Nissan Titan - Diesel Goodness
Diesel Goodness.... I like it! :B BTW... I think Gale Banks likes this one too! :W Link
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otrfun wrote:
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If--and yes, it's a big if, if the NTC's 5.0 diesel can come in with an EPA highway MPG estimate in the low-mid 20's, it'll finally give consumers a clear choice (and awareness) about power and MPG.
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I wouldn't be surprised though if the Titan XD came in a bit over 8500# GVWR, making it exempt from posting the EPA mileage ratings.
With all that HD equipment in it, (900# of diesel and emissions control, Aisin tranny, 10.5" rear end, reinforced NV2500 frame), it's going to be a fairly heavy truck.
In 2014, a RAM SLT Crew 4x4 2500 with the Cummins was at least 7770# base weight, but with GVWR of 10K, it's max payload was 2230#.
Maybe the Titan XD can take 1200# off that RAM 2500 base weight? So 6570# + 2000# payload and your GVWR is 8570# and no EPA required. Can they take more off? Do they even want to? Guess we'll soon see.
I'd really like to see the HD truck manufacturers voluntarily report the EPA numbers anyway, not because the EPA protocol is so perfect (it's not) but because it's the best we currently have for comparison purposes.
