3RD GEN powertrain updates

http://www.motortrend.com/news/toyota-to-update-body-on-frame-models-considers-hybrid-truck/

looks like they might update the V6 in the Tacoma in a couple years. My guess is their new "dynamic force" technology might make its way into the 3.5 V6 probably for the 2020 model year.

 

No offence, but that article was like a perogy with no filling.

 

More like a Cannoli. It is interesting however that Toyota is even talking about it given the powertrains are usually on a ten year cycle.

 

I hope the twin turbo

 

Reads like gabagool with too many nitrates (keeping the food analogies going)...

 

I doubt the Tacoma is getting an update anytime soon. If it does it will probably be an updated 4cyl that actually gets good mpg. "De-tuned" Camry engine that produces torque a little lower in the rev range would be a safe bet. My crystal ball says Model Year 2021, that's when CAFE standards start to ramp up for a truck the Tacoma's size. Or as early as MY 2019, when the updated plant in Mexico ramps up.

 

I can see them offering a Hybrid in a couple of years when the Ranger and the Scrambler come out.

 

That article sucked, but if they offered a hybrid that got 30+mpg combined and/or leveraged the 100% torque of an electric motor in a way that helped off road, it would sell like crazy.

My guess is that it may take a hit in the towing capacity department due to the extra weight of batteries.