The more research I do, the more this truck impresses me. Nissan really did some homework, they had a few bugs to workout in the beginning. Now it is a solid bullet proof truck. Not the prettiest one but I’m not buying for looks alone.
Personally I think Nissan went overboard with the looks. They paid attention to all the small details that are often overlooked by the big three. Have to remember Nissan usually has to pack their vehicles with features just to keep up with competition.
Thanks for the review Joe. I bought a new 2017 Titan XD Pro 4x diesel in late March and it's my third Titan but my first diesel...all the others were gas 4x4 crew cabs...with long beds ;) I love the truck. Pulls my 24' boat down the highway and doesn't know it's there. It gets much better fuel mileage than my gas trucks do and so far does everything that I wanted this truck to do. I appreciate the review.
diesels are dogs, gas engine trucks would run circles around this thing, just what exactly is working power, any truck with 375 hp and 470 torque would have more everything power, I guess its fun to just chug through the woods
Louiesboys no...no they won’t. Gas engines don’t hold a candle to Diesel engines. Not to mention these take a single tune to raise the horsepower by 140 and torque by the same relative percentage. So you are looking at an easy 450hp with 650-750 ftlbs of torque at the end of the day. Also the way diesels make power is at 1500 with a flat torque curve up to 4K rpms. You can’t even get close with a gas engine till you get to 5500+ rpm. This means when you tow you will burn hellish amounts of fuel and your transmission will take a fucking beating from having to gear down constantly. Genius bud.. genius
@@fireball676 "...this means when you tow you will burn hellish amounts of fuel and your transmission will take a f*** beating from having to gear down constantly...." That's a fantastic explanation. Thanks for adding that.
@@everycarSeattle yes you did do research but you are wrong with the transmission the 466nd was designed specifically for nissan similar to the 69 used in ram but inside components less robust ,and the gas version xd is a seven speed jatco transmission so not all transmission in xds are aisin
@@michelvictorfrechette5615 You're right about the less robust components, I've seen a lot of people are frustrated with that fact. I haven't seen any actual problems in the real world, but I can see where it's frustrating to discover you got a "discount" version of what you thought you got rather than an "updated" version that addressed the specific needs of this truck.
@@everycarSeattle ditto hey you still did a very good review i really enjoyed your complete walk thru I hope my 5 cents can shed some light on the subject . all the best
Thank you for actual detailed specifications on this truck. This is the most helpful review. Knowing the source manufacturers of the truck's components says a lot more than just comparing it to other trucks. They're all nice and comfy and perform well in the first 10k miles. One thing I would like to hear is fuel efficiency. That is the one thing that can validly be compared to other trucks. Diesel is a no-brainer for me but many people need to hear the MPG to justify the cost over a new gas motor, even though anyone who tows should know they want all their power at under 2000RPM, not 3500-4000.
18 highway and 15 city is what people are getting in the real world with the Nissan. GMC/Chevy are the best at about 1 mpg better, Ford is the same as Nissan. Dodge gets about 14 highway and 11 city but can handle more weight.
Always remember that every buyer will use their truck in different ways, so your application only applies to you. That's why any truck can be the worst choice for some, while being the best choice for others. It all depends on what you're doing with it. Personally, I'm shopping for a truck to haul a pop-up cab-over camper, which will weigh about 1500 lbs fully loaded. I won't be towing too often if at all, but I might decide to carry a small motorcycle on a hitch carrier (not a trailer). I also plan on doing a significant amount of remote camping, requiring off-roading prowess. It's plenty capable and is more compact than a heavy duty truck, allowing for better off-road maneuvering. I think this Titan XD Pro4x is just about perfect for my needs.
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Thanks is Joe, you told me more than the sales Lady at my local Nissan dealership. I asked her What is a Titan Pro. She had NO clue. She didn't even tell me it was a diesel. I shake my head! No one tries to study what they sell. That's why they are here today and moved on tomorrow.
It's always been a funny observation that 100% of all people at Baskin Robbins could tell you all 31 flavors they sell but way too few people in the car business could tell you 31 things about a car.
I've said it a million times Mark...if dealers would pay a small slice of the service income a salespersons's deal generates, salespeople would never leave, they'd make a quality living and they'd refine their craft. Instead, they make two to five hundred bucks 12 times a month working 70 hours a week and dealers hope they'll master their craft. That being said, even the teenager at Baskin Robbins can name all 31 flavors and they make minimum wage.
This truck looks really good in all black. These trucks used with low miles are around $40,000 and to me that’s a great deal for the engine and options you can get. A nearly fully loaded pro4x can be purchased used for around $40,000 with under 25,000 miles.
Words can’t emphasize how much I loved this review! Great job representing the company that builds the best Diesel engines in the world. I want one so bad it’s not even funny. The thing that you forgot to mention was that they aren’t getting the mileage of old ones due to its emissions is near zero which no other Diesel engine can say: ford power stroke duramax cat Detroit no one. The only thing I would have to ask is simply if you have that transmission in the pick up truck could you upgrade anything on the engine to upgrade to make the towing pounds higher? Overall loved this review and I’m saving up right now!!!!
