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Does New Version Tacoma in US Equate to New Version Vigo in Thailand

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No Big engine yet again.sad.png

Nope, just new 2.2L and 2.8L diesels this time.

Is that a cheaper tax band then .. the reason for decrease in CC?

Under the current excise taxes, the decreased capacity make no difference at all - next year when it changes to a CO2 based system it might make a difference though - but that all depends on whether they get under 200gm/km.

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The Hilux in US was replaced by the tacoma. Essentially they have a different frame — the Vigo continues on a Hilux type frame the Tacoma has a Prado type.

However as a Toyota they share all sorts of parts and components with each other.

The Vigo and the hilux are classified as "mid-size" pick ups.

In Thailand the engine options on the Vigo (Hilux) are limited to 3 litres or less, whereas in many other countries the 4 litre is offered similar to that of the Tacoma.

Styling is from Toyota and although I don't think they share a single panel in common (could check the windscreens?0 they DO share the same corporate image.

Toyota US will also give a higher spec in accessories , etc.

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The Hilux in US was replaced by the tacoma. Essentially they have a different frame — the Vigo continues on a Hilux type frame the Tacoma has a Prado type.

However as a Toyota they share all sorts of parts and components with each other.

The Vigo and the hilux are classified as "mid-size" pick ups.

In Thailand the engine options on the Vigo (Hilux) are limited to 3 litres or less, whereas in many other countries the 4 litre is offered similar to that of the Tacoma.

Styling is from Toyota and although I don't think they share a single panel in common (could check the windscreens?0 they DO share the same corporate image.

Toyota US will also give a higher spec in accessories , etc.

IMHO Platinum Member

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The Hilux in US was replaced by the tacoma. Essentially they have a different frame — the Vigo continues on a Hilux type frame the Tacoma has a Prado type.

However as a Toyota they share all sorts of parts and components with each other.

The Vigo and the hilux are classified as "mid-size" pick ups.

In Thailand the engine options on the Vigo (Hilux) are limited to 3 litres or less, whereas in many other countries the 4 litre is offered similar to that of the Tacoma.

Styling is from Toyota and although I don't think they share a single panel in common (could check the windscreens?0 they DO share the same corporate image.

Toyota US will also give a higher spec in accessories , etc.

That's different to what I've been lead to believe, From what I've been told, the Hilux & Tacoma platforms became totally diversified upon the split, and the insider secret is that the Prado actually uses the IMV platform (same as Vigo, Fortuner and Innova), just under a different name.

Until some journo somewhere gets a Toyota exec or engineer to spill the beans, it's all just rumors & speculation though ;)

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The Hilux in US was replaced by the tacoma. Essentially they have a different frame — the Vigo continues on a Hilux type frame the Tacoma has a Prado type.

However as a Toyota they share all sorts of parts and components with each other.

The Vigo and the hilux are classified as "mid-size" pick ups.

In Thailand the engine options on the Vigo (Hilux) are limited to 3 litres or less, whereas in many other countries the 4 litre is offered similar to that of the Tacoma.

Styling is from Toyota and although I don't think they share a single panel in common (could check the windscreens?0 they DO share the same corporate image.

Toyota US will also give a higher spec in accessories , etc.

That's different to what I've been lead to believe, From what I've been told, the Hilux & Tacoma platforms became totally diversified upon the split, and the insider secret is that the Prado actually uses the IMV platform (same as Vigo, Fortuner and Innova), just under a different name.

Until some journo somewhere gets a Toyota exec or engineer to spill the beans, it's all just rumors & speculation though wink.png

As an occasional "insider" I think you are wrong - the Vigo fortuner and Innova are as you say, the IMV range and made in Thailand - the Prado and 4 Runner have more or less the same chassis as the Tacoma. no of these were made in Thailand. not sure what you mean by "totally diversified" - no company does that with any models.

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I would hazard a guess that the new Toyota pick up will be seen for the first time officially at the Bkk Motor show at the end of March.

bkkjames Star Member

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I would hazard a guess that the new Toyota pick up will be seen for the first time officially at the Bkk Motor show at the end of March.

This year? Lol
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You don't need a big engine, check out what BMW are doing with the i8.

OK but just does not sound right, a supercar ? sports car with a 1.5 lt 3 cylinder engine sad.pngmad.gif.pagespeed.ce.z6RtN005qsrqHQ4roTc

Next they will offer a Rolls Royce with a 1.8 lt engine cheesy.gif

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IMHO Platinum Member

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I would hazard a guess that the new Toyota pick up will be seen for the first time officially at the Bkk Motor show at the end of March.

This year? Lol

Yep, this March.

IMHO Platinum Member

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You don't need a big engine, check out what BMW are doing with the i8.

OK but just does not sound right, a supercar ? sports car with a 1.5 lt 3 cylinder engine sad.pngmad.gif.pagespeed.ce.z6RtN005qsrqHQ4roTc

Next they will offer a Rolls Royce with a 1.8 lt engine cheesy.gif

The i8 is hardly a supercar - these days, 0-100km/hr in 4.4s is barely a sports car ;)

phutoie2 Gold Member

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You don't need a big engine, check out what BMW are doing with the i8.

OK but just does not sound right, a supercar ? sports car with a 1.5 lt 3 cylinder engine sad.pngmad.gif.pagespeed.ce.z6RtN005qsrqHQ4roTc

Next they will offer a Rolls Royce with a 1.8 lt engine cheesy.gif

There's a vid on youtube with Rory McIlroy driving an i8, well he could afford a few.

ignis Ruby Member

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You don't need a big engine, check out what BMW are doing with the i8.

OK but just does not sound right, a supercar ? sports car with a 1.5 lt 3 cylinder engine sad.pngmad.gif.pagespeed.ce.z6RtN005qsrqHQ4roTc

Next they will offer a Rolls Royce with a 1.8 lt engine cheesy.gif

The i8 is hardly a supercar - these days, 0-100km/hr in 4.4s is barely a sports car wink.png

Guess the 'these days' is the key........ now I remember a true sports car and 0-60 [these days 0-100 km/hr] was 9.1s and that was fast.. the good old 3.4 XK140 Jag

IMHO Platinum Member

IMHO

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You don't need a big engine, check out what BMW are doing with the i8.

OK but just does not sound right, a supercar ? sports car with a 1.5 lt 3 cylinder engine sad.pngmad.gif.pagespeed.ce.z6RtN005qsrqHQ4roTc

Next they will offer a Rolls Royce with a 1.8 lt engine cheesy.gif

The i8 is hardly a supercar - these days, 0-100km/hr in 4.4s is barely a sports car wink.png

Guess the 'these days' is the key........ now I remember a true sports car and 0-60 [these days 0-100 km/hr] was 9.1s and that was fast.. the good old 3.4 XK140 Jag

Yep, times have changed ;)

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