Could this engine find it's way into a HD Toyota pickup?

I have been surprised not to see it yet. It has been available for industrial applications in the US since about 2007. It is a nice motor, and we never had any problems with them.

But, Toyota does not put them in Hino trucks for some reason (at least not the US) so that makes me skeptical they would consider it for a light truck instead of one of their road-proven inline 6-cyl diesels.

If there was a HD diesel Tundra I would never have bought my Dodge. In my market the Chev and Ford were the ones that were problematic. The Dodge was the least reported issue one around here. had there been a diesel Tundra option, OH BABY! The lack of the diesel HD is the only reason I don't have one. I love those trucks.

I think because of its HP/Torque ratings it would not stack up marketing wise. Capabilities mean nothing to the general public. It is all about what you can say in a commercial. 370HP puts it last (I think) behind the big 3 offerings.

I would love to own a Toyota Hilux diesel for some fun. To bad there are as rare as hens teeth.

If I one day go back to diesel, it will be another Cummins Ram. I like the Tundra. Nice truck in every way but my Rams all treated me well minus a little driveline vibe.

Isn't using Heavy Duty and Toyota together an oxymoron ?

Gemstone wrote:
Isn't using Heavy Duty and Toyota together an oxymoron ?

Not really. Different badge, but still a Toyota:


They get even bigger overseas:

Last I new a Hino was a German truck ? It may run a Toyota engine

Slownsy wrote:
Last I new a Hino was a German truck ? It may run a Toyota engine

Look here:
http://www.hino.com/
Note that the website says "A Toyota Group Company"

Capt Skup wrote:
Developed by Toyota, now set up for marine applications. What's to say that Toyota might have bigger plans for this V-8 diesel.
http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Yanmar/12500050_8LV-ZT370-Joystick

They are used in the Australian Toyota Land Cruiser. Only place on earth to use them as such. Very very Popular

Slownsy wrote:
Last I new a Hino was a German truck ? It may run a Toyota engine

UH?:h how much do you know about Australia? That is like someone from the US saying a Ford F150 is French:B