I too long for pricing and details. MPG reported, if accurate, is a little disappointing and a little unexpected. I'm driving a Tundra with dismal fuel economy so that's an experience I don't want to repeat. I'm looking forward to getting to test drive the XD. From what I've seen to date, it's my preferred replacement provided pricing is right. If not I'll probably head toward Ford although my prior experience there hasn't been great thus the current Tundra. What's frustrating is Nissan dragging out details. If the price is too high than I'll go the Ford direction but will likely miss out on some of the current discounts.
Hey All,
The MPG's being put out on the net are not MPG's from Nissan, but independent companies. If you go look at the independent numbers of the Fords, Chevy and RAMs, none of them get what they post. Don't be fooled just yet.
We need to question how they have production trucks to test prior to the full release and sell to the public, but it's possible. Also, folks need to realize that this is not going to be a regular 1/2 ton, it's going to weigh at least 6200-6500 lbs, not 5100 like the current Titan. Nissan has always said ~20% better than current model with the Cummins, so that's about 21.6 mpg compared to the 18 mpg of the current Titan, and that's 2WD. Also, this truck falls into the heavy weight group, so Nissan does not have to even post the MPG's for this truck, with or without the diesel. Let's wait for the real numbers.
Friend has 4 wheel drive Chevy 2500 with Duramax diesel, 18 on the hwy at best, 14 while towing as a reference.
Also, my Bro is a diesel mechanic for the last 15 years, he told me that the 4 chains in the Cummins Diesel will be a wear part and probably need replacing at ~ 100K miles, as a service item, not warranty, it won't be cheap. He believes that the Cummins is a good engine, but will require a lot of service work. Look for the details when buying a diesel engine.
Very interested in the 5.6 gas XD model specs as well.
