Toyota Tarago now with over 200kw

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by banarcus

The bus would be pretty peaky to drive I would think, 200kW or not. With that weight, torque talks.

probably why it has a 6 speed auto

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by nugget378

Same engine in the new hilux just bought?
Prado engine as well yeah?
ex gov auction purchase,with the 5 spd auto it hauls ***,I cant get over the off the lights acceleration,even with the rear full of tools I dont think an I6 falcon has a hope..

Different engines. The Hilux/Prado is a 4 litre with less power. 179kw?

[dogwatch2]

I can see the news headline now. "Police chase called off due to high speed of offender. Speeds of over 220km per hour clocked by police. Female of 30 years old arrested half an hour later. She claims she was just running late to pick up the kids from soccer lessons and was worried about their safety. Police let her off with a caution as she isn't one of those nasty car enthusiasts".

[Lukeyson]

Originally Posted by drone

"If the Corolla is chosen as the next TRD performance vehicle, Toyota has a number of engine options available overseas that could slide under the Corolla bonnet, including the 3.5-litre V6 shared with the Aurion."

Looks like a possibility :

That would be scary as in a front wheel drive, torque steer like a beyotch

[drone]

Dont quote me on this but i think in wheels, they ran a short piece saying the new corolla chasis can accept 4WD. And something bout a possible R32 competitor. But that seems like a bit of a stretch, and definately wouldnt be an in house trd project.

[schmidty]

Originally Posted by HOON69

imagine that thing in a corner with 200+kws

scary indeed

the price will kill these from selling like you'd part with 50K when you can mod a xr6t with that kinda cash

When's the last time you looked at prices???????????????????????????????

I went in and looked at an xr6T last week. I optioned it with leather, and 18's. Price including ORC came to $52,965!!!

What money is left for mods??????????? A K&N filter???



Seriously, as a people mover, and for what it is, it'll be great for the people who need it. Thats been the worst thing about toyota's range of people movers for so long, they have been wayyyyy under powered!
If you wanted something to cart the kids you either lived with a gutless tarago, or bought a cruiser.

Can't compare a 5 seat turbo performance sedan to a purpose built people mover. And 200kw............. yeah... and??? Anyone who's driven any of the quicker 6's like VE 195kw, BF2, aurion, camry, pathfinder, prado, 380, they all get up and go when you want them to, and climb hills and overtake rather effortlessly compared to older models, but they are hardly road going missiles, nor does the power make them unsafe or difficult to drive. I think it just increases the drivability. A Tarago with 8 adult passengers, fuel and some luggage would easily tip the 2.5 Tonne mark.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Different engines. The Hilux/Prado is a 4 litre with less power. 179kw?

Ok cool,havent looked into it much,its just a work horse after all,I was just told it has prado running gear,tell you what it goes hard though...

[Poetic Justice]

Sure does, I love the get up and go you get when you're in a V6 Prado... the problem is in stopping the damn thing though :P

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by blackout

Sure does, I love the get up and go you get when you're in a V6 Prado... the problem is in stopping the damn thing though :P

Goes even better in the Hilux,have a drive of one some day,you'll be suprised..

[GXL078]

Perfect for rock bands to out-run the paparazzi

[UNR8D]

3.5L v6 is same as IS350 o/s, Aurion, new KLUGER, new RAV and Tarago all run 6sp autos only, the 4.0L found in Hilux and Prado is completely diff engine with 175kw and 179kw respectively.

corolla sportivo is rumoured to have a hi po S/C verson of its 1.8L pumping about 180kw, but the NEW corolla has room for the 3.5L v6 and has been fitted and tested over seas, only time will tell

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by banarcus

The bus would be pretty peaky to drive I would think, 200kW or not. With that weight, torque talks.

Dont count on that, i think the 4cyl ones feel like they have plenty of power, I am sure the 200kw version doesnt feel gutless