Thanks for your review, some of the things that were pointed out (the industrial components, the turbo). I never knew about until watching your video 👍
I've got a 2017 half ton, love it. the only complaint I have is the shifts. Other than that the build quality is top notch. Nissan really did their homework, with that said, they should have spent a bit more time working on the kinks, I find it hard to beliueve their testers didn't come across the shift issues.... Would I buy this agian, you bet your ass I would. I drove the competition and for what you get dollar value, you can't beat it. Plus it's not a generic looking Ram or Ford product. BTW Great review, was nice to hear your knowledge of the Aisin Transmission and the axles. Cheers
Joe! Let me put it this way man, if I was a Nissan executive (just go along with me here for a sec....) I would first have the factory build and add a "JoEdition" Titan XD with trims and colors of your choice! and then I would provide you with as many trucks as you like for your friends and family! The title of this video was absolutely correct and it truly was the best review out there. I learned so much about not just this truck but also diesels and then some.... Now since I'm not a Nissan exec. please if my story became reality somehow, don't forget to send me one! Thank you, god bless and keep it up with your great videos.
I bought one of theses a few weeks ago and it’s a really nice truck, hadn’t had a diesel since a merc sprinter and iveco in Europe 20 years back, but one question, what the heck is going on with the throttle response, sometimes 3 of 4 seconds before it comes on tap and starts to move and then it really goes, but in the wet it let’s go because it suddenly drops a gear as everything finally spools up, also slowing down turning and applying throttle to pull away takes several seconds, it feels like it’s not connected, I stopped in at my local Wesley Chapel Dealership’s service bay, the first guy said hold on a moment and sprinted away, never to be seen again, the girl at the second desk just kept looking at me like I had 2 heads or something, I tried to communicate with her but she obviously wasn’t from the same planet, so after standing there for around 5 minutes being completely ignored despite my attempts at basic communication I decided it probably wasn’t the smartest place to even take my truck. Anyway I’m doing some research and if anyone has anything I’m happy to listen, it’s a 2017 55k and completely standard, shifts smoothly tows my 8500lbs trailer 50% of time and averages 14.3 mpg, but there is definitely something missing between my right foot and the engine, thanks guys.
Individual dealers are as different as night and day working on these trucks since there's nothing else like them in their product line and they might not have proper technicians for them. It sounds almost like a software issue which may take some looking into. However, the first thing I'd look into is which Nissan dealer in your town can competently work on these. Second, I would ask them about a Nissan extended warranty to add a few years more of worry free driving.
as fleet manager for a large northeast contractor we have just added our first titan XD's to the fleet, with diesels, we have used chevy and ford trucks in the past, these trucks are nice, but hands down they don't have the power and MPG of the EB equipped trucks, remember it is horsepower that wins the race, however its only been several weeks, will give a more detailed update in the near future, keep on truckin
Hawaiian's love Tacomas...most folks from the mainland would never think there's such a big off-road scene here, but we love our unmarked beaches and need a truck that can be serviced reasonably affordably if we break something.
It would be the perfect half ton truck if it had half ton specs. It has the power of 3/4 tons from a decade ago with the weight of todays 3/4 tons. It weighs over 7,000 lbs. Nissan screwed up massively with this truck. Sales, or lack thereof will prove it. If that truck as configured weighed 6300 lbs it would be perfect. A 7200 lb truck with 5500 lb truck capacities. Useless. And if all those drivetrain parts are so good why spec it so low? Give it a 3,000 lb payload and 18,000 lb towing.
This is a half ton truck that they beefed up with the best parts. It is meant for towing 10000 and under and being a daily driver as well. The long wheel base and weight keep you from getting blown all over the road like with the ram 1500 or ford f150. It is a souped up half ton meant for towing and longevity. It's not meant for drag races and not meant to get the super best fuel economy. What's so hard to understand here? This competes against half ton trucks not 3/4.
That sums it up perfectly. People are always going to be sensitive whenever an import truck tries to wedge its way into the domestic truck scene. I think Nissan simply wanted to make a full size that was more truck with less fluff.
I have a LBZ, and it's about the closest truck that you'll find to the Titan diesel. In terms of overall capacity the Titan is still a slight step down. But then again you can't get a LBZ anymore. Aside from GM other 3/4 tons have shitty transmissions, and 1 tons are overkill. The Titan is a nice step up from a 1500. Sort of like the Sierra 1500HD that GM had in the mid 2000's.
My platinum reserve tows heavier load over 12000. I tug a 7,380 lbs 24 foot boat trailer combined. And it doesn’t hesitate one bit. And it also stops well under load. I fix vehicles in auto body and have been into all the brands. Not impressed with other makes. Except the GM new frame coatings dipped in tank coated inside and out. But Chevy full of parts made in China and Mexico, Ford is all Canadian parts and Dodge most parts Mexico. The titan had parts stamped made in USA. Couldn’t believe my eyes.
