One last ride in the 2019 Titan XD Cummins 5.0-liter diesel

A few days after I began test-driving a 2019 Nissan Titan Pro4x Crew Cab, news broke that Nissan would be ditching the diesel option starting with model year 2020. Sorry to hear that. We did plenty of towing and hauling during Hurricane Michael clean-up and this 5/8-ton truck did not disappoint when it came to power, braking, safety features and overall comfort. Nissan recently unveiled its 2020 Titan and plans on revealing its 2020 Titan XD soon. Both can be optioned with a 5.6-liter Endurance V8. Cummins informed HWT that following the 2019 Titan XD, their short-lived 5.0-liter V8 diesel, which debuted in the 2016 Titan XD, will no longer be produced.
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[@Ortho281]

I purchased my 2019 XD Cummins Platinum Reserve when I heard they were discontinuing the Cummins for 2020. I previously owned 2 Tundras and needed something a little bigger but didn’t want to step up to the 3/4 ton segment due to their size. I have had it now for just over a year and regularly tow a camper and car hauler 6500-9000 lbs with no problems. Really love this truck!

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

Have you had any issues towing, putting the pedal to the metal and the transmission won't drop down a gear?

[@jaycevessier7554]

Those other diesels can have a 14k towing capacity, doesnt mean it should. Tow the max weight with the ram eco diesel and then do it with the xd. The xd weighs probably 2k lbs more, makes towing 100x more stable and enjoyable.

[@Icutmetal]

The Ram Ecodiesel doesn’t have a 14k capacity though; that’s not a fair comparison.

[@jaycevessier7554]

@@Icutmetal I'm just using it as an example bud. Still, hook 10k to the ecodiesel and the xd, there is no comparison is towing and stability. All the lightweight 1/2 ton trucks suck at towing.

[@AKAL1lROB541]

yeah my dad has the 2018 f150 v8 and I've towed the same amount of weight in my truck and his I always feel more safe and stable in mine vs his. that extra weight of my titan xd helps a lot.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@AKAL1lROB541 I've towed my 7k trailer with an F150, Tundra and my XD. No comparison, the xd is ten times more stable and you dont have to rev the shit out of it to get up to speed. The tundra and F150 (5.0) did get it up to speed with no problem, but the tundra had alot more low rpm power than the 5.0, but once the 5.0 got over 4,000rpm it really woke up. The tundra engine was quieter and didnt have to rev as high as the 5.0, but neither pulled like the Cummins, and the xd weighs alot more than those half tons. I believe the xd is capable of safely towing alot more than its rated for. I put 1500lbs of salt gel in my xd and the same load in our f250. The XF just leveled out, and the f250 squatted way more despite having a much higher payload. And the xd has adjustable headlights, a feature Toyota has offered since 07 and something the big 3 still don't offer. If would be nice for ford to offer it considering how bad their super duty trucks squat.

[@Icutmetal]

Jayce Vessier You’re not making a good comparison, though.

[@jarrettbuell3458]

I love this truck, and some people only need a "5/8s ton truck" haha

[@TheRealMedian]

I had planned on keeping my Titan until it couldn't drive. I had a 2016. I even know a couple of the engineers that helped work on the engine with Cummins. Talking with some of the guys that maintain my generators which are also Cummins. I was worried that overtime I would have issues finding parts if there were any issues and I decided to just sell after reading complaints on people who had put more miles on theirs. I will miss it. Loved the way it drove and pulled.

[@mxpxguy79]

Great honest unbiased review, it was well worth my time.

[@chadandersen2774]

They should've given it more time.

[@jdmac8584]

I just found out yesterday they had a diesel lol it seems like that the Titan is more of a daily user diesel. I’m going to get one. F it

[@jmoo72]

I had the 1/2 2018 v8 gasser! And traded it for the 2017 5.0 cummins can't believe how much better it tows than the gas!

[@syedhussain3810]

you are saying you had 2017 Nissan Titan XD gas model or just the regular Nissan Titan

[@tkc2995]

Welcome to the diesel world, it’s that torque

[@jmoo72]

@@syedhussain3810 no i had the gas model and traded it for the diesel! Just alot more stable when towing and better gas mileage

[@lostworldvideogames]

The maintenance tire reminder is setup by the dealer for tire rotation. When you are parked go into the maintenance screen and reset it. Had the same thing on my 2017 Titan Cummins the other day and figured this out.

