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4th Gen Tacoma EV revealed in Japan

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by AbdullaJaafari, Dec 14, 2021.

  1. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:17 AM
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    Samuel

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    Nothing major yet.
    I see KO2’s that’s interesting.

    Also it’s got the same lower door design as 3rd and 2nd gens sort of.



    also side note - that FJ looks like a Lego car to me. I don’t dislike it, but it’s a like funky.
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:28 AM
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    Looks interesting for sure.
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  3. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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  4. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:51 AM
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  5. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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    Great for mall crawlers. EV turns 300-mile range into 30 miles as soon as you hit dirt. I'll hard pass on that option until new battery technology dramatically increases range (1000+). Bring back the FJ though!
     
  7. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:08 AM
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    Still has leaf springs, so no IRS, at least on that one. But who knows what will change by the time it actually comes out.
     
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    Shut up and take my money! I"ll take the Tacoma, the FJ, and whatever that 2 seater sports car was.
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    I'd like to see some resources on this. 300 miles would be enough for me and overnight trips if I can plan for a charge. But I'd like to see where you got this 300 -> 30 figure. Rivian is reported at seeing about 150+ miles per charge off roading, actual reports from off roading trips seems pretty close to what a tank will get you in a similar sized/weighted truck.

    Is Toyota's battery tech as good? Probably not.
     
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  13. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    I dig the look but I'll hold out till the 2nd or 3rd gen of the ev.
     
  14. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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    With those tires and it's aerodynamic shape, the EV range must be at least be around he block. :notsure:
     
  15. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:33 AM
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    Unfortunately to keep their loyal base thy don't want it to look like a CyberTruck. So some compromise is warranted.
     
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    Looks like it has the new linked rear end like the Tundra, that has already been " leaked " previously for the next gen Taco
     
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  18. Dec 14, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Leaf springs on a high torque EV motor doesn't make sense. Others have done the linked suspension. Rivian does double wishbone i believe.
     
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    I was interested in a Supra, but not with BMW drivetrain. Put a Toyota motor in it with a Turbo option.
     
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    The front end looks a heck of a lot better than the Tundra...i'm in.
     
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