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2017 Nissan Titan and its 5.0-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel
By Product Expert | Posted in Nissan Titan, Performance & Safety on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 8:54 am
Why does Nissan have a Cummins engine?
In the automotive industry, there can be a whole lot of trademarks that brands brag about. A Hemi? You’re definitely talking about a Chrysler product. Up until a few years ago, the same could be said about a Cummins engine and RAM. For those who haven’t been keeping up with the news, but are aware of this previous partnership, we often hear people asking why Nissan has a Cummins engine, specifically, for the 2017 Nissan Titan.
When did Nissan start having Cummins engines?
If you find yourself wondering when Nissan starting offering Cummins engines, you might be surprised to find that a deal was struck all the way back in 2013. It’s true! This option has been on the market for a few years now.
Previously, Cummins solely offered its engines to Chrysler. From 1989 all the way up until 2016, when the Nissan Titan XD first featured the Cummins 5.0-liter V8 Turbo Diesel. This engine produces 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque, so it has been no small announcement for the brand. All this torque allows the XD to tow up to 12,300 pounds, which makes the already capable full-size truck even more impressive.
This isn’t to say that Cummins is no longer working with RAM, but the exclusive partnership has come to an end, and we see the option as an important step for the Nissan Titan XD. Cummins has a solid reputation not only for producing power, but for offering up a low-maintenance engine that lasts Who doesn’t want that?
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If you hadn’t heard that Nissan made a deal with Cummins, it’s likely because the Titan XD is the only current pickup truck from the brand that offers heavy-duty hauling power. The Frontier is a smaller option, so doesn’t need something so potent. Diesel traditionally offers the torque pickup truck owners are looking for, and can be a bit more efficient than gasoline options. Naturally, only one option, and a much shorter duration with the new engine, means the connection between Nissan and Cummins isn’t quite as well-known, but we’re excited to carry the model.
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