Low numbers for sure. Many factors killing the sales in comparison to the big 3. No commercials (although they are probably holding off until dealer inventory is built up), only configuration is the diesel XD crew cab currently, no inventory on dealer lots (mine is on order). I think once they release the gasser version in the XD, and in the normal 1/2 ton version with the regular cab, crew cab, long bed etc. the sales will go up. The big three just have so many versions of trucks to choose from and in 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton models. 100K is a long way to go for sure but the Gen 1 Titan did well when it came out they ran that commercial in the ground. The big 3 have always been that way with so many commercials you grow up thinking the only truck is a Ford Chevy or Dodge and the only beer is Budlight or Miller Lite.
You can get $10,000 off any new mid to high level full size truck, if you don't get at least 10K off you paid to much. Now that excludes brand new models like the XD but give it 6 months or so.
I couldnt disagree with you more. Sure, on paper the XD looks like your not gaining any capabilities over the other 1/2 tons. Im sure you've climbed all over an XD by now and can clearly see what Nissan did to make it handle a load far better then the other trucks. If I was pulling anywhere near 12,000lbs I would gladly choose the XD over any other 1/2 ton. Discounts hasnt hit the XD yet so its close in price to the 3/4 tons. Once the newness wears off and deals are being made, then the value will swing towards the XD even further. Look at this recent max tow test of the current 1/2 tons. Ford guys like to brag that they can haul over 2,000lbs. On paper this sounds great. Watch the video to see what 1750lbs looks like in real life.
If you ever pulled anything near 12,000lbs before, and planned on doing so, again, you would skip right over ANY half ton, and the XD. I don't care what these guys are saying about "acceleration feels quick." Bottom line is, there's no replacement for displacement.
