2016 Nissan Titan XD V8 Gasoline
Nissan
pulled the wraps off the V8 gasoline version of the Titan XD pickup truck,
along with the shorter half-ton version. Under the hood there is now a
5.6-litre V8 gasoline engine kicking out 390 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque paired
to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Nissan expands the lineup of their
full-sized pickup truck to include two chassis sizes, diesel and petrol
engines, a range of cab and bed sizes as well as 4x4 and 4x2
configurations. The new half-ton model
will be initially available in a Crew Cab version, with single and King Cab
ones to follow later in the year. Measuring 228.1 inches long, the Titan is 14.7
inches shorter than the larger XD model, having also a foot shorter wheelbase.
The new updated V8 shares only its
displacement with the old unit as Nissan has added their advanced VVEL
(Variable Valve Event & Lift) technology and direct injection for better
performance and fuel economy. The compression rate is now 11.2:1 thanks to a
new piston design (previous model: 9.8:1) and a Multi Control Valve replaces
the traditional thermostat, helping with the management of the thermal
efficiency of the new engine.
The results are 390 hp/5.800 rpm (up from
317 hp) and 401 lb.ft/4.000 rpm (up from 385 lb.ft). Nissan also said that they will
launch a smaller V6 gasoline engine at the near future.
Nissan has also announced the pricing
for the petrol-powered Titan XD Crew Cab, starting out at US$ 35,290 for the S
Crew Cab 4x2 model and all the way up to US$ 55,520 for the Platinum Reserve Crew
Cab 4x4 version.