People are DYING to give the Titan a hard time...and it's not without its flaws, but it genuinely is a really special truck. Thanks for sharing your first-hand experience ST
My original comment was a reach out to decide how much I would be comfortable towing. I am a full time rver. I currently tow a 30 foot tow trailer. I am looking to buy a new camper. Because I want to stay at 30 feet or less the weight will sort of take care of itself. I am now looking at toy haulers. They tend to be a Little heavier. Also 5th wheels tow better but are heavier. I want to buy my very last camper I am 69 years old. I want to make a good decision. I will be attending the rv super show in Tampa. And driving the salesmen crazy but today it's all about me and what I want. Any. Real experience and not. Uninformed opinions are welcomed. I will be looking at 32 feet or less 8,000 lbs or less. At this point price takes care of its self. Sort of.i also would welcome any thoughts on the puck system 5th wheel hitch. To all fellow rv ers travel safe. Robert
man, why can't anyone build an SUV with the same quality of parts as this truck and have the same reliability for a vehicle as a whole as toyota and also be fast? i like SUV's more than trucks. it's just my thing. reliability for jeep overall isn't too good. toyota's new 4runners are slow. ford SUV's can't go offroad as well as the toyota's and jeeps. range rovers are super expensive. i don't think subaru SUV's look very cool. some other manuracturers SUV's dont have that rugged look like jeeps and the new 4runner trd's. like a porsche cayenne is a pretty decent offroad vehicle. it's a nice vehicle. but it's high luxury, fast and it's a porsche and outside my price range. i wish toyota made a 4runner with a v8 option or a turbo option for stock. haha, maybe i want to change my expectations. i want an SUV that has some decent speed, reliability, good offroad, looks cool and rugged and isn't high end luxury.
Technically, on an island like this, everyone is auntie and uncle...but I wasn't sure if people on the mainland and beyond would think that meant my family owned the dealership.
First, I must say Joe that was a fuck n awesome review man. Kudos you nailed it! REAL TALK - I own a 2017 Nissan Titan 5.6 gas model SV (loaded) and I can tell you the engine and transmission shifts like they are from the 1990's. I wanted to love this truck but I have been waiting for Nissan to fix my truck from nearly 2 months and they say they are aware of the problem but don't have a fix... Yeah, exactly! Imagine buying a 46k truck and the company (Nissan) says oh yep we know about that issue but that's not stopping us from selling them to suckers like you. I want to note that my Nissan Consumer Care "Lady" I got assigned with has failed to call me back more then one occasion. Oh shit, actually she didn't call me back last week when I called either....Hmmmm... I would highly recommend looking at other 1/2 trucks. I would not invest another cent in a Nissan vehicle and I am currently looking to trade it in for a TUNDRA or RAM.. There are other issues but thats the most major but others include: 1.Terrible Amounts of Vibration 2.Poor Quality of Materials and Workmanship (dash, seats,etc) 3.Hood not lined up properly. 4. Shutter in rear end when you stop Let me stop there cause I at this point I am getting mad....
The Nissan store here is about to get a gas Titan in stock and I was going to do a review for it, but your first hand review might be more informative. I'm a HUGE fan of the Tundra but haven't driven a Titan gas so I don't know how it compares. If Toyota would simply bridge the gap and make a diesel of their own, they might do some real damage to the Big 3. That all being said, it's a bummer all that you are going through with your truck but thank you very much for letting everyone know.
If Toyota would simply put a longer bed on their Crew Max they would sell more of them. I love Toyota trucks but had to go with the Titan XD Pro 4x for the longer bed...gotta have that room.
I know its been a while since these were posted but I have to comment because you just wrote my entire dealings with Nissan in a nut shell. I purchased my first new vehicle, '17 Frontier SV 4x4 and have experienced many of the same things you have. First off, I dropped a valve at 4k miles. 4k! The transmission feels ancient, I was just telling someone that, not to mention probably the least efficeint v6 in its class..They replaced my engine over the course of 3 months and were going to leave it at that. I filed a claim for diminished value, 2 more months go by and they finally offered a cash settlement and gold warranty. Those are nice, but it was like pulling teeth dealing with them. I can personally attest that my Frontier rattles like crazy, especially for a '17. It does not shift smoothly nor does the engine rev smoothly, NOR DOES IT GET DECENT GAS MILAGE. My mid size stock truck gets worse gas mileage than a jacked up v8 full size. 16mpg. what a laugh. I truly thought it would improve with time like the rattles but they remained the same. New engine is running fine, no issues mechanically but man I'm right there with ya it feels like a cheap truck! Jealous of my dad's Tundra!
XCALI3UR ive done my research- including pricing and test driving. Driving my friends 2017 XD Nissan Cummins diesel he just bought here in Edmonton AB sucked balls. pulling his 10200 lb trailer i noticed right away my 2012 ecoboost f150 would definately out torque and out pull this thing. shitty buy for anyone in the deisel world and none impressive. especially for the price.
My sons brother-in-law bought one of these and he claims it was the worst mistake he ever made! He bitches and complains about every aspect of the vehicle....the most complaint is the frequent oil changes and the $400.00 per change he pays for one.
Nice positive review but real owners are reporting very different reality. So many mechanical, software, and technical support from Nissan itself. do some google research on Nissan Titan XD trouble.
Seldom will people be titillated by a post on the internet that reads "my car turned on just fine this morning and gave me no troubles today." However, more dramatic points of view grab all of the attention...especially when it comes to hot button issues like cars, lawyers, timeshares and most especially, politics. That being said, the Nissan is far from flawless, it just happens to come with a 5 year or 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Nissan knows they have something good and I'm sure they'll bend over backwards to make their customers happy. If the other brands wanted to capitalize on any perceived opportunity, they would warranty their own trucks for 6/120 bumper to bumper...but we know that will never happen...except with Toyota perhaps. If Toyota were to do the same thing Nissan did and make a truck out of industry best parts and put a huge warranty on it, there might be a tidal shift in truck sales in the United States.
E. K nice to talk about it from afar, but have you driven one? 16' XD SL Diesel owner with only 1800 miles and 1 month but I have none of the issues often cried about online.
