toyoguy

true, but you can't buy this sort of press "Lexus GS450h -- Proof Toyota Will Eventually Rule the World" it costs about $4k more than a similarily equiped GS430 V8 version.

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http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?...YT2006022382754

build it, the new RAV4 chassis is good enough for the Lexus line.

then you should probably re-check your #'s

new engine 270hp 3.5L 19/24 20/25

http://www.lexus.com/models/rx_gateway.html

the current 4.7L Tundra makes 271hp (SAE rated), basic math should tell the 5.7L will put out a min of 330hp.

this thread deserves a sticky

Tacoma sales which are up 30% over last January are flat?

I don't recall calling any engine a POS, if a newer/superior motor is available people buy it. in today's market the Northstar is no longer special.

Why would you predict what's found on a Tacoma will be on a Tundra?

FYI, I'm refering to the Lucerne its competitor. And yeah there is a problem, in a few yrs that weatherstripping turns gray/white and really looks like ass, not to mention its trashy new. A new low? If I sat in the vehicle I'd mention the fake leather, and garbage plastics. I won't bother since if I want cheap materials, I'll save money and buy an econo-box. An excuse is blaming the media/society, when an deficient vehicle w/superior competition is on the street.

Which Tundra has a fake grill surround, or you mean the faux metal (plastic) on the GM grills?

quality is obvious, I stand next to a CTS and notice the paint sucks, and the weatherstripping is cheap. the market responds w/no enthusiasm. most people have no desire to spend $35k+ for 10yr old engines, and 4spd trannies.

Widely-accepted actual output of the RA IV. yeah and the GTO traps 115 through the 1/4mi

#1 your comparing an engine and tranny that have been around for ~15yrs now. #2 your parents obviously are pumping 87 octane #3 Toyota just replaced the V6 and 5spd auto w/completely new pieces, so your argument is meaningless in today's context The Lexus tranny is now an all new 8spd.

Honda is becoming so lame, the RL isn't selling either

IMO, truck was underhyped...I would have never imagined Toyota being so audacious. Toyota does want in the market, guess they have to be daring. I'm guessing 325-360hp

I'm really impressed, I expected it to be watered down. I love the exterior, though the interior is a bit too bold. Easily see it selling ~200k annually. Mostly at the expense of Nissan/Dodge. This is the nicest piece I've seen from Toyota in a very long time. exterior http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/shows.a...40&galleryId=35 interior http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/shows.a...22&galleryId=35

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago...ith-new-tundra/

based on the specs its wider and taller than the F150. seems like a larger truck but doesn't look like there is an 8ft bed.

this is an easy task for Dodge, but a costly proposition for GM, unless they use the platform for other vehicles. GM really has no other choice but to build it anyways.

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/shows.a...=3&galleryId=35

powertrain: zero compromise engine - most powerful, quietest, smoothest, and most fuel frugal in its class drivetrain: superior shifting 6spd interior: quality not even worth debating far superior ML audio/NAV panaromic glass roof probably quieter than anything in its class exterior: quality paint, no cheap ass vinyl weatherstripping water repellant on glass soon the mag comparos will come out, and as usual people will complain the mags are sooo biased and how (insert GM/FORD/DCX) vehicle should have won. Of course none of these people drove the actual vehicles. then the vehicle will gain huge sales increases and various elitist snobs will have to chime in their distaste of America, and how we're living in an age that of idiots, and then someone will express some other non-sensible view of some BS, etc. etc.