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Old 09-05-2014, 07:19 PM   #1
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Nissan Titan with Cummins Turbo Diesel

I've been reading today about the announcement that nissan is putting a 5.0 Cummins Turbo Diesel in the redesigned Titan coming out next year.

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...diesel-v8-2015

I'm very excited about this, since I'm on a bit of a nissan kick (the last 4 vehicles I've purchased have been nissans). My armada tows good, but I got like 10-11 mpg on my last trip. I'll be keeping my eye on this one.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:28 PM   #2
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I'd like to see that too, but especially if they'd give it some dang payload capacity! I was sorely disappointed to see that the new Ram diesels have less payload than my current truck, by a lot.
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they don't worry about the payload because the reason for building them is not to tow it is for fuel economy. They are all just preparing for the 54.5 MPG CAFE standard by 2025.
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they don't worry about the payload because the reason for building them is not to tow it is for fuel economy. They are all just preparing for the 54.5 MPG CAFE standard by 2025.

Yeah, I get that, but still... It would be nice.
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I think it could be a nice balance for people like myself. I don't really need a HD truck, most of my miles are unloaded anyways. I just want a truck for fun stuff like camping, tailgating, weekend projects etc. Bonus points for extra torque and fuel economy while towing. I was interested in the new ram ecodiesel, just not sure about investing in a fiat engine.

They had me at Cummins.
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supposedly dodge passed on that motor awhile ago, they were unsure of its reliability being a V motor and not a inline, thats what i hear anyways, not sure how true it is
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I've read it's got more to do with mpg and sourcing. Since Chrysler owns a large share in VM Motori they are getting the engine "in house" and keeping a larger share of the profits. I've read they are trying to buy out GM's share of the company as well. I've also read that the cummins only tested out at 24 mpg, and rams target was 26 mpg.

JMHO, I think it's more about money and less about the 2 mpg. It's not like cummins doesn't know how to make an engine. I'm sure if you asked American consumers if they'd rather have a Diesel engine from Cummins or VM Motori, it's Cummins in a landslide.
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they don't worry about the payload because the reason for building them is not to tow it is for fuel economy. They are all just preparing for the 54.5 MPG CAFE standard by 2025.
Seems to me that a much smaller diesel would provide adequate power and better fuel economy. I am hopeful that the introduction of the Cummins 5.0 in the Titan and Tundra coincide with a heavy half or legitimate 3/4 ton truck from them.
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I've read it's got more to do with mpg and sourcing. Since Chrysler owns a large share in VM Motori they are getting the engine "in house" and keeping a larger share of the profits. I've read they are trying to buy out GM's share of the company as well. I've also read that the cummins only tested out at 24 mpg, and rams target was 26 mpg.

JMHO, I think it's more about money and less about the 2 mpg. It's not like cummins doesn't know how to make an engine. I'm sure if you asked American consumers if they'd rather have a Diesel engine from Cummins or VM Motori, it's Cummins in a landslide.

They probably would choose the Cummins but it might not be the right choice. Diesels are everywhere in Europe and VM has a huge amount of experience in making light duty diesels. The 3.0 V6 is smaller, lighter and likely much quieter and more efficient in the real world.


I suspect the actual mpg difference will be more like 5 mpg then 2.

I agree Dodge needs to address the payload issue it has had since it switched to rear coils. Perhaps they could offer a 1500HD package to raise the GVWR by 600-800 lbs.
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I'd like to see that too, but especially if they'd give it some dang payload capacity! I was sorely disappointed to see that the new Ram diesels have less payload than my current truck, by a lot.
I thought that was all because of a change in the formula to make the calculations when in fact the suspension itself hasn't.
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Seems to me that a much smaller diesel would provide adequate power and better fuel economy. I am hopeful that the introduction of the Cummins 5.0 in the Titan and Tundra coincide with a heavy half or legitimate 3/4 ton truck from them.
X2 Love my Tundra but would be thrilled with at least an HD. Toyota makes them for the international market...
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They probably would choose the Cummins but it might not be the right choice. Diesels are everywhere in Europe and VM has a huge amount of experience in making light duty diesels. The 3.0 V6 is smaller, lighter and likely much quieter and more efficient in the real world.


I suspect the actual mpg difference will be more like 5 mpg then 2.

