As an old rival of the Ford Raptor, Toyota Tantu has always put itself in a "grandfatherly" competitive position with a 5.7L V8 engine. However, with Toyota eliminating this powertrain, Toyota Tantu, which uses a 3.5T V6, needs some other means to overcome the Raptor. Recently, Toyota's new Tantu factory in Texas officially rolled off the production line, random will also usher in the delivery of this car, based on the TNGA-F platform to create a Tantu, although replaced by a new powertrain, but still maintain their own pure tough guy image.
More modern, this is my first impression of the new Toyota. The new design voice allows Toyota to get rid of the "old-fashioned" product image, the irregularly shaped headlights use a full LED light source, and the large honeycomb-like grille is surrounded by thick silver decorations, which looks full of texture. Although Toyota has made some modern improvements to it, it is still more than the old model in the aura.
The interior upgrade is even more commendable, with a more modern design language, making the entire cockpit more technological. Horizontal and vertical lines are used on the suspended central control screen, electronic gear rod and physical buttons, which not only retain the inherent image of the hardcore role, but also greatly cater to the aesthetic tastes of current consumers to a digital extent. In addition, CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection has also become the standard configuration of the new Toyota Tantu, and it is a little inappropriate to talk about Toyota tractors at this time.
The power side is probably the least concerned, because cutting off the 5.7L V8 is no longer necessary to discuss. The new Tantu will offer two powertrains, the 3.5T V6 fuel engine and the 3.5T V6 hybrid version, and twin-turbo is a good direction, which allows the engine to reach a maximum power of 394 horsepower and a peak torque of 649N·m, which is stronger than the previously exposed parameters, and the transmission aspect is matched with a 10AT transmission.
Some people say that abandoning the V8 may be a pity, but in my opinion it is not the case, the 5.7L V8 does have great modification potential and playability, but if it is born with excellent power, it saves a lot of trouble. As for the niche group that takes pleasure in modifying off-road vehicles, they can still find the modification solutions they want to challenge on this car, which has little to do with the engine.
On the contrary, more modernization also means the arrival of a large number of electronic configurations, such as a rich auxiliary driving system, similar to collision warning, adaptive cruise, etc., it will also reduce the threshold of pickup off-road to a certain extent, even from the perspective of the tool car, one more function, although there will be more than one hidden danger, when the long-term convenience will obviously make people more comfortable to use.
Of course, even if I exaggerate this car, The Smooth Road is still not an ideal choice. Taking a step back of 10,000 steps, even if it is imported into the domestic market, it will not be able to set off too much waves in the off-road market. Unless, its price in China and the US version look, the entry of 35,000 US dollars (about 230,000 yuan), the top of the 60,000 US dollars (about 380,000 yuan), but if more than 500,000 yuan, I still recommend buying plug-in hybrid Wrangler, unless you have a special love for the pickup tail, but the restrictions are very uncomfortable. So now, just get over the hook.