2016 Toyota Tacoma news
#152
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by GoHuskers
Any updates? Final engine specs please
I'll be at the D.C. Auto Show at the end of next week, and that's one thing I'll check on, if the actual production-figures have been finalized yet....also about the standard rear brakes being discs or drums. Some of the CL members at the Detroit Show may (?) already have that info.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-13-15 at 01:09 PM.
#154
autoguide.com has published some engine ratings, but it looks like they may have made an educated guess as well.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...owerplant.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...owerplant.html
#155
Though not totally verified yet, the new optional 3.5L V6 should have around 300 HP and 280 ft-lbs. of torque.
I'll be at the D.C. Auto Show at the end of next week, and that's one thing I'll check on, if the actual production-figures have been finalized yet....also about the standard rear brakes being discs or drums. Some of the CL members at the Detroit Show may (?) already have that info.
I'll be at the D.C. Auto Show at the end of next week, and that's one thing I'll check on, if the actual production-figures have been finalized yet....also about the standard rear brakes being discs or drums. Some of the CL members at the Detroit Show may (?) already have that info.
Rear brakes are definitely drums. Engine and EPA specs likely won't be available until much closer to launch this Fall.
#156
#157
Lexus Fanatic
#158
Lexus Fanatic
I highly doubt they're going to have the new Tacoma or any details at the DC auto show if it's next week and automakers generally never share production figures or forecasts.
Rear brakes are definitely drums. Engine and EPA specs likely won't be available until much closer to launch this Fall.
Rear brakes are definitely drums. Engine and EPA specs likely won't be available until much closer to launch this Fall.
#159
Lexus Fanatic
Rear brakes are definitely drums. Engine and EPA specs likely won't be available until much closer to launch this Fall.
As far as the D.C. show goes, it varies quite a bit. I've been going to it since the early 1980s (over 30 years), and sometimes manufacturers have quite a bit of data there.....sometimes virtually nothing at all. I've found that it's hard to predict in advance. But, since the D.C. show closely follows that of Detroit (where a lot of new specs/info IS released), some manufacturers don't need to release it again in D.C.
#160
I don't think it's necessarily all a part of marketing, as you say. I think there's still plenty of time for them to tune and finalize/optimize numbers before production starts. Squeeze out a few more ponies or MPG.
#161
Lexus Test Driver
It's certainly a marketing game. They all do it. Nobody wants to announce and finalize their numbers only to be shown up a week later by the competition.
RAM recently pulled this when Ford upped the '15 powerstroke to 440/860. They announced their trucks would have a class leading...........865 lb/ft.
Not that you can't later change your numbers. In 2011, that engine was released with 390/735....then the Duramax was released with 393/790....so Ford issued a PCM reflash to raise it to 400/800, lol.
RAM recently pulled this when Ford upped the '15 powerstroke to 440/860. They announced their trucks would have a class leading...........865 lb/ft.
Not that you can't later change your numbers. In 2011, that engine was released with 390/735....then the Duramax was released with 393/790....so Ford issued a PCM reflash to raise it to 400/800, lol.
#162
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by BrettJacks
RAM recently pulled this when Ford upped the '15 powerstroke to 440/860. They announced their trucks would have a class leading...........865 lb/ft.
Where the Ram HAS been impressive, in the last coupe of years, and where it may actually pull in some former Ford/Chevy owners, is in its amazing new ride/quietness and refinement. Blindfolded, except for the high step and runnng-board getting in and out, you would never know you were in a work truck....it is that smooth and quiet. I've ridden in some so-called "luxury" cars that, overall, weren't as comfortable. Dodge engineers really worked on NVH in this truck....it isn't just hype.
Last edited by mmarshall; 01-13-15 at 07:36 PM.
#163
Lexus Fanatic
1st is usually the launch.
2nd trim levels and power ratings.
3rd is usually the pricing.
Releasing all the information at once ends all the positive exposure and momentum created by the launch.
#164
Lexus Fanatic
It's certainly a marketing game. They all do it. Nobody wants to announce and finalize their numbers only to be shown up a week later by the competition.
RAM recently pulled this when Ford upped the '15 powerstroke to 440/860. They announced their trucks would have a class leading...........865 lb/ft.
Not that you can't later change your numbers. In 2011, that engine was released with 390/735....then the Duramax was released with 393/790....so Ford issued a PCM reflash to raise it to 400/800, lol.
RAM recently pulled this when Ford upped the '15 powerstroke to 440/860. They announced their trucks would have a class leading...........865 lb/ft.
Not that you can't later change your numbers. In 2011, that engine was released with 390/735....then the Duramax was released with 393/790....so Ford issued a PCM reflash to raise it to 400/800, lol.
#165
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
1st is usually the launch.
2nd trim levels and power ratings.
3rd is usually the pricing.
2nd trim levels and power ratings.
3rd is usually the pricing.
And that goes not only for brand-new cars, but possibly for residual values as well, Nissan, not long ago, lost a substantial sum of money on lease-deals because their cars depreciated more than expected. Depreciation, of course, was the main factor, but an unfavorable exchange rate didn't help either (Nissan being not only a Japanese-based manufacturer but owned by French giant Renault using the European Euro currency).