I agree Dodge needs to address the payload issue it has had since it switched to rear coils. Perhaps they could offer a 1500HD package to raise the GVWR by 600-800 lbs.
It will be interesting to follow. I think I read somewhere that in the first half of 2012 nissan sold 10K titans. In the same time dodge sold 300K rams. That being said, I don't think dodge is worried about direct competition. The cummins name has value. If nissan introduced a new diesel Titan to North America with a VM Motori engine, it wouldn't even get looked at.
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If nissan introduced a new diesel Titan to North America with a VM Motori engine, it wouldn't even get looked at.
nothing against Nissan (owned a Maxima back in my youth,it was a rocket) but I don't think people will be running to buy Titans with or without diesels.
They are on the bottom for truck sales,even behind Honda, and a Cummins is not going to change that
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nothing against Nissan (owned a Maxima back in my youth,it was a rocket) but I don't think people will be running to buy Titans with or without diesels.
They are on the bottom for truck sales,even behind Honda, and a Cummins is not going to change that
You may be right. I think it's an interesting experiment. Americans, at large, don't buy diesels. The ones that do buy HD trucks. If I was trying to "test the waters" as a manufacturer, I think think the 1/2 ton market is a good place to start. Especially if that is a place where you could potentially gain market share.

I don't think this move will make nissan the king of the half tons, but I wouldn't be surprised if they increased their sales. At the very least it adds a new demographic to the potential Titan buyers, which is all any manufacturers can hope to do.

Who knows, maybe in 5 years we'll all be driving diesels, or maybe it will just be a fad we all forget.
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I bought my Titan the first year it was made. Damn solid truck I might say and has never let me down. It will pass everything on the road...except a gas station! That thing is thirsty for sure. Would love to see it in a diesel myself. The Titan was very innovative in 2004 and many of the trucks have tried to duplicate some of the features. I would love an HD model as well.
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You may be right. I think it's an interesting experiment. Americans, at large, don't buy diesels. The ones that do buy HD trucks. If I was trying to "test the waters" as a manufacturer, I think think the 1/2 ton market is a good place to start. Especially if that is a place where you could potentially gain market share.

I don't think this move will make nissan the king of the half tons, but I wouldn't be surprised if they increased their sales. At the very least it adds a new demographic to the potential Titan buyers, which is all any manufacturers can hope to do.

Who knows, maybe in 5 years we'll all be driving diesels, or maybe it will just be a fad we all forget.

Canadians do buy diesels. The TDI has been the top selling VW engine in most of the years since it hit the market. Most of the German SUV's sell more diesels then any other engine and I can't remember the last time I saw a 3/4 or one ton pick up with a gas engine.

I hope offering the Cummins in the Titan will save it but I doubt it. Cummins fans will buy the Dodge 2500 diesel, people looking for the best mileage in a full size will buy the Dodge 1500 diesel and judging by how rarely I see a Titan Nissan fans don't buy pick ups.


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I thought that was all because of a change in the formula to make the calculations when in fact the suspension itself hasn't.

Nah, the Ram 1/2 tons have always been at the bottom on payload. As was mentioned before, it's likely because of the coil springs. But I don't like that reasoning either because the new Ram 2500 with Hemi 6.4 has coils and it's payload is over 3 grand in the base models, almost 3 grand in the equipped models.

It seems to me that if Nissan can build a full size 1/2 ton class truck with around 2K payload (above passengers and fuel) with a fuel efficient diesel power plant, that would be a real winner.
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I had a chat with a guy who works for cummins and told me to stay away from them as they are designed to fail.... Not sure how creditable he is but I'll be staying away from Toyota and Nissan as I find them the trucks to be over priced and far worse on fuel.... My 2 cents of course as everyone is entitled to their opinions and preferences
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I had a chat with a guy who works for cummins and told me to stay away from them as they are designed to fail....
unlikely to be true..

Don't think Nissan is wanting to be involved in millions of dollars in warranty claims
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I had a chat with a guy who works for cummins and told me to stay away from them as they are designed to fail.... Not sure how creditable he is but I'll be staying away from Toyota and Nissan as I find them the trucks to be over priced and far worse on fuel.... My 2 cents of course as everyone is entitled to their opinions and preferences
Disgruntled employee? Even the crappiest company would not design something to fail and certainly not Cummins, Toyota or Nissan.
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