4.7L V8 in the next Tacoma: yay or nay?

[EchoHoLiK]

Apologize if this has been brought up before, but I'm curious.

[TacoMSU]

I hope they put a V8 in the Tacomas soon. The 4Runner's had it since 2003 (I think) and we've been left out.

If they come out with a V8 Tacoma soon, mine will get traded fa sho!

BTW: The poll results percentage adds up to 116.67%. How did that happen?

[EchoHoLiK]

Originally Posted by TacoMSU

BTW: The poll results percentage adds up to 116.67%. How did that happen?

LOL I'm not sure. Could it have something to do with the poll being a multiple-choice?

[downseven]

The V8 and the diesel will happen someday ... it's just a matter of when.

Oh, and count on a hybrid in the next generation.

[Plain Taco]

I voted "no". I bought my Taco to get decent mileage and still have enough power to do what I want to do with it. The v6 has more than enough power and gets 20+ mpg. Why would we want to get 14 mpg with a Taco?

[HotRod53]

Save the design money, put it toward fixing the squeeky/bottoming out suspension, add some carpet other than this dime store stuff, make available some bells and whistles like heated seats and mirrors, at least give me a cupholder divider that works!

[Splicer]

I love a smooth torquey V8 as much as anyone, but I'm not sure it makes sense in the Tacoma, given the power & (relative) fuel economy of the 4.0L V6 -- especially considering current (and expected) fuel costs.

Sure would be a sweet little truck, though. Of course, additional sound deadening would be an absolute must. Heated mirrors & seats, power seats, and leather interior should be options.

So what would our well-equipped V8 Tacoma cost? Mid to upper thirties? Plenty of other pricey, thirsty vehicles are still selling well. And it would likely only take a small hit in fuel economy (look at the numbers for the new Tundra). Maybe Toyota should seriously consider a V8 Tacoma. It may have stolen sales from the 'old' Tundra, but I doubt it would take many buyers from the new Tundra. They are too far apart now in size.

As much as I would love to have a V8 Tacoma, I doubt I would buy it. But I think a lot of people would. I started this post thinking I would vote 'no'. Now I have talked myself into voting 'yes', though I think a good diesel would also be a great option.

[NJTacoma]

I voted no because I dont want to have to trade in my XR and get a new one with a V8.

[noladude]

Absolutely Yes. I would really hate to have to trade in my 06 Taco for one, but I would definitely do it for the 5.7L.

[mhadden]

With the new Gen Tundra havin the 5.7, there's no reason for the Tacoma not to get the 4.7. It'll definately give Dodge a run for its money on the Dakota (that blows monkey nuts, anyways!)

[beastbluetaco]

V8 would be so awesome. Now that the tundra has the 5.7

[Sony]

I'd rather have a diesel, better fuel economy and lower emissions.

[Hans Moleman]

I bet with the 5.7L V8 in the Tacoma, it would get better gas mileage than the 4.0L v6 because of all the low end torque. The Tundra is much heavier than the Tacoma and it is only rated at 1mpg less than the Tacoma

[Ricky Bobby]

We gotta keep ole Mhadden outta here!!! Every time I see his signature, makes me want to go test drive one of them things. I know if I ever do, that'll be the end of ole Blue!!
J/K!!

[Raskal311]

If I wanted a V8 I would have gotten a Tundra.