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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2014
- ( www.TFLtruck.com ) The current Nissan Frontier pickup is almost 10 year's old and yet it still sells well. But how would the Nissan Frontier sell if it had a Cummins Diesel engine. Nissan wants to know so they let TFLtruck behind the wheel of one of the only prototype Frontier pickups with the 2.8L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. How does it drive? Check out this video as Roman has a chance to drive and review the new Nissan Frontier Cummins Diesel Prototype Pickup.
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Really would like this engine in a pro 4x package. Would have huge off road potential
Yep for sure
I have a Pro-4x with a 6speed and am seriously contemplating this engine swap.
@@brianbrewer6140 it’s funny, I watched this and commented 7 years ago now. Having had my Nissan Frontier for 10 years now I’ve decided I don’t ever want another Nissan vehicle. I have had countless problems with mine and it’s been unusually difficult to fix. I’m just nearing 200,000 miles and i can’t go a month without something going wrong. Mine has never been beat or off roaded just daily driving on country roads.
Sept 2018 now. Where the eff is the diesel Frontier for North America????
Fuel refinery in USA are gas orientated .
2.8 with 6 speed stick..... perfection
I wish they made this I'd buy it in a heart beat
@@workingcountry1776
*auto
Lol
Keep dreaming
To those saying it doesn't sound refined, remember this is a prototype. It's a proof of concept. That said, I enjoy hearing how quick it shifts and how effortless it sounds as he's driving it.
To be fair, 4 cylinders isn't enough to have a refined sound. That starts at 6 cylinders.
OKAY... im gonna be that guy.. WOULD ANYONE REALLY BUY A 4 FOUR Cyl diesel and want Exaust note... I mean Thats what the 5.9 and 6.7 is for...
If Nissan offered a Pro-4X version of this truck with a 6 speed manual transmission, I would definitely buy it! Nissan, keep up the good work with R & D on this project and be ready to roll this truck out soon if you do not want to loose sales to Chevy/GMC when they debut their midsize diesel trucks in 2016.
It's ridiculous that it even has to be discussed if a diesel in this segment is a proper powertrain. It's the only engine that makes sense. There only should be diesel engines in pick up trucks.
Tell that to fleet buyers with emissions troubles.
***** yeah that and owners with high repair and maintenance costs.
***** yeah that and owners with high repair and maintenance costs.
***** You're talking about OLD diesels. The newer diesels I encountered in Europe and Australia are clean.
frattot888
I'm talking about the cost and reliability of emissions controls. I know they're considered "clean".
"Will interest translate to sales"???? Really? OF COURSE IT WILL!!!
Everyone that offers a diesel in ANY vehicle in the U.S. sells as many as they can build, yet everyone still acts like they're dipping their toes into molten lava. WE WANT THEM, okay? For God's sake.
Would love to see a Manuel trans Option for this set up and if you make it I'll buy it 😄
Finally a compact truck with the fuel economy that one expects from a smaller truck! I am definitely waiting for this beauty to hit the market. Good job on selecting a Cummins diesel engine. You have a built in fan base with that selection.
Here in third world that diesel navarra is VERY appreciated/desirable. Competes directly with Isuzu D-MAX, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota HILUX. All of them DIESEL.
I am on my 3rd Nissan truck- '81 king cab 4x4, '91 king cab 4x4 (still own) and a 2012 crew cab long bed 4x4. I also owned a '96 Ford diesel van (sold in 2011 with 305,000 miles). I use them for work (carpenter). This is the truck I have wanted for 15 years-Build it!
4x4 6 speed manual trans and the diesel engine , sign me up !
They should've used the Cummins to bring back the Xterra!
Fred Palmer
Exactly my thoughts.
I cant wait. I love Nissan and diesel engines. Ask me they should also come in a manual transmission. Auto trans are good if your on the road, up on a back road you need a manual, especially while mudding, pulling, and towing.
been waiting for the truck. turbo diesel is the next wave.
Absolutely interested in this truck. Hopefully this will come out when I'm ready to replace my 2002 frontier.
I submitted my thoughts directly to Nissan a few months ago but, I would absolutely buy a Frontier with a Cummins. It is a perfect combination of truck-to-diesel engine. HD trucks are too big and expensive for some applications. A Cummins-powered Frontier in Pro 4X trim with crew cab would be awesome for towing a medium boat or trailer, all the while getting good fuel milage. Probably is frowned upon to advertise MotoMan on TFLtruck, BUT, he gives a really good Diesel v. Gasoline argument on his Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel video. Definitely worth a watch. Great video on the Frontier guys!
Shut up and take my money! I WANT IT NOW! Use to have a 2001 Nissan frontier 4 wheel drive v6 lasted until 250000 miles. I couldn't buy another one because I was getting like 15 mpg on a good day. If this comes in to fruition I will definitely be buying this brand new.
Owner of a '98 2.4L Frontier. This is what I've been waiting for. Make this happen, Nissan before I have to settle for less from a competitor.
Yes ... finally a smaller truck with towing and great fuel economy I assume. Can't wait!
It's a great idea as long as they don't try and ask 50-60k for a mid size truck
+Ivan R I'd be a buyer at $25,000 with the diesel.
Chevy wants 30 for there Colorado with the duramax
Ivan R Way over priced for how small the truck is. Hell one could buy an XL F150 for under $30k.
+Ratkill9000 Not all people want a full size truck.
Midsize Truck Man Just saying though, its way over priced for how much truck you actually get.
If they offer it with a 5 or 6 speed, I'll buy one in a heartbeat!
This is an outstanding combination. I now have 80,000 miles on my 2010 Frontier 4X4 crew cab, and I am starting to look for a replacement. The Dodge Ecodiesel has too many reliability issues. Ford's new aluminum F150 and 2.7 Ecoboost are a big mileage disappointment. Chevy is pricing its diesel Colorado much too high. My Frontier has been wonderfully reliable and comfortable. Combine the Cummins diesel with a fresh body design, and I would buy a Frontier again in a heart beat.
Waiting on one of these. Loaded 4x4 with leather. Last truck I'll need for some time. Current Frontier is approaching 12 years and SOLID! Would love this!
July 2019 and still waiting, sad thing is it’ll probably never happen with all the emissions bs
I need one of these in my life!!! I already have the gas guzzling V6 version of this truck but I would trade it in in a heart beat if Nissan ever decides to produce this truck for here in the states. I love my VW TDI and I wouldn't mind having my P/U having a good reliable diesel engine as well. I wish the U.S would adapt to diesel like the rest of the world does!!
Would you buy a crate engine from Cummins Repower and put it in?
Just returned from Santiago Chile where this truck is available now at dealers. I actually took a pic but not sure how to upload it. Had an opportunity to do a tour of the Alps in one. Nice vehicle. Quieter than I expected and seemed to have good pickup. Again, we were cruising the mountains at 3000 meters. Nissan seemed to be popular in Santiago.
I've been salivating over a diesel in my frontier for years. Just build it. Oh, and keep a stick shift around, please?
I tow a 2500lb travel trailer now with an 04 3.3 xterra and I own a 2000 frontier. I am in the market for a new tv, namely a Nissan frontier. The 2.8 diesel looks very attractive, but it will come down to price. I hope to check one out soon at my local Nissan dealership. I have to say i am excited about the prospect of a diesel.
I drive a semi truck, so I know diesels, I just bought a 6.7 Cummings Ram and now my Wife wants a smaller truck.what better then a small Cummings frontier! We have owned a '06 frontier before and we like the toughness. Even my daughter wants a diesel, my son is on his third diesel as he's younger and wild on Cummings. Says a lot for the brand.
I don't think I could stop myself from buying one!
I have a 2012 now with the V6 and I will be in line for the Diesel when it comes out! Nissan has treated me great and my Frontier has never let me down. I owned the Dodge Cummins diesel And absolutely loved the power and versatility. Way to think outside the box NISSAN!!!!
This is one of the smartest things they could do with the Fronty. If I were still driving my old commute, it would be a no-brainer.
However, I'm waiting for the Titan Diesel. And those are not idle words; I'm saving up for the down payment NOW.
In Australia and New Zealand they have a 3.0 V6 turbo diesel. Puts out 405 ft pounds of torque.
I wish they would have released the show truck that looked sick
Yes, I would buy one! But, change the interior and exterior design.
I like the idea of a Cummins diesel in a Frontier! Most folks are into high horsepower, but for a truck, torque is the number to be look at, since that's what you need for pulling and carrying items over mountain passes.
For those who don't want a full size pick-up or a 1500/150 series truck, this would be great. I don't think the diesel is gonna be some crazy expensive option. Its an engine that gets better mpg and is a CUMMINS DIESEL!! Reliability, Long lasting, powerful beasts. Will the 2.8L I4 hold up to the Cummins name, yes! Time to see some frontiers still on the road after 280k+ miles on them.
My father and I would each buy one! Our 1978 ford ranger has a dodge cummins motor and it's an absolute beast. Good job nissan!
I will own one of the diesel frontier 4x4's as soon as I can get one
I'd love to own a one. What interest me the most is
1. Better fuel economy
2. Better towing
3. Longevity of a Diesel engine
4. Cummings Diesel one of the best out there.
I own a 2006 Nissan Frontier that I bought new. Love it! My next truck will be the Cummins diesel powered Nissan Frontier. Build it and I will buy it!
I've owned two Nissan Frontier trucks,,, a 2004 4x4 crew cab V6,,, and a 2009 2x4 crew cab V6 model,,, only thing I didn't like was the bad mpg, ,, loved everything else... really excited about the diesel model,,, let's hope the price tag doesn't kill it for me...
I currently own a 2015 Frontier King Cab SV with the V6. I will buy this truck within the first year of production once you offer it.
Just bought a Nissan Frontier Pro 4x King Cab and I would trade it in for a Cummins diesel the moment it comes out.
I love it. Can't wait to see the Froniter and Titan diesel. Nissan have to give customers the option. I have a 2000 Frontier Crew Cab, that I bought new when it 1st came out in 1999. Love my truck. She gives me 19 mpg on the highway. Never given me a problem. I would love to see the Frontier look like the Navara. That is one beautiful truck.
It's awesome that a diesel frontier is finally coming to the states but I personally would much rather have a Nissan diesel than a cummins
I've owned two Toyota Tacomas, and a Dodge Dakota. That all stopped four years ago when fuel became too expensive to justify owning a vehicle that got no better than 17mpg. Ever since I've driven a diesel VW Golf, which I've come to love. The one and only thing keeping me from trading in my Golf for a truck again is the lack of a diesel option in the midsize truck market. The American market has been ridiculously slow to offer what the rest of the world figured out years ago. Not everybody needs to tow. I just want a truck that makes sense in this day and age, and this Cummins Frontier is a great big step in that direction.
This is the old Nissan Frontier, Thailand unveiled the all new 2015 Nissan Navara NP300/Frontier last month.
Yes, I'm waiting for the turbo diesel Frontier to hit the market.
I'll own one of these!!! Love, love, love my current Pro4X!!
im a big nissan fan and with nissan doing this will bring new competition to the market for american diesel trucks cause so far nissan will be the only small size pickup with a diesel from factory. GM/RAM/FORD do not have small size pickups in diesel so this will be a BIG game changer!!
I want this as a crate motor to swap into a Jeep. Or better yet, FCA putting it into the next gen Wrangler. 210hp and 385ft-lbs sounds like a dream!
I've been waiting for a lite duty turbo diesel pickup for years. Hope to see it in the 4x4 DesertRunner or Pro4x versions.
I just saw this video.......breathlessly waiting for this to come to market. I drive a Jetta tdi, (420,000+ miles) and want a small truck like it. With a small Cummins, I would buy one tomorrow. Like one guy said, “shut up and take my money”!!!
Van Gray, Memphis, TN
I have a 14 Frontier 4x4. I will trade it in tomorrow for the Cummins diesel. I love my 4.0 gas engine but would love it more if she was diesel!
I have been driving Frontiers since my first 2000 desert runner I bought in 1999. My current Frontier is a 2013 CrewCab Pro-4X. I will not drive a GM ever again, I would trade my 13 in on a cummins powered frontier in a heartbeat. I've had 3 second gen Fronties and am waiting for the fourth gen now. If it goes unibody like the Honda Ridgeline, I'll step up to Titan but prefer mini or mid sized.
as a frontier owner i think its a great move and actually would trade my current v6 frontier for the diesel one
I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Crew cab, 4WD, diesel with 8 speed
I hope they do build it and sell enough of them to keep offering it as an option at least. Hoping a few years down the road I can get a good used diesel truck. Something like this wouldn't be to bad.
