Hey everyone! I’m curious if there’s been any official word from Toyota about bringing back a V6 Tacoma? I’ve heard mixed things about the new 2.4 engine, and while I’m interested in the new Tacomas, I’m on the fence about whether I should wait for a possible V6 option.
If anyone has any insights on whether a V6 Tacoma could be worth waiting for or if Toyota’s committed to sticking with the 4-cylinder engines for good, I’d appreciate it!
Toyota swapped out the old V6 for the turbo 4-cylinder, and that’s likely the future for the Tacoma. Once they introduce an engine with a model, they usually stick with it for that whole generation.
Nope.
@Amari
So you’re saying there’s a chance?
They’ve been making Tacomas with V6 engines for decades. Where have you been?
Nope. I’m just waiting for my engine to go so I can do an LS swap.
If you really want a V6, you should look at the Ford Ranger.
ChrisBunnet said:
If you really want a V6, you should look at the Ford Ranger.
Or consider an older Tacoma with low mileage.
ChrisBunnet said:
If you really want a V6, you should look at the Ford Ranger.
Or consider an older Tacoma with low mileage.
True, if you’re okay with a 12-year-old truck. But if you’re in the market for new, the Ranger has the 2.7 V6 turbo as an option.
Toyota put a lot of resources into developing the new 4-cylinder and hybrid powertrains to replace the V6. There’s almost no chance they’ll go back to a V6.
They showed a Tacoma concept at SEMA last year with the Tundra’s twin-turbo V6, but it’s probably never going to be produced.
Umbrielle said:
They showed a Tacoma concept at SEMA last year with the Tundra’s twin-turbo V6, but it’s probably never going to be produced.
Still cool to know it could fit!
The only way this might happen is if they used the Lexus/Tundra/Sequoia twin-turbo V6. They could call it the ‘TRD Xtra Pro Taco Edition’—but let’s be real, Toyota’s not doing that.
Doubt it’ll ever happen. The 4-cylinder is here to replace the 6-cylinder.
