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Toyota Tundra and Sequoia to get new clean diesel V8s

omarrana submitted on 5/28/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:31:44 PM

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According to InisideLine, Toyota is working on a family of clean diesel V8 engines for its Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV.

A 4.5 liter unit is expected to enter production and hit the market for the 2010 model year of both vehicles. Toyota will also offer a new version of its existing 4.7 liter V8 E85 ethanol engine as well.

Sources said that Toyota is working on at least two variants of the clean diesel V8 including the 4.5 liter unit and a larger 7.0 liter V8. The 7.0 liter V8 diesel will be fitted in the heavy-duty edition of the Tundra which is expected to...

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Toyota Tundra and Sequoia to get new clean diesel V8s

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I thought hybrid was the way to go?
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:07:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Not in a truck..........
— 2JayZee (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 5:36:57 PM | | Votes: 1

Toyota has backed off their commitment to create a Tundra hybrid, at least not until 2020 or so. However, a diesel could be a good way to get 20-25mpg without sacrificing any power. The bottom line is that Toyota, like all automakers, is going to have to figure out how to get truck fuel economy up if they want to meet the mandated MPG requirements.
— tundrahq (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 5:56:47 PM | | Votes: 2

Way to good....
— hao420 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 11:40:29 PM | | Votes: -3

michaeltaylor where are you from no diesel runs clean, are you one of those Toyota people that Toyota could come out with a car like a Yugo and you would love it?????????? it sure sounds like it!!!!!!!!!
— bestofallcad (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 2:12:44 PM | | Votes: 0

lol. I love how quiet the "Toyota is the ruler of the planet because it makes Hybrids instead of diesels" fanboys are gonna be.
— mmeecc (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:29:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I thought they were green? oh no wait, there is no green company.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:37:44 PM | | Votes: 6

Hybrid truck technology isn't terribly effective - take a look at the hybrid Tahoe. That's not a slam on Chevy, it's just reality. Diesel seems to be a better way to improve fuel economy. Perhaps when the next evolution of Li-Ion batteries come out (5 years or so).
— tundrahq (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 5:58:32 PM | | Votes: 7

Yea, the Tundra coming out with a deisel with no plans for a hybrid until 2020 that sure will sting Toyota fans ego's.

GM will beat them to the punch with the new Cadillac Esclade hybrid and Gmc hybrid, and Chevey Tahoe hybrid that are coming out in 2009 this fall I think.
— bestofallcad (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 2:22:24 PM | | Votes: 0

This diesel is 10 years too late! There are no worthy hybrids systems that you can buy today that I would like to see on this truck, although PML as far as I know has the most innovative hybrid systems to date. I think a hybrid PML system on this truck would be the answer. And if you are wondering the electrical motors are way more powerful and 20 X more fuel efficient.Google there site.
— truckmen (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:43:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I do wonder how this (4.5L version)will compare with Ford and GM's half ton V8 diesels. Also Toyota will have a TOUGH fight to pull heavy duty sales from Dodge, Ford, and GM given that these customers can be QUITE brand loyal, and not necessarily to the manufacturer but to the engine line, Cummins vs Duramax.
— 91z4me (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:53:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

I agree - the HD segment is even more brand loyal than the LD segment. However, Toyota has a lot of fans. I think they *could* conquer some HD domestic truck sales, but I wonder about the logic of offering an HD truck in the current climate. Truck sales are only going to decline from this point forward, and with diesel versions of half-ton trucks performing so well, it's tough to make a case for HD trucks for most users. Don't get me wrong - they're always be an HD market - I just don't know if it will be big enough to accommodate HD offerings from 4 manufacturers. At least not very profitably.
— tundrahq (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 6:02:52 PM | | Votes: 1

Those cummins and duramax diesels are excellent engines! I don't see how toyota could match these in terms of durability! There are many cummins engines out there with 2 Million Miles on them!
— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 9:10:24 AM | | Votes: 2

truckmen

I guess you could teach Toyota a thing or two. Stay close to the phone, they'll be calling soon.....
— mmeecc (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 4:55:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

"truckmen

I guess you could teach Toyota a thing or two. Stay close to the phone, they'll be calling soon....."

Yeah, it's not like this is a site for folks to share their thoughts and opinions on articles that are posted here or anything.
— cyco (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 6:56:22 PM | | Votes: 2

Have you seen the price of diesel fuel? It's about $5/gallon. And these diesel engines won't even be out until 2010, who knows how much it will be by then? Not the smartest move from Toyota.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:06:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

That's retarded. 6 cylinders would've been enough.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:06:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Copy the Germans is it? ;->
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:13:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Yes, Toyota had all of those German diesel trucks to copy from.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:17:28 PM | | Votes: 3

i do like the new sequoia very much. its a very handsome truck
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/28/2008 7:25:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Asia has been using Toyota diesels since 1980s. They are very durable and very reliable and most of important all, easy to fix. The diesel engine from the 80 and 100 series, the 1hd-t with a 4.2 liter turbo is the best landcruiser diesel engine so far. The new 4.5 is a twin turbo V8 which has yet to prove itself. The new V8 turbo diesel is currently being sold here in Asia.
— woood (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 12:05:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

some may remember jeremy clarkson's ATTEMPT to kill a toyota hilux. UNsuccessfully. even after having it tossed about in the surf.

that truck had a diesel engine.

— ChicaneShooter (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 2:06:39 AM | | Votes: 2

Ouch! lol, good one!
— cyco (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 6:51:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I wonder if the tailgate will still break?
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/29/2008 7:11:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Perfect timing.. Diesel is over $5 gallon in san diego!
— rkrzyston (View Profile)

Posted on 5/30/2008 9:43:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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