Future 4Runner w/ 4banger? I'm WORRIED!

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IWantA4Runner

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I read somewhere (I don't remember where exactly) but someone said that since the main reason Toyota took the FJ Cuiser off the market was because of strict government regulations of fuel consumption. Then they said that the 4Runner was next to receive a new engine because of fuel regulations. If that is so, I don't think a little 4-banger could handle the 4Runner and it's size and weight. Not to mention it's off-road handling. If Toyota does do something, would they put a turbo on it? They haven't on any other vehicles in the lineup. So I'm kind of worried about this info.

I'm also kind of worried about the next gen being a "crossover" SUV. Which I believe will happen sooner or later.

Anyway, any thoughts on these topic would be appreciated.
 
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Well, considering the 2010 4Runner that had a 4 cylinder option was a complete failure, I don't think that's in the cards. But maybe that's just me.
 
How would a 4 banger be bad for off road handling? I think it would be cool to have a boosted 4 banger in a runner.
 
The gov is requiring a high average fuel economy across a company's entire range of vehicles. The fj was slightly redundant because they sell way more rav4/highlander/4runners so something had to get the axe.

I think they would get rid of the 4runner before they would go to something with a 4 cyl. Even turbocharged, the 4runner won't get more that 25mpg. It's too big and too heavy. My bet is the land cruiser is next to get the axe then the 4runner. The end of the 4runner will likely coincide with a new "off roady" version of the highlander. Then we will all be happy, right?
 
I don't think it will happen anytime soon. The 4Runner is too popular of a model. I agree with the above posts, the Land Cruiser will be the first to go.
 
I have 2 4runners both have a 4cyl. One is 2wd auto and the other is 4wd manual. And it wheels great and cost less to full up.
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Unfortunately, the mpg regulations coming down the road will impact everybody that buys new. I am in favor of nudging the OEMs to produce safer, more mpg friendly vehicles but not when they turn into CUVs. I'd rather see them discontinue a model if thats the case. I'm hoping Toyota can make the necessary changes to the 4runner to meet the new regs without neutering it. Maybe bring over a diesel. The sad fact is, the guberment wants us all to drive prius' and never go off the pavement.
 
Hi guys, I wouldn't panic. As I was looking for my new T4R, I found out that in the next year or two, Ford is going to have a V6 in their F150's that is supposed to get 30mpg on the highway. If Ford can come up with a groovy new powerplant that will get the F150 under code, I have great faith that Toyota will have no difficulty doing the same.
 
Toyota isnt getting rid of the land cruiser nor the 4runner. They are both part of toyota's legacy: the LC is a staple of the freaking UN and a bunch of governments beyond our borders, and the 4runner isnt going anywhere anytime soon either.

Nissan is teaming up with cummins for the frontier. If you guys have noticed any of toyota's trends, they let other companies push out things in the US first. Only after, does toyota follow suit, but do a better job of it. I think we'll see a diesel option soon if rumors are somewhat accurate about the 2016 tacoma and hopefully 4runner.

EDIT: Also theres strong forecasts for a 2016 turbodiesel tundra as well.
 
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IWantA4Runner said:
I read somewhere (I don't remember where exactly) but someone said that since the main reason Toyota took the FJ Cuiser off the market was because of strict government regulations of fuel consumption. Then they said that the 4Runner was next to receive a new engine because of fuel regulations. If that is so, I don't think a little 4-banger could handle the 4Runner and it's size and weight. Not to mention it's off-road handling. If Toyota does do something, would they put a turbo on it? They haven't on any other vehicles in the lineup. So I'm kind of worried about this info.

I'm also kind of worried about the next gen being a "crossover" SUV. Which I believe will happen sooner or later.

Anyway, any thoughts on these topic would be appreciated.
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No worries at all - the CAFE standards (the government mandated fuel efficiency mandates) are at the fleet level, meaning that the average MPG of Toyotas sold in the US will have to rise to various levels over the next several years. Not just the average for the cars themselves, but weighted according to volume of sales by model. Fortunately for us, Toyota sells a hell of a lot of those boring Prius' and will likely expand availability of the Rav4-EV, pushing up their fleet average and allowing the 4Runner/Tundra, etc. to live on without much interference. If anything, what you might see are more limited production runs of those vehicles, which would push up prices for new buyers, but also resale values for those of us current owners.
 
Just my two cents: For many years, Toyota and other companies running turbo diesels outside the good old USA. Just ask a Service member who's been deployed overseas. I also have to agree that if Ford can do it with a V6, Toyota will out-due them. I think we will see a Turbo Diesel Option and a V6 and wish upon a star a 6-Speed option with the Turbo Diesel.
 
Toyota and Nissan both team up with cummins for future diesel models.

Ford partnered with Toyota to develop more fuel efficient vehicles, the collaboration was big news a few years ago. Last year for severed the relationship (for a undisclosed cost) and has been pushing their new hybrid. Interestingly enough, even though all of fords hybrid tech is based in Toyotas R&D, in the ford commercials they alway throw punches at Toyota. And in the Lincoln commercial Santa call Lexus "pathetic".

I digress....... A Toyota diesel is coming, and all indicators point to a cummins power plant.
 
Actually, the Nissan Titan was the first adventure for Nissan with Cummins. They have been developing a diesel engine for the Titan for over five years.
 
TOY2G said:
Toyota and Nissan both team up with cummins for future diesel models.

Ford partnered with Toyota to develop more fuel efficient vehicles, the collaboration was big news a few years ago. Last year for severed the relationship (for a undisclosed cost) and has been pushing their new hybrid. Interestingly enough, even though all of fords hybrid tech is based in Toyotas R&D, in the ford commercials they alway throw punches at Toyota. And in the Lincoln commercial Santa call Lexus "pathetic".

I digress....... A Toyota diesel is coming, and all indicators point to a cummins power plant.
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Seems like it. Apparently the latest mini depression set any USA toyota turbodiesel on hiatus, and the cummins will be on the 2016 tundra.
 
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