2016 Tacoma engine

The Landcruiser (lexus) Prado debuted the 1GR-FE, followed by the 4runner. They had them out for a few years before the first taco got one.

 

I've got a 2013 Prius and an older Corolla - two versions of the same 1.8. The Corolla is quicker, but the mileage ain't what the Prius is getting.

 

I'll bet the Corolla isn't as noisy as the Prius either.

 

Quote from Autoguide.com

Revealed at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the new 2016 Tacoma will be available with an all-new 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson cycle engine that uses Toyota’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection. Based on the 3.5-liter V6 in other Toyota applications, the engine is expected to produce roughly 300 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque.

 

Is the 2.7L the same ?

 

Needs more torque, IMO.

 

Yes, though it will be somewhat retuned and calibrated to match the new 6sp AT it is paired with. (From the Q&A session)

 

So there will be no more 4 cyl 5 speeds?

 

None at all. Most people prefer that extra gear .

 

More to your point, there will be no more 4 cyl manual transmissions at all. 6sp auto only for the 4 cyl. You can get a 6sp manual with the V6 still.

 

This 3.5l Atkinson cycle is pretty interesting the more I read up on the pros and cons of it. I still kind of disappointed Toyota went the same route as Gm and stuffed a car engine in there truck. But it will be interesting once we have more specs on the engine, I would think they wouldn't want to be to far behind the Colorado's 305hp. If Toyota keeps the same 4 banger that's a big disappointment, for the mpg it gets and its a dog just not impressive compared to the GM 2.5 at 200hp.

 

Do you know why Toyota went with Atkinson/Otto combo engine? Because the ones with variable displacement/cylinder features makes all sorts of weird vibrations and noises when some cylinders are shut off. Lots of complaints from GM and Honda owners about vibrations, noises, snap crackle & pops.

 

From Toyota website.
http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/tacoma


The All-New 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Raising the bar. Again.


all-new 3.5L V6 with direct injection
6-speed transmission,
available features like Crawl Control (CRAWL)7 and Multi-terrain Select.
The all-new cabin is ready to rock with hot tech like available Qi wireless charging,
Push Button Start and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).
every Tacoma will come standard with a GoPro® mount to help you get all the adventure on video.

 

We'll see what kind of tune they put on it.



There are also some aftermarket performance goodies available assuming it's the same.

 

Here is link to livestream reveal.
http://new.livestream.com/Toyota/Detroit2015

 

I have heard lots of complaints with the variable displacement features as you describe. Gm had a real hard time with it on the previous generation Silverado's.

 

Its funny how this is the new Tacoma engine thread and the most common words are: Prius, Highlander and Corolla.

Once again, Toyota dropped the ball on the "all new" style and just about everything else. Thanks for the GoPro mount.

 

You're late to the party sir

 

Love to have that HKS SC if this is the engine the Tacoma gets