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Diesel finally coming in 3rd gen ....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PROseur, Dec 10, 2017.

  1. Dec 10, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    PROseur

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    https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/would-you-buy-a-diesel-200.1027757/page-5



    Just read this on Ih8mud

    Source is a moderator, well connected, and in rare oem toyota parts business I believe. He is credible

    • Coming “shortly” - 2019 next year ?!
    • Diesel
    • Not Hilux
    • Not built in Argentina as rumors suggested
    So will 3rd gen really finally get a diesel ?!

    Is it because Nissan, Ford, GM, Fiat/Chrysler will all have diesel options in the mid-size truck class, including the scrambler when released?

    At the end I don’t care why the reason is for it to come. Just awesome if it will!



     
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  2. Dec 10, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    Tundra, if anything. And that's still a big if...
     
  3. Dec 10, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    Hmmmmm....
     
  4. Dec 10, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    Sounds like Buddy and Ben have a little disagreement
     
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    Tundra. Doubt it's a taco l
     
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    Fake news...
     
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    A diesel anything Toyota has been rumored for years and years. Until I see a press release from Toyota I won't buy into the hype.
     
  9. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    NO way Jose. Fake news.
     
  10. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Ummm.... how in the hell did I get quoted in this post??? I NEVER post in the 3rd gen section???

    [​IMG]
     
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    Jeep has announced a 2.0 turbo hybrid 4 cylinder for the new Wrangler ... if that's successful I think the Tacoma will do something like that before a diesel, for the US market. Just my opinion, no rumors let alone facts to get in the way ....
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    So stock.
    Obviously a diesel Camry to fill the void left by VW
     
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    Please god let it be a yaris

    Diesel yar yar binks please god
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:35 PM
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    Definitely NOT Tundra
     
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    Dad bought a new diesel Camry back in the 80’s. Had one day when diesel blew up.
     
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    To each his own

    When I finally hear it from someone inside, with credibility, I buy it :)
     
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    My dealer represents all of the Toyota dealers in South Carolina at manufacturing events and meetings. He told me that a diesel is coming in 2019 and will be available in the Tacoma & 4RUNNER. Will be introduced in one then the other vehicle 2019-2020 the following year, but he could not remember which vehicle would be the first. It’s going to be for better fuel mileage, not torque.
     
  18. Dec 10, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Would trade my 18 Tundra for diesel T4R
     
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    Thank you. Makes sense.
     
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    You can quote this for posterity... never going to happen.. there I said it
     

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