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Author Topic: You're too stupid to... own a diesel small truck  (Read 254560 times)
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« Reply #825 on: February 04, 2016, 05:57:22 AM »
Quote from: koko64 on February 04, 2016, 03:47:22 AM
Is the Tacoma a US version of our Hi Lux?

No, it's a different pickup that is sort of in the same niche. 

The Tacos are not as sturdy as the HiLuxes, but are a more comfy ride iirc.
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« Reply #826 on: February 04, 2016, 06:03:36 AM »
Quote from: ducatiz on February 04, 2016, 05:56:46 AM
Worldwide, except the largest truck market in the world -- US and Canada.
Isn't the Hi-Lux still a small pickup?
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« Reply #827 on: February 04, 2016, 06:13:38 AM »
Quote from: ducpainter on February 04, 2016, 06:03:36 AM
Isn't the Hi-Lux still a small pickup?

Same size as the Tacoma.
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« Reply #828 on: February 04, 2016, 08:18:57 AM »
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« Reply #829 on: February 04, 2016, 10:32:16 AM »
Quote from: ducatiz on February 04, 2016, 06:13:38 AM
Same size as the Tacoma.

It actually on a separate chassis and slightly smaller.
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« Reply #830 on: February 04, 2016, 10:38:24 AM »
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Sir! We have a morale problem! We need something to inspire the men.

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« Reply #831 on: February 04, 2016, 10:44:07 AM »
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Sir! We have a morale problem! We need something to inspire the men.

"I've got it! Miserably small trucks! They'll get so angry they'll get out and shoot everything in sight!

Nope.  Los Angeles Commuter Package.
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« Reply #832 on: February 04, 2016, 02:44:10 PM »
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 04, 2016, 10:32:16 AM
It actually on a separate chassis and slightly smaller.
So...closer to what it was when it was available here?
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« Reply #833 on: February 04, 2016, 03:35:23 PM »
The last Hilux here in the states was in 1994, known simply as Toyota Truck or Pickup.
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« Reply #834 on: February 04, 2016, 05:01:23 PM »
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 03, 2016, 10:11:19 PM
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http://www.torquenews.com/1083/2016-toyota-tacoma-sales-colorado-down-diesel-doesn-t-help

And this is an article quoted within the above article which predicts that the above would happen.

http://www.torquenews.com/1083/how-many-more-tacomas-could-toyota-sell-if-it-offered-diesel-us

Part of the weak sales would likely come down to the fact that the American automotive industry package their vehicles like idiots.  They're only offering the diesel engines in the top trim levels, and then adding a hefty premium on top of that.  I'm not surprised at all that people aren't lining up to buy them when it turns into a $40+K truck.
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« Reply #835 on: February 04, 2016, 05:04:19 PM »
Quote from: DRKWNG on February 04, 2016, 05:01:23 PM
Part of the weak sales would likely come down to the fact that the American automotive industry package their vehicles like idiots.  They're only offering the diesel engines in the top trim levels, and then adding a hefty premium on top of that.  I'm not surprised at all that people aren't lining up to buy them when it turns into a $40+K truck.

True, but that is due in part to a need to recoup their massive investment in diesel R & D costs.

I have no clue how the Titan diesel project makes any financial sense, given the relatively low volume that they sell - based on the old Titan (about 1,000/mo.).  Of course, initially, they will only be available as a oil-burner, so that should help. 
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« Reply #836 on: February 04, 2016, 05:37:59 PM »
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 04, 2016, 05:04:19 PM
True, but that is due in part to a need to recoup their massive investment in diesel R & D costs.

I have no clue how the Titan diesel project makes any financial sense, given the relatively low volume that they sell - based on the old Titan (about 1,000/mo.).  Of course, initially, they will only be available as a oil-burner, so that should help. 

Completely understand.  I just wanted to pregnant dog about it.   Cheesy
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« Reply #837 on: February 04, 2016, 05:41:30 PM »
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 04, 2016, 05:04:19 PM
True, but that is due in part to a need to recoup their massive investment in diesel R & D costs.

I have no clue how the Titan diesel project makes any financial sense, given the relatively low volume that they sell - based on the old Titan (about 1,000/mo.).  Of course, initially, they will only be available as a oil-burner, so that should help. 
They've already done the R&D...they sell diesels everywhere but here.

Add a urea system and go.

I'm not seeing this line of reasoning.
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« Reply #838 on: February 04, 2016, 05:43:05 PM »
Lots of cash spent to federalize each chassis with each engine/transmission combination to start.
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« Reply #839 on: February 04, 2016, 05:43:25 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on February 04, 2016, 05:41:30 PM
They've already done the R&D...they sell diesels everywhere but here.

Add a urea system and go.

I'm not seeing this line of reasoning.
Plus, they really need a "new" truck... the Titan is basically the same truck that won truck of the year in 2004.
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