Rumor is new Tundra 450hp V6
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They may be moving to a diesel in the Tundra. Possibly an option down the road for the Tacoma as well?
I heard a while back that they were developing a diesel option for the tundra (not like they don't have any suitable diesel engines already) so maybe that's the reason for possibly no v8 going forward?
I heard a while back that they were developing a diesel option for the tundra (not like they don't have any suitable diesel engines already) so maybe that's the reason for possibly no v8 going forward?
WhiteRunner10
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Turbo 450hp V6 is what TFL reports in the video from an unknown inside source.
Whippersnapper02
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Definitely no derzuls. Too bad about them dropping a V8 option because I'd definitely move to one of the big three to get one.
HanginInUtah
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You can thank CAFE standards for the loss. They may be available in other brands, but it will cost you to specify them. The vehicle world is moving to high mpg/hybrid/ev type vehicles.
I think the probability of a hybrid is very good. Turbos are also an option whether diesel or gas.
I think the probability of a hybrid is very good. Turbos are also an option whether diesel or gas.
manofsteele2003
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Glad we have our 17, the V8 is epic
Hans Moleman
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I don't think Toyota will be that extreme. They like to take baby steps.
With 30 mpg :loco:
ProfessorP
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My ‘09 Tundra with the 5.7 V8 was the smoothest running most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. I replaced it with a ‘17 Ford F-150 with the 2.7 V6 and twin turbos. Very fast, but the engine sounded like crap and idled a bit rough. The turbos failed and were replaced by 23,000 miles plus a bunch of other crap that went wrong. I replaced it with the old school 2019 T4R OR in April and I’m so happy I did.
I understand that a Toyota with turbos will probably be more reliable than most. After my experience with horribly unreliable turbocharged cars in the 80s and the steaming piece of crap turbocharged F-150 I’ll pass on a Tundra with a twin turbo V6.
I understand that a Toyota with turbos will probably be more reliable than most. After my experience with horribly unreliable turbocharged cars in the 80s and the steaming piece of crap turbocharged F-150 I’ll pass on a Tundra with a twin turbo V6.
Minnesotamoon
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I don’t agree that the vehicle world is moving to high mpg/hybrid/ev. Big SUVs are popular again. Gas isn’t that expensive. I think I heard Ford cut production on pretty much all cars and ramping up trucks and suvs. I see so many Tahoe’s and Yukon’s on the road now than ever.
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All of these companies are starting to steer away from V8s. The Ford V6 eco boost outperforms the V8 in every aspect, and is the standard. V8s are on the decline.
KuhDunkADunk
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Why is this in the 5th gen forum?
Tuco S.
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The ecoboost v6's are fine for most owners, because most people use their F-150 as a passenger vehicle. If you need the truck to regularly haul or tow heavy loads, the V8 is what you want. The 2.7 in particular is a total dog while towing, and fuel economy is terrible.
I expect age will not be kind to any ecoboost that has to work for a living. I wouldn't buy one.
Jetboy
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For the newish 2.0 turbo the entire engine and turbo were designed and manufactured in house. They seem to be very durable and long lasting. I'd expect the same from the turbo v6 tundra. People complain about the EcoBoost reliability, but forget that Ford v8 engines are also garbage. Maybe it's not the turbo that's the problem...
honda250xtitan
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Meh. every make has issues. i currently have the infamous ford 5.4 in my 2001 f150, the motor runs strong as ever, used as a landscape work truck so i abuse it too...
smaller motors and turbos are the future, and they've gotten to be pretty reliable. I say that as Ford is bring back a 7.3 for their super duties, (gas 7.3 at that) lol. also they're doing a supercharged v8 for the new raptors....
the toyota 5.7's are sweet, but like the 4.0 in these 4runners, incredibly inefficient. But you don't buy these vehicles for fuel mileage
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Jetboy
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The EcoBoost was only designed for a 10 year 170k mile lifespan. That may be part of the reason they're not lasting 300k miles. They were never really intended to. Ford published this when the introduced them and then took down the paper in it. But you can still find all the old news about it.
Hard to argue with the performance - at least new. The car and driver long term test raptor lost something like 50+hp by the end of the first year when the retested it. It also lost significant time in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests. I hope that's not reflective of the general experience with them.
I rented a mustang a few months ago. After a week I was kinda thinking about buying one. So I guess I liked the little turbo 4. More so than the nx200t I had as a loaner. I'd take a well built turbo engine. Might even consider buying a tundra with the turbo if the mpg is good.
Hard to argue with the performance - at least new. The car and driver long term test raptor lost something like 50+hp by the end of the first year when the retested it. It also lost significant time in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests. I hope that's not reflective of the general experience with them.
I rented a mustang a few months ago. After a week I was kinda thinking about buying one. So I guess I liked the little turbo 4. More so than the nx200t I had as a loaner. I'd take a well built turbo engine. Might even consider buying a tundra with the turbo if the mpg is good.
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Greybeardviking
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I have to agree with you on this. Its not about the "vehicle world" moving towards something, its strictly the US EPA "making" manufactures compliant. Lets hope some of these ridiculous regulations get lifted.
I believe there was another forum regarding the tundra , Tacoma and 4Runner all on the same frame . V6 twin turbo 4Runner possibilities? As for the rumor on v6 twin turbo I’m in. Awaiting release of the bronco and next gen tundra , will probably end up with one of these. Wife loves the 17 4Runner