[@tomquimby4869]

The weird thing is that it was a low pressure tire warning that kept popping up even though I had brought that tire back up to recommended PSI. Owner's manual stated that TPMS would reset itself but it never did while I had the truck.

[@lesb3481]

The Nissan fuel computer in my 2017 is routinely 10-12% off and I always get better mileage than it calculates. Also, I deleted, tuned and installed larger tires/wheels(to get the cruise RPM down) on mine and I now get up to 26mpg. I love the truck and plan to keep it until I'm too old to drive. Hopefully, some other company will pick up the 5.0 Cummins engine, so parts will continue to be readily available.

[@Sig721Tau]

How does larger tires/wheels help to keep the RPMs down?

[@james2042]

@@Sig721Tau it effectively raises the final drive ratio since the tires take longer to make one full rotation. My jeep grand cherokee with a stock 3.73 rear end and 30 inch tires now has an effective 3.51 rear end by swapping for 32's. The only issue is if tires are big enough and raise the vehicle enough, it won't be able to cruise in the tallest OD gear all the time as air resistance is higher and bigger tires require more power to rotate

[@akilghosh]

5.0 Cummins is still available on some RVs . So you should be good .

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@Sig721Tau because the tires are rotating at a lower rpm at the same speed, but your speedo will be off. I have a d3l3ted tuned xd with larger tires and a 2 inch by 1 inch lift/level but my fuel economy sucks. I get about 15-16 mpg at 75 depending on the wind, but I also have an aftermarket bumper. Even stock I got 18mpg but the chin spoiler had got broken, before that it was 18.5 ish. Only time I ever got close to 20mph was below 70mph. But the 3.92 gears is the reason we dont get the mileage. Were turning 2000rpm at 75 vs 16-1700 in a 3/4 ton.

[@samtheman7825]

I pulled 14,000 pounds on my Titan XD on the bumper pool did it’s job

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I'd much rather have the xd than the half ton ram if I'm towing 12,000lbs. The xd can handle the weight alot better. Much larger frame, much stronger transmission. Why nissan under rated this trucks capability is beyond me, but from what I've seen, the parking brake is what kept the towing rating low on the xd because of how much it will hold on the hill portion of the tow ratings test.

[@GeloNegron]

Bro, it’s like Nissan wants to stay in that stupid borderline bankruptcy whole. Every time they get a chance to get out by giving the public what they want, they go ahead and do something silly or stupid or just out of left field when they should’ve went another way, it’s just beyond me on everything that they’ve been doing lately, I’m still pissed about them changing the model names on infiniti.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@GeloNegron they could have drastically boosted sales of the Titan by producing the warrior concept. It would have been one hell of a truck.

[@mikeautry2271]

The Titan is 10 times the better truck than the Others your talking about...Drive the others when the wind is blowing and the Titan is way better in controlling and safer than the others big 3...the frame under the Titan is bigger and better...Dodge air shocks it goes all over the road with a load the others the same....I owned a Titan and owned all the others I'll buy a Titan any day over the big 3....truth from the old man....Nissan is more American made than the other big 3.......check it out....

[@brianwanner203]

It's a great truck love it I have 2 of then diesels it pulled a lot more then it says I pulled 1600 pound with no problem still had enough power it's just great it's like a 2500 and the asine transmission hades anything

[@alexm8267]

I have the same truck but 2018. Lifted and all. I have no issues. Truck has plenty of power. Sucks they stopped making them

[@williamdrijver4141]

The Cummins - Aisin combination will probably be a lot more reliable than the F150/RAM/GM 3 liter diesels.

[@GetSocialButterfly]

William Drijver I drive a Ram gas and no way I would buy a diesel from Ford Dodge or Chevy. This truck is the one! 👑

[@AsianNIGMA]

William Drijver I don’t know... I think chevys got a unbeatable combo... 6.0 INLINE 6 with a 10 SPEED AUTO

[@nahrens223]

@@AsianNIGMA it's a 3.0 I6

[@jamesg6071]

Nope lots of issues with the isv5.0. Cummins doesn’t just give up on platforms and this one was a dud

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@GetSocialButterfly that and you can actually work on this diesel. Everything is right there. You have tons of space to change belts, alternator etc, your valve covers and injectors are right there unobstructed. You can reach behind the intake and touch the transmission! By comparison you cant even see the valve covers on a powerstroke.

