New Nissan 4.2 TDI Engine Specs

That is correct Steve, in fact the extra torque is achieved by the electronic timing control.

The intercooler allowed them to gain more power but they brough power back down by restricting fuel loadings (Pollution control).

Will

Sean,

Except for the GU (up to 99) models (series one) they all rely on 12 volts because they have an antitheft device.

The new one is no different, the only addition is electronic timing control and EGR.

It is still way more simple than the 3.0L

It DOES NOT have two ECUs , one way clutch in alternator, vulnerable serpentine belt, timing chain, swirl control, variable vane turbo, air flow sensors, fuel temperature sensors, and the list goes on and on for the 3.0L.... So the answer should be that it has more bushability than others.
3.0L sells more because it is cheaper and goes well and people don't know how complicated it is/would be when things go wrong 5 or 10 years down the track.
I have several friends with them and all had troubles (but they are still under warranty)...
MY 4.2 (yes a dinasour engine) has not seen a warranty claim in 4 years and has done 135000 trouble free kms over a variety of terrains....
And the best thing is... Nobone can tell me you have to take it to the NIssan dealer to reset the %^&$# when I am 1000kms from anywhere in the middle of the CSR...

Will