[wakinvol]

I towed the Wakesetter home from the warehouse with the XD yesterday and then switched to my wife's Armada (since we took all 4 kids) and went to the river. The Armada is a good vehicle, but towing it doesn't compare to the XD. It is literally like night and day. How I survived so long without a diesel is mind boggling. I will never not own one again.

 

[honda250xtitan]

the IRS in the armada doesn't help either. I hate towing with the qx56 even though it has 7speed and 400hp.

 

[wakinvol]

True...it is less than fun

 

[honda250xtitan]

sways all over the road. lol. towed a master craft x45 4 hours once, it was miserable in the Q.

 

[nihilus]

This is more of a XD vs. Armada comparison than a 5.6L vs Cummins. Also, does the Armada have the gen 1 5.6L with the 5-speed or the gen 2 5.6L with the 7-speed?

 

[AZPRO4X]

This is more of a XD vs. Armada comparison than a 5.6L vs Cummins. Also, does the Armada have the gen 1 5.6L with the 5-speed or the gen 2 5.6L with the 7-speed?

Gen 1 with 5sp.

The new Q80 has the Gen 2 400hp on Premium Unleaded with 7sp

 

[honda250xtitan]

Gen 1 with 5sp.

The new Q80 has the Gen 2 400hp on Premium Unleaded with 7sp

qx56 new body style also has the gen2 with 7speed. infiniti changed the names a year or two ago for some dumb reason.

 

[AZPRO4X]

qx56 new body style also has the gen2 with 7speed. infiniti changed the names a year or two ago for some dumb reason.

yeah, I get those mixed up

 

[WireNut]

My 5.6 XD Pro4X has handled a 5k lb. trailer w/o WD hitch wonderfully, no sway, no bounce, plenty of torque and power to accelerate on hills, (what little hills we have here in central FL). My 04 Titan handled the same trailer, with a WD hitch, but the XD is a MUCH more comfortable, capable, stable and confident ride.

 

[honda250xtitan]

My 5.6 XD Pro4X has handled a 5k lb. trailer w/o WD hitch wonderfully, no sway, no bounce, plenty of torque and power to accelerate on hills, (what little hills we have here in central FL). My 04 Titan handled the same trailer, with a WD hitch, but the XD is a MUCH more comfortable, capable, stable and confident ride.

this is good to hear. 1st gen titans have power and usually the gearing is good enough, but it all could be more refined. seems like nissan stepped it up for the new gasser.

 

[Bisley45]

My 5.6 XD Pro4X has handled a 5k lb. trailer w/o WD hitch wonderfully, no sway, no bounce, plenty of torque and power to accelerate on hills, (what little hills we have here in central FL). My 04 Titan handled the same trailer, with a WD hitch, but the XD is a MUCH more comfortable, capable, stable and confident ride.

Thanks for this comment, there is almost a vacuum of information about the new gas truck. Please continue to give updates and info!