[@kerrywilliams7579]

The Nissan Titan x d diesel is a very nice truck, I hope that Nissan make them again but better than before.

[@DoubleD2003]

Lol so it’s not a good truck?!

[@ethanashley173]

@@DoubleD2003 pretty much a 6.0 powerstroke

[@DoubleD2003]

@@ethanashley173 well I guess that answers that question

[@oinchadoomandwolfboy]

@@DoubleD2003 It’s better then a 6.0

[@asteiner9181]

Can’t compare them to a 6.0 powerstroke garbage. The 5.0 Cummins is proven to be reliable, they had these on farm equipment and buses back then. They are not a new design.

[@titansd3463]

Maybe one day Nissan will just market the truck better and not out price themselves

[@irishsavage8715]

They just discontinued them...mine just rolled over 256,000miles

[@_Ranger01_]

@@irishsavage8715 have you had any major problems out of it?

[@jrichhy4321]

F150 , Tundra , Titan with Cummins engine. Only half ton truck’s I’ll buy!

[@allisonnewlin9267]

Towing with this truck (1 time per month so why I did not get a full Ram 2500 diesel-do not tow/need daily) is so comfortable and no white knuckles ever. Yes wish the gas millage was better but have averaging 18-19 highway so not terrible. While towing getting about 8 with 10K lbs. I have the 2018 Titan platinum reserve with the cummins so the luxury is 2nd to non in my opinion. I generally keep my trucks 10-15 years or about 200K miles or more so I'm very happy I got it while it is still available!

[@M_dot202]

Nissan would have sold more Titan XDs if they had made 2 changes: 1. Larger fuel tank (36gal min). 26 gal fuel tank is inadequate especially when towing. 2. Increase payload by 500lbs. The diesel was especially payload constrained by a low payload, lower than most 1/2 tons.

[@kevinhairston1024]

Once you delete and tune the titan it runs really well i love it.

[@tomquimby4869]

How long have you had it? How many miles?

[@kevinhairston1024]

@@tomquimby4869 8 months and 44,000 miles

[@tomquimby4869]

@@kevinhairston1024 What delete and tune do you recommend?

[@kevinhairston1024]

@@tomquimby4869Ez lynk tune with Exhaust delete you can get on ebay. My truck moves so much faster and you can hear that turbo spool up.

[@kevinhairston1024]

@willpowerresults They say it does but i still went and did it anyways you can always take tune off and restore back to factory if you have any issues.

[@alexanderlovato4902]

The towing ratings on this truck will never make sense to me.. This competence of this truck when towing is far superior than my 2017 F150. I think they should have re evaluated the towing numbers before discontinuing. My 2016 tows a loaded 2 horse steel/padded trailer with 6-8 big bails of alfalfa in the bed plus family & cargo and doesn't complain a bit!

[@nobleone5602]

The Nissan Titan XD diesel gets great mileage at 24mpg on hwy and has a break in of 6000 miles before the engine loosens up to get the great diesel mpg and this break in can take longer if not pulling or heavy loads.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Mine gets shitty mileage, but I don't care, I didnt buy it for mileage. I get about 15-16 mpg on the hwy at 75-80. 13mpg in town. I can get 17 if I stay below 75mph. But I think the 3.92 rear end is to blame because were at 2,000rpm at 75 compared to 16-1700 in the big 3 3/4 ton trucks. I have larger tires and a 2 inch by 1 inch lift/level kit on mine. Before that I could get 18-19 on the hwy.

[@ethanashley173]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix Well yeah that 3.92 is made to pull trailers with. It has that higher rear axle gear ratio than my dads 2014 ford super duty.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@ethanashley173 I love it. The low gears really help get the load moving before the turbo spools. Honestly I think this truck is safely capable of towing and hauling more than its rated. I had a 2014 f250 gasser and with the same 1,500lbs load of salt gel the f250 squatted big time, my xd only leveled out. What I really like is that this truck hauls and tows with the same stability as a 3/4 ton but with a better ride. Love the adjustable headlights levelers too. When I tow or haul something heavy all I have to do is click a thumbwheel to out the light back on the road instead if blinding oncoming traffic and getting flashed all the time. Toyota has offered this feature on the tundra since 2007. I can't imagine why the big 3 don't offer this. What part of West Tx are you at?

