The all-new 2022 Toyota Tacoma Diesel is happening. Many potential customers wondered if the Japanese manufacturer will offer a diesel powertrain for its Tacoma mid-size pickup. While it is not official yet, the most reliable sources are saying that the diesel variant will happen for sure. A diesel engine is a must for every capable pickup truck. However, hybrids and all-electric versions will change that in the future. Luckily, you can still find more than good pickup trucks using this type of fuel.
For example, Chevy Colorado and Jeep Gladiator are offering that extra torque and better towing capacity. As for the Tacoma, this pickup is available outside the United States as the HiLux model. So, what will happen with the US-spec Tacoma? There are a few possible outcomes. Toyota could retune the existing diesel powerplant. Developing new engine costs too much and the real question is how much longer diesel is going to survive?
2022 Toyota Tacoma Diesel – What to Expect?
As we said, HiLux is the version of the Tacoma that is available outside the United States. It is a pickup that is popular thanks to its impressive D-4D powertrain option. However, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma Diesel in the US is still a mystery. Emissions are the biggest problem here. So, how Toyota plans to fit this engine in the US-spec Tacoma? Retuning the engine could solve the problem. A 2.8-liter output is a perfect candidate that is going to compete against Chevy Colorado and its turbodiesel.
No matter what happens, we doubt the new Tacoma will provide more than Colorado’s 200 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. Right now, Tacoma delivers 21 mpg combined and the new 2022 Tacoma with a diesel engine will surely deliver 25 mpg. Moreover, towing capacity will be improved, definitely above the current 7,000 lbs. Toyota is not giving up on diesel and this 2.8-liter engine could be the game-changer.
2022 Tacoma TRD Pro
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is another big question. It is the most exciting Tacoma model that you can buy. Tacoma TRD Pro comes with amazing off-road capabilities and much more. The biggest rival is the Ford Ranger Raptor at the moment. As you can see, the off-road mid-size pickup segment is getting stronger and stronger.
Moreover, Chevy Colorado ZR2 is also available, along with the Nissan Frontier Pro-4x. New 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro will offer fox shocks, all-terrain tires, a one-inch lift, and more updates are about to happen. Under the hood, a 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque provides great performance. However, we don’t know if this version will offer a diesel powertrain in the near future.
Launch Date
The all-new 2022 Toyota Tacoma Diesel is coming to the markets by the end of 2021. A hybrid engine is available so the all-electric version will surely hit production in the next few years. Thanks to that, diesel and gasoline engines won’t be here forever. This means the 2022 Tacoma is one of the last chances to grab this amazing mid-size pickup with conventional combustion engines.
