Comments on: Toyota Tundra Diesel Near Development

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:22:28 +0000

Mickey – Agreed. I was excited when Isuzu and Toyota were working together on a diesel for a small car (Isuzu can build a big diesel for the Tundra all day long), but that partnership failed. HINO can build a big diesel of course, but they’re not familiar with North American emissions requirements. So, just as you said, the issue is the R&D…

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:27:54 +0000

I think the problem isn’t making the truck but the powerplant. Toyota is known for reliability and dependability. Having a powerplant lasting the distance and finding someone reliable in making one suitable and cost effective to put into a truck is where R&D comes in. Since the market is slow and money being tight I can’t see the R&D being there to make sure this goes over well.

By: billy c

billy c — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:54:02 +0000

the tundras right now are huge…think if the made it…i would be scared to drive it, it might be so big…toyota should definatly think about making a tundra 1500 2500 and 3500 to help compete with gm and dodge..

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:01:55 +0000

Glenna M – You’re most definitely not alone. There’s a guaranteed demand for a Toyota heavy duty diesel truck…but Toyota is scared right now. Scared to invest in trucks before they see how much the truck market will “bounce back.” Scared to lose money. Scared to invest in a vehicle that’s grossly under-performing in terms of sales. Etc. Keeping my fingers crossed, but I have strong doubts about an HD Tundra ever being built.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:59:37 +0000

Brian – That would be sweet. I think that the light-duty diesel is inevitable because of CAFE, but what do I know. Ford’s EcoBoost manages to get quite a bit out of gas using direct injection, a turbocharger, and all the electronic toys. I think Toyota might just build a diesel Tundra when they re-open the San Antonio plant after moving in the Tacoma…maybe as a 2012 model? If I can get confirmation on that, I’ll be sure to publish as much.

By: Glenna M.

Glenna M. — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:10:47 +0000

My husband and I would love for a diesel pickup truck to come out by Toyota. It would need to let us pull a fifth wheel that would weigh about 15000 lbs and the truck bed would need to hold about 3000 to 4000 lbs.
We have owned Corrollas, 4 Runner and an Echo and have been pleased with them.
The American diesel’s have had too many expensive problems for us to trust.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:42:28 +0000

I just read on LeftLane News that Akio Toyoda wants the company to focus more on what the customer wants, and that he felt that Toyota was too far removed from its customers. Do you think they’ll listen to us now and build a light duty diesel Tundra? I hope so. I’m still holding out on a new truck purchase until someone builds me a light diesel…I could be here awhile…

By: samir

samir — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:02:32 +0000

Toyota has been devoloping diesel engines since the 1960, models like the Hilux,Fj 40 ,Land Cruiser 60,70,80,90,100,200 series.From 2.2 liters to 4.5liters. The 200 series being the LandCruiser in US, are marketed all over the world with diesel engines, Toyota produces a 4.5 v8 twin turbo diesel engine delivering 286hp and 650nm torque.This engine would be more than suitable for the Tundra , as it delivers enough power and meets all current US Fuel Emission laws.

By: Booooyah

Booooyah — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:58:58 +0000

Toyota DOES make a diesel pickup. It’s called a Hilux and they’re overseas in places like Europe, Aussie and New Zealand. Looks like a tacoma. We silly americans just need to get with the program and get them over here all ready!!!

By: joe

joe — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:33:18 +0000

i deffinately 100% positive that toyota needs to come out with a diesel i live in tn and i am a yota fan i drive a toyota tundra myself yota power all the way , and it does need to have lots of horsepower, torque payload towing capacity yea so what its not american made but who care ford and chevy doesnt have anything on toyota i really WANT YALL TO GET THAT KICKASS TUNDRA DIESEL OUT AND ABOUT, so we can show people toyotas dont mess around
thanks