Toyota recently introduced a new DOHC 4V 4.5L V8 twin-turbo diesel in Australia in the Land Cruiser 200 (here). Well that engine, or a variation of it, is coming here. That’s not a surprise. What is a surprise is that it likely will be offered with three transmission choices.
The current 6-speed automatic is pretty much a given, that’s tranny # 1. Tranny # 2 is likely a 6-speed manual. The big question is what is tranny #3? We’re guessing it’s a CVT, and likely based on the very powerful Lexus LS 600h, which uses a CVT—but beefed up for truck-duty.
So, if the Tundra gets this diesel I think it’s safe to assume that it will also find a home in the Toyota Sequoia, Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX560 (probably to be re-named the LX450d).
Again, this is all rumor and speculation at this point—but check back in a year or two, and see if we’re right!
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