Unlike other truck nhtsa there are only about 5 complaints and they are not major and the diesel had some problems that were corrected anything else on the internet is like listening to a politician speaking all garbage and misleading
Tomas Cordova it’s not a true twin turbo in that it doesn’t have a turbo for each bank but it does, in fact, have two turbos. They’re built into a single unit but there still are two separate turbochargers.
Have you BEEN to Hawaii? I drove the loop around the eastern lobe of Maui. It's like a cattle trail in places (with literal cattle in the road on the southern part). The northern part reminded me of some of the roads on Mindoro in the Philippines.
I'm back for an update on this truck...having owned one and yes I sold it. The only positive thing I can say about the truck is that for diesel truck the price wasn't bad...that's it. I've owned several Nissans...have also owned BMW, Honda, Acura, Toyota etc etc. This is THE worst vehicle I've ever owned bad as or worse than the Dodge I owned. As result of this experience I would never ever consider buying a Nissan product again this company is forever off my list...except possibly 370Z which is bullet proof car and yes I owned couple of them. This truck has serious power flaw when you turn left..its being widely reported. If you read the Car and Driver review it is dead on...every flaw they discuss is REAL. Nissan fk this truck up big time and it is in my opinion a ticking time bomb. That's it...trust me you buy it you are going to live to regret it.
Strong words but coming from an owner you just have to accept them as fact. Nissan needs to take a long look at what owners are saying if they are serious about making a dent in the domestic diesel market.
One of my videos covers the entire story of Cummins from World War 2 through the post war boom and how they rose to the top not just in vehicles but in industrial applications as well. I've sold so many of them over the years and have always been a big fan of the company.
The more research I do, the more this truck impresses me. Nissan really did some homework, they had a few bugs to workout in the beginning. Now it is a solid bullet proof truck. Not the prettiest one but I’m not buying for looks alone.
The looks have grown on me, but the quality is tough to beat.
Personally I think Nissan went overboard with the looks. They paid attention to all the small details that are often overlooked by the big three. Have to remember Nissan usually has to pack their vehicles with features just to keep up with competition.
Wow, finally someone explaining this trucks capabilities properly! Good job.
I appreciate that John Doe, thanks for taking a look!
Thanks for the review Joe. I bought a new 2017 Titan XD Pro 4x diesel in late March and it's my third Titan but my first diesel...all the others were gas 4x4 crew cabs...with long beds ;)
I love the truck. Pulls my 24' boat down the highway and doesn't know it's there. It gets much better fuel mileage than my gas trucks do and so far does everything that I wanted this truck to do.
I appreciate the review.
Thanks for taking a look Texaswader, you bought a great truck!
That's awesome Texaswader...I appreciate you sharing your first-hand experience!
texaswader any issues with the truck since you bought it? What’s you’re opinion after a couple years?
I own this exact truck and it's a beast..... better off road than a 3/4 ton & way more working power than a half ton
diesels are dogs, gas engine trucks would run circles around this thing, just what exactly is working power, any truck with 375 hp and 470 torque would have more everything power, I guess its fun to just chug through the woods
You have great taste No Ma'am...thanks for taking a look!
This is a good one to take out for a drive if you dislike diesels...the XD drives really nice
Louiesboys no...no they won’t. Gas engines don’t hold a candle to Diesel engines. Not to mention these take a single tune to raise the horsepower by 140 and torque by the same relative percentage. So you are looking at an easy 450hp with 650-750 ftlbs of torque at the end of the day. Also the way diesels make power is at 1500 with a flat torque curve up to 4K rpms. You can’t even get close with a gas engine till you get to 5500+ rpm. This means when you tow you will burn hellish amounts of fuel and your transmission will take a fucking beating from having to gear down constantly. Genius bud.. genius
@@fireball676 "...this means when you tow you will burn hellish amounts of fuel and your transmission will take a f*** beating from having to gear down constantly...." That's a fantastic explanation. Thanks for adding that.
Just got one today. I am overjoyed
Wow, so refreshing to listen to someone who's really done their research and takes pride in their field of expertise...bravo!
Thanks Jake, I appreciate you taking a look!
@@everycarSeattle yes you did do research but you are wrong with the transmission the 466nd was designed specifically for nissan similar to the 69 used in ram but inside components less robust ,and the gas version xd is a seven speed jatco transmission so not all transmission in xds are aisin
@@michelvictorfrechette5615 You're right about the less robust components, I've seen a lot of people are frustrated with that fact. I haven't seen any actual problems in the real world, but I can see where it's frustrating to discover you got a "discount" version of what you thought you got rather than an "updated" version that addressed the specific needs of this truck.
@@everycarSeattle ditto hey you still did a very good review i really enjoyed your complete walk thru I hope my 5 cents can shed some light on the subject . all the best
Best review on youTube. I couldn't have said it any better my self, and i own the exact same truck as in the review.
Thanks
Thank you so much Luke. I appreciate you taking a look!
Luke barton, any problems with the truck since you’ve had it?
Thank you for actual detailed specifications on this truck. This is the most helpful review. Knowing the source manufacturers of the truck's components says a lot more than just comparing it to other trucks. They're all nice and comfy and perform well in the first 10k miles. One thing I would like to hear is fuel efficiency. That is the one thing that can validly be compared to other trucks. Diesel is a no-brainer for me but many people need to hear the MPG to justify the cost over a new gas motor, even though anyone who tows should know they want all their power at under 2000RPM, not 3500-4000.