I'm a little jealous you got to drive the new frontier...I am totally down to buy one.
Would love to see a Nissan Frontier with a Cummins sounds like a nice upgrade from my 08. Stay with its design Nissan
I am a Ford guy and like the idea of a mid sized pickup with a diesel. I have been looking at the Frontier for a little while now (especially since the Ranger is dead in the US) and would love to get one with a Cummins in it. If they do with this what they did with the Titan's complete redesign, then this is going to be a hot seller in this market.
As the owner of a Jeep Liberty CRD I can say that this is something I would be very much into when the time comes to replace My Jeep with something new. since the limited 2 year production of the Liberty CRD there is no small diesel truck or SUV for sale in the US market. I would really like a Wrangler diesel but Chrysler has yet to show much commitment to selling that product here. There are people that would buy this truck if Nissan built it. If I were faced with replaceing the Jeep now and this were available the Cummins reputation and previous Nissan Ownership would make it an easy buying decision.
Chrysler sold the Liberty CRD in 05-06 with little advertising of the engine option but still sold all the ones made for US sale, then called it a failure and didn't continue to offer it. I hope Nissan Don't make that mistake with the Frontier.
They should absolutely build it! I would buy one for sure! Do it nissan!
Just bought my 1st Nissan Frontier 4cyl.... Love the idea of the 2.8!!
I like Nissan. I already have a 2011 Frontier PRO-4X. I love it, but I want a truck that will tow better as well as fit in the woods. This fits the bill. I also want a turbo since I live in the mountains and HP loss with N/A engines is ridiculous. With only a "slight" increase in the price this is a no brainer for me.
I'm glad to see Nissan once again offering diesel engine for their light trucks. It's been 30+ yrs. since Nissan (Datsun) last offered a diesel engine for anything, way too long to go without a diesel engine option. I only hope more trucks become available today with small displacement diesel engines.
8 SPEED TRANSMITION!? My 2010 frontier has a 5 speed transmition with a 4.0L engine. ME WANTS :D
The compact pick up truck segment needs diesel engines. Volkswagen have a really nice pick TDI up as well that would kill the competition. I applaud chevy on their ambitions to be first in the market... The Colorado is a solid truck. A diesel Colorado is a winner. Nissan, Toyota lets get going bring diesel to the U.S.
Thank you for posting this test drive. I have a Tacoma pickup and am waiting for the diesel market to come to the U.S.
I hope the diesel Frontier goes to production soon. This needs to be an option for purchase in the U.S.A.
I really hope they come out with the truck because I would definitely buy that truck.
I definitely would if the mpg increase offset the higher price for diesel. Diesel motors can easily last over 300,000 miles as well so longevity would be spectacular.
Please make this a thing in the US! I love the idea of having a pickup, particularly a diesel pickup, but I don't have the need or the parking space for one of the massive diesel pickups that are typically sold. The Nissan Frontier is *exactly* the right size for my needs, and I always said that if it came in diesel I would grab one. Once I heard about the Navara overseas I was jealous... now hurry up and bring these to American shores, please!
I love my 2014 SV V6 , I am looking forward to this truck hope it will be out when I’m ready to trade in. Frontiers are normally better on price compared to Tacoma. Let’s hope they don’t change that.
Hell yeah please build these.... Ive wanted one since I saw it at the Detroit auto show
I have a 2016 frontier now and I love it but if they put a diesel in the frontier I would trade in a heartbeat. That would be the best
I think it is a really good fit for the Frontier. I hope they can make the case to bring it to market.
Enough suggestions and stories, just a simple yes or no answer. I would purchase one by the way.
All these smaller diesel trucks are coming along at the right time b/c diesel fuel hasn't been this cheap in 20 years. This is a quick little truck! Styling is OK but Nissan could really step it up in that area. I like what Nissan is doing with the Titan diesel as well.
And to appreciate how far Cummins has come with their engines, the 5.0L V8 in the Titan makes 315hp/555tq which is just a little more HP than the 2003 Inline 6 5.9L HO which made 305/555. Very impressive!
I do not like this video and I do not like you, Cox.
I got a 15` desert runner and love the little truck. Decent gas milage and plenty of power when needed. I will trade in once the diesel comes out, but it would be nice if they make a V6 diesel.
If Nissan can sell this as “the lowest priced diesel truck” just like the Frontier is currently the lowest priced truck you can buy, they have a winner. Good bones and reliability is what keeps them selling. There is still a market for honest trucks out there.
'To test how it'd do with a diesel engine' - This 4x4 has had a diesel engines sense the day it was relieved all those years ago in every other country.
In Europe its called the Nissan Navara and only comes in 2.5 or 3 liter turbo diesels engines built by Nissan
I like that truck with Diesel engine
I would by it tomorrow
It a shame we are behind the rest of the world regarding diesel powered trucks and cars.
I would buy one. With gas at about $4 gallon it costing me about $80 a week at the pump in my current truck. I would like to see a little more luxury and tech in the Frontier.
The last time there were compact diesels in America you have to go back into the late 70s and early to mid 80s. Dodge D50 had a under powered diesel. The S10 had a Isuzu 2.2L Pup N/A in its first generation. Ford Ranger had a Perkins 2.2L 4.135 N/A diesel and a Mitsubishi 4D55 turbo diesel. People say drop in a Cummins 4BT, while decent option, its not viable, damn thing weighs well over 800lbs without anything (except turbo plumbing but no I/C).
I'm not sure if Nissan really has the balls to pull it off, but it would be one sweet ride...
Jacob Walls They just announced a cummins in their full sized titan... what makes you think they don't have the balls to do it in a smaller, cheaper to build truck of theirs? lol
***** bc unless Cummins has a smaller engine, it doesn't look like the packing of the 5.0L will fit, plus who has need for a 5.0L Diesel midsize pickup....the frame and brakes wouldn't be able to handle what it could tow, people would die left and right
Now if they would make the Frontier with a solid axle instead of IFS.
I'd settle for and I beam front lol
I saw the Cummins diesel at the Chicago Auto Show and actually got into an argument with the rep that was there.This truck should've had a diesel in it years ago. The rep said they weren't gonna build it for me and needed more people to be interested.Who is not interested in a 35% fuel economy improvement?? Plus increased towing. I'm sick and tired of my 06' Toyota Tundra getting 13 mpg.I don't need a truck that pulls 10,000 lbs and is 20' long. I want something small and fuel efficient that gets great fuel economy. Just stop watching what other auto makers are gonna due and due something different.
Would love a diesel frontier, if it was 4x4. Would love to have a 4x4 frontier diesel powered because it'll give more pulling power and be able to have more fun off road without fear of running out of fuel!
Perfect for us Alaska folks, if they ever actually offer it (even on the old platform, especially if it had a proper 3 pedal arrangement)
Yes I am definitely going to buy one either the titan or the frontier cummins TD
If they would have had it when I bought my 2015 Pro-4X I would have bought the Cummins Diesel for sure.
Nissan needs to release a redesigned Frontier with this diesel. If they could make it 240 hp and 350 ft-lbs, it would fly off the dealer's lots. As it is, I think it would sell well.
I would buy one
Let me clarify I would love to buy one
This is real easy. Make it affordable and it will sell like crazy. Price is the major problem with the midsize truck segment. There should be a noticeable price difference between full size and mid size.
I really hope they build this for mass production, I’ll definitely purchase one. If it comes in a pro4x for less than 50k with leather im all in!
I have a '05 Frontier and it's been a good truck, other than the concern over the transmission cooler failing (no problems so far at 111K miles). I would definitely consider a mid-size diesel pickup as a replacement. 8-speed auto would be good in case the wife wants to drive it.
Yup. I'd consider a Fronty with a Cummings, but as he said, I'm more interested in the 5.0L Titan, since i like a bigger truck, but yes, I want to see the Fronty get a Cummings.
Only replacement for my 2006 Titan will be the Titan Diesel or should I say added to my nissan lineup currently in my driveway. Even with 180,xxx miles, scratched and dented from being used as farm/work truck, it's running strong and still gets compliments and looks wherever it goes especially pulling a trailer or hauling load of firewood .. Release the Titan Cummings Diesel already, so dad can get him a new truck and Jr finally gets keys to the old one.