[RahulNagaraj]

Toyota has released the first teaser of its upcoming Tacoma pickup truck for the North American market. The new Toyota Tacoma is said to be based on an all-new platform and features a bunch of new tech and a hybrid powertrain.

According to media reports, the new architecture on which the new-gen Tacoma is based is Toyota's modular TNGA-F platform. While the Tacoma itself will not come to India, the TNGA-F platform will make its way onto some of the Indian models, including the next-gen Fortuner SUV and Hilux pickup truck. The new platform has multiple iterations available, one of which already underpins the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and the Lexus LX500d.



With the next-gen Fortuner & Hilux being underpinned by the same platform as the Tacoma, Toyota could use the same hybrid powertrain on the next-gen SUV & pickup as well; albeit with a different power output. The powertrain comes in the form of a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder hybrid turbo-petrol engine.

Both, the Fortuner & Hilux could further borrow design cues from the Tacoma, which itself takes inspiration from other Toyota models such as the Land Cruiser, Tundra & Sequoia. Having said that, the next-gen Fortuner & Hilux is still a while away, with more details on the same expected in the coming months.

Source: Citizen

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[DicKy]

Ever since I saw this pic in Kirk Kreifel's YouTube channel, this somehow reminds me of 2000s era pickups. Not sure if it is the taillights or the camera angle making it look low.

The 2.4l T24A engine seems to be Toyota's future work horse engine in turo and hybrid version spread across anything from compact to three row crossovers and everything in between.

BTW, what is that badge in the rear? V6 or V8? Or is it some VX variant badge? Weird cause even the largest Toyotas are ditching V8s and the T24A engine has effectively replaced the V6s. Or is it the 3.5l V6 from the Landcruiser sans the turbos or one of the turbos?

Edit: Feel stupid. This IS the current Tacoma. The next gen teaser is the blurred one on the right side of the pic.

[CEF_Beasts]

Some easter eggs from the picture:

- The new-gen Tacoma will be revealed on 04/04/2023 as can be seen on the previous-gen Tacoma's rear registration plate , which is a day before the commencement of the New York International Auto Show.
- The Brazilian Patent Office is where the new-gen model is standing and from where the leaks of the new-gen model began where the patent showing the design was leaked.
- The caption on the post is 'Patented Good Looks' meant not only for the previous-gen model but even for the new-gen model.

Can't wait for the Fortuner to be based on the TNGA-F platform, and ditch its only negative point ie. the ride quality. I feel Toyota should get this 2.4L turbo + hybrid petrol for the Hilux and Fortuner in India as well, I'll pick it up eyes closed. With the way the world is going against Diesels, it's no-no from me even if the new models continue to use one, which according to the article they are going to with the same 2.8L GD6 motor with a 48V battery system as a mild hybrid.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

I feel Toyota should get this 2.4L turbo + hybrid petrol for the Hilux and Fortuner in India as well, I'll pick it up eyes closed. With the way the world is going against Diesels, it's no-no from me even if the new models continue to use one, which according to the article they are going to with the same 2.8L GD6 motor with a 48V battery system as a mild hybrid.

More sources are pointing out to the 2.4l as the recipient for the mild hybrid treatment first.

The 2.4l engine would come no doubt, but am waiting with bated breath if the Hilux/ Fortuner will be getting the 3.3l V6 diesel from the Landcruiser in the higher GR models.

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by DicKy

More sources are pointing out to the 2.4l as the recipient for the mild hybrid treatment first.

Don't know about the 2.4L turbo petrol getting the mild hybrid treatment! The 2.4L turbo-petrol + hybrid is on offer in some of the TNGA-K (GA-K) cars already.

Now will the smaller SUVs/utes based on the TNGA-F get this particular engine, will be what needs to be seen.

The 2.4l engine would come no doubt, but am waiting with bated breath if the Hilux/ Fortuner will be getting the 3.3l V6 diesel from the Landcruiser in the higher GR models.

Even I want that 3.3L V6 to be offered on the Fortuner/Hilux, even if it's slightly detuned . Toyota knows they need to take on their arch rival the Ford Everest/Ranger V6 Diesel in the Australian and South African market.

