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"FJ80WaitinForaLSV8" (fj80waitinforalsv8) 11/20/2013 at 00:16 • Filed to: None

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And I am disappointed but not surprised.

engines are 2.5 4 pot 193 HP, 3.6 V6 (not the new 4.3 in the silverado) 302 HP

A diesel 4 pot will be available in 2nd year of production. 2.8 duramax same engine makes 200 HP and 370 lb-ft in over seas versions - expect it to be restricted for US emissions.

Everything goes through a 6 speed manual - JK automatic. No manual option- can't really blame GM for that one though. .

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/20/201…

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:19

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Meh, not bad not great. They know they have no real competition in this segment, except for the dinosaur Tacoma.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:22

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Considering my 4.3L Sonoma makes about 180hp that is a great improvement. Want that diesel though!!!

Loping Camshaft > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:42

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Midsize truck with diesel (and DI-gas engines)?

Jayhawk Jake > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:43

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Not surprising, but I think we all hoped to be surprised.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:47

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Any news on the pricing?
wanna know if I could put it on my first car list

lucky's pepper > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 00:56

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Good looking and we'll be able to get it with a diesel. If the price is right, it sounds pretty good.

His Stigness > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 01:00

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Hopefully this means Volkswagen will bring over the Amarok soon.

Dann > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 04:17

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In Australia, the only engine we have the 2.8L Diesel, with 6-sp Manual or optional 6-sp Auto

...and a 7-seat SUV version. No-one could accuse either of being attractive, but their proper low-range transfer case drivetrain, as opposed to AWD, redeems in part.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 11/20/2013 at 09:20

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No word of pricing yet- doesn't go on sale until next fall. Silverado starts at 25 so I'd guess this would start at under 20.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Dann 11/20/2013 at 09:21

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yeah the SUV is not the prettiest the whole rear section looks like an afterthought.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > His Stigness 11/20/2013 at 09:25

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I've dealt with 2 VW products in the past and am able to over look their many electronic issues. What I can't overlook is how difficult the cars are to repair yourself. Drives me up a wall.

That said, I'm all for competition so bring it on VW!

His Stigness > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 11/20/2013 at 14:47

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They don't have as many electronic issues now, or at least not anymore than the other Germans, but they're much more reliable now. German cars are harder to work on, but I like the challenge and they're actually easier for me to work on compared to American and Japanese cars.