Toyota Tundra for Oz ?????

[ozrunner]

I know its a Dowling release but he does quote Toyota boffins and some dealers are saying they are advanced in discussions.

Gotta love this quote " Following record sales of full-size, V8-powered US pick-ups – which outsell electric cars in Australia – Ford was recently busted...........Now Toyota – the world’s biggest automotive manufacturer and Australia’s top-selling car brand for the past 17 years – is exploring the possibility of introducing the iconic Toyota Tundra pick-up. "

“We continue to study the Tundra as a possible future model of interest to introduce to the Australian market. If we are able to make a business case to introduce the Tundra in Australia, Toyota will make announcements in due course.”

"However, other well-placed Toyota dealer sources are optimistic it will happen, and say Toyota Australia has been working on the program for some time."

https://www.drive.com.au/news/top-se...-to-australia/

[kypez]

Originally Posted by ozrunner

I know its a Dowling release but he does quote Toyota boffins and some dealers are saying they are advanced in discussions.



Gotta love this quote " Following record sales of full-size, V8-powered US pick-ups – which outsell electric cars in Australia – Ford was recently busted...........Now Toyota – the world’s biggest automotive manufacturer and Australia’s top-selling car brand for the past 17 years – is exploring the possibility of introducing the iconic Toyota Tundra pick-up. "



“We continue to study the Tundra as a possible future model of interest to introduce to the Australian market. If we are able to make a business case to introduce the Tundra in Australia, Toyota will make announcements in due course.”



"However, other well-placed Toyota dealer sources are optimistic it will happen, and say Toyota Australia has been working on the program for some time."



https://www.drive.com.au/news/top-se...-to-australia/

Love that quote from a few months ago about them outselling Electrics. This quote excluded Teslas. Nothing like some sensationalism.

On topic, be interesting if the Tundra gets here. Though engines will be interesting. Might get the new Landcruiser diesel for it.

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[ozrunner]

Originally Posted by kypez

Love that quote from a few months ago about them outselling Electrics. This quote excluded Teslas. Nothing like some sensationalism................."

Probably like this one too !!!

https://www.drive.com.au/news/teslas...-faked-report/

[kypez]

Originally Posted by ozrunner

Probably like this one too !!!



https://www.drive.com.au/news/teslas...-faked-report/

They are probably true. My AP is buggy as hell. I wouldn't trust the FSD personally. It's great on highways, just not around town.

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[jpd80]

Unlike F150, Toyota struggles to sell anywhere near the volume of tundras it would like to
so yeah, why not do a Factory RHD and add some good export sales, maybe with LC300 TD V6.

[DFB FGXR6]

We have been hearing this story every six months for years and years now. I guess if they keep reporting it, perhaps one day it will come true?

[CyberWasp]

Don't worry, Toyota are studying the market.
Apparently if you study the market long enough, you look like you are doing something and never make a wrong decision, because one is never made.

[naddis01]

If they were going to do it, surely they would have done it when the new model was released and made it factory RHD.

[rare ss]

I wish they'd just build a 300 series in a single and dual cab ute to replace the LC70 already!

[MDS69]

There was talk in the media several weeks ago of a RHD Tundra with the LC300 power plant. Questions were raised of taking sales from the LC70 and how the LC70 is probably the only vehicle with the V8TD etc etc. Don’t know where it will end up.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by MDS69

There was talk in the media several weeks ago of a RHD Tundra with the LC300 power plant. Questions were raised of taking sales from the LC70 and how the LC70 is probably the only vehicle with the V8TD etc etc. Don’t know where it will end up.

How much longer do you think the LC70 will be around for?

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

How much longer do you think the LC70 will be around for?

Another 30 years minimum with no changes, people will still pay $80K+ for them too

[au2000]

Please dont do it toyota.. that new release one in the states has to be one of their ugliest offerings yet

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by au2000

Please dont do it toyota.. that new release one in the states has to be one of their ugliest offerings yet

Just had a quick look.
Man the previous model was much nicer. Theres a couple of the older models here, they definitely look pretty good. Looks better than a current Ram/silverado imo.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Just had a quick look.
Man the previous model was much nicer. Theres a couple of the older models here, they definitely look pretty good. Looks better than a current Ram/silverado imo.

I agree, seems there's something in the water in the design department in Japan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Honda have some strange hyper angular designs going on at the moment,

Kinda reminds me of a 2021 take on 1986 Transformers animated movie.

[Vesper Martini]

Funny how articles like this & the one about a V6 Hilux are popping up around the release of the new Ranger..
don't count on it guys.

[nibble]

Originally Posted by Vesper Martini

Funny how articles like this & the one about a V6 Hilux are popping up around the release of the new Ranger..
don't count on it guys.

Yep. Seems like they're all ****ting the bed right now.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by nibble

Yep. Seems like they're all ****ting the bed right now.

They should be, the smartest one in all of this is probably VW

[Bossxr8]

Oh wow, another one of these maybe, might be, possibly, looking at it articles. Been hearing this rubbish for years.