[@octavioramos1648]

I just pulled 16500 lbs from Odessa to Albuquerque nm on my Xd Cummins and did okay love the stability and the ride I’m a truck driver and believe me in any case I doesn’t remind me of my old Peter built . Great seats 💺 and owned Titans and the only thing I can say is that there Gas ⛽️ hogs but neither off them has left me on the side of the road yet and if I had some trouble it was my wheel bearing at 135 k so yeah just maintance stuff, and the pain is to change the starter on the first generation titans but other than that I love both of them

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Love the seats in my XD. I'm going to be making my trip from Odessa to South Tx soon. Just bought some land so were moving. I'm d3l3ted and the difference in towing was amazing. Even on the zero hp setting it towed way better than stock. On 60hp it got up to speed real quick, but I dont tow on that setting, and I dont go over 60hp anyway. It has a shift on the fly for 0ho, +30 +60 +90 and +120hp.

[@joenissan]

The Ram 1/2 ton is NOT out performing it, it only has a higher claimed tow rating. XD has beefier axles, much stronger frame and bigger Than most HD truck brakes. Higher power from the Cummins as well. Cummins pulled the engine because Nissan never advertised the truck properly this sales were dismal. So call it like it is, the Ram won’t confidently tow what Titan will by a long shot. BTW, tire maintenance is something you set. Has nothing to do with pressure.

[@tomquimby4869]

Granted, the 5/8-ton offers higher GVWR than half-tons. As noted in the video, the truck handled towing and hauling with ease. Definitely pleased about that. On paper, the higher tow rating of Ram, the lower price and much better mpg will attract a lot of buyers. Let's face it, most truck buyers lean towards half-tons because they just don't need all that towing and hauling capability where a higher GVWR or GCWR will prove more beneficial.

[@james2042]

The issue with the Titan XD is its a 3/4 ton that has capabilities closer to modern half tons. There is no such thing as a 5/8th ton truck, Nissan made that up because their HD couldn't compete with American 3/4 tons, or as I should properly call them class 2b. (half tons are class 2a, and there is no class in between)

[@cloc1529]

I heard you get that dpf system off and the mpg’s go up

[@joenissan]

That tire warning is one YOU set and has nothing to do with the pressure sensors. The pressure sensors will turn on the yellow low tire sign only.

[@Howard1939]

With the increasing price of DIESEL FUEL & NEED FOR DEF, I wouldn't touch any diesel pickup regardless of brand. (This from a person who has owned 2 1980's diesel pickups. The second bought in 1986, lasted until 2004 when oil cooler blew.), both got 24 mpg city, slightly higher highway mileage with "OVERDRIVE STICK SHIFT & NO DEF (DEF IS A MECHANICS NIGHTMARE & EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR WHEN IT NEEDS SERVICE. JUST ASK ANY LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER.)

[@tomquimby4869]

Point taken. Not long after finishing this video, Nissan announced a class-leading 400-hp & 413 lb.-ft. torque in its 1/2-ton 2020 Titan. Impressive numbers like that will tackle a lot of work. For hotshot haulers and others needing more power, there are plenty of options out there. Granted, the strongest are diesel but gassers are getting stronger. Chevy's new 6.6-liter V8 is an example. Chevy engineer Mike Kociba had plenty to say about the engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXupmJSDgaajZtk

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@tomquimby4869 also don't forget Fords new 7.3 which is designed for low end torque and sever service. Finally Ford built a simple heavy duty Engine I think it's an iron block as well.

[@ThyBlackNeck]

It’s called a delete

[@james2042]

@@ThyBlackNeck Deletes are becoming harder and harder to get away with as more and more areas are requiring emissions inspections

[@jjsemperfi]

@@james2042 Easy, don’t live in a communist state ;)

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Shame it's a Good Truck OVERALL, but Nissan just dont have the Proper market to truly Show this vehicle.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Yeah they really did a shitty job of marketing this, and the lazy engineers that programmed the transmission didnt help either. I cant believe anyone would have signed off on it

[@budagen]

This is a good review. well described. Too bad they are discontinuing the cummins engine. Anyone know if there are parts for this still, i know it's used in some school buses. Ours here in WV does.

[@tomquimby4869]

Yes. Cummins told me that they will continue to support the 5.0-liter V8 diesel. How long parts will be available is anyone's guess. It may eventually prove to be a challenge similar to what Perkins owners go through with their diesel Rangers.

