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Posted on 7/6/25 at 12:58 am to lsufan1971
bullshite. Non CAFE standard vehicles are being produced all over the world. Relax import tariffs for vehicles that are non-CAFE from Toyota and you would be in business day 1.
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You can't buy a Toyota Hilux in the USA primarily due to a combination of economic, regulatory, and market-driven factors:Chicken Tax: A 25% tariff on imported light trucks, known as the Chicken Tax, was imposed in 1963 in retaliation to European tariffs on U.S. chickens. Since the Hilux is manufactured outside the U.S., this tariff significantly increases its cost, making it less competitive compared to domestically produced trucks like the Toyota Tacoma.Safety and Emissions Regulations: The U.S. has stringent Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The Hilux, designed for global markets, often doesn't meet these standards without costly modifications. For example, its diesel engines, popular globally, face strict U.S. NOx emissions standards, requiring expensive adaptations like DEF systems.Market Strategy and Tacoma Dominance: Toyota replaced the Hilux in the U.S. with the Tacoma in 1995, tailoring it to American preferences for larger, more feature-rich trucks. The Tacoma became a best-seller, and introducing the Hilux would risk cannibalizing its sales, as the two trucks serve similar purposes but the Tacoma is built in the U.S., avoiding the Chicken Tax.Consumer Preferences: U.S. buyers tend to favor larger trucks with more luxury features, unlike the Hilux's no-frills, utilitarian design, which is more suited to emerging markets. The demand for compact, bare-bones trucks like the Hilux is perceived as insufficient to justify the cost of adapting it for the U.S. market.Import Challenges: While you can import a Hilux, it’s expensive due to the Chicken Tax, shipping costs, and necessary modifications to meet U.S. standards. Importing older models (over 25 years old) is easier due to exemptions from some regulations, but newer models require significant compliance efforts, making them impractical for most buyers.Alternatives: The Toyota Tacoma is the closest U.S.-available equivalent, offering similar reliability and capability but with features tailored for American buyers. If you specifically want a Hilux, you could explore importing a used model from markets like Japan or Mexico, though costs and legal compliance remain hurdles.Sentiment on X shows frustration among some users who desire the affordable, rugged Hilux Champ (around $13,200 in other markets) but feel blocked by import laws and regulations.
Posted on 7/6/25 at 2:45 am to 10thyrsr
Am I crazy or didn't he sign an EO directing the EPA to relax all their regulation on card light bulbs, etc., in like his first month in office.
So why haven't we seen any movement on the issues yet
So why haven't we seen any movement on the issues yet
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