and now the current day truck with the same engine can almost do 32,000, just for being heavier to carry the increased load stress on the frames.

I think it'll be tough really for them to get serious people to switch from American branded trucks to Nissan. It'll be a lot easier for them to get business online though, as all I see down here are the new Nissan work vans (I've yet to see the Ram Van, or Ford's Transit (I've sen a few MB's though..)).

I dunno, we'll see...

 

[IforceV8]

^^That's why Ram is boss...

Anyways, I'm not surprised for it being that heavy. My '99 Ram 2500 (the i-6) is a ton shy of this, which is amazing to be honest.. Frames are getting super strengthened to carry more, and haul more at the same time. My truck is rated for max towing just under 12,000lbs, and now the current day truck with the same engine can almost do 32,000, just for being heavier to carry the increased load stress on the frames.

I think it'll be tough really for them to get serious people to switch from American branded trucks to Nissan. It'll be a lot easier for them to get business online though, as all I see down here are the new Nissan work vans (I've yet to see the Ram Van, or Ford's Transit (I've sen a few MB's though..)).

I dunno, we'll see...

GVWR up to 8500 lbs leaves only 1100lb payload for that platinum ultra limited reserve cash cow version which quickly puts this truck into the pointless category with the Ram Ecodiesel and it's 800 lb payload.

 

[CodeRedR51]

GVWR up to 8500 lbs leaves only 1100lb payload for that platinum ultra limited reserve cash cow version which quickly puts this truck into the pointless category with the Ram Ecodiesel and it's 800 lb payload.

I wouldn't expect the different trim levels to have different payloads, should be the same for all. (Diesel)

 

[Swagger897]

GVWR up to 8500 lbs leaves only 1100lb payload for that platinum ultra limited reserve cash cow version which quickly puts this truck into the pointless category with the Ram Ecodiesel and it's 800 lb payload.

The Ecodiesel is just a response to popculture's high demand for super high MPG figures.. It's a failed truck/option from the start of conception.

 

[IforceV8]

I wouldn't expect the different trim levels to have different payloads, should be the same for all. (Diesel)

Then I will assume that quoted 8500 GVWR number is incorrect since that crew cab XD with the seats stripped out and the drivers seat replaced with Jann's race seat insert will still tip the scales at over 7000 lb.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Then I will assume that quoted 8500 GVWR number is incorrect since that crew cab XD with the seats stripped out and the drivers seat replaced with Jann's race seat insert will still tip the scales at over 7000 lb.

You lost me. What does Jann have to do with this?

 

[Swagger897]

You lost me. What does Jann have to do with this?

1,500 lbs worth of leather..


Which is a bit much, but if that's the way trucks are going....

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Although, it isn't that hard to beat rainbow pattern seats...

 

[CodeRedR51]

1,500 lbs worth of leather..

But they're really nice inside.

Edit: Except for the fake wood on the steering wheel for some of the trims. Hate that...

 

[Snaeper]

While I have nowhere near the budget to consider a new truck, I have been looking at trucks in general and I'm pleased to see that Nissan made the Titan XD for where it is.

The idea of having a mid-duty diesel that could work and play like a half ton but pull closer to a 3/4 ton is tempting, as many 3/4 ton owners really are buying more truck than they ought to be. But a lot of those owners might be buying it more for the brand than the excessive functionality.

Still, I think Nissan made a good move since they really don't have the market share to risk playing it safe, it's something like this that could really help build their truck profile. The fact that Nissan, Toyota and even Honda have found buyers for their trucks in the past suggests that the Big Three don't have a water-tight grip on truck buyers, but there certainly hasn't been an enticing enough product to attract the numbers domestic trucks command.

Nissan just might be on to something here, though, and they couldn't have picked a better dance partner than Cummins, even if it isn't an I6. That relationship alone could open up doors for Nissan trucks to go where they otherwise would have never gone before.

 

[Kamata GTR]

Is it just me or does this Titan just look not-so intimidating at all?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Is it just me or does this Titan just look not-so intimidating at all?

They should have went closer to the original sketch: