After revealing the updated GT-R, Nissan pulled the wraps off the V8 gasoline version of the Titan XD pickup truck, along with the shorter half-ton version.

Under the hood there is now a 5.6-litre V8 gasoline engine kicking out 390hp and 401 lb-ft of torque paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Nissan expands the lineup of their full-sized pickup truck to include two chassis sizes, diesel and petrol engines, a range of cab and bed sizes as well as 4×4 and 4×2 configurations.

The new half-ton model will be initially available in a Crew Cab version, with single and King Cab ones to follow later in the year. Measuring 228.1 inches long, the Titan is 14.7 inches shorter than the larger XD model, having also a foot shorter wheelbase.

“The 2017 TITAN half-ton has the same aggressive style of the TITAN XD, but is about a foot shorter in wheelbase,” said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager of Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles in Nissan North America. “They share the same cabs, but while it offers similar ruggedness and durability, the TITAN half-ton’s chassis is completely different than XD.”

The new updated V8 shares only its displacement with the old unit as Nissan has added their advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) technology and direct injection for better performance and fuel economy. The compression rate is now 11.2:1 thanks to a new piston design (previous model: 9.8:1) and a Multi Control Valve replaces the traditional thermostat, helping with the management of the thermal efficiency of the new engine.

The results are 390hp/5.800rpm (up from 317hp) and 401lb.ft/4.000rpm (up from 385lb.ft). Nissan also said that they will launch a smaller V6 gasoline engine at the near future.

“The TITAN XD stakes out a unique position in the full-size truck segment between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty entries,” said Diaz. “Now, with the addition of the powerful Endurance V8 gasoline engine, TITAN XD buyers can experience the TITAN XD two ways.”

Nissan has also announced the pricing for the petrol-powered Titan XD Crew Cab, starting out at $35,290 for the S Crew Cab 4×2 model and all the way up to $55,520 for the Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4×4 version.

Note: Nissan Titan Crew Cab model pictured

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