Future Tundra
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Racer
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Why is Toyota so stuck on the hybrid idea? I have an RX 450h & it’s by no means stellar on fuel for its size. I’m not against hybrids, but the cost difference can buy a lot of fuel. This is really baffling, when GM can squeeze 27 mpg out of a 455 HP 6.2 V8 WITHOUT cylinder deactivation! This gets back into the aerodynamics of the front end. The front of the Tundra doesn’t need to look like a snowplow, it needs to be functional & reliable. Screw all that macho crap. Build me a nice looking, reliable pickup & I’ll buy it. It’s not rocket science. Buying a car or truck is an emotional experience & Toyota has completely missed that. Think about the most gorgeous vehicle you’ve ever seen. It probably wasn’t the most functional or reliable vehicle, but people bought it because they loved the look. That is how marketing works.
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Why is Toyota so stuck on the hybrid idea? I have an RX 450h & it’s by no means stellar on fuel for its size. I’m not against hybrids, but the cost difference can buy a lot of fuel. This is really baffling, when GM can squeeze 27 mpg out of a 455 HP 6.2 V8 WITHOUT cylinder deactivation! This gets back into the aerodynamics of the front end. The front of the Tundra doesn’t need to look like a snowplow, it needs to be functional & reliable. Screw all that macho crap. Build me a nice looking, reliable pickup & I’ll buy it. It’s not rocket science. Buying a car or truck is an emotional experience & Toyota has completely missed that. Think about the most gorgeous vehicle you’ve ever seen. It probably wasn’t the most functional or reliable vehicle, but people bought it because they loved the look. That is how marketing works.
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Racer
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Is there more than one 6.2 at Chevy? I'm looking at their web site (Silverado) to learn more and it states that the 6.2 V8 has "Dynamic Fuel Management" which is a cylinder deactivation system. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong one as it says it has 420 hp. EPA ratings seem to be 16 city, 20 hwy, 17 combined.
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Because it’s a cheaper way of getting better fuel economy for Toyota
Your 6.2 numbers are way off
Your 6.2 numbers are way off
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Chevy trucks do not get anywhere near 27 mpg highway with the 6.2. 6.2 Silverado makes 15/20, 6.2 Sierra is 15/19. The diesel is 27 mpg
Bringing in the corvette and camaro in this is a pointless comparison in a discussion about far heavier and less aerodynamic trucks.
Bringing in the corvette and camaro in this is a pointless comparison in a discussion about far heavier and less aerodynamic trucks.
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One would think that is the next LX, but I cannot be certain even if parts of the design have been officially leaked (rear lightbar). I haven't asked anyone else yet, but the Tundra and 2023 Sequoia are supposed to be launching only weeks apart. Tundra in January and Sequoia in dealers right after. Does it debut at Los Angeles International Auto Show, like the previous truck in November 2007? Maybe it does.
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Racer
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Chevy trucks do not get anywhere near 27 mpg highway with the 6.2. 6.2 Silverado makes 15/20, 6.2 Sierra is 15/19. The diesel is 27 mpg
Bringing in the corvette and camaro in this is a pointless comparison in a discussion about far heavier and less aerodynamic trucks.
Bringing in the corvette and camaro in this is a pointless comparison in a discussion about far heavier and less aerodynamic trucks.