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TNGA-F is here. This may be a make-or-break moment for toyota

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Kamille.bidan, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    https://youtu.be/3wemgGi33is

    Looks like the Toyota new global architecture body-on-frame (TNGA-F) is here and in full production.

    All the body-on-frame vehicles are going to be replaced in the next 2-3 years including Tacoma.

    There was a poster who seemed to have some inside knowledge, and it looks like everything he said was right.

    Some speculations that seem to now be fact.

    —The TNGA-F is not compatible with a v8.
    — six lug tundra
    — TNGA-F vehicles were in production as early as late 2019.

    Some other interesting hints.

    there seems to be a GR landcruiser.

    does this mean GR will replace TRD?


    Overall it seems the days of Toyota’s archaic but trusted and reliable body-on-frame vehicles are gone. It’s all going turbo charged or hybrid vehicles from now on.

    There is a guy on YouTube who has been documenting his day-to-day life with a LS500. The turbo V6 is already burning coolant to where the reservoir is empty after 3-4 weeks.

    I expect this rollout, especially Tundra, to have a huge hiccups.
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    whatstcp

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    So 4th genners will be driving a ridgeline?
     
  3. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    Internal combustion engines are going to be dinosaurs in the near future. Toyota's obviously gearing up.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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  5. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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    list is growing fast
    But turd was completely acceptable? :boink:
     
  6. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    Toyota/Lexus V8s are going to up in value. Grab one if you can.

    The IS500 is definitely a celebration and send-off for the engine platform that started Lexus.

    2021 is the last year of the land cruiser in the US. If you can afford one, it may be a good investment.
     
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    TNGUA-F Toyota New Global Ugly As Fuck
     
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    Or grab a GX since most of us on here can’t afford an LC. :spending::spending::spending:
     
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    In B4 20 pages of complaining.
     
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    Can't even look at them when they went with this grill across the platform.

    Screenshot_20210425-190523_Firefox.jpg

    Screenshot_20210425-190822_Firefox.jpg
     
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    wow now that you mention it
    they really do look nearly identical


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    They should just make the whole vehicle that grill, it's already most of the front end. People would still pay $90k for a grill on wheels.

     
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    I don't think it is a TNGA unibody design. Look at this photo.

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    Not quite sure I understand the fear here. Global platforms are not a new concept. Upgrading a global platform doesn't necessarily mean that it's completely scrapping a BOF for a unibody. Also, a turbo 6 in a full size isn't a new concept either.

    o_O


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