Diesel Tundra in the U.S

SurfPonto · 12-18-07, 06:24 AM

Sorry if this is old news to anybody but I just read that Toyota may be bringing in a diesel Tundra sometime in the next couple of years.

Diesel Toyota Tundra Likely in 2009 | tundraheadquarters.com

Kind of speculation at this point but.....hmmm...

cackalak han · 12-18-07, 09:21 AM

I surely hope so. I know that Honda is planning to bring over a diesel Accord, Civc and Fit (maybe?) in 08-09. I'm hoping Toyota will follow suit and bring over diesel 4Runners and LC's.

bkg · 12-18-07, 09:47 AM

I wish they'd make up their minds... Two years ago, it was all a go.... then last year they scrapped it to focus on hybrids... now it's back?

firetruck41 · 12-19-07, 01:18 PM

Like I replied to the blog/article, the press release they cited really has nothing to do with any diesel for a Tundra, though I hope Toyota is moving forward on one.

Happy Trails · 12-19-07, 07:20 PM

I'd like to see a diesel Tacoma. the Tundra is too much truck for my needs.

malmon · 12-19-07, 11:32 PM

There are Tacos in Asia that are diesel driven and they rock! Too bad we never get those trucks here.

cackalak han · 12-20-07, 12:30 AM

^^ Hilux is what they're called. Some even come with solid axles...

Happy Trails · 12-20-07, 09:03 AM

I hear the Hilux can get 30 mpg on the Hwy?? If so, when is Toyota going to start giving us the good stuff? Of course, living here in Kalifornia means my future is probably batteries, not diesel....

cackalak han · 12-20-07, 11:48 PM

Yeah, emissions is the reason why there's hardly any diesel-powered cars in the States.

D'Animal · 12-21-07, 06:47 AM

There was a new one at Surf n Truf 2007. It had Mexico plates on it.

It was crew cab short bed Turbo diesel model.

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

^^ Hilux is what they're called. Some even come with solid axles...

Gumby · 12-21-07, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

Yeah, emissions is the reason why there's hardly any diesel-powered cars in the States.

Very recently it is.

Like in the past year.

Americans don't buy diesel cars is the reason why there weren't any before that.

Cruiserdrew · 12-21-07, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

There was a new one at Surf n Truf 2007. It had Mexico plates on it.

It was crew cab short bed Turbo diesel model.

It had Texas plates on it, but I guess that is part of Mexico now.

Beautiful truck, it was purchased in Argentina, imported to Florida. The guy that owns it lives in Texas.

The D4D motor is very compact, but seemed to move that truck just fine.

D'Animal · 12-22-07, 06:36 AM

Was it Texas? Sorry, couldn't rememeber the plates exactly. I was in awe of the rig.

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Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

It had Texas plates on it, but I guess that is part of Mexico now.

Beautiful truck, it was purchased in Argentina, imported to Florida. The guy that owns it lives in Texas.

The D4D motor is very compact, but seemed to move that truck just fine.

LongIsland60 · 12-27-07, 08:08 PM

A diesel toyota is the only vehicle I would consider buying new. I hope it happens - and I hope it comes soon.

MOfj40 · 12-27-07, 08:41 PM

Now that the new tundra is really holding it's own with domestic full size pickups, the only US market toyota is not competing in is the heavy towing segment. There's a ton of people willing to shell out 40-50k for a 1 ton diesel ford/chevy/dodge. I'm guessing it won't be long before toyota decides they want a chunk of that market as well, especially with the Hino tie in everywhere else in the world.

Duane · 12-30-07, 11:22 PM

We can import these but they are short on options, rather small but you could drive them forever darn near.
A friend in Khazakstan that used to work for BJ Services out of Houston said they had these over there, stripped down basic trucks, change the oil and filters and just keep filling up the diesel.. several 100,000's of miles on them.

Happy Trails · 01-06-08, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Duane

We can import these but they are short on options, rather small but you could drive them forever darn near.
A friend in Khazakstan that used to work for BJ Services out of Houston said they had these over there, stripped down basic trucks, change the oil and filters and just keep filling up the diesel.. several 100,000's of miles on them.

Nice!

66fj40x2 · 01-06-08, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MOfj40

Now that the new tundra is really holding it's own with domestic full size pickups, the only US market toyota is not competing in is the heavy towing segment. There's a ton of people willing to shell out 40-50k for a 1 ton diesel ford/chevy/dodge. I'm guessing it won't be long before toyota decides they want a chunk of that market as well, especially with the Hino tie in everywhere else in the world.

Put me on that list.... a Hino powered crew cab dually Tundra would be the only thing to make me part with my 7.3 Powerstroke.

Mars · 01-09-08, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Duane

We can import these but they are short on options, rather small but you could drive them forever darn near.
A friend in Khazakstan that used to work for BJ Services out of Houston said they had these over there, stripped down basic trucks, change the oil and filters and just keep filling up the diesel.. several 100,000's of miles on them.

Beautiful thing right there. Its a shame that the US market isn't willing to see beyond the norm and demand more of these.

LandCrusher'70 · 01-17-08, 11:35 PM

Diesel Toyota Tundra Production Confirmed | tundraheadquarters.com

Mars · 01-18-08, 09:26 AM

Toyota Tundra Diesel CONFIRMED

* Posted by admin on January 14th, 2008 filed in Diesel Tundra, Tundra News
*

Boy, do we like it when we’re right…here’s the Reuter’s press release trimmed-down to the important facts:

Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe said on Sunday the Japanese automaker will launch a diesel-powered Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV in the United States…Toyota has repeatedly hesitated to committing a diesel vehicle for the U.S. market…especially for use in larger vehicles.

“I am happy to confirm that a new clean-diesel V8 engine will be offered in both the Tundra and the Sequoia in the near future,” Watanabe told a news conference at the North American International Auto Show.

The “near future” is likely to be next year…we think the Diesel Tundra will debut in late 2009 as a 2010 model. Toyota usually doesn’t disclose information like this unless they’re more than halfway to production. Most industry experts agree that 3 years are needed to develop and produce a new power train, so we’re reasonably sure the 2010 model will have a diesel. That will coincide with an F150 diesel launch scheduled for the same year.

So the race is one to predict the new Tundra diesel’s displacement, horsepower, and torque…anyone want to guess?

Mars · 01-18-08, 09:27 AM

I hope this happens. Having the option of a diesel Sequoia sure is interesting.

Gold Boy · 01-18-08, 09:42 AM

the 13bt would make a nice turbo diesel 4 banger for the taco...

imo

Ducks · 01-18-08, 10:48 AM

What engine would probably go in it? What is the D4D? It is all very cool and encouraging.

66fj40x2 · 01-22-08, 04:17 AM

From the "trimmed down" statement it doesn't sound like Toyota's going after the 3/4T & 1T market yet. Ford's F150 diesel is, last time I checked, going to be a V6 model currently beng used in cab-over delivery type trucks. I guess we'll wait and see......

toyminator · 01-22-08, 08:05 AM

I read somewhere that the new Tundra diesel will be made in house by Toyota and displace arout 4.5 litres. I don't think it will be designed to compete in the 1 ton market but as an alternative to the gas option. It will definitely not be the 8.0 liter CAT diesel in the Dually Tundra Concept at the Auto show. The engine is way too expensive.

12-18-07, 06:24 AM	#1
SurfPonto IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leucadia (San Diego) Posts: 224	Diesel Tundra in the U.S Sorry if this is old news to anybody but I just read that Toyota may be bringing in a diesel Tundra sometime in the next couple of years. Diesel Toyota Tundra Likely in 2009 \| tundraheadquarters.com Kind of speculation at this point but.....hmmm... __________________ http://www.anzaborrego.net http://www.dieseltoy.com 1985 CDM BJ70 LX. 2.5 inch lift, Safari Snorkel, 33s 1977 FJ40 "MuMu" Kauai transplant (very stock) Tribute to MuMu 2007 FJ Cruiser 6MT Diff Lock, Dobinson's 3" lift, Dual batteries

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Happy Trails IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Calif. Posts: 342	I hear the Hilux can get 30 mpg on the Hwy?? If so, when is Toyota going to start giving us the good stuff? Of course, living here in Kalifornia means my future is probably batteries, not diesel.... __________________ 1987 FJ-60. Iron lift, 33x9.5 BFG AT's. 195,000 mi strong. 2000 Tacoma TRD locked/lifted & ARB'd for the High Sierras. 2001 4runner bone stock DD

12-18-07, 09:21 AM	#2
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 175	I surely hope so. I know that Honda is planning to bring over a diesel Accord, Civc and Fit (maybe?) in 08-09. I'm hoping Toyota will follow suit and bring over diesel 4Runners and LC's.

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malmon IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 35	There are Tacos in Asia that are diesel driven and they rock! Too bad we never get those trucks here.

12-20-07, 12:30 AM	#7
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 175	^^ Hilux is what they're called. Some even come with solid axles...

12-20-07, 11:48 PM	#9
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 175	Yeah, emissions is the reason why there's hardly any diesel-powered cars in the States.

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Duane IH8MUD Wookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 156	We can import these but they are short on options, rather small but you could drive them forever darn near. A friend in Khazakstan that used to work for BJ Services out of Houston said they had these over there, stripped down basic trucks, change the oil and filters and just keep filling up the diesel.. several 100,000's of miles on them. __________________ -girlfriends 84 BJ60 3B diesel (752,500 km) & [82 BJ60 donor vehicle, ARB BullBar] -96 4-runner, 2.7L auto, stock electric rear lock, ARB BullBar, 235 85R16's Michelin LTX M/S (284,000 km) -05 dbl cab Tundra, 4.7L 235 85R16's Michelin LTX M/S(12,800 km)

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toyminator IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO USA TLCA# 17965 Posts: 226	I read somewhere that the new Tundra diesel will be made in house by Toyota and displace arout 4.5 litres. I don't think it will be designed to compete in the 1 ton market but as an alternative to the gas option. It will definitely not be the 8.0 liter CAT diesel in the Dually Tundra Concept at the Auto show. The engine is way too expensive. __________________ 1989 Toyota Pickup - 255,xxx miles, SAS, Bed Bobbed 14", 95 4Runner front clip, Hanemman Fiberglass front fenders, All Pro 5.5" lift, Hi Steer, 5.29 gear rear Detroit locker, front ARB locker. 1988 4Runner - Blown up 3.0 V6 1999 4Runner SR5 Sport Edition 1992 Lexus SC400