New Cummins engine ( Vanners ?)

ChanceMaster · Nov 25, 2013

I'm not a gear head , but I thought I'd pass this along for those of you who are. I wonder if they would offer this in an expediter friendly vehicle.

The 5.0-Liter Cummins That Will Power the Next Nissan Titan

The 5.0-Liter Cummins That Will Power the Next Nissan Titan - Popular Mechanics

Dreamer · Nov 25, 2013

That would certainly make the Nissan van more appealing!

Dale

scottm4211 · Nov 25, 2013

From what I've read it's going in the next generation Titan. No word on it in the NV.

BobWolf · Nov 25, 2013

Whats that banging I hear??????

Oh yeah, those are nails being driven into the 6 & power stroke coffins.

Bob Wolf

KickStarter6 · Nov 26, 2013

I really hope it goes into the NV because that would really hamper the ugly duckling promaster. I think the sprinter will be fine and the when the transit gets here with ford have such a loyal following it'll be accepted with open arms. So I think the battle is really for 3rd of the new "mega" cargo vans. And I personally just like Nissan more than fiat/Chrysler/dodge/ram and the styling is a smudge better

LDB · Nov 26, 2013

The engine couldn't hurt but the problem with the NV is length. Even if they bring out the extended version rumored it's only 20" longer than the current model. That will definitely be a plus for personal space but still won't make it a 3 skid vehicle I don't believe. The "Dodge" offers a legitimate 3 skid length I believe.

Everyone makes a big deal about the "Dodge" being ugly. From the driver's seat it looks a lot like any of the others. It's on the bottom line of the spreadsheet where vans are either ugly or good looking. The NV is somewhat ugly when mpg are factored in. The "Dodge" is yet to be determined but most likely can't be any uglier than the NV where it counts.

scottm4211 · Nov 26, 2013

It is odd that so many seem to place such importance on the looks of a work vehicle.

KickStarter6 · Nov 26, 2013

Y'all make good points and I know if I were a owner looks would take a backseat to more important matters. BUT since I'm just the driver I wanna have my cake and eat it too lol. I'm just saying if I were offered a job(s) and had the option of choosing which I got to drive promaster isn't gonna be my choice first because of looks and second I'm not convinced FWD is the way to go. I'm also not trying to say the NV is anything other than homely at best

ntimevan · Nov 26, 2013

So many whine about the looks....I could careless about the looks. .I want capacity, durability, mpg, and inside room for personal storage.....and Lol I ve never even like the looks of a sprinter either...

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OntarioVanMan · Nov 26, 2013

ntimevan said:
So many whine about the looks....I could careless about the looks. .I want capacity, durability, mpg, and inside room for personal storage.....and Lol I ve never even like the looks of a sprinter either...

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some are so ugly they shouldn't even be driving.....so leave the van alone....LOL

ntimevan · Nov 26, 2013

OntarioVanMan said:
some are so ugly they shouldn't even be driving.....so leave the van alone....LOL

There YOU go throwing your fellow Load 1 drivers under the tires......Lol....

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sirgregory46 · Nov 26, 2013

I drive a van that looked like a giant turd if it got 30mpg and held 4 skids with a 4000lb payload!!

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ntimevan · Nov 26, 2013

I MO. ....I don t need more than 3000 payload. ...we don t get paid enough for extra weight or the increase in premature wear on van and to me the safety issues from hauling over 3000 lbs. isn t worth the money paid....

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