Toyota Not To Be Left Behind With A Possible Cummings Diesel Tundra

Toyota is eyeing a play from Nissan's product book and may also offer a Cummins turbocharged diesel engine in its Tundra pickup truck line.

Earlier this month, Nissan announced it would offer a turbocharged Cummins V8 diesel engine in its redesigned 2015 Nissan Titan pickup. It is an effort by the Japanese automaker to attract new buyers by boosting the fuel economy and power of its full-size pickup.

"I think Cummins would bring instant name recognition and obviously they are a leader in diesel engine technology," Toyota's Rick LoFaso told Edmunds. "That is not the first time we would have a tie up with somebody else," citing working relationships with Tesla and BMW.

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tundrahq - 9/6/2013 10:07:35 AM

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WTF is a "Cummings" engine? I'm aware of a "Cummins" engine, but never ever EVER heard of a "Cummings" engine.

Seriously...if you want to talk about trucks, learn about trucks.

tundrahq - 9/6/2013 10:08:53 AM

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Oh and BTW, this is not happening. Toyota has a 4.5L in Australia that's been tested, and Hino diesels that are already EPA approved.