I read on another forum, GM inside news I think, that Motor Week wrote an article that stated that a Toyota spokesman said that the engineers were having problems with the Hybrid system for the Tundra. Something about reliability concerns when towing and stuff. Anybody else see this? Sorry for no link, maybe I can find it and post it.
Does anybody know what models currently have the VVTL-i system? Based on the articles posted earlier, this would be the way to go on the new V8, with the addition of cylinder shutoff. I'm afraid Toyota will sink too much time on the Hybrid thing and not be able to get it completed for launch, making the "All-new for 2007 Toyota Tundra" just another full-size regular V8 truck that gets the worst gas mileage in the segment. That would be BAD.
Also, after looking at the pics of the FTX concept, the front end is starting to grow on me. Thats about the only thing besides the roomy back seat but to me it looks macho and tough. I doubt the new Tundra will look anything like it but IMHO I think it looks pretty good and it would definitely be unique and in today's market, unique sells big time. I imagine a different color would make it look a little less cartoonish.
Can't wait for more info to surface on the subject!
I also have concerns over Hybred's. I live in Canada, where winter road salt/sand can play havoc on all vehicles. I can't imagine what the cost would be for replacing coroded brake generators and other such equipment.
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[QUOTE=toyotadude04]I read on another forum, GM inside news I think, that Motor Week wrote an article that stated that a Toyota spokesman said that the engineers were having problems with the Hybrid system for the Tundra. Something about reliability concerns when towing and stuff. Anybody else see this? Sorry for no link, maybe I can find it and post it.
Oops ...... My Bad......I'm such a 'Tard......Guess it was this one. I lurk around so many I don't know where I hear things. Thanks for the correction . Interresting find tho, it will be interresting to see what they come up with.
Just think as the Next Full sized Tundra as being a larger Tacoma with more cutting edge styling with improved design and more feature's and option's not to mention more cutting edge power (all I am saying for now)
Just think as the Next Full sized Tundra as being a larger Tacoma with more cutting edge styling with improved design and more feature's and option's not to mention more cutting edge power (all I am saying for now)
"Toot", "Toot"! Do I here Erik tootin' his own horn again?! Oh brother! Somebody get the "pooper-scooper"!
Jus kiddin' ya' Erik.
LOL your soo dead dave(just kidding)
Maybe I'll be nice and post all the new 07 Tundra information like when I did my update report on the 05 Tundra with vvti and 5 speed's but nawwwww had too many Pm's from member's
p.s I'll stay away from tootin my new and improved air horn don't want any other accident's to happen but it surely wake's people up in the morning (evil grin)
Just think as the Next Full sized Tundra as being a larger Tacoma with more cutting edge styling with improved design and more feature's and option's not to mention more cutting edge power (all I am saying for now)
Spill the beans for us! lol....................All I wanna know is will it come with an optional rear locker? will the automatic transmission shifter be on the center console like the tacos? and will there be better exterior colors to choose from other than the same ol bland colors? hints, hints, hints............. lol....................
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Still to come: custom dash kit, JBA headers, exhaust,and eventually custom paint. And whatever else looks appealing!
...... My Bad......I'm such a 'Tard......Guess it was this one. I lurk around so many I don't know where I hear things. Thanks for the correction
. Interresting find tho
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