I believe the next unveil after the Tacoma should be the next-generation LC Prado on the TNGA-F platform. The engines offered on it will give a better idea on what will the Hilux and Fortuner get.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

Don't know about the 2.4L turbo petrol getting the mild hybrid treatment! The 2.4L turbo-petrol + hybrid is on offer in some of the TNGA-K (GA-K) cars already. ...Even I want that 3.3L V6 to be offered on the Fortuner/Hilux, even if it's slightly detuned . Toyota knows they need to take on their arch rival the Ford Everest/Ranger V6 Diesel in the Australian and South African market.
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Oops. Should have worded clearly, I meant the 2.4l GD diesel engine.

Yep, no need for twin turbos. Just one turbo would be plentiful for the V6 diesel in the Hilux/Fortuner. And unlike last time with the V8 VD engine, Toyota would surely be looking at using the V6 diesel across multiple models.

[volkman10]

Toyota confirms Fortuner, Hilux mild hybrids for 2024.

Fortuner and Hilux likely to get the existing diesel engine paired to a mild-hybrid system.

Next-gen Fortuner, Hilux to be based on the TNGA-F platform
Toyota likely to hybridise the current 2.8-litre diesel engine

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[varunswnt]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Fortuner and Hilux likely to get the existing diesel engine paired to a mild-hybrid system.

Didn't we read something similar during run up to Innova Hycross launch and then we realized it is all Petrol only model.

Will Toyota take clue from Hycross' chapter and keep diesel only current gen and petrol only new gen Fortuner in India? Only time will tell.

Next-Gen LC Prado will have to take into consideration upcoming Euro-7 emission norms which are due mid-2025. So, it will be interesting to see if LC Prado will continue to have diesel heart.

[volkman10]

2024 Toyota Tacoma revealed with 326-HP hybrid power, new off-Road trim.

The Ford Ranger rival has a turbocharged hybrid engine and even more off-road prowess.

The most interesting details are under the hood; Toyota offers four different outputs for the Tacoma starting with the base SR model. The entry point is a new turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder that lets out 228 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque when paired with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission.

Buyers can move up from there to the SR5 and get a more powerful version of that same turbocharged engine producing 270 hp and 310 lb-ft. Better yet, that's with a six-speed manual transmission with automatic rev-matching – long live the stick. That same upgraded engine with the eight-speed automatic adds more oomph, bringing the output to 278 hp and 317 lb-ft.

At the top of the range, the Tacoma offers an optional hybrid engine for the first time. Borrowing the I-Force Max branding from the bigger Tundra, a 1.9-kilowatt-hour battery back and 48-hp electric motor join the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, bringing the total output to a hearty 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. That's nearly double the amount offered on the outgoing V6 model and second only in horsepower to the new 405-horse Ranger Raptor (but the Taco still has more torque).

Rear-wheel drive is still standard on trims like the SR and SR5, but now it comes with a limited-slip differential. Four-wheel-drive models add an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high- and low-range gearing as well as an upgraded Active Traction Control system with a limited-slip diff. Opt for the top-of-the-line Limited model with the hybrid I-Force Max engine and that comes with full-time four-wheel drive with a center-locking differential.

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[akshar890]

Guys , quick question with regard to the 2024 facelift.
I was considering picking up the Fortuner 4x2 AT Diesel soon ( sometime in 2023 ).
With the announcement of a possible facelift in 2024 by the South African Toyota counterpart.
Do you still think it is a smart idea to go ahead with the purchase ?
Considering Toyota india kinda released an updated version of the fortuner in India just now adherent to the Bharat Stage 6 phase 2 Norms and the apparent money that goes into updating their engines to meet these norms.
Do you guys think they’ll release the facelift in India also in 2024?

[bharatbs]

Latest rumoured pic of 2024 Fortuner
https://gaadiwaadi.com/new-gen-2024-...head-of-debut/

One of the employees at a dealer in Bengaluru mentioned that they are expecting the hybrid Fortuner in Oct 2023, but no official confirmation.