18 highway and 15 city is what people are getting in the real world with the Nissan. GMC/Chevy are the best at about 1 mpg better, Ford is the same as Nissan. Dodge gets about 14 highway and 11 city but can handle more weight.
Always remember that every buyer will use their truck in different ways, so your application only applies to you. That's why any truck can be the worst choice for some, while being the best choice for others. It all depends on what you're doing with it. Personally, I'm shopping for a truck to haul a pop-up cab-over camper, which will weigh about 1500 lbs fully loaded. I won't be towing too often if at all, but I might decide to carry a small motorcycle on a hitch carrier (not a trailer). I also plan on doing a significant amount of remote camping, requiring off-roading prowess. It's plenty capable and is more compact than a heavy duty truck, allowing for better off-road maneuvering. I think this Titan XD Pro4x is just about perfect for my needs.
Awesome review D LG, I appreciate you sharing your experiences.
Excellent review! Super happy with my 2016.
You have great taste Karry!
I really hope I can buy one of these trucks in the next few years. Great review!
I appreciate that Brycen, thanks for taking a look!
thorough walk through on this truck, and the explanation in layman terms for those that don't understand the after treatment systems was great!
I appreciate that Scott, thank you so much for taking a look!
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Thanks is Joe, you told me more than the sales Lady at my local Nissan dealership. I asked her What is a Titan Pro. She had NO clue. She didn't even tell me it was a diesel. I shake my head! No one tries to study what they sell. That's why they are here today and moved on tomorrow.
It's always been a funny observation that 100% of all people at Baskin Robbins could tell you all 31 flavors they sell but way too few people in the car business could tell you 31 things about a car.
I've said it a million times Mark...if dealers would pay a small slice of the service income a salespersons's deal generates, salespeople would never leave, they'd make a quality living and they'd refine their craft. Instead, they make two to five hundred bucks 12 times a month working 70 hours a week and dealers hope they'll master their craft. That being said, even the teenager at Baskin Robbins can name all 31 flavors and they make minimum wage.
The kind of review I wish others would subscribe to. Concise and thorough. Well done. Thanks
Thank you so much Dennis, I appreciate it. Have a wonderful Christmas!
This truck looks really good in all black. These trucks used with low miles are around $40,000 and to me that’s a great deal for the engine and options you can get. A nearly fully loaded pro4x can be purchased used for around $40,000 with under 25,000 miles.
Black is perfect on this truck...you have great taste Taylor.
Five stars man. Built to last
Thanks Dirk, I appreciate you taking a look!
Words can’t emphasize how much I loved this review! Great job representing the company that builds the best Diesel engines in the world. I want one so bad it’s not even funny. The thing that you forgot to mention was that they aren’t getting the mileage of old ones due to its emissions is near zero which no other Diesel engine can say: ford power stroke duramax cat Detroit no one. The only thing I would have to ask is simply if you have that transmission in the pick up truck could you upgrade anything on the engine to upgrade to make the towing pounds higher? Overall loved this review and I’m saving up right now!!!!
Thank you so much Andrew for the nice words. I appreciate you taking a look!
Thanks for your review, some of the things that were pointed out (the industrial components, the turbo). I never knew about until watching your video 👍
I appreciate that Chimi...thanks for taking a look!
Well it's been two months ago since I posted and now have 5400 miles on my Pro 4X Titan HD diesel...and all is well, beyond well, I love this truck :)
This was very informative. Thank you for the vid.
Thanks Rob, I appreciate you taking a look!
great review.... this video didn't even show up on my search
Thanks for taking a look Muhammad, I appreciate it!
I've got a 2017 half ton, love it. the only complaint I have is the shifts. Other than that the build quality is top notch. Nissan really did their homework, with that said, they should have spent a bit more time working on the kinks, I find it hard to beliueve their testers didn't come across the shift issues.... Would I buy this agian, you bet your ass I would. I drove the competition and for what you get dollar value, you can't beat it. Plus it's not a generic looking Ram or Ford product. BTW Great review, was nice to hear your knowledge of the Aisin Transmission and the axles. Cheers
Great input C Steele, thanks for sharing.
And it wont break as easy as a Ram, Ford or chevy
The transmission isn’t the same as the 1 ton dodge. It is a variation of it though.
Really like your reviews. Thanks
Awesome of you to take a look Alan...I appreciate it!
Thanks Alan, I appreciate you taking a look!
Great explenation 😉
Thanks Gerardo, I appreciate you taking a look.
Joe! Let me put it this way man, if I was a Nissan executive (just go along with me here for a sec....) I would first have the factory build and add a "JoEdition" Titan XD with trims and colors of your choice! and then I would provide you with as many trucks as you like for your friends and family! The title of this video was absolutely correct and it truly was the best review out there. I learned so much about not just this truck but also diesels and then some....
Now since I'm not a Nissan exec. please if my story became reality somehow, don't forget to send me one!
Thank you, god bless and keep it up with your great videos.
If you ever get that dream job with Nissan Parsia, don't forget to keep me in your thoughts...and thanks for taking a look!
I like the way u explain things about the pick up love Nissan 👍🤘🇺🇸
I appreciate that Joel, thanks for taking a look!
all these excessive overbearing environmental laws are perhaps the main reasons for cars costing so much these days, as opposed to what they used to.
Could be. I'm glad companies are being forced to make some sort of effort, but you're right that the customer is the one who ends up paying.
Great review.
