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Nissan Xd Crew Truck Essay

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A diesel-driven Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 in SL garb lands on the Auto Trends driveway.

Oftentimes, it is the second opportunity with a vehicle that paints a clearer picture of its capabilities. Following my introduction to the all-new Nissan Titan XD seven months earlier, I welcomed a 2016 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 in SL trim to my home. Not only did I have more time to put it through the paces, but I also was able to essentially completely dissect this vehicle.

My verdict? Nissan has a formidable competitor in the Titan XD, one the manufacturer says fills the “white space” between light- and heavy-duty trucks. In particular, instead of going up against the likes of the Ford Super Duty and similar models from Chevrolet, Ram, and GMC, Nissan built the Titan XD to give it enhanced towing capacity without the attendant huge price tag.

More Power, Manageable Price

The result is a powerful Crew Cab-only pickup truck priced from $35,290 in base “S” trim, a 4x2 model with a 5.6-liter, gasoline engine. But the big news here is the availability of a turbo-diesel engine provided by Cummins, a supplier who is no stranger to the auto industry.

Cummins’ engines power heavy-duty Ram 3500 pickups, but the engine supplied to Nissan is not …show more content…

Oversized split towing side mirrors provide a formidable accent and come with puddle lights at the SL level and include integrated turn signal indicators except in the base edition. Another accent is provided by the Cummins badging affixed just fore of the front door where vent ports typically reside. As for the belt line, it stays straight from back to front except as the front doors meet the pillar and then they curve downward, making a unique style enhancement as well as easier to see out the side windows. Running boards are standard on the SL edition and are a much desirable feature for getting in and out of the

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