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kw_00
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Mar 05, 2016

Saw the new XD Nissan...

Hey guys, was out today with a friend of mine looking at the Nissan SUV. While I was there I saw the new XD Titan and had to take a look. It was the top of the line, can't recall the package but every option know to man. 2 wheel drive...with true 4 doors. Payload was 1488 lbs. it offered the gooseneck option and had I nice bed tie down system with LED lighting. Sat inside it and it was a lot nicer then the previous model. I still am no Nissan Titan fan, but some of u may be, and the top model is priced at 58k. The leather seats and driving position was really nice and impressive. The controls were really all in place to make comfort a top priority. The custom top of the line interior was definitely better then the Ford King Ranch that I have sat in previous years. Overall in my opinion it's ugly outside but the inside it really nice. The hood was up, not to bad to work on for a diesel mechanic. I mean it doesn't need the cab to be removed to work on it. Seemed pretty easy access despite being a diesel. The salesman told me that he has sold a bunch of them.... I said yeah right I have yet seen one in town, I know that they just came in. So typical of the liars that they can be. Anyway despite payload being 1488 the tow capacity was rated at 12300lbs. So this truck may fit the bill for some and if it does I'm sure the other versions will be cheaper...my thought for the truck above, it's a lot of money despite not being a 4x4. Sorry for the long post, just my observations.
  • Yep the interior is really nice, but it seems that a lot of manufactures are going in that direction to justify the prices.... I think this truck will work for some who pull smaller campers and boats. I don't see it being a big seller for RV crowds but could be wrong. I did not see the new gas optioned truck. They had about 4 on the lot with different packages...I was shocked to see the sticker price and only a 2 wheel drive. I know it's not for me, but some of you guys may be heading in that direction. If so then the fully loaded version wont disappoint you interior wise. I am waiting to see what Toyota will bring to the table with a newer Tundra diesel that's rumored. GM took a bet on the midsize trucks and it seems to be paying off. I'm sure the baby DMax wil be a hit.
  • I saw one today as well. I really wanted to like this truck but in the end it disappoints.

    It has probably the best interior of all the trucks I have seen recently, very comfortable. The truck looks a ton better in person than it does in pics.

    The truth is if you plan on doing more than going to starbucks or get getting groceries, this truck is probably not for you (imo).

    Low payload, bad mpg, sub par acceleration, lack of a locking diff and price turned me off. The "infotainment" part of the vehicle I felt sucked. The ride was a little harsher than I would have liked especially given its low payload.

    This would have been a winner 5 years ago but I think the Titan will remain an "also ran" truck
  • Plenty of guys with 1500 towing well beyond their payload...
  • I know no payload.... I wouldn't buy it , I don think this truck will sell very well.
  • 1500 pound payload and a gooseneck option ? What good is that ?
  • a diesel truck with only 1488lbs. of payload, is not worth buying as a towing machine.
    you can get a gasser for a lot less, that can do that and more.
  • If it's 2WD, it didn't have every option known to man. :)