Toyota confirmation of new V-8
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No mention of the T4R....
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices For 2005 Tundra, Sequoia And Land Cruiser
08/10/2004 Torrance, CA
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide this week.
Toyota for 2005 has raised the level of power and performance of the Tundra with the addition of a powerful new 4.0-liter V6 engine, and significantly more horsepower in its 4.7-liter V8 engine.
The new 4.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) V6 comes with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to produce 245 horsepower and 282 lb-ft. of torque, compared to 190 horsepower and 220 lb-ft. of torque for the previous 3.4-liter V6 - nearly 30 percent increases.
The i-Force DOHC V8 also gains VVT-i to boost horsepower from 240 to 282. Torque has increased by 10 lb.-ft., to 325 lb.-ft. at 3,400 rpm. Tundra V8 models also gain a new standard five-speed automatic transmission.
In Tundra V6 models, a new six-speed manual transmission replaces the five-speed manual, and the five-speed automatic is available as an option.
Value is further enhanced with an array of additional standard equipment on the SR5 grade including power windows, door locks, and mirrors, dual vanity mirrors, a lighting package, rear sliding window with privacy glass, cruise control (V6 only), and remote keyless entry. The popular Tundra Double Cab now includes a standard tow package. A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on Tundra all models.
With the powertrain improvements and added standard equipment the base MSRP for Tundra 4x2 models range from $15,955 for the Regular Cab V6 with a six-speed manual transmission to $29,745 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic. The pricing reflects a total MSRP average increase of $165, or 0.7 percent.
The base MSRP on 4x4 models ranges from $21,760 for the Regular Cab V8 with a five-speed automatic transmission, to $33,075 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic, reflecting an average increase of $238, or 0.8 percent.
Total Tundra (4x2 and 4x4 combined) prices increase an average $195, or 0.7 percent.
Sequoia improves its value with a freshened look for 2005 complete with a full color-keyed exterior, a new front fascia and grille, standard overfenders and redesigned taillamps with clear-lens covers. An in-glass antenna replaces the exterior mast antenna.
Sequoia is powered by the 4.7-liter i-Force V8 engine with VVT-i and features an electronic throttle control system with intelligence (ETCS-i). The improved powertrain increases its output from 240 horsepower to 282. Like the Tundra, Sequoia also receives a new five-speed automatic transmission, providing smoother performance and more flexibility.
The base MSRP for the Sequoia ranges from $32,470 for two-wheel-drive SR5 model to $44,960 for the four-wheel-drive Limited, reflecting an average increase of $776, or 2.1 percent.
The Land Cruiser carries over largely unchanged. For 2005, 18-inch alloy wheels are now standard equipment.
The base MSRP for the Land Cruiser is $55,025. The new base price reflects an increase of $300, or 0.5 percent.
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices For 2005 Tundra, Sequoia And Land Cruiser
08/10/2004 Torrance, CA
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide this week.
Toyota for 2005 has raised the level of power and performance of the Tundra with the addition of a powerful new 4.0-liter V6 engine, and significantly more horsepower in its 4.7-liter V8 engine.
The new 4.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) V6 comes with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to produce 245 horsepower and 282 lb-ft. of torque, compared to 190 horsepower and 220 lb-ft. of torque for the previous 3.4-liter V6 - nearly 30 percent increases.
The i-Force DOHC V8 also gains VVT-i to boost horsepower from 240 to 282. Torque has increased by 10 lb.-ft., to 325 lb.-ft. at 3,400 rpm. Tundra V8 models also gain a new standard five-speed automatic transmission.
In Tundra V6 models, a new six-speed manual transmission replaces the five-speed manual, and the five-speed automatic is available as an option.
Value is further enhanced with an array of additional standard equipment on the SR5 grade including power windows, door locks, and mirrors, dual vanity mirrors, a lighting package, rear sliding window with privacy glass, cruise control (V6 only), and remote keyless entry. The popular Tundra Double Cab now includes a standard tow package. A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on Tundra all models.
With the powertrain improvements and added standard equipment the base MSRP for Tundra 4x2 models range from $15,955 for the Regular Cab V6 with a six-speed manual transmission to $29,745 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic. The pricing reflects a total MSRP average increase of $165, or 0.7 percent.
The base MSRP on 4x4 models ranges from $21,760 for the Regular Cab V8 with a five-speed automatic transmission, to $33,075 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic, reflecting an average increase of $238, or 0.8 percent.
Total Tundra (4x2 and 4x4 combined) prices increase an average $195, or 0.7 percent.
Sequoia improves its value with a freshened look for 2005 complete with a full color-keyed exterior, a new front fascia and grille, standard overfenders and redesigned taillamps with clear-lens covers. An in-glass antenna replaces the exterior mast antenna.
