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Anyone buy or test-drive the new Titan XD yet?

Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:31 am
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:31 am
I still don't like the front grill but the rest of the exterior and the interior seem to be really nice.

5L Cummins Diesel should be great as one would think.

Anyone have any experience driving one yet?



They should use this front end from their Warrior concept.



Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26450 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:36 am to
The fuel mileage is a big disappointment from what I've read.
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:38 am to
That makes sense because they went heavier with stronger breaks, frame and axels.

I wonder if the 6cyl Cummings helps the fuel mileage issue some.

Nissan doesn't seem to care about fuel mileage on their trucks/SUVs at all.
This post was edited on 3/27/16 at 11:55 am
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32021 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:45 am to
mehh wouldnt own a nissan truck.
Posted by chadr07
Pineville, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
7879 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:50 am to
The front looks better than the new model ford f-150. Ford just ruined what used to be the second best looking truck behind GMC.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
5697 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:51 am to
They cost as much as a real 2500 diesel, but without the capability. I feel like it's a solution to a question no one's asking.
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:57 am to
I don't understand the tweener truck either.

I love my ugly old Titan and I'm going to drive her 'til she croaks but I'm not certain I'd buy another.

I tow a boat that doesn't need a F250 but my Titan, with plenty of power, just doesn't feel good towing it if that makes sense.

I've heard the best option for me is to get bigger wheels and tires and install larger breaks.
Posted by retired trucker
midwest
Member since Feb 2015
5093 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 11:59 am to
pic 2, makes it look like a TONKA TOY
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:01 pm to
I love that front end concept and I'm not usually into concept designs much.

I don't get the Tonka Toy reference though.

This post was edited on 3/27/16 at 12:02 pm
Posted by SnoopALoop
Nashville
Member since Apr 2014
4394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:12 pm to
Mean look, but will give problems within months.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
65656 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:19 pm to
Nissan XD?

Built exclusively in Canton, MS.

Pass

LINK
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12125 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:29 pm to
quote:

The fuel mileage is a big disappointment from what I've read.



I will be curious as to where this actually lands and a normally equipped towing capacity lands. Going on their site says that a "properly equipped" Titan has a max towing of 12300 which is awesome but not sure what that means. If it means you have to buy upgraded brakes, gooseneck and some type of upgraded suspension then that is pretty crappy.

My 2011 F150 with the Coyote 5.0 in it handles in the 12k range for towing and I use it, every bit of it. I have hauled my mini excavator and my skid steer behind me for an hour (about 10.5k each) It doesn't like hills since it isn't geared for heavy towing like my old Chevy 3/4 ton was but it handles it. For a 1/2 ton, that is tough to beat. Chevy and Dodge are comically far behind in towing capacity on half tons.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21921 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:30 pm to
I seen one in person yesterday and thought it looked pretty good. No idea how they drive.
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
140394 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 12:35 pm to
quote:

If it means you have to buy upgraded brakes, gooseneck and some type of upgraded suspension then that is pretty crappy.


4 out of 5 models come properly equipped right out of the gate. Only the base model doesn't.

Goose neck is integrated into the truck as well as trailer brake controller and big brakes.
Posted by retired trucker
midwest
Member since Feb 2015
5093 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 1:24 pm to
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I don't get the Tonka Toy reference though.


just my impression daddio...
Posted by BRL79
Member since Mar 2014
2972 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 1:39 pm to
quote:

mehh wouldnt own a nissan truck

I drive a 2004 that I bought when it was a year old and I still love my truck. I would still put it up against any new hemi or Ecoboost out there. I sell vehicles so I've driven every brand and engine size.
Posted by CaptainPanic
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Member since Sep 2011
25582 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 1:58 pm to
lolNissan

I'd rather a real truck
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83933 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 2:02 pm to
I don't think it looks bad. Looks better than the Ford, imo.
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 2:10 pm to
quote:

That makes sense because they went heavier with stronger breaks, frame and axels.


I would hope so, V8 Titan was snapping axels when it was first introduced.
This post was edited on 3/27/16 at 2:11 pm
Posted by joeytiger
Muh Mom's House
Member since Jul 2012
6037 posts
Posted on 3/27/16 at 2:10 pm to
I owned a Titan and will never own another. Complete POS and was always breaking. Sold it with only 60K miles on it.
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