Dodge-Nissan collaborating on Pickups?

[dgl24087]

I just read an interesting article stating that Chrysler was negotiating with Nissan for joint ventures in pickups. In the agreement, Nissan would build Frontier based compacts for Dodge and Dodge would build Ram based full size trucks for Nissan. Wonder if a merger might be in the works between the two a little further down the line?

 

[Diamondpilot]

I saw the same thing and that also Nissan will be building economy cars for Dodge. I hate it. I was seriously considering the Titan or Tundra for my next truck but will stay away from the Titan if thats the case. I went down the Dodge road once and will not go back

Chris

 

[Patches]

I saw the same thing and that also Nissan will be building economy cars for Dodge. I hate it. I was seriously considering the Titan or Tundra for my next truck but will stay away from the Titan if thats the case. I went down the Dodge road once and will not go back

Chris

I would strongly recomend the Tundra, unless you constantly tow heavy trailers, in which case you should be looking at a diesel;but you already know that. I would match the 5.7L, 6speed Tundra against any 1/2 ton truck out there in towing and fuel milage(empty or towing). I routinely average 18 MPG empty running the back roads around here and better than 19 empty on the interstate at 70+ MPH. Towing an 8,000+ load I average 12 to 12.5 MPG; the reason I traded my '05 150 SuperCrew

 

[coobie]

I just read an interesting article stating that Chrysler was negotiating with Nissan for joint ventures in pickups. In the agreement, Nissan would build Frontier based compacts for Dodge and Dodge would build Ram based full size trucks for Nissan. Wonder if a merger might be in the works between the two a little further down the line?

My next door neighbor works for chrysler as a product design eng.at the proving grounds located here in Michigan and told me this is very true.coobie

 

[Crash101]

Never had or wanted a Dodge of any kind until the current generation half ton came out in 02. I drove one, liked it and bought it. Traded for a 04 3/4 ton/Hemi and like the half ton 02 it provided me more satisfaction than any of the Fords or GM's I had owned previously. Traded the 04 for a 05 2500 with the Cummins. After about 150,000 miles in the three trucks, I'm still looking for a shred of evidence that they might be inferior to Ford or GM in some way. Havn't found it yet though. I've never owned the same vehicle 3 times in row until now. I've had many Fords and GM's in the 40 years I've been buying vehicles and have had to accept some sort of compromise in reliability power or satisfaction, until now. If I traded tomorrow it would be for another Dodge. It's a good truck these days and I'm sure with Nissan badging, most buyers won't care about the difference. The Titan is a nice truck but it don't sell. It just makes good business sense to share names. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of this in the future years.

 

[roxynoodle]

I'm on my second Dodge and they are by far the best trucks I've owned. My current one averages 20-21mpg at 70mph. My previous one had 213,000 miles on it when I sold it and was still going strong! If the second one holds up that well, I'll be buying a third one when it's time.

 

[RollingsFarms]

I wonder is this means that they'll drop a Cummins into a Titan 3/4 ton in the future??

 

[DJFaninTN]

It's still going to be a Dodge or Nissan. Dodge is ok I guess but not the most comfortable riding truck. Nissan has had a lot of problems over the years with their Titans.

I have the 07 Tundra Crewmax. I drove every 1/2 ton truck on the market to be fair. The Tundra has more standard features than anyone. 5.7 ltr, SIX speed tranny. Average 21 mpg highway. Better brakes, better towing capacity. And when it comes to resale it's hard to beat a Toyota.

And before someone starts screaming it ain't American. The Tundra is built in Indiana and Texas.

 

[LBrown59]

I just read an interesting article stating that Chrysler was negotiating with Nissan for joint ventures in pickups. In the agreement, Nissan would build Frontier based compacts for Dodge and Dodge would build Ram based full size trucks for Nissan. Wonder if a merger might be in the works between the two a little further down the line?

Chrysler once had an agreement with Mitsubishi to build the little Dodge D-50 Pickups / a mighty fine truck.
I ought to know since I've had 3 of them.
Still have 2 of them.
They were the most underrated import pick up out there?
Everything went great until the romance between Chrysler and Mitsubishi went sour.

Makes mw wonder if a love affair would ever last between Chrysler and Nissan?.

 

[Crash101]

I have the 07 Tundra Crewmax. I drove every 1/2 ton truck on the market to be fair. The Tundra has more standard features than anyone. 5.7 ltr, SIX speed tranny. Average 21 mpg highway. Better brakes, better towing capacity. And when it comes to resale it's hard to beat a Toyota.

