Atkinson Cycle D6 Engine D4S

That engine makes 90% peak torque starting at 2k rpm til redline. Hardly something to laugh at

 

Here is a graf of % of the peak torque in the entire powerband for the 2gr-fe,,,, you can see 92% of peak torque at 2000 rpm

 

Exactly I don't know why everyone is up in arms about the unconfirmed 3.5L specs when you see the other different versions of it. I'm not a fan boy by a long shot but I gotta give Toyota props for putting a version of this engine for truck use

BTW you can see the dip of torque at 4k rpm due to the variable valve kicking in and goes back to max torque. A winner IMO.

 

http://youtu.be/uhtMEvfZkdM

 

I have also heard that the Atkinson cycle could increase engine longevity when compared to cylinder deactivation. No issues with uneven wear.
To me it seems like a logical choice for increasing fuel efficiency at cruising speeds.