gas mileage for 09?

[txtimetravler]

Great site! W@W!!!!!

I am researching and saving for a new truck, taco 4 door. What kind of gas mileage do you think the 2009 4 door, v-6, auto will get? how about the 2009, 4 door, v-6, auto, 4x4 get?

thaks for your guesses....

[WilsonTheDog]

The same as the '08. Look it up on the Toyota or edmunds sites.

[txtimetravler]

very confusing website. Won't visit that one again....basically same info, 16/20 mog.

I thought this forum might have some insight on the upcoming year.

[yosh2000]

here's some insight....nothing mechanical will be changing!! the 09 will be the same as the 08 in terms of mpg. i have read a few places that headlights might be blacked out, LED taillights will be standard and a few other things.

[txtimetravler]

Thanks, I was hoping MPG would be picking up some.

Thanks for the info!

[TRDSport]

I get 19mpg in the city pretty consistently....hopefully it will go up more when we switch back to summer gas. I have an 07 4DR cab longbed Prerunner v6 auto.

[Marazzito]

Supposely Toyota is revamping their entire engine line up by 2010 to be more effecient and icrease power as well with new valvetronic technology. Maybe it will go into the 09 model. Do a search on google for "future Toyota" or something like that and you will find many articles on it!

[05Moose]

Originally Posted by Marazzito

Supposely Toyota is revamping their entire engine line up by 2010 to be more effecient and icrease power as well with new valvetronic technology. Maybe it will go into the 09 model. Do a search on google for "future Toyota" or something like that and you will find many articles on it!

Haven't we all noticed the trend though? More efficient engines and more power equals the same MPG! They never take the more efficient engine and convert that to better mileage! What Gives? Do the manufacturers ignore their customers completely? Look at all the forums. What's the most talked about top? MPG!

[error_repair]

Canada's Energuide shows the 2008 DC 4x4 4.0L AUTO to be:
21 MPG CITY
28 MPG HIGHWAY

Not sure that herb they were smokin..

I based my truck buying decision alot on that and now figuring out that it is far fetched. Has anyone ever seen that mileage?

Perhaps we should slap em with a lawsuit..

Here is the link
Fuel Consumption Guide 2004

[L R H]

Originally Posted by error_repair

Canada's Energuide shows the 2008 DC 4x4 4.0L AUTO to be:
21 MPG CITY
28 MPG HIGHWAY

Not sure that herb they were smokin..

I based my truck buying decision alot on that and now figuring out that it is far fetched. Has anyone ever seen that mileage?

Perhaps we should slap em with a lawsuit..

Here is the link
Fuel Consumption Guide 2004

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You can sue the EPA, as they are the ones who administer the Fuel mileage test. Toyota has no say so in the matter.

[L R H]

Ratings should be the same or very close to 2008 figures, but no one, including Toyota will know until the EPA releases the figures. Many manufacturers at times list fuel mileage figures "to be determined" even in the first series of brochures, stating see dealer for details. Several times in years past it doesn't state mileage untill the 2nd printing, it's all due to when the EPA releases them.

[txtimetravler]

Great info! Thanks for the replies.

I doubt there is going to be a huge jump. Just trying to research and make the best decision based on practicality,, mpg and price.

[05Moose]

Originally Posted by error_repair

Canada's Energuide shows the 2008 DC 4x4 4.0L AUTO to be:
21 MPG CITY
28 MPG HIGHWAY

Not sure that herb they were smokin..

I based my truck buying decision alot on that and now figuring out that it is far fetched. Has anyone ever seen that mileage?

Perhaps we should slap em with a lawsuit..

Here is the link
Fuel Consumption Guide 2004

You sure that's a "maple" leaf up there in Canada. Maybe the Office of Energy Efficiency has been smoking with the wrong leaf!

[TRDSport]

I've had a few tanks that have hit 21mpg city, but it's been quite awhile since I've seen those kinds of numbers.

[luvx77x8o4]

hopefully we get the same treatments in the us. more power less fuel in 2009.



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TRD HILUX - LESS FUEL, MORE PERFORMANCE

Toyota's new TRD HiLux sports ute achieves better fuel economy while significantly improving performance compared with the standard vehicle.

TRD chief engineer Stephen Castles said the supercharged TRD HiLux uses a fraction less fuel than the naturally aspirated engine in the HiLux SR5 double cab.

"TRD HiLux is more fuel-efficient while power increases more than 25 per cent and torque by almost 20 per cent," Mr Castles said.

"The standard HiLux 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine produces maximum torque of 376Nm at 3800rpm, which makes it a terrific workhorse," he said.

"Our TRD engineers focused on excellent low to mid-range torque to give TRD HiLux even more pulling power.

"In fact, from just above idle right through to around 5700rpm, the TRD HiLux generates more torque than the standard vehicle's maximum.

"As a result, we have achieved a 0-100km/h acceleration time in the low seven-second range."

Mr Castles said the supercharged engine is Euro IV-compliant.

He said the Eaton M90 supercharger and intercooler were developed jointly by TRD, Toyota Motor Sales (US) and Magnuson Products Inc.

TRD HiLux has undergone extensive testing, including hot-weather hill-climbs and towing in central Australia, high-speed and load tests at Phillip Island and Winton raceways, plus cold-weather tests at Mt Hotham.

"TRD HiLux will have improved grip under all conditions, with sharper steering and handling," Mr Castles said.

"Bigger brakes result in shorter stopping distances and greater resistance to fade.

"Overall, drivers will notice a flatter, more controlled body motion with enhanced ride comfort that is more in keeping with an SUV than a truck.

"We are also proud of the fact that the TRD enhancements have improved the renowned off-road capabilities of the HiLux," he said.

TRD HiLux, which features 17-inch alloy wheels, is being officially unveiled at the Melbourne International Motor Show from 29 February ahead of its April launch.

TRD HiLux to make official debut in Melbourne. Honest. - Autoblog