I bought one of theses a few weeks ago and it’s a really nice truck, hadn’t had a diesel since a merc sprinter and iveco in Europe 20 years back, but one question, what the heck is going on with the throttle response, sometimes 3 of 4 seconds before it comes on tap and starts to move and then it really goes, but in the wet it let’s go because it suddenly drops a gear as everything finally spools up, also slowing down turning and applying throttle to pull away takes several seconds, it feels like it’s not connected, I stopped in at my local Wesley Chapel Dealership’s service bay, the first guy said hold on a moment and sprinted away, never to be seen again, the girl at the second desk just kept looking at me like I had 2 heads or something, I tried to communicate with her but she obviously wasn’t from the same planet, so after standing there for around 5 minutes being completely ignored despite my attempts at basic communication I decided it probably wasn’t the smartest place to even take my truck.
Anyway I’m doing some research and if anyone has anything I’m happy to listen, it’s a 2017 55k and completely standard, shifts smoothly tows my 8500lbs trailer 50% of time and averages 14.3 mpg, but there is definitely something missing between my right foot and the engine, thanks guys.
Individual dealers are as different as night and day working on these trucks since there's nothing else like them in their product line and they might not have proper technicians for them. It sounds almost like a software issue which may take some looking into. However, the first thing I'd look into is which Nissan dealer in your town can competently work on these. Second, I would ask them about a Nissan extended warranty to add a few years more of worry free driving.
Sold
They really are great trucks!
I have towed thru the mountains.with this truck much better brakes and it is easy. Quieter and smoother. Tow capacity is 12,000 lbs and I tow 7,500.
Awesome input from a true expert Robert Woods. Thank you so much for sharing!
as fleet manager for a large northeast contractor we have just added our first titan XD's to the fleet, with diesels, we have used chevy and ford trucks in the past, these trucks are nice, but hands down they don't have the power and MPG of the EB equipped trucks, remember it is horsepower that wins the race, however its only been several weeks, will give a more detailed update in the near future, keep on truckin
I'd love to hear the 1 year update from someone who has an entire fleet!
Great review, one question for you. Do they make anything aftermarket for higher performance for these trucks? Thank you
great info
Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking a look!
Lab lab lab lab all time
I don't know what that means, but if it's good I appreciate it and if it's bad I'll do better next time.
Do u guys recommend this truck as a daily driver?
YES, it's ideal for daily driving since it's so comfortable inside and so smooth out on the open road.
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney thank you
@@siccdogg7802 My pleasure, thank you for taking a look!
When does he start it up?
you never know how good a truck is until you drive it in the oil patch
and guess what, they all break. toyota seems the less costly to run though.
Toyota is the least costly by far, Big Dog. I love the Nissan, but the Toyota costs almost nothing to own.
Were the axels the same in diesel vs gas XDs?
That new EPA number needs to be changed to be more reasonable.
Especially for trucks.
Went to Maui last month and literally every other vehicle on the road was a Toyota Tacoma!!!!!
Hawaiian's love Tacomas...most folks from the mainland would never think there's such a big off-road scene here, but we love our unmarked beaches and need a truck that can be serviced reasonably affordably if we break something.
why no exhaust brake ?
Rob Grune or manual trans
Great question Rob...hopefully some Nissan execs take your idea and run with it.
A manual would completely change the personality of this truck...definitely for the good.
Yes man
Gals of gas? In a Cummins?
Diesel in the cummins. They also offer it in a gas engine
FYI it is a 3/4 ton truck. It's NOT. Half ton. It's a class 2b truck. So by its weight classification it indeed is a 3/4 ton.
Its not tho. Leaf springs count too
Could we all agree its a different type of truck?
I heard there was a vibration issue with these XDs. is it fixed???
It would be the perfect half ton truck if it had half ton specs. It has the power of 3/4 tons from a decade ago with the weight of todays 3/4 tons. It weighs over 7,000 lbs. Nissan screwed up massively with this truck. Sales, or lack thereof will prove it. If that truck as configured weighed 6300 lbs it would be perfect. A 7200 lb truck with 5500 lb truck capacities. Useless. And if all those drivetrain parts are so good why spec it so low? Give it a 3,000 lb payload and 18,000 lb towing.
g s agreed... it has a gooseneck prep kit, but the payload is no where near able to take pin weight. It should also be offered with a manual.
No one would buy it if it were 3/4. Like he explains people are more likely to try it out on a 1/2 ton. To see what it does.
I've wondered if they were holding back for an up-priced HD version...but none yet. Thanks for taking a look!
This is a half ton truck that they beefed up with the best parts. It is meant for towing 10000 and under and being a daily driver as well. The long wheel base and weight keep you from getting blown all over the road like with the ram 1500 or ford f150. It is a souped up half ton meant for towing and longevity. It's not meant for drag races and not meant to get the super best fuel economy. What's so hard to understand here? This competes against half ton trucks not 3/4.
That sums it up perfectly. People are always going to be sensitive whenever an import truck tries to wedge its way into the domestic truck scene. I think Nissan simply wanted to make a full size that was more truck with less fluff.
Good review but your bit all over the place and left points you said you would cover off otherwise good vid
I appreciate you taking a look Captain Jac and hopefully I'll get a chance to do a (better) follow up video!
is the twin turbo set up good for heavy duty haulin ass like a LBZ or LLY?
