I think I read on another outlet that the smaller cab only has 2 seats now and the space behind the front is all for storage. Not sure what to make of that.

I am really hoping Toyota tries to keep pricing to a sane level. I have an 06 Ridgeline and like the size for my 3 kids and the utility as I’ve used the bed often. However I drive 60 miles a day for my commute and the fuel costs suck! I appreciate the “larger” midsizes as the interiors allow me enough space for kids…

Based on the positioning of the hybrid motor in the lineup I feel there is a strong probability it will offer mpg similar to the base engine and the previous V6 but with more power. Basically the same as the F-150 hybrid and Tundra hybrid. I was really hoping Toyota would help out those of us that want the utility of…

I think we can look at the new Colorado to see that MPG is basically the same for their new 2.7 turbo compared to the old V6. The move was almost certainly to comply with emissions targets not to give the consumer more mpg.

I feel that Toyota is going to treat the Tacoma like they did the new Tundra. If I remember correctly during the launch the head of the Tundra program basically said they were an enthusiast centric. They would no longer be going after the same demo as the big 3 but instead trying to get their current owners to buy…

Frankly you’ll probably have better luck getting a Ford dealer to deal at a reasonable price before you’ll be able to get a manual Taco within the next 2 years. Once production and pricing on the Bronco stabilizes you could probably order what you want for MSRP, Toyota doesn’t allow custom orders so you’re hunting for…

The TRD-Pro will only be limited by production capacity. If Toyota decides to limit production as they have with other Pro models these will be selling for above MSRP for the next 5 years. Even if the new hybrid engine is complete crap Toyota has the fan base to keep the money counters brrrrring. This is all…

It feels like congress needs to go back and change the language in some of the recent laws to push the full BEV integration back a bit and instead focus on a cash for clunkers type scheme where they give modest incentive to switch to any type of hybrid or ev. Not just a more fuel efficient vehicle but an actual…

I think Toyota might question if that increase at current prices is sustainable when you have other automakers going full EV within 10 years. The Silverado, F-150 and Ram electric trucks are slated to have HUGE batteries and given their normal ICE variant volumes, how long before they start sucking up all the…

First sentence I agree 10000%. I feel we don’t hear about it because nuanced discussions do not gain traction on our for profit media circus. Who wants to have a 5-10 min discussion on the proliferation of EVs long term vs the short/med benefits of dumping a whole ton of hybrids on the market. Especially when you can…

Medium and long term I have confidence that fuel cells will end up being the model of choice for heavy duty and cargo hauling transport. Light duty still makes a lot of sense to push electrification in degree from HEV to BEV.

Engineering Explained did a YouTube video where he said something very similar, basically we can make a WHOLE lot of hybrids for every EV produced.

I daily a 06 Honda Ridgeline and fill up slightly less than once a week. Filling up at Costco(cheapest around) in western WA I am paying around $70. I have a 60 mile commute. So seeing $75 is not shocking to me.

Tesla people always talk about the best in industry profit, but how much of that is the ability to sell each car at full retail and not “wholesale” prices to a dealer. I am highly skeptical of the lower cost claims in direct sales models when it comes to normal models. I think the benefits will come from a different…

Are you sure they can’t make a “cheap” car in the US anymore, due to our higher wages? Or is it that they do not have sufficient profit when they can just go to Mexico? We had entry level vehicles built in the US before, but at some point it was determined that they were not sufficiently profitable along side wages…

Disappointing? It’s basically the same! I am saddened by the fact that fuel economy on a mid size is so poor unless you’re in a GM small diesel. Really hoping Toyota pulls off something interesting with its hybrid tech for the new Tacoma and give a slight nod to the Maverick buyer that wants a bigger truck without…

I actually think this is better than the last gen and better than the current full size models just based on proportions. (Engages flamesuit)

This engine has been in the Silverado for several years now, so we can probably draw reference from that. Also being in a midsize idk how many people are concerned with loading up a trailer to 100% capacity and actually using the engine to the fullest. Even in the Silverado I see this as a fleet engine or some one in…

You can go look at how the mpg rating is different between manual and auto to see that they had separate certifications needed. Each manufacturer must certify each powertrain configuration meets the US standards not just those looking to import from other countries. So each time 2 trans are offered on the same engine…

Options cost money and when you have a low take rate that means you pay more for some raw materials just based on the lower volume. Deviations from the typical build also cost money on the line in all the extra training needed to maintain quality and if the line could technically be sped up and greater profit can be…