Subspd
Adventurer
If I was a betting man, I'd say that Toyota is going to wait and see how well the new Colorado/Canyon diesel does in the US market before spending the $$ to bring a diesel here.
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I think most of the advantages of a diesel are either overstated or are entirely missing from the current crop of new, emissions compliant diesel engines. Given a higher initial cost for diesel and higher fuel prices, and only a marginal improvement in MPG, I can't imagine that very many people would select a diesel option even if it was offered in a small truck.
Truth. ^^^
Sad to say it but unless diesel fuel costs the same as regular gas it isn't worth it in many respects. Plus modern diesels are just as complicated as gas engines. Torque which was always the huge advantage of diesel has also been relegated to a minimum difference. Just look at what new VW turbo gas motors can do with torque off the line with direct injection.
I still love the way a diesel drives, but they are no longer the simple Cummins straight 6 they used to be.
Toyota will never bring one unless there is a huge market demand seen with the Colorado.
But what about a turbo 4cyl gas with a 6 speed auto? This is possible.