Toyota Tacoma Rebuilt Inside and Out
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New Engine,
Transmissions, and Suspension Tuning
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Legendary TRD
Off-road Toughness
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Designed,
Engineered and Assembled in North America
(DETROIT, USA – January 12,
2015) Whatever the terrain, Tacoma is king of the hill. Rebuilt inside and out
with an all-new powertrain and enhanced suspension tuning, Tacoma is ready for
dirt stomping adventurers. With a legacy of off-road victories and over seven
million units sold in North America since 1964, Toyota revitalizes the midsize
truck segment with the introduction of the all-new 2016 Tacoma.
“Adventurous Canadians have
always enjoyed pushing Toyota trucks to the limits,” said Larry Hutchinson,
Vice-President, Toyota Canada Inc. “Designed, developed, and assembled in North
America the all-new 2016 Tacoma is a tough truck that rewards spirited truck
enthusiasts on and off-road.”
Built from the
Ground Up
The new 2016 Tacoma was
primarily developed by the Toyota engineering team at
Toyota Technical Center in Ann
Arbor, Michigan. Starting with the frame, they added high strength steel to
enhance rigidity and overall strength. Ultra-high strength steel was integrated
into the body shell using a new hot stamping process that reduces weight.
To create a truck to meet the
needs of active drivers on a variety of tamed and untamed surfaces, the
suspension was fine-tuned to help deliver a smoother on-road ride, while making
it even more capable off-road.
Get Your Motor
Running
The new Tacoma will be powered
by a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine and an all-new, segment-first 3.5-litre
Atkinson cycle V6 equipped with Toyota’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct
and port fuel injection.
Both engines will be paired to
a new six-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift delivering quick
and easy shifting. The V6 can also be mated to a new six-speed manual
transmission. The new powertrain makes the Tacoma more powerful and fuel efficient
than ever before.
Doing It With Style
Inside and Out
Serious, yet fun! This is the
Toyota truck design DNA. The Tacoma and Tundra are amazingly capable trucks
that are designed to reflect their capability. The Tacoma shares big brother
Tundra’s more chiseled face, with a hex grille. From there, Tacoma expresses
its own identity.
Inspired by desert racing,
CALTY designers in Newport Beach, Calif. and Ann Arbor, Michigan made the new
Tacoma all about recreational action and athletic agility. To achieve this, the
new Tacoma’s wheel flares are strong and muscular for greater wheel travel and
the high-lift image reflects its purposeful capability. Four new wheel designs
range from 16 to 18 inches.
The front end portrays an
aggressive attitude with its bold upper grille and a taller, more muscular
hood. Mounted high above the clamp-shaped bumper sits slim, high technology
headlights that feature projection beam lamps with available LED Daytime
Running Lights.
From behind, the new locking
tailgate emphasizes Tacoma’s wide stance and tough image. The tailgate features
an integrated spoiler for improved aerodynamics and a stamped Tacoma logo. The
tailgate also adds an easy lowering feature, which allows it to slowly retract,
preventing it from slamming down. For the first time ever, Tacoma is available
with a tri-fold hard tonneau cover for securing gear when you’re away from the
truck.
Tacoma’s tough exterior is
complemented by an interior that conveys a sport truck image reflecting an
athletic, go anywhere, off-road feel. Once inside, drivers will notice a “handlebar”
design theme in the instrument panel for a more driver-focused experience.
Soft-wrapped trim and metallic
accents set the stage for a high-quality look and feel that is a starting point
for an array of available premium features, including:
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Qi wireless
charging
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Smart key with
push-button start
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Leather-trimmed
seats
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Power moonroof
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Dual-zone automatic
climate control
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Enhanced
touchscreen audio
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Blind-spot monitor
with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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And much more
In addition to offering more
premium features, Toyota engineers also made the new Tacoma quieter than ever.
To accomplish this, all seals were enhanced and a multi-layer acoustic
windshield and sound-absorbing headliner were added. Finally, a floor silencer
pad further reduces road noise.
Making the Grades
The new Tacoma will be
available in four grades in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.
Each grade will have its own
personality and unique look. Tacoma grades include:
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Iconic SR5
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Athletic TRD Sport
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Tough-as-nails TRD
Off-Road
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Top of the line
Limited
The two TRD grades are inspired
by Toyota Racing Development’s more than 35-year history in desert off-road
racing and a heritage of vehicles that have helped off-road enthusiasts conquer
the toughest terrains in the most remote locations around the globe. Tacoma
buyers will now have the opportunity to capture their global adventures on
video as every Tacoma will come standard with a GoPro® mount located near the
rear-view mirror.
Traveling Off the
Beaten Path
Tacoma off-roading adventures
will reach new levels of fun in the TRD Off-Road grade thanks to the addition
of incredible technology. A Multi-Terrain Select system allows the driver to
choose between different types of terrain such as loose rock, or mud and sand.
Each input regulates wheel spin by adjusting throttle and brake pressure to
provide maximum traction on almost any terrain.
Additional off-road technology
includes Automatic Limited Slip and Locking Rear
Differential, Hill Start Assist
Control (HAC), Clutch Start Cancel (manual transmission only),
Active Traction Control, and
Crawl Control. Engaging Crawl Control allows the driver to select a speed of
1-5 mph. The Crawl Control system takes over the acceleration and braking,
allowing the driver to focus solely on steering.
All Tacoma’s will continue to
come standard with the Star Safety System.
A North American
Story
Tacoma is assembled at Toyota
Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio and Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Baja California (TMMBC) in Baja California, Mexico. Both facilities play a
major role in carrying on Tacoma’s legendary reputation for quality, durability
and reliability (QDR). It’s QDR has also helped Tacoma earn the 2014 Winner of
Canadian Black Book’s Best Retained Value Award for five consecutive
years. The all-new Tacoma builds on this tradition with improvement in every
aspect over the current Tacoma including, design, ruggedness, and performance
improvements in horsepower and fuel efficiency.
50 Years and
Counting
Backed by 50 years of
unwavering capability, an unbreakable attitude, and an off-road racing
heritage, the all-new Tacoma is hungry for adventure and ready to tackle almost
any challenge that it encounters. It truly is the ultimate tool for the outdoor
enthusiast.
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