Thursday, November 5, 2009
Toyota Tundra Dually Diesel
I found a couple of interesting videos of this truck, Toyota put together for auto expos. Its a Toyota Crewmax, with a completely stock Hino JO8E 8.0L inline 6. 220 Horsepower 520 foot-pounds of torque. The transmission is a Allison 5-speed manual. If your like me, your probably wondering what Company Hino is. Turns out Toyota owns about 50% of this large Truck manufacturer. Now this was a fun project that Toyota decided to do. It’s not a concept and it’s not going to be a production model. It was probably to get people talking about the Tundra I’m betting if it gathers large crowds and big interest, Toyota will consider to build a production model for the U.S. However, if Toyota is planing on a Diesel Tundra it will Probably have a smaller displacement engine then the 8.0L that came in this Truck. Also the semi-truck wheels and tires are a little over the top. I Think this would be a good move for Toyota to make. I also believe that the first auto manufacturer to build a compact Diesel pick up truck, will sell them faster then they can build them. People would love a 50mpg Tacoma Diesel. (UPDATE: Toyota will be building a Diesel Tundra for the U.S. New article located here, 2010 Toyota Tundra Diesels.)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
2010 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck
Cheaper Tundra ready for Customizing ~ Toyota just released a Work Truck version of the awesome Tundra fullsize truck. It's a lower-priced model aimed at construction workers and landscapers who don't care about items like leather seats, chrome bumpers, and lighted ignition key rings. We only care because the money you save by buying this truck versus a Limited or SR-5 Tundra can be spent modifying areas of the truck you're probably going to change anyway. The Work Truck is available in 4x4 and 4x2 models, with Toyota's awesome 381hp V-8 engine. Here's a list of the changes to the Work Truck: