In what Nissan claims will be the first full-size pickup to sport a turbodiesel V-8 engine, the next-generation, half-ton Nissan Titan will be available with an optional Cummins under the hood. Nissan also joins Chrysler's Ram unit in using a small diesel to boost fuel economy and towing performance in a light-duty truck.
The new engine will produce more than 300 horsepower and between 500 and 600 lb-ft of torque. The announcement came on Aug. 21 at Cummins' world headquarters in Columbus, Ind., where the 5.0-liter engine will be built. Exact details, including price, fuel economy and time of launch, were not disclosed.