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next gen tundra

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kamille.bidan, Jan 25, 2019.

  1. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Kamille.bidan

    Kamille.bidan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It's all covered up here.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHDBG3y7GGo

    So far looks like same ol' ultra conservative Toyota.


    Predictions
    - Styling will be in line with Tacoma, 4Runner, and 2020 Rav4
    - Will be on TNGA platform. the next gen Tacoma/Hilux/4Runner/Landcruiser will all share this platform.

    - only V8 will be the atkinson 5.0 (from Lexus)
    - No turbo
    - May have V6 hybrid from Lexus.


    If it's a big enough change, I might replace my Sienna with the Tundra.
     
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  2. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    1bad2k

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    I hope they don't offer those stupid dodge mirrors on there.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    kahanabob

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    only V8 will be the atkinson 5.0.....you have to be kidding, a de-tuned V8.
    tundra people better buy up the 2019's!
    at least they get a warning!
     
  4. Jan 25, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    wessyder

    wessyder Enlightened OR Bro who don't need no skewp

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    Looks very simliar to the current Tundra: Has wheels, a bed, a cab, and bumpers, etc.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    The hammer

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  6. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    At 5:07, look at the strut bolt, its 90 degrees from the last gen strut bolt and tacoma. That would say to me it has independent rear... all the independent rear cars ive seen have the strut bolted in like that... though usually its bolted in to the back of the rear hub.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    VegasKnights

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    halogen headlights ? :confused:
     
  8. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    I haven't heard anyone complain about the Atkinson V8 in the LC500 or the RCF. Are people saying that they have no grunt?

    Serious question.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Paul631

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    I've read that complaint before. Then again, it's 389 lb-ft torque having to motivate 4,050lbs of RCF.


    Current Tundra 5.7L:
    381hp @ 5,600rpm
    401lbft@ 3,600rpm

    RCF 5.0L:
    467hp @ 7,100 rpm
    389lbft@ 4,800 rpm
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    6-lug wheels...
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Last time we heard from Toyota they were saying 2022 for a big change. Thank god this is moving quicker.
     
  12. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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    Same platform as the Hilux/4Runner/taco?

    Pass
     
  13. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    Those mirrors have been available since 2007 on Tundra
     
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  15. Jan 26, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    Lol shows how much I have looked at Tundras. Those mirrors are horrible.
     
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    I can't imagine the Tundra getting a hybrid before the Tacoma.
     
  17. Jan 26, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    If I were Toyota, I'd put the Tundra on a diet. It needs to be smaller and less bulky. The current Tundra is about the size of an aircraft carrier, and looks like a bloated pig.

    Making it smaller and lighter would likely do wonders for its current nightmarish MPG. lol
     
  18. Jan 26, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    iDrew

    iDrew I spend too much on vehicles...

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    Looks like a shock bolt to me.
     
  19. Jan 26, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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    srdatv

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    led interior lights,led plate lights,led low beams,side steps,rainguards,hood deflector,hood graphic,goodyear duratrac tires,sill plate decals,glove box decals.
    is it me or does that look like a ford under there.
     
  20. Jan 26, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    It looks awfully similar to the current Tundra. Tundra and Titan aren’t competitive in the full size truck segment, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
     

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