The new 2024 Toyota Tamaraw is “here”! – Excited? Here’s all we know about its specs and configurations
It’s official! The all-new Toyota Tamaraw is all set for its return to the Philippines, and much like most, we are pretty excited about it, too! Only about a year since Akio Toyoda himself confirmed its comeback, Toyota Motor Philippines has released information about the hallowed workhorse and here we are bringing that info to you, our readers. Without further ado, let’s get right to it!
Five known configurations of the 2024 Toyota Tamaraw … so far
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At this point, it’s all but confirmed that the new – more “next generation” -Tamaraw does sit on Toyota’s IMV-0 platform. This allows for a multitude of configurations and here we see five of them as they could come out of the factory and the dealerships.
Utility Van LWB
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The “LWB” stands for Long Wheelbase. In this configuration of the Tamaraw, you get a total seating capacity of 14 (2+12) and a payload capacity of up to 885. The rear cab does have air conditioning as well. It measures 5,305 mm X 1,795 mm X 2,100 mm and is powered by a 2.4-liter diesel engine that makes 150 HP and 343 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and comes as raw as it gets with no safety features.
Utility Van SWB
In contrast to the configuration above, what you see here is the SWB or Short Wheelbase Tamaraw. Of course, its length is shorter and it tips the tape at 4,970 mm X 1,795 mm X 2,100 mm; it is just as high and wide as the LWB. That said, it can now seat a total of only 12 (2+10) and its rear cab has the same amenities as the LWB version.
It’s powered by a smaller 2.0-liter diesel engine that is good for 139 HP and 183 Nm of pull, and again, like the LWB, it is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Like its LWB sibling, it comes with no safety features.
Aluminum Van
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Compared to the LWB, the Aluminum Van Tamaraw configuration has the same length and width, but it is higher given the rear cab that’s mainly designed for carrying cargo. The aluminum cab tops out at 2,097 mm.
This configuration is powered by the same 2.4-liter diesel engine as the LWB but it does get a 6-speed manual transmission in contrast. Worth noting is that it also tips the scales with a gross vehicle weight of 2,790 and can accommodate a payload of up to 1,015. No surprise, though, that this also has no safety features listed.
Dropside
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The Dropside configuration of the Tamaraw is meant for more robust work; as Toyota puts it, it’s good for those who are in the farming or landscaping business, but we can see it serving its purpose in construction as well.
It is as wide and long as the LWB, but an “open” bed sits at the back for all your carrying needs. It also has the same engine-transmission combination and Gross Vehicle Weight as the LWB, but it does differ in its payload capacity – this one’s rated for up to 1,125 – as expected. At this point, you might’ve guessed, this doesn’t have any listed safety bits either.
Dropside Hi
Photo: Toyota
Photo: Toyota
The name of the Dropside Hi Tamaraw has nothing to do with any of its dimensions, but it does have everything to do with its engine and transmission combination. While it does share the same 2.4-liter diesel engine, it’s tuned to still make about 150 HP but it gets more pull that’s rated at 400 Nm distributed via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Added tech tidbits to this Tamaraw configuration is a 7″ audio head unit (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), power-adjustable side mirrors, and safety features (finally!) such as airbags, ABS, and EBD.
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Allow us to go back to the Tamaraw using the IMV-0 platform. With it, Toyota can also accommodate what they call “Conversion Options” to further build your Tamaraw to better suit your needs. Among the other “functions” that it can be built to include being a patrol van, an ambulance, or a refrigerated van can be done via TMP Conversion & Accessories (C&A) Conversions.
The Tamaraw can also be converted into a camping car, a food truck, and even a mobile pet grooming service vehicle, all of which can be done for customers with the Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines (TMSPH) Conversions.
As you can see, there are a whole lot of things that we all should be excited about with the glorious re-entry of the Tamaraw. Rumor has it that it will officially be launched in the 4th quarter of this year, most likely in October, but reservations are already ongoing as we speak. There are no official prices that have been posted for the aforementioned Tamaraw configurations, but we can get a small idea of the possible totals with Toyota’s acquisition options and payment schemes that you can find in our separate article.
Thanks, Toyota Motor Philippines. The Tamaraw deserves all the hype and love it’s been getting (and gotten in the many years it has served the Filipino public), and we only wish you would have done this sooner.
