2019 Toyota Tacoma Diesel, MPG, Release Date, Price. The Toyota Tacoma leads the game in the mid-size segment for more than the decade. The model earns the trust with Toyota’s proved durability and toughness while also provides good resale value. Buyers also love the off-road ready versions and Toyota offers a few levels of the capability on that front.
Actually, Toyota already announced the updated TRD Pro trim for the 2019 model year and it brings the upgraded suspension, new Desert Air Intake, few cosmetic touches and modern tech inside. Toyota wasn’t specific about other upgrades and there shouldn’t be many as this model was heavily updated in 2016.
The speculations are circulating that the firm could offer the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Diesel version. With that Toyota would also steal some attention from the returned Ford Ranger which should also introduce the Raptor version.
The diesel engine also appears with the redesigned full-size models while Ford also announced the F-150 hybrid version.
2019 TOYOTA TACOMA DIESEL WHAT COULD BE UNDER THE HOOD?
The current Toyota Tacoma relies on the two petrol power mills. Toyota already presented the upgraded top-of-range TRD Pro trim which is announced with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. What could be the diesel engine?
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Well, according to the industry talks, Toyota would not bring something all-new if this turns out to be true. GM’s 2.8-liter Duramax diesel in the Chevy Colorado is slightly better with 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. It wouldn’t be a challenge for Toyota to meet or beat these numbers with few upgrades.
GOOD MATCHING?
The all-terrain tires and underbody protection also boost the off-road capability and the diesel engine would fit nicely to this combination. Ford also offers the global Ranger Raptor with the bi-turbo diesel engine.
2019 TOYOTA TACOMA DIESEL DESIGN
If the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Diesel actually arrives, it would not bring notable exterior changes. Toyota promised the upcoming TRD Pro version with snorkel, new fog lights, 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and dark hues on some elements.
2019 TOYOTA TACOMA DIESEL INTERIOR
Interior of the Tacoma Diesel would not also be a departure from the current design in this model. Toyota hasn’t promised many upgrades for the new version actually. All Tacomas will also be equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense P suite of active safety systems.
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2019 TOYOTA TACOMA DIESEL ARRIVAL, PRICE
Toyota hasn’t mentioned the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Diesel is any context so far. The diesel engine would add few thousands over the gas-powered equivalent.