[@CopCat34]

Good video. Am sorry to hear the end of the Cummins 5.0. Liter and Nissan relationship. We had planned on buying the 2020 Titan XD diesel for Christmas 🎄 at the earliest and Memorial Day 2021 🍻at the latest. We are now looking at the Ford and Dodge 3.0 diesel trucks.

[@tomquimby4869]

Dealers are still offering new 2019 Titan XD diesels. Some pretty good deals during Nissan's Truck Month.

[@wyattlarrick3246]

Don't buy those POS Dodge or Ford 3.0s. I know a couple guys with them and they say they're horrible, in towing and regular work. Just buy a used XD, you won't regret it. I have one and it's the best truck I've ever owned!

[@JD-rq2bl]

It may not matter to most but Nissan changed the sound system to Fender? I'd much rather have the fosgate system, rocking sound!

[@james2042]

the ram 3.0 is Italian (Fiat) and the ford 3.0 is British (Land Rover/Jaguar). The only half ton American made diesel is Chevy with the 3.0 Duramax inline 6

[@CountryLivingOnTheFarm]

I have a 2016 Titan XD Cummins diesel engine. Very happy with it. Only mod I did was leveling kit.

[@danielk0106]

Were you using a dash cam or a GoPro camera set up while driving?

[@jjsemperfi]

Just got a ‘17 XD Pro-4X Cummins. Love it so far. It was $10K cheaper than other trucks I was looking at and had 60K less miles than them! I’m seeing better mileage than my old ‘13 3.5 Ecoboost and my ‘17 F-150 Coyote. If I can get better than 15 combined I’m a happy camper. Mine is at 17 combined at the moment.

[@mikeriv60]

Any engine issues ? I'm looking at picking up a used XD diesel. Thanks

[@jjsemperfi]

@@mikeriv60 We just traded it in for an F350 Powerstroke. Didn’t have any engine issues other than it seemed like the engine and transmission tuning was strange. It did this weird engine surging when going up hill where it would go on and off the power. It wasn’t steady. The transmission always hunted for the right gears as well. Engine was always strong though, it pulled well for the amount of power it produced. Mine was also deleted. I only ran a 15 hp tune while towing and 60-90 the rest of the time.

[@mikeriv60]

@@jjsemperfi Gotcha. Do you think it had anything to due with he tune ? Thanks 👍

[@jjsemperfi]

@@mikeriv60 I doubt it. I’ve heard it’s a common issue with Nissans in general. Most people notice it with cruise control on going up a grade.

[@mikeriv60]

@@jjsemperfi Hmm Must be a diesel issue since I own a 2021 Titan Pro4X and never had it. Thanks 👍

[@cowboy19750]

I have a 2016 titan pro 4X Cummins and I like it although I still think I'd prefer an f250 or regular dodge ram Cummins or Duramax

[@fabianpachoek7731]

Love cumins pickup truck

[@cardiobroker]

The maintenance light was mileage related. It was set by someone. Most likely a salesman demoing. But deeper in the system you can set time or mileage based maintenance reminders. That is what that was. The warning is totally different and doesn’t look like that.

[@premiumxperiments6059]

I dont think you can compare the Ram 1500 Diesel or the Ford F150 diesel 3.0l engine to the Titan XD 5.0l CUMMINS engine... first, you are doing the same with less, meaning less reliability down the down from boyh 1500/150... on top, who doesnt know Cummins is the shit... can't go wrong with Cummins... also, add the fact that you will be towing the same weight(12k) with less stability due to the 1500/150 weight... can't really compare both of them... nor the Titan XD Cummins to the 250/2500 or to the half ton market... it'll never be a "fair" comparison. Nissan never advertised them enough, not many poor know the Titan XD had a Cummins 5.0l V8 option...

[@abelgomez2726]

Yup it wasn't advertised now that i found out just bought one

[@natehawkins2910]

1:42 “...peounds” lol

[@theyounggun67ify]

The other 3 can’t compete when you delete the titan. Power and mpgs jump. I’m seeing some great deals on them too. 25k for a fairly new diesel with 100k miles is hard to beat.

[@pulvermacher80]

You had to be in Regen I tow a 10000+ travel trailer and at 65mph I get 10 all day long. Now that a few parts fell of I get better.

[@tomquimby4869]

I was towing in city traffic--bunch of stop and go which I mention in the video. Went by Nissan's mpg calculator.

[@ultraglide486]

It's looking like those parts might fall off my 2017 too. What type of price tag am I looking at?

