Yaris WRC

[xnamerxx]

By diesel I mean sub 2.5l passenger car engines for Europe, where the diesel prices are more favorable than here. Trucks are a different conversation, since the US is a bit unique in that aspect.

I believe currently Toyota uses BMW and AVM for their current engines, but are going to be switching to Mazda pretty soon at least for the sub 2l category. It completely makes sense to me as to why Toyota doesn't develop diesel engines, since only 1 market uses them and they can get a much better return on their investment by using hybrid drivetrains.

But I your likely correct, DI and valvematic engines will probably start popping up soon along with newer hybrid engines for the more popular vehicles.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

By diesel I mean sub 2.5l passenger car engines for Europe, where the diesel prices are more favorable than here. Trucks are a different conversation, since the US is a bit unique in that aspect.

I believe currently Toyota uses BMW and AVM for their current engines, but are going to be switching to Mazda pretty soon at least for the sub 2l category. It completely makes sense to me as to why Toyota doesn't develop diesel engines, since only 1 market uses them and they can get a much better return on their investment by using hybrid drivetrains.

But I your likely correct, DI and valvematic engines will probably start popping up soon along with newer hybrid engines for the more popular vehicles.

Waiting for my Hybrid Tundra. Loving the 2014, but city mpg with 4wd hurts.

[xnamerxx]

I'm waiting on the 5L diesel engine. But I've only heard rumors ;)

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

I'm waiting on the 5L diesel engine. But I've only heard rumors ;)

Don't hold you breath.

[xnamerxx]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Don't hold you breath.

Well it'll be on the Nissan Titan soon enough.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

Well it'll be on the Nissan Titan soon enough.

That extra Tq will help in a truck that already burns up rear ends.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Waiting for my Hybrid Tundra. Loving the 2014, but city mpg with 4wd hurts.

they tried. They couldn't stop the batteries from melting during towing. If you'd take one and promise never to try and tow anything, then they might sell you one. Otherwise they have issues.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by why?

they tried. They couldn't stop the batteries from melting during towing. If you'd take one and promise never to try and tow anything, then they might sell you one. Otherwise they have issues.

I have towed with the Escalade Hybrid and the Highlander, they can make it work.