Sequoia is powered by the 4.7-liter i-Force V8 engine with VVT-i and features an electronic throttle control system with intelligence (ETCS-i). The improved powertrain increases its output from 240 horsepower to 282. Like the Tundra, Sequoia also receives a new five-speed automatic transmission, providing smoother performance and more flexibility.
The base MSRP for the Sequoia ranges from $32,470 for two-wheel-drive SR5 model to $44,960 for the four-wheel-drive Limited, reflecting an average increase of $776, or 2.1 percent.
The Land Cruiser carries over largely unchanged. For 2005, 18-inch alloy wheels are now standard equipment.
The base MSRP for the Land Cruiser is $55,025. The new base price reflects an increase of $300, or 0.5 percent.
04'Sport4WD
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So if they are confirming the V8 and the vehicles that are receiving it, why don't they list the 4runner? It's not like they have a reason to keep it secret. They mention the Sequoia and Land Cruiser getting it, but no 4runner. If I were a gambling man, my money would be on "no" for the the runner getting this new v8. If you are passing up end-of-year sales and rebates solely for this reason, I think you may be sorely mistaken...nless you just want the salsa red.
Disclaimer....I will most definitely have no problems eating those words if the runner gets this new v8.
Disclaimer....I will most definitely have no problems eating those words if the runner gets this new v8.
TranceKrayz
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maybe they want the sequioa and land cruiser to have a better engine.....if the 4runner has the same engine as those SUV's, then most people wouldn't pay so much more for a little more space and luxury.
bulldog-yota
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It sounds like the Land Cruiser still has the old V8, "carries over largely unchanged". No mention of new V8.
Maybe the 4Runner and Land Cruiser will only recieve them later. Different assembly plants ??? WHo knows.
Maybe the 4Runner and Land Cruiser will only recieve them later. Different assembly plants ??? WHo knows.
toyo
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No No No, Yall calm down. The reason the 4runner was not in there is because these vehicles are hitting the dealer next week. The 4runner is coming later. I have been recieving updates on all Toyota and Lexus models the last week.
As soon as I recieve anything I will of course pass it along.
As soon as I recieve anything I will of course pass it along.
The reason why the 4Runner is not grouped with the other trucks is that the engine is not exactly the same as the Sequoia, Land Cruiser, and Tundra. Their V8's will be running 282 hp, while the 4Runner's will only be running 270 hp.
The 05 4Runners are being built right now, with our first allocation on the 15th or 16th of this month (I'm a manager at a Toyota dealer) So, you should start seeing the 05's on the lot in very late August, but probably in the beginning to middle of September. But, the V8 won't have a first allocation until November. Just the V6 will be out soon.
Hope this helps!
Grant
The 05 4Runners are being built right now, with our first allocation on the 15th or 16th of this month (I'm a manager at a Toyota dealer) So, you should start seeing the 05's on the lot in very late August, but probably in the beginning to middle of September. But, the V8 won't have a first allocation until November. Just the V6 will be out soon.
Hope this helps!
Grant
Mark86
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Here is some proof that you will see the new engine on the 2005 Tundra and the 2005 Sequoia!! 
2005 Tundra
2005 Sequoia
2005 Tundra
2005 Sequoia
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MPG is definately better on the '05
2004 4x2 Access Cab Limited/StepSide V8 Automatic:
15/18 MPG
2005 Access Cab Limited V8/StepSide V8 Automatic:
17/24 MPG
I can't wait to see the numbers for the 4Runner.
Mark86 said:Here is some proof that you will see the new engine on the 2005 Tundra and the 2005 Sequoia!!
2005 Tundra
2005 Sequoia
2004 4x2 Access Cab Limited/StepSide V8 Automatic:
15/18 MPG
2005 Access Cab Limited V8/StepSide V8 Automatic:
17/24 MPG
I can't wait to see the numbers for the 4Runner.
04bkrunner
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WOW! 4x2 Xcab Tundra with newer vvti 6 and 6 speed manual??? That thing is going to be fast, at least low 15's on the track!!!!
4RunnerBubba
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The MPG on Sequia is only 15/18 for the 2005 specs. 14/17 for 2004
The high MPG (highway) for Tundra appears more to do with gearing than engine. City MPG is 17.
Current V8 4Runner MPG is 15/19. My guest it that the MPG will go up by 1.
The high MPG (highway) for Tundra appears more to do with gearing than engine. City MPG is 17.
Current V8 4Runner MPG is 15/19. My guest it that the MPG will go up by 1.
V8Limited4wd
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man that extra 35hp wouldve been nice...
are there any other changes to the 4runner other than extra hp?
are there any other changes to the 4runner other than extra hp?
bigbill25
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V8Limited4wd said:
Not fully sure, but there seems to be some evidence that the Navigation System will be the 'unified' type like the Solara, rather than the the 'dual' design of the 2004 (box in rear to handle nav). This is supported by the limited now being offered with third row seats.
I don't know of anything else...
--Bill