[@pulvermacher80]

@@ultraglide486 1700+ dollars

[@EddieDaOnly1]

Good mind bud. 65 - 67 is where it is at for towing. I work in the oil filed with winch trucks moving frac tanks and their is a 3rd party guy we use and he always goes 70+ and he always gets there like 5 minutes earlier than we do. I like to call them Mr. Save 5 minutes. Just wasting more fuel and straining the engine.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Lol @ a few parts fell off. I had that same thing happen and it runs so much better now.

[@clayseale]

Not sure how ecodiesel will pull more with 500 lbs less payload..

[@stevenvonsancho]

Does the cab need to come off to fix the engine like ford?

[@Sig721Tau]

I don't think that the Titan boxes in the bed are designed as a ice chest. I mean, its painted black and therefore attracts heat.

[@tomquimby4869]

During a media event in Arizona in 2015 when they first debuted the truck Nissan reported that the Titan boxes could double as coolers. They even put ice and soft drinks inside the boxes to illustrate their point. However, it was pretty cool out at that time so I decided to test it out later. It failed miserably compared to a nearly 30 year old cooler. It's not a bad idea. Honda did the same thing with Ridgeline. Nissan could team up with Yeti, Coleman...someone and offer something better next time.

[@greghomestead8366]

The ice melted in Florida when it was 90 degrees in the non insulated black box? Imagine that

[@tomquimby4869]

They said it could double as a cooler so I had to give it a shot. It failed miserably compared to a nearly 30 year old cooler. It's not a bad idea. They could team up with Yeti, Coleman...someone and offer something better next time.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@tomquimby4869 that would be a really good idea, work with Yeti to make these boxes! That would be really cool!

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I bet if you drilled a few holes along the length and filled the gaps with some expanding foam it would help.

[@alweida3960]

The nissan corporation merged with Renault after management went to hell and invested in its demise called jatco. Used to be a good company.

[@workingcountry1776]

That happened in the 1980s if memory serves me

[@luisreviews6412]

I like that the motor is on the bigger side and not small. If I get a diesel I want power first, mileage 2nd. While the Ram can claim a high towing number I wouldn’t want to do it, would prefer the Titan. My problem with the Titan is the Nissan design... awful at best, clunky, awkward, dated, just not a truck i would be seen in.

[@707cannuk]

For a work truck man... a clean detail. 1.5 francee PS. Watching this video (Best: vehicle review)is almost like listening to a truck speak for itself.

[@NissanPodcast]

We hated to break that news...

[@tomquimby4869]

I couldn't believe it. Here I was in the middle of test-driving it and the news broke that Nissan would be ditching the diesel. You may recall a few years back that Nissan put a 2.8-liter Cummins diesel in a Frontier concept. Be great to see them offer that option in the revamped Frontier and come in with a lower price point than GM.

[@NissanPodcast]

Tom Quimby what we know of the Frontier that will pop up next year diesel isn’t on the list right now. Like you mentioned in this video the 5.0L is just too thirsty vs what the big three are offering in a similar truck. There was a reason RAM passed on this V8.. Nissan needed the Cummins name for sure to help bring new customers in. Timing killed any potential for Nissan.. by 17 Ram had the 3.0

[@tomquimby4869]

@@NissanPodcast So true...too little, too late. Absent of lackluster mpg in the 5.0L, I remain impressed with the power and handling of this odd-duck 5/8-ton.

[@NissanPodcast]

Tom Quimby yep that motor was 4 years too old once Nissan were able to use it...

[@MrInnovativeSound]

Nissan Nation Podcast the only reason Ram passed on the 5.0 platform was because of the FCA buyout. VM Motori was a natural replacement for the 1/2 ton. Branded as a 3.0 EcoDiesel... Unfortunately, the Big three are misleading and claiming you can safely tow close to 13,000 lbs with their 1/2 tons, and that is just scary. There are so many ways the XD platform is safer for those weights, it's not even a comparison. As for the fuel consumption discussion - 7 mpg in this videos example is clearly stuck in the regeneration mode around town because the DPF needs to get out on the highway and clear. All modern diesels are getting horrible 'in town mpg' if you don't get out and run them. Even the EcoDiesel returns those types of numbers putting around town all the time.

