rmc523 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 https://www.autoblog.com/2021/06/09/toyota-land-cruiser-lc300-v6-turbo-engine/ Quote Before we go any further, we should be clear that there currently don’t seem to be any plans to bring this latest Land Cruiser to the United States. American buyers have proven much more willing to spend big money on luxurious and rugged SUVs wearing the Lexus badge, and rumors suggest the U.S. will get a fresh new LX model but not the Toyota on which it is based. We hope to get confirmation and more details from Lexus at some point in the not-too-distant future. Buyers in places like Australia, the Middle East, Africa and South America have come to count on the Land Cruiser to offer reliable performance and strong durability. We’ll be interested to see the reaction to the deletion of a tried-and-true V8 engine in favor of a pair of new twin-turbocharged V6 options. A 3.5-liter gasoline-fueled V6 offers 415 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. A 3.3-liter diesel V6 spins out 309 horses and 516 lb-ft. Both engines are mated up with 10-speed automatic transmissions, and, of course, four-wheel drive is standard. Toyota promises reduced fuel consumption and emissions, but no specific numbers are yet available. Naturally, the Land Cruiser’s chassis and suspension setup are equally as important as its powertrain. A new TNGA-F platform is based on Toyota’s well-traveled unitized platform but with a strong “frame structure” welded together for toughness. Weight has been reduced by around 440 pounds, wheel articulation has been increased and Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System adds a new Electronic designation that the automaker says results in improved road-holding performance. The geometry of the rear shock absorbers was altered to be more upright, improving their performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKNSLS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) Whats exciting is the 3.5 will most likely make it in to the 2022 Tundra. Therefore-it's probable the 2022 Tundra will have more standard horsepower than the 3.5 Eco-Boost. But Ford in the near term doesn't need to worry because at most the Texas plant is limited to 200,000 units and the Sequoia will be manufactured there as well-eating in to that number. Edited June 16, 2021 by CKNSLS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Do you think Ford will concede anything to Toyota in the truck arena? If they exceed any specification that matters, I would expect Ford to respond in kind in a very short order. BTW, have you seen the spy shots of the new Tundra? No thanks. At least the outgoing model was decent looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 12 hours ago, CKNSLS said: Whats exciting is the 3.5 will most likely make it in to the 2022 Tundra. Therefore-it's probable the 2022 Tundra will have more standard horsepower than the 3.5 Eco-Boost. But Ford in the near term doesn't need to worry because at most the Texas plant is limited to 200,000 units and the Sequoia will be manufactured there as well-eating in to that number. I'm also guessing it will take premium fuel only. The 3.5L Ecoboost puts out 400HP and 500 ft lb torque. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: The 3.5L Ecoboost puts out 400HP and 500 ft lb torque. In other words, Toyota is just catching up to Ford not surpassing them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 12 hours ago, tbone said: Do you think Ford will concede anything to Toyota in the truck arena? If they exceed any specification that matters, I would expect Ford to respond in kind in a very short order. BTW, have you seen the spy shots of the new Tundra? No thanks. At least the outgoing model was decent looking. That's highly debatable. lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 14 hours ago, CKNSLS said: Whats exciting is the 3.5 will most likely make it in to the 2022 Tundra. Therefore-it's probable the 2022 Tundra will have more standard horsepower than the 3.5 Eco-Boost. J300 Land Cruiser's 3.5L engine is actually a 3.4L, 3444cc. Specifically, the V35A-FTS that's also used in the Lexus LS500. Currently, it's the most efficient non-hybrid V6 engine in the world, with 37% thermal efficiency. Amazing combination of power, fuel economy, and smoothness. If V35A-FTS does make it into the Tundra, expect a minimum 400 hp rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 13 hours ago, tbone said: Do you think Ford will concede anything to Toyota in the truck arena? Unless Toyota has a surprise, Ford is ahead of Toyota in the BEV pickup race. Even if Toyota one ups Ford with ICE powered pickup trucks, Ford can give Toyota a beating with BEV pickups which is what really matters in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Another thing to remember too - years ago Ford & Toyota explored a partnership on hybrid trucks, and Ford pulled out because they were so far ahead already they didn't deem it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 hours ago, rmc523 said: That's highly debatable. lol. Fair enough, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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