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So, the non-XD Titan was apparently revealed at the 2016 NYAS per the below article:
http://w ww.truck trend.com/news/1603-2017-nissan-titan-officially-debuts-in-new-york/
I don't really see anything too interesting, despite the fact that Truck Trend (I know, I know) seems to have taken particular interest in the suspension judging by the number of photos they took of it. On that note, looks to be available with full length center skid plates and stamped upper and lower control arms.
The article isn't really very detailed, but I'm not too impressed with only 390 horses and 401 lb-ft for a 5.6L direct injected V8. There is no mention of a different tune for the XD so I assume it will be the same for both, if it is not detuned for the XD. Toyota has been making 401 lb-ft with their 5.7 since 2011, though the IForce only makes 381 horses. I feel like it is enough to compete with the current crop of trucks, but with Ram going into its 5th generation a year later, Ford having just been revised, and Chevy with an (presumably aluminum) redesign due soon, it will be interesting to see if they are still competitive or get left in the dust again. Not that you really need more than 390/401, but when the Hemi and others have been making that for up to 8 years and are more efficient (presumably, since there is no mention of any fuel saving technology), then it doesn't help their case against being the "also ran" of trucks. Sure, GM's Ecot3c is less powerful than the competition's V8s, but its efficiency helps to make up for it, and the 6.2 is available. The (IIRC Aisin sourced) 7 speed will help and be an improvement, but again when the competition already has 8 speeds and Ford/GM supposedly having a 9/10 on the way, it looks like they are catching up rather than surpassing the competition.
The interior looks ok-sort of a blend of Toyota and Ford, like the exterior. IMHO the front still looks disproportionately bulbous and like a work van. The tiny engine bay that makes working on the current Titans a PITA is back. Hopefully they redesigned their axles.
What are y'all's thoughts and opinions?
http://w ww.truck trend.com/news/1603-2017-nissan-titan-officially-debuts-in-new-york/
I don't really see anything too interesting, despite the fact that Truck Trend (I know, I know) seems to have taken particular interest in the suspension judging by the number of photos they took of it. On that note, looks to be available with full length center skid plates and stamped upper and lower control arms.
The article isn't really very detailed, but I'm not too impressed with only 390 horses and 401 lb-ft for a 5.6L direct injected V8. There is no mention of a different tune for the XD so I assume it will be the same for both, if it is not detuned for the XD. Toyota has been making 401 lb-ft with their 5.7 since 2011, though the IForce only makes 381 horses. I feel like it is enough to compete with the current crop of trucks, but with Ram going into its 5th generation a year later, Ford having just been revised, and Chevy with an (presumably aluminum) redesign due soon, it will be interesting to see if they are still competitive or get left in the dust again. Not that you really need more than 390/401, but when the Hemi and others have been making that for up to 8 years and are more efficient (presumably, since there is no mention of any fuel saving technology), then it doesn't help their case against being the "also ran" of trucks. Sure, GM's Ecot3c is less powerful than the competition's V8s, but its efficiency helps to make up for it, and the 6.2 is available. The (IIRC Aisin sourced) 7 speed will help and be an improvement, but again when the competition already has 8 speeds and Ford/GM supposedly having a 9/10 on the way, it looks like they are catching up rather than surpassing the competition.
The interior looks ok-sort of a blend of Toyota and Ford, like the exterior. IMHO the front still looks disproportionately bulbous and like a work van. The tiny engine bay that makes working on the current Titans a PITA is back. Hopefully they redesigned their axles.
What are y'all's thoughts and opinions?