[@timothyparks2531]

The 3.0 diesels are still low payload. The 3.0 powerstroke crew is only 1314 lbs payload. That is like a 8,000 lbs trailer and 2 passengers, no cargo. Good luck taking the family camping with that. The XD atleast is 2000-2500 payload. The 3.0 diesels are only good daily drivers for fuel economy that will pull a boat. Towing big, go to the big boy 3/4 tons. The only 1/2 ton comparable to the XD and is good for towing is the F-150 with the max payload package (increases payload up to 3000lbs) and a 5.0L Coyote motor.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I've towed with the F150 and while it's good it's still nowhere near the xd as far as stability. It's not unstable but with the xd being so much heavier its more stable

[@jjsemperfi]

I just traded a ‘17 F150 Coyote for a ‘17 XD Cummins. We did everything we could to the F150 to make it tow better but nothing helped. The XD is light years better.

[@shomari17]

I like the titan because everybody doesn't have one

[@M_dot202]

The ecodiesel was shelved due to reliability issues.

[@jonchase7752]

I think a 2-3L engine is too small for a full size truck, no matter the fuel, I think all brands with a half ton diesel should be this 5.0 size at least

[@BreckoniousMaximus]

Good review. Too bad Nissan is getting rid of the diesel. People who tow know a regular half-ton will NEVER tow the make believe tow numbers manufacturers create! Out here in the Mountain west, towing over 8500lbs in a half-ton is a game of white knuckle Russian roulette....talk about the tail wagging the dog! Nissan did not market the truck properly and most Automotive journalists don't know anything about trucks or towing anymore. I don't know how many reviews I've read about the Titan XD, but most reviewers are completely clueless, uninformed, and have spent too much time reviewing BMWs or Lexus. I'm nobody special, but I could have advertised this truck so well, Nissan wouldn't be able to keep up with demand.

[@mikeriv60]

How did the engine hold up ? Any major issues ? Thanks

[@Sig721Tau]

According to you, its Cummins that is discontinuing this engine and not Nissan America? I need more proof of this.

[@joenissan]

Okie Rider Do a little research. Cummins pulled out because of low sales.

[@joenissan]

Okie Rider Sorry, lol...I didn’t mean for that to sound so rude!

[@tomquimby4869]

Cummins issued the following statement for a story I ran on Hard Working Trucks in August: “Nissan has been a terrific partner. We believe the engine was a terrific product, but unfortunately sales have not met expectations for both Nissan and Cummins so the decision was made to end production of this engine in 2019. We will continue to offer support to existing customers.” Nissan issued this statement for that same story: “Production of the Titan XD Diesel will end in December 2019. This will help better position Nissan in the long term as we prepare for the launch of the new, refreshed 2020 Titan and Titan XD gas later this year.” Beyond that, neither manufacturer would offer up any additional comments.

[@edwinj1224]

Why do you need proof??? Fact is it's going away

[@Flydevice1]

Okie Rider Cummins is known to make great inline six diesel, not v8s.

[@juddadam2]

It's a nice truck, but brand new here, with a $17,500 discount, it is $4000 less than an F350 crewcab Powerstroke-which gets better MPG.

[@Sig721Tau]

I'm not understanding what your point is with the above comment.

[@wyattlarrick3246]

Yeah, that truck costs 4 grand less because 4 grand worth of corners have been cut on it.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Maybe loaded its 4k less than a stripped down F350. A fully decked out platinum reserve goes for less than a basic F250.

[@TomO-sp4iz]

Do a burnout

[@walter777smith6]

Huge mistake for Nissan for canceling Diesel. With one engine they will not lost long. 7.5 mpg HOLLY SHIT. RAM 6.7 is much better on fuel.

[@lt4753]

7 mpg is horrible! Can get better from a 3500 truck

[@irishsavage8715]

Except the eco diesel is a hunk of shit and the Titan was grossly underrated...I’m running a delete and exhaust and I just tow 17,500lbs for 2000 miles at 70mph problem free.. The eco dumpster would hold a stick to the reliability and power this truck makes, it will drag my broth in-laws Duramax down the street if you hook them up.

[@mikewhipkey6863]

A shitty truck with a decent engine is a failure... Color me shocked

[@ajdintuco3011]

Pure trash! I had one and the worst thing is that Nissan did not stand by they product. They will leave you alone out there! Nothing but $62k clunker. Do not go for this truck!

[@oinchadoomandwolfboy]

Sucks for you. 92k miles on mine, still going strong with no issues.

[@fishingismydrug1]

Adjin - Please elaborate.

[@ZOSICKS]

That truck is CRAP !