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Can someone explain why there is so much excitement about the 7.3l? I'm not being rhetorical. Pushrod v8 with 430hp and 475lb-ft...I'm sure it will be a capable workhorse, if not a slight improvement over the v8's that FCA, GM and Ford currently offer...and I'm sure it will be just as thirsty...

Track width is different...Does that mean the axles themselves are different or are different offset wheels axle hubs are being used? As far as I know, the Tacoma's 8.8" axle is pretty much the same as what the Hilux (and 4runner/LC Prado) use. If you have sources which suggest otherwise...

You say that, but the whole reason this thread started was because someone thinks the Ranger is more akin to the longtime global benchmark (Hilux) than is the Tacoma. People do want Hilux-like trucks. Overlanding and offroading has taken off in NA in a massive way. People living in suburban...

That's my point...manual gear selection, whether it be with an actual manual transmission or auto is definitely advantageous for certain situations. Toyota recognizes that...some of the other OEM's don't. Other than frame and engine, I think the Tacoma shares quite a bit of its underpinnings...

Does the North American Ranger have all the same components as the overseas one? I know the frame is of a different construction, though likely built to very similar specifications. I believe the rear axle used for the NA version is different. What about the rest of the chassis components...

The big perk? The big perk is that you can manually select your gears for situations like towing and offroading as opposed to letting the computer do that for you...for as good as the computers are, they don't fully replicate a human being's decision making for certain types of driving...

One man's opinion, but like I said: the Ranger is viewed as having a better engine relative to the Hilux. The hilux isn't lacking any capabilities or qualities compared to the Ranger, other than perhaps subjective qualities like ride comfort. Arguably, the North American Ranger has the same...

People keep buying Tacoma's because they work well and last for a long time. Also because Toyota designs the Tacoma first and foremost as an offroad pickup, and then adds in creature comforts to make more tame versions....GM and Ford do the exact opposite. They bias their base vehicles to...

So what is your proof that the F-150 uses lighter/smaller but still "better" materials? The Tundra is rated to tow/haul less, but it uses beefier components...my point is that ratings (even those using SAE methods) don't always live up to reality. There is absolutely nothing about the Tundra's...

The superchargers were offered with TRD logo's and 3 year/36k miles warranties (when installed by a dealer)....even if the designs were derived from Magnusson, I highly doubt Toyota would allow them to be sold with TRD badging and extended warranties without having some say in their development...

They might be small, but there are differences nonetheless between the different 3.5l v6 applications. As far as durability, Toyota is widely recognized for engineering their base engines and designs for durability. So why do they need to engineer even more for the Tacoma application? The...

What do you mean by outperform? It's faster? Pulling what weights and over what distance? Too many people analyze trucks and 4x4's with a sports-car mentality (drag times, paper stats, ect.). Does either (F-150 or Tundra) get the job done in the short run? Does either work reliably over the...

Not always, but for example in the case of brakes, bigger 4 piston calipers with bigger braking surfaces usually equate to better brake performance and longevity. The F-150 is rated to tow more but does so with smaller brakes...just food for thought. I'm sure there are small differences...

The f-150 is lighter, which no doubt plays a role in braking performance. It is rated to tow and haul more, but it most definitely doesn't get better mpg while doing so and some of its chassis components are arguably inferior to those on the Tundra. Ratings are great on paper. The relevant...

Just about everything in modern cars is electric...but the fact that Toyota offers a traditional transfer case with part-time 4Hi and 4Low is unique, and still old school, compared to most other OEM's who offer automatic transfer cases or no transfer cases at all. Not a problem...just an...

The Tacoma's shock mount location doesn't need to change; it's off to the side of the axle (close to the tires) so it has little to no impact on your ability to go over rocky terrain. Ford and GM tend to have the shocks mounted closer to the center of the axle, which affects your practical...

To my understanding, there were some tweaks Toyota made to the 3.5l v6, especially in terms of its fueling and injection strategies. That aside, Toyota's use of a global engine design is hardly different from what Ford did with its inline 4 ecoboost...you can talk about how it was derived from...

Except that the initial realworld fuel results are out, and no one is averaging 25 mpg. Maybe 2wd, on the highway at 55 mph with no hills...but in the realworld, the Ranger seems to get the same 18-20mpg average that the Tacoma and Colorado are getting. 19mpg * 19 gallons = 361. Take off 50...

The LC and LX might get driven around as urban soccer mom rigs (at least during their first ownership period) but they are sure as hell much more durable and longer lasting than the GM and Ford SUV's which engage in soccer mom duty. That's why Toyota SUV's sell so well on the used market...

Well I'm certainly willing to admit that Toyota has been resting on its laurels to some degree...I'd like to see updated engines and improvements to some of Toyota's older designs (the Tundra in particular). But I also don't think Toyota's current vehicles are at much of a disadvantage, if at...