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Toyota pulls the curtain on an all-new generation of Tacoma, a mid size pickup that the brand designs, builds and sells in the United States. It is the fourth generation of the Tacoma and the car will (initially) only be available with four-cylinder engines, including a hybrid.
The Toyota Tacoma is Toyota’s in the United States mid size pickup, positioned above the Hilux – which we also know here – and below the Tundra. The Tacoma is now in its fourth generation. The outgoing model came on the market in 2015 and has therefore lasted eight years, which is relatively short for a Tacoma. Yet Toyota now comes with a new one, and a completely new one.
The new Tacoma is on the TNGA-F global truck platform from Toyota and shares that with bigger brother Tundra and full-size SUV Sequoia. In the nose of the Tacoma, the Japanese – or Americans – always hang a 2.4-liter large four-cylinder with turbo. Linked to an automatic transmission, it is good for 228 or 278 hp, where the block always delivers 270 hp in combination with a manual gearbox. In addition to the ‘regular’ turbo engines, there will also be a hybrid variant. That version delivers up to 326 (American) horsepower.
From the outside, the new Tacoma shows strong similarities with the electric concept pick-up that Toyota showed in 2021, but we dare to question the arrival of an electric variant of this generation of Tacoma. The exterior is available in all kinds of flavors, because Toyota supplies the car in different layouts (two doors or four doors, a short or long cargo area) and with different decorations.
The Tacoma Trailhunter with a bunch of Toyota accessories.
Lots to choose from
There will be, among other things, a ‘regular’ variant, an off-road-worthy TRD Off Road, an extra sporty TRD Sport and a so-called ‘Trailhunter’, a variant that also stands its ground in the terrain and combines that with an appearance that is even more rugged. than that of the TRD Off Road. All variants – about seven in total – not only have different appearances, but also have their own suspension parts. For example, the Trailhunter gets different shock absorbers than the Limited, which has different shock absorbers than the TRD Sport, just to name a few. The tire sizes and ride heights also differ, which can be clearly seen in the images below. Which version would you prefer?
Above: the Tacoma Limited.
Above: The Tacoma TRD Sport.
The Tacoma TRD Pro.
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– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl