New Toyota Turbo diesel set to lead the class

New Toyota Turbo diesel set to lead the class

11-03-2004, 04:18 PM

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New Toyota Turbo diesel set to lead the class

As reported in the December issue of Motor Trend, Toyota is hard at work on a Turbo diesel for a heavy duty version of the 400N. The new 2007 Full size pickup the Japanese automaker will build in San Antonio, Texas, beginning in 2006. The goal for the engine is to make 390 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. Aisin, a company in which Toyota holds a stake in, may be called upon to build the stout transmission. The 2007 400N is a major reworking of the Tundra standard and extended cabs, previewed by the 2004 FTX show model. The double cab will get it own full redo in 2009.

I think a major player like Toyota will build a heck of a diesel powered truck, I have no doubts that it will be every bit as reliable as the Cummins, they have never built anything half assed. This new truck is every bit as large as the current Dodge, and will offer the buying consumer a valid 4th choice while contemplating the purchase of a heavy duty diesel powered full size truck. Ford seems to be ahead of the big truck market right now, but Dodge and Chevy are not. Maybe the extra competition will inspire Dodge to make the changes it needs to stay competitive? Hope so.

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