And before someone starts screaming it ain't American. The Tundra is built in Indiana and Texas.

It ain't American. Now my Dodge, that's American. It's made right here in (just a minute let me check) WHAT? MEXICO?

 

[escavader]

It ain't American. Now my Dodge, that's American. It's made right here in (just a minute let me check) WHAT? MEXICO?

The TUNDRA plant is in the U.S. Ihave the 08 Tundra with the 5.7.Had it since FEBUARY,and been hauling my firewood,Hauling 4 atvs on my TANDEM each weekend.Best 1/2 ton truck ive ever owned ,hands down IMHO.Not brand loyal by no means,wouldnt say so if i didnt think so.Ican see why its mototrends truck of the year,and has the kelly bluebooks highest resale.
Itoo checked every brand.A FORD F-150 is second choice,ialso like DODGE[my last car was a big lemon,which kept me out of that brand]
ALAN

 

[Crash101]

Escavader, I was hoping my attempt to inject a bit of humor regarding country of origin was obvious (it seems to be quite mixed these days with no clear lines of what constitutes "American"). Like you I also believe that Tundra is an extremely fine half ton truck. One I would certainly look at if I were in the market.

 

[mjncad]

Everything went great until the romance between Chrysler and Mitsubishi went sour.

Makes mw wonder if a love affair would ever last between Chrysler and Nissan?.

A Chrysler/Nissan romance would probably last about as long as the Daimler/Chrysler one did.

 

[Woody_NH]

It ain't American. Now my Dodge, that's American. It's made right here in (just a minute let me check) WHAT? MEXICO?

Yes, my "American made" Dodge 2500 was assembled in Mexico. That is one of our southern states, isn't it??

 

[DavidVT]

I am good with Nissan trying to help Dodge out.
My mexican built 99 Cummins Ram still runs strong despite the body falling apart.

Maybe Nissan can teach dodge how to make the body last as long as the Diesel. Sure would be nice to have a 9 year old Dodge with the cab corners still solid unlike mine.....

Most vehicles are really built all over the world now. The names seem to matter less and less.....

 

[skargo]

I am good with Nissan trying to help Dodge out.
My mexican built 99 Cummins Ram still runs strong despite the body falling apart.

Maybe Nissan can teach dodge how to make the body last as long as the Diesel. Sure would be nice to have a 9 year old Dodge with the cab corners still solid unlike mine.....

Most vehicles are really built all over the world now. The names seem to matter less and less.....

My 98.5 cummins powered Dodge was built in the good ol' USA. This truck has been awesome in the reliability department, despite me hopping it up to approx 550 rwhp(haven't dyno'd it with the new turbo yet).
The new rams, all HD trucks are built in Mexico, and 1500's are built in St Louis.
Weird how some of the old ones were made here, and some in Mexico.

 

[Builder]

My 98.5 cummins powered Dodge was built in the good ol' USA. This truck has been awesome in the reliability department, despite me hopping it up to approx 550 rwhp(haven't dyno'd it with the new turbo yet).
The new rams, all HD trucks are built in Mexico, and 1500's are built in St Louis.
Weird how some of the old ones were made here, and some in Mexico.

They built the Mexican plant in the late 90's and moved all production (except 1500's) to Mexico.

As far as rust, I see rusted out Nissans all over the place.

 

[redneckford]

Reckon why you don't see many Dodge roll-backs and wreckers. Why can't they build a body and electrical system to match that darn Diesel engine. Still using a 1992 Dodge 3500 with Banks turbo 4 wheel drive super cab, it got better mileage than any 7.3 or gas truck that we had around. BUT---But it is the roughest riding rig around and the wiring and body are falling apart but the engine is just getting broke in. But what can you expect from a 16 year old farm use truck that has done it all. Government emission control are killing the new diesel engines both in trucks and tractors!!!!!Ain't these things 'pose to last at least 50 years like my 8N?????? Heard Nissan was going to use the Navistar diesel and build their own 3/4 and 1 tons in Michigan. They are still owned by Renault???? Is any of this true??? I see they are building alot of New "stand alone" Nissan dealership buildings in Louisiana and TEXAS. Lots of heavy pickup trucks sold in that area.

 

[Builder]

Renault bailed Nissan out of virtual bankruptcy in the mid-late 90's.