by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 09/01/2017 at 18:32
by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 09/01/2017 at 18:32
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I had no idea that Lexus even exists in that many markets outside the US and Canada but it turns out that they are in India, Australia and New Zealand among other markets and guess what? You need a diesel there, so they have one.
Instead of the 5.7L Naturally aspirated 3UR-FE gasoline V8 engine you get it with the excellent 4.5 liter twin turbo 1VD-FTV diesel V8. 268 hp doesn’t sound like a lot, but 480 lbs-ft from 1600-2600 rpm makes it work in a vehicle this big.
This engine has been in the 200 series as an Australia exclusive for a while now but I guess its being expanded. Too bad it wont make it here, 21 mpg makes driving something like this almost seem practical.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/01/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 2
I always thought a diesel swap would have been the best thing for an 80 series...I got 12 mpg with mine no matter what I did. It was impressive in its way, but 20mpg would have made the thing basically perfect.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
09/01/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 1
yup. They make that engine, its called the 1HD-FTE and you can start importing those now. its going to start getting REALLY popular.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
09/01/2017 at 18:46, STARS: 2
side note: could you even image a next generation Tundra with this engine or one like it (the VD is getting a little old)
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
09/01/2017 at 19:00, STARS: 0
I saw the thumbnail and thought they Lexus’d the Sienna.
"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
09/02/2017 at 03:27, STARS: 0
There used to be an IS diesel here and it was the only model usually sold. Gone now though.