Increased power and torque for 2021 Prado imminent

[Leethal]

Yanmar released the marine models well after they were released by Toyota, perhaps a joint engine venture but I think they were developed by Toyota due to the economies of scale in the automotive industry compared to the marine industry, most marine engines have a automotive core engine. I am aware of only two marine specific diesel engines, well in the high rpm range anyway, not counting low rpm ship engines.

[Gurilla]

And 1hdtfte is yanmar too

and the Yanmar 4LV range 110 kw to 185 kw, an engine which looks a lot like the 2.8

Wouldn't surprise me, we all know the TT V8 in the 200 landcruiser is YANMAR based too..

[Leethal]

I think it is highly possible for the performance increase to be a software/programming change as the engines are at present not stressed.
As for updating software for existing engines... it will never happen IMO. The legalities of changing an engines programming is a nightmare and something I cannot see a manufacturer doing unless they absolutely have too, think about the time line in getting the DPF program changed and then supplied. If a higher output version of the 2.8 does eventuate I would think Toyota will talk about upgraded build quality, perhaps piston & valve material changes to justify the higher outputs now without sacrificing reliability,that might possibly be true or possibly smoke and mirrors.
I work in the marine industry where we have the same base engine with several different outputs e.g. a 2.5 L diesel produces from 100 kw to 165 kw with no hardware change and the Yanmar 4LV range 110 kw to 185 kw, an engine which looks a lot like the 2.8

[GEEEXL]

I highly doubt it will be a software upgrade - have a little think about it - why would you buy a new one if it was just a software update... Tojo are in the business of selling new cars

[randog78]

I'd sign up for that in an instant.

[watsea]

If the 2.8L diesel comes out with more power and torque, I wonder if it will be a re-engineered version of a 1GD motor or a "Toyota tune" of the 1GD motor?
If it happens to be the latter, perhaps existing 1GD owners (like me) could acquire the "tune" for their motors? Something to think about.

[tempestv8]

Given that the 2021 Hilux will receive a mild bump in power and torque (https://performancedrive.com.au/2021...8-diesel-0616/) it is entirely likely that the Prado will also receive the same upgrades.

However, I'm more keen to see a turbo petrol engine in the Prado as an alternative power plant. I'm tipping the yet-to-be-released for 20201 Lexus 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 237 kW (318 hp) may debut in the Prado.

C'mon Toyota, give us a couple of decent troublefree, fuel efficient engine choices for the Prado!