Cummins 1/2 Ton Diesel

[TheTrueMoron]

Apparently Cummins and some of the Department of Energy's money are trying to bring back the 1/2 ton diesel truck idea. Unfortunately, it may be in the 2014/15 Nissan Titan . Although this may not be a bad thing. If it does well with whoever produces it, the other manufacturers might follow IMO. I'm just hoping that my next truck will be a 1/2 ton diesel!

 

Summary-type article: http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/news/cum...ton-diesel.html

 

Lengthier article: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/05/cummi...ssan-titan.html

[dave_benn]

Thats strange, i thought cummins would have done this with dodge seeing as there in there 3/4 and 1 ton trucks already.

[RyanbabZ71]

Cummins has had a 1/2 ton diesel in the works for some time (3+ yrs).

[Superperv23]

I just don't see it happening, looking at the results from that test, 15.6 mpg city 24.5 mpg highway, I would have to say the little gains realized just will not outweigh the extra cost of a diesel. Maybe for the import companies but I think the real thing holding back a us diesel half ton is it would eat into the sales of the more expensive 3/4 and 1 tons, a little rear suspension work and it could likely tow enough to stop a lot og people buying a heavy duty who only use it for occasional heavy towing and daily driving the rest.

[bogeypro]

sign me up, i would buy one. I don't need a HD, but I do tow a 22 foot boat every weekend. I would like the longevity of a diesel. If MPG is the same or even slightly better, I would be sold on it.

[jro909]

i may be crazy but if i recall correctly i've had a farmer try to sell me a half ton with a cummins in it..it was a mid to late 90s ram...needless to say i walked away because it woulden't start and the brake pads were rusted to the calipers

['01LS1]

Did not want to start a new thread for this, but it is official.

 

"There is no question that the new Titan will turn heads, and with the available Cummins 5.0-liter V8 turbodiesel, we expect to win new fans and attract buyers looking for this unique configuration."

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/20/nissan-titan-turbo-diesel-v8-cummins/

[RyanbabZ71]

It's still a Nissan. Hope the bed sides are more sturdy

 

 

Ryan

 

 

['01LS1]

The spy photos seen thus far look like it is a contest between it & the Tundra for ugliest truck on the planet.

That said, they are putting a decent size motor in if the above is true.

[Prokopchuk_9]

That v8 cummins Nissan will eat the dodge alive. I've read they are beefing the whole truck up.

[diggerdan11]

If they can manage to make a decent looking truck (instead of the current ugly as hell one). With the new 5.0L Cummins the Nissan might be one hell of a truck. If it sells ok, and if Dodges small diesel sells well. GM better bring back the baby duramax

[Prokopchuk_9]

They will bring something now, they always wait till someone else does something first it seems last decade.

[hollis092]

I am hearing that Chrysler has dropped Cummins for the Italian IVECO.

 

It definitely wont be the same dodge without the Cummins, but you never know the Italians make some good stuff..

[LongrangeLauber]

GM (well Izusu) almost started producing the Duramax LMK 4.5L turbo diesel for half tons, but it never took off

['01LS1]

GM (well Izusu) almost started producing the Duramax LMK 4.5L turbo diesel for half tons, but it never took off

 

It was shelved before it ever hit the streets.