TRD Hilux

Why can't we get these in the states? Or can we?

 

looks like a damn mitsubishi

 

don't say never

 

May have answered my own question...could be expensive.....

http://www.ehow.com/how_7354030_import-toyota-hilux-usa.html

 

i just came back from from my country and this is the only truck u c on the road.
Pretty gud looking truck and i think the only reason its not here is because its right hand drive. Also its i think a 2.7l diesel

 

Its a diesel and they cant get it pass the emissions

 

I was thinking the same... looks like the raider front

 

I like the Hilux. I was given one to drive when I worked in the Equatorial Guinea in west Africa and I was impressed. It was a nice brand new one and had a great feel to it. I like the way the Tacoma looks more though...but the Hilux is pretty awesome!

 

A turbo diesel would be sweet...we can only hope.

 

If I had a Hilux I'd have to mount a machine gun in the bed.

 

I would just like to order the engine and swap mine out. I bet it has more to do with the fact that they get better MPG than gas it would look bad for all the other small trucks on the road.

Anyone have real input on the MPG on the diesel hilux?

 

Emissions are freakin BS!!! Its the same god forgiven air hear as it is over there. What makes it different? NOTHING!!!!

 

If the diesel Hilux is not able to sale in USA because emission, how AUDI, VW or Ford diesel car/trucks can be sold in USA?

 

I really don't get it though, how is that Audi and VW have diesel SUV's with all wheel drive. They get way better millage than the gas counter parts do. And power/vehicle weight can not be the issue, my wife's Audi Q7 weighs more than my taco and has a towing capacity of 6,600 lbs.

Mod day idea....find a wrecked diesel and try to convert a Tacoma...just to say it was done.

 

What exactly makes a diesel clean? Yes, I'm being a smart ass but its not directed towards you or anyone else on the forum(maybe a few )

 

The taco was designed to be smoother riding and have better MPG and nicer interior then a Hilux for the Americans and Canadians who drive pick up's everyday like computer cars. so they will never sell it here, that being said I would buy a diesel one here is they sold um form my understanding it's rated to carrie and pull more then a tundra can I really like them!

PS a Hilux is the only vehicle to ever drive to the north pole..... yeah they are rugged.

 

I'm no master mechanic, but I know there has got to some one on here that is. I would like to know if a conversion is even possible. Considering you were able to get a hold of the powertrain. Like that of a volkswagen touareg or Audi Q7/Q5 or the like.

 

Theres a thread on here of a site that does the Toyota Diesel Conversions but they're like $10k not including install

 

http://tinyurl.com/3r3wwxt

there would be extensive modification to the motor mounts, trying to fit the intercooler, possibly modifying the firewall, probably new fuel pump, possibly more than that

 

well at least its good to know that their is life after death. If my gas engine ever gives me problems...diesel conversion here i come.