I have a LBZ, and it's about the closest truck that you'll find to the Titan diesel. In terms of overall capacity the Titan is still a slight step down. But then again you can't get a LBZ anymore. Aside from GM other 3/4 tons have shitty transmissions, and 1 tons are overkill. The Titan is a nice step up from a 1500. Sort of like the Sierra 1500HD that GM had in the mid 2000's.
Why doesn't it come with a manual transmission ?
It's crazy Jassim...I know sticks aren't popular but on this truck it would be awesome.
My platinum reserve tows heavier load over 12000. I tug a 7,380 lbs 24 foot boat trailer combined. And it doesn’t hesitate one bit. And it also stops well under load. I fix vehicles in auto body and have been into all the brands. Not impressed with other makes. Except the GM new frame coatings dipped in tank coated inside and out. But Chevy full of parts made in China and Mexico, Ford is all Canadian parts and Dodge most parts Mexico. The titan had parts stamped made in USA. Couldn’t believe my eyes.
People are DYING to give the Titan a hard time...and it's not without its flaws, but it genuinely is a really special truck. Thanks for sharing your first-hand experience ST
I bought a new 2019 4x4 xd. I am looking to buy a 5th wheel camper. Any one. Have any experience towing a 12,000 5th wheel
Robert Woods why would you do that... you’re the guy who sold his real Cummins for this... that titans gonna struggle with that
My original comment was a reach out to decide how much I would be comfortable towing. I am a full time rver. I currently tow a 30 foot tow trailer. I am looking to buy a new camper. Because I want to stay at 30 feet or less the weight will sort of take care of itself. I am now looking at toy haulers. They tend to be a Little heavier. Also 5th wheels tow better but are heavier. I want to buy my very last camper I am 69 years old. I want to make a good decision. I will be attending the rv super show in Tampa. And driving the salesmen crazy but today it's all about me and what I want. Any. Real experience and not. Uninformed opinions are welcomed. I will be looking at 32 feet or less 8,000 lbs or less. At this point price takes care of its self. Sort of.i also would welcome any thoughts on the puck system 5th wheel hitch. To all fellow rv ers travel safe. Robert
Did they fix the diesel extreme cold weather issue? Btw, you sound like a salesman not a car reviewer.
man, why can't anyone build an SUV with the same quality of parts as this truck and have the same reliability for a vehicle as a whole as toyota and also be fast?
i like SUV's more than trucks. it's just my thing. reliability for jeep overall isn't too good. toyota's new 4runners are slow. ford SUV's can't go offroad as well as the toyota's and jeeps. range rovers are super expensive. i don't think subaru SUV's look very cool. some other manuracturers SUV's dont have that rugged look like jeeps and the new 4runner trd's. like a porsche cayenne is a pretty decent offroad vehicle. it's a nice vehicle. but it's high luxury, fast and it's a porsche and outside my price range.
i wish toyota made a 4runner with a v8 option or a turbo option for stock.
haha, maybe i want to change my expectations. i want an SUV that has some decent speed, reliability, good offroad, looks cool and rugged and isn't high end luxury.
They COULD do anything...they CHOOSE to make things the way they are...maybe it's time for us as consumers to draw the line.
You lost me at: "Visiting my 'friends' here at Kona Nissan". I wonder why they are "friends"????
Technically, on an island like this, everyone is auntie and uncle...but I wasn't sure if people on the mainland and beyond would think that meant my family owned the dealership.
First, I must say Joe that was a fuck n awesome review man. Kudos you nailed it!
REAL TALK - I own a 2017 Nissan Titan 5.6 gas model SV (loaded) and I can tell you the engine and transmission shifts like they are from the 1990's.
I wanted to love this truck but I have been waiting for Nissan to fix my truck from nearly 2 months and they say they are aware of the problem but don't have a fix...
Yeah, exactly! Imagine buying a 46k truck and the company (Nissan) says oh yep we know about that issue but that's not stopping us from selling them to suckers like you. I want to note that my Nissan Consumer Care "Lady" I got assigned with has failed to call me back more then one occasion. Oh shit, actually she didn't call me back last week when I called either....Hmmmm...
I would highly recommend looking at other 1/2 trucks. I would not invest another cent in a Nissan vehicle and I am currently looking to trade it in for a TUNDRA or RAM..
There are other issues but thats the most major but others include:
1.Terrible Amounts of Vibration
2.Poor Quality of Materials and Workmanship (dash, seats,etc)
3.Hood not lined up properly.
4. Shutter in rear end when you stop
Let me stop there cause I at this point I am getting mad....
The Nissan store here is about to get a gas Titan in stock and I was going to do a review for it, but your first hand review might be more informative. I'm a HUGE fan of the Tundra but haven't driven a Titan gas so I don't know how it compares. If Toyota would simply bridge the gap and make a diesel of their own, they might do some real damage to the Big 3. That all being said, it's a bummer all that you are going through with your truck but thank you very much for letting everyone know.
If Toyota would simply put a longer bed on their Crew Max they would sell more of them. I love Toyota trucks but had to go with the Titan XD Pro 4x for the longer bed...gotta have that room.
I know its been a while since these were posted but I have to comment because you just wrote my entire dealings with Nissan in a nut shell. I purchased my first new vehicle, '17 Frontier SV 4x4 and have experienced many of the same things you have.
First off, I dropped a valve at 4k miles. 4k! The transmission feels ancient, I was just telling someone that, not to mention probably the least efficeint v6 in its class..They replaced my engine over the course of 3 months and were going to leave it at that. I filed a claim for diminished value, 2 more months go by and they finally offered a cash settlement and gold warranty. Those are nice, but it was like pulling teeth dealing with them.
I can personally attest that my Frontier rattles like crazy, especially for a '17. It does not shift smoothly nor does the engine rev smoothly, NOR DOES IT GET DECENT GAS MILAGE. My mid size stock truck gets worse gas mileage than a jacked up v8 full size. 16mpg. what a laugh. I truly thought it would improve with time like the rattles but they remained the same.
New engine is running fine, no issues mechanically but man I'm right there with ya it feels like a cheap truck! Jealous of my dad's Tundra!
XCALI3UR ive done my research- including pricing and test driving. Driving my friends 2017 XD Nissan Cummins diesel he just bought here in Edmonton AB sucked balls. pulling his 10200 lb trailer i noticed right away my 2012 ecoboost f150 would definately out torque and out pull this thing. shitty buy for anyone in the deisel world and none impressive. especially for the price.
I doubt that. LOL but ok.
9 min and u didnt even turn it on
Johnathan Cee he doesn’t mention once that Nissan is owned by French company Renault
Maybe next time Johnathan...thanks for taking a look!
My sons brother-in-law bought one of these and he claims it was the worst mistake he ever made! He bitches and complains about every aspect of the vehicle....the most complaint is the frequent oil changes and the $400.00 per change he pays for one.
Nice positive review but real owners are reporting very different reality. So many mechanical, software, and technical support from Nissan itself. do some google research on Nissan Titan XD trouble.
Seldom will people be titillated by a post on the internet that reads "my car turned on just fine this morning and gave me no troubles today." However, more dramatic points of view grab all of the attention...especially when it comes to hot button issues like cars, lawyers, timeshares and most especially, politics. That being said, the Nissan is far from flawless, it just happens to come with a 5 year or 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Nissan knows they have something good and I'm sure they'll bend over backwards to make their customers happy. If the other brands wanted to capitalize on any perceived opportunity, they would warranty their own trucks for 6/120 bumper to bumper...but we know that will never happen...except with Toyota perhaps. If Toyota were to do the same thing Nissan did and make a truck out of industry best parts and put a huge warranty on it, there might be a tidal shift in truck sales in the United States.
any idea how much?
E. K My 2016 has been flawless. It does everything excellent and is super comfortable. It has about 9500 miles on it now.
E. K nice to talk about it from afar, but have you driven one? 16' XD SL Diesel owner with only 1800 miles and 1 month but I have none of the issues often cried about online.
Unlike other truck nhtsa there are only about 5 complaints and they are not major and the diesel had some problems that were corrected anything else on the internet is like listening to a politician speaking all garbage and misleading
It's not a twin turbo its just one single unit
Tomas Cordova it’s not a true twin turbo in that it doesn’t have a turbo for each bank but it does, in fact, have two turbos. They’re built into a single unit but there still are two separate turbochargers.
It's called a compound turbo. Semi's have been using it for years.
Bi-Turbo
Not a twin turbo in the sports car sense, but there are still 2 turbos...the video detail their application a little bit.
Thanks for the follow up joenissan!
These trucks are not selling well at all lol. Maybe I can find one for 40k? Lol
Used you can. Or an entry level Titan.
With a couple of miles you can get the nicest one in town Ish.
Wtf do u need a 4x4 in Hawaii
Some areas on the big island require 4 wheel drive.
That's all anyone drives on this island...there is SO MUCH TO SEE off the beaten path...and tourists can't go there since they are in rental cars.
Have you BEEN to Hawaii? I drove the loop around the eastern lobe of Maui. It's like a cattle trail in places (with literal cattle in the road on the southern part). The northern part reminded me of some of the roads on Mindoro in the Philippines.
I'm back for an update on this truck...having owned one and yes I sold it. The only positive thing I can say about the truck is that for diesel truck the price wasn't bad...that's it. I've owned several Nissans...have also owned BMW, Honda, Acura, Toyota etc etc. This is THE worst vehicle I've ever owned bad as or worse than the Dodge I owned. As result of this experience I would never ever consider buying a Nissan product again this company is forever off my list...except possibly 370Z which is bullet proof car and yes I owned couple of them. This truck has serious power flaw when you turn left..its being widely reported. If you read the Car and Driver review it is dead on...every flaw they discuss is REAL. Nissan fk this truck up big time and it is in my opinion a ticking time bomb. That's it...trust me you buy it you are going to live to regret it.
Strong words but coming from an owner you just have to accept them as fact. Nissan needs to take a long look at what owners are saying if they are serious about making a dent in the domestic diesel market.
like how he talks to me like im a toddler....
Stopping watching when he said “Cummings” around 1:45 smh
One of my videos covers the entire story of Cummins from World War 2 through the post war boom and how they rose to the top not just in vehicles but in industrial applications as well. I've sold so many of them over the years and have always been a big fan of the company.
So a diesel truck runs on Gas. Very interesting
Just go with a Toyota 5.7 V8.
Great choice John, I can't argue the virtues of my beloved 5.7
This review got me HARD
no fukin goood. chevy ford. dagde. 💪💪🖒
alvaro garcia lmao have fun with the recalls guy
Take one for a drive...ALL new trucks are nice but the Nissan is pretty special
Looks like an unoriginal Ford knock off no thanks.
The looks are boring, I agree...but the truck itself is really well built.