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So...don't count on diesel taco coming anytime soon

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Joe23, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Jan 12, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    Joe23

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    specter208

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    The EPA must be destroyed.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    dYL0n

    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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    No shit
     
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    DrVonEvilSatan

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    It's to the point where it's not economically feasible to bring a new diesel passenger car or light truck to production. We'll end up riding this gasoline thing out until everything eventually goes electric.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    posted link for an article on it haha
     
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    That's why you can't buy a diesel in a Toyota.
     
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Nah. Just better regulate their standards. It's freaking 80° here in January, the summer is gonna suck.
     
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    DrVonEvilSatan

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    Realistically you'll have a electric Tacoma before a Diesel.

    It's a sad truth.
     
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    MetalYota

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    It's a shame. My little tdi was very powerful and enjoyable to drive while getting such good mpg. Light duty diesels are awesome.
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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    Hybrid is more likely
     
  16. Jan 12, 2017 at 9:56 PM
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    Just pretend cancer doesn't exist

    Science bitches
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    I was waiting for this. I bet all manufacturers do something similar.

    Related. The zr2 Colorado is coming out next year with a diesel and front and rear locking diffs. From a feature standpoint, it makes the pro look wanting.
     
  18. Jan 13, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    So, I've visited China. I much prefer our air. We need some regulation, but I totally agree, the EPA has gone off the rails. They have way too much power and answer to no one. We need smart regulation. What gets us the best bang for the buck so to speak. If all the diesel manufacturers are having to try and cheat to meet regulations...a review of the practicality of the regulation may be in order!
     
  19. Jan 13, 2017 at 7:41 AM
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    GM is not having any problems with their diesels in the Colorado/Canyons. They can't keep them on the lots. I assume production will increase to meet demand if it hasn't already happened. They also have diesels coming out in their Cruzes and Equinoxs and several other GM model cars/suvs. They are swooping in and taking all of Volkswagens market share in this segment.
     
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