The Toyota T100 created a big buzz in 1993when it was introduced as the first full-size import pickup to be sold
in the United States. The biggest knock on this otherwise fine first try
was its rather anemic 3.0-liter V6 engine, while all of the domestic products
had V8 engine options and therefore much greater hauling capacities.
Since the earliest days of its life, the T100 has been rumored to be
getting that elusive V8 engine, but that won't materialize until sometime
in 1998. However, the performance of the T100s have been improved through
the use of a new, larger and more sophisticated 3.4-liter double overheadClick here to read more