V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby fraz91 on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 1:08 +0000

Stuff the BMW Motor, gimme a 4.2 V8 TTD out of the audi Q7. Good for 257kW and 800Nm in standard guise, even more when chipped up :twisted:
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Jack S on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 7:59 +0000

Diddy-Lux wrote:Toyota sales manager where I bought mine from. said the other day when I was getting a service expect big things around July 2013 a new lux and a new motor that will be a class leader for years to come he told me


Mmmmmm I like the sounds of that one!! :)
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby danmcccc on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 8:06 +0000

i dont think any car company will put a motor with bullshit torque and heaps of power in an IFS vehicle designed for offroad...just destined to break, lets face it, our luxs are fairly flimsy when it come to the driveline and suspension components :|

although in saying this, the american market has some gnarly engines in their 4wds...like trd tundra and nissan titan


hmmm time will tell aye
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V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Diddy-Lux on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 8:12 +0000

Maybe they might come with a solid front axle as well as the v8 now that would be something special
I should of listened to the mrs and just bought the hilux instead of the triton 2yrs ago. oh well better late then never
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Ggn25 on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 8:21 +0000

I Spose they will never build a 200 series then ??? Lol
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby danmcccc on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 8:24 +0000

Ggn25 wrote:I Spose they will never build a 200 series then ??? Lol

yer they dont break ever :roll:
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Newi creeper on Wed, 09 Jan 2013 6:37 +0000

Any news on this
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby TAC700 on Sun, 05 Jan 2014 9:19 +0000

Guys as an "insider" I have to be the bearer of bad news. If you want a v8 diesel ute you will need to stick to the LC70 as there is no word that hilux is getting a new engine anytime soon. If anything they might come to the party in the next model (next year or so) with a 3.0l v6 diesel to match the market.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Talktheroo on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:29 +0000

So where do you sit, as an insider, Port Melbourne?
I am not being rude here, just like to know what that means, that's all.
I think what will happen is that TMC will stick with the 1KD-FTV for a while in the Hilux.
They will probably change a few things, like a front mounted intercooler, and go to a particulate filter system for the new Euro emission laws.
That's just my guess.
To install a V8 into the Hilux, would take a total rethink of nearly all components. This is not going to happen as TMC are paying off the biggest fine in US history, to do with safety breaches, anyway.
People died.
Development has pretty well stalled in recent years and into the future, because of problems like this.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Amin on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:37 +0000

Believe me, you guys don't want a Tundra...that's just an elephant....not even close, agility wise to the Hilux, heavy, too wide and a gas guzzler. We have both Hilux, Amaroks and Tundras in the Dominican Republic, for 4x4 wheeling I would not trade my Hilux for either of the other two.
From what I have seen and read, in Australia, forest tracks are not wide, same as here...so a Tundra is worthless.
If it can't go where I want to go, then it is either useless, or I 'm not thinking straight.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby TAC700 on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 5:33 +0000

As an insider I'm referring to "dealership management" and you spot on about redevelopment of WHOLE car, suspension, diffs, axles, etc. etc. and would kill the LC70 twincab market.

It's nice to dream tho..
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby mattwhite on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 7:40 +0000

This is all speculation (the thread) but the 70 is on deaths door anyway.

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2012/co ... ries-31309
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby TAC700 on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 8:08 +0000

What is mentioned to media, and what happens in the end, 2 different things, but this is a big possibility...
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby BIGFOOTJR on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 8:21 +0000

I would much prefer a straight six turbo diesel.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby MLTZER on Mon, 06 Jan 2014 8:34 +0000

Next model should be impressive, there is a lot of competition now
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby blkrota on Fri, 17 Jan 2014 8:34 +0000

mattwhite wrote:This is all speculation (the thread) but the 70 is on deaths door anyway.

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2012/co ... ries-31309



NOOOO!, better not kill it off , that was going to be my next 4x4 down the track,
was going to buy new and keep it till i die
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Hendo66 on Fri, 21 Feb 2014 8:40 +0000

Toyota not spending money because they are paying off the debt for fines in the US?? Are you kidding? That's chicken feed in comparison to their international profits over many years. Dr. Toyoda has that in his ash tray.
New Hiluxs expected 2015 & will be 3.0L + in size and match Ranger in size & spec. Will again be benchmark in the market even though the now 8+ year old model almost outsells its nearest volume competitor(Triton) 2:1 in Oz.
Don't expect a V8 or even a V6 TD in Hiluxs, we saw how many Navara V6 TD they sold at around $70k, 6 I think. Lol.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Hellbound on Thu, 27 Feb 2014 2:41 +0000

Seen this on the net, i know its a 2015 tacoma but theyre very similar in size to our hilux

http://www.automotivelatest.com/images/ ... tacoma.jpg

full article..

http://www.2014releasedate2015.com/2015 ... a-concept/
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Bob E Dazzla on Thu, 27 Feb 2014 7:08 +0000

The 70 was dead as soon as BHP and Rio announced going to 5 star ANCAP. The FJ is also now dead.
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Eventually, Toyota will have to upgrade the hilux and that is going to result in increased power and torque to compete with Ranger / BT 50. Whether that means a new engine or the same is the real question. A new engine can't be too many years away as we seem to be at the upper limit of power/torque for the current D4D.
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Re: V8 Diesel Hilux Coming Downunder.... Sept 2011?

Postby Bullzye on Thu, 27 Feb 2014 8:42 +0000

Saw an ad in last weeks paper advertising tundras at one of the local dealers, $130000........
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