edmunds.com has announced that the 2010 model Tundra will feature a 4.5L diesel engine as an option. We've confirmed this rumor with our own Toyota sources, as well as provided some rough fuel economy and performance numbers.
edmunds.com also announced that the HD Tundra will debut in 2011 or 2012, and that it will feature a 7.0L diesel. We were unable to confirm this. Frankly, it seems a little optimistic considering the current market. Still, it's intriguing information.
You can learn more about the 4.5L in our story, as well as see a video of the engine here:
Our best guess is that the new 4.5L diesel will cost an extra $5k to $6k, which means a new Tundra Limited Crew 4x4 with the diesel may cost as much as $50k!
Exciting times - the Tundra diesel is coming soon!
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I wonder how many people need the extra torque that the Diesel puts out. You're talking about an additional $5-6K, and then add in 75 cents a gallon more for the fuel itself - it doesn't make for a really compelling story. If someone really does need the towing capacity, I'd surmise they'd still go for a Ford/Dodge/Chevy which offers quite a bit more torque and heavier payload capacity.
It may just be my opinion, but the market I see this vehicle addressing is very small from a marketing perspective.
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I wonder how many people need the extra torque that the Diesel puts out. You're talking about an additional $5-6K, and then add in 75 cents a gallon more for the fuel itself - it doesn't make for a really compelling story. If someone really does need the towing capacity, I'd surmise they'd still go for a Ford/Dodge/Chevy which offers quite a bit more torque and heavier payload capacity.
It may just be my opinion, but the market I see this vehicle addressing is very small from a marketing perspective.
Your problemly talking about the small diesel don't forget about the 7.0l diesel engine. Hp,TQ un released.
I can't justify the 4-5000 dollar price tag for a diesel . Even worse the sticker price for the diesel option on a new GM truck is 9000 in Canada . Mean while the bluetec diesel from Mercedes option is as little as 1800 or 1500 for the VW Jetta .
Never mind the fact diesel is more money . How do the manufactures think they will reach the new CAFE rules charging so much for the only good option for bring down the MPG for the 1/2 ton witch count against all the cars in there line up .
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If the engine is going to cost another $5-6K with higher fuel costs, and only manages 22MPG there is no point at all to buying the diesel in a 1/2 ton.
I believe with that the diesel has a very viable niche in the market place. Other than the increase up front out of pocket expense for the option the diesel will cost less to operate as the 5.7.
For example:
Gas engine-
Fuel is now average of $3.93 per gallon at 16mpg and 26 gallon fuel tank =
Cost to fill up=$102.18
Range=416 miles Average cost per mile=24.5 Cents
Diesel engine-
Fuel is now average of $4.72 per gallon at 22mpg (est.) and 26 gallon fuel tank =
Cost to fill up=$122.72
Range= 572 miles Average cost per mile=21.45 Cents
The diesel cost 3 cents per mile to operate and after 167,000 miles you will make up the difference in the $5,000 cost of the diesel engine
4.5L Diesel on 2010 Tundra
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