Toyota’s Tacoma has been one of the longest-running lines in the auto market, and after five decades of market presence, any serious changes to the basic design philosophy can understandably lead to an upset audience. Many people were worried about the new direction Toyota had decided to take with the 2016 Tacoma – but the more we hear about the new model, the more it’s starting to become obvious that the company definitely knows what they’re doing, and they have developed a more than worthy successor to the line.
The new design of the truck aims at expanding on all the features that made the Tacoma an attractive choice for adventure seekers in the first place. It’s tougher, more durable and stronger than ever before, and it’s obviously designed to please those who like to feel some true power under their feet when they get behind the wheel of a truck.
It’s pretty obvious why Toyota have decided to go in this direction as well, as they have been getting more and more competition from all sides in the mid-sized truck market, and they definitely need to keep their game strong if they want to remain relevant. Sure, they’ve held the top spot in the sales charts for mid-sized trucks for a decade so far, but relying on past fame is the quickest way to kill a company, as history has proved countless times.
Under the hood of the new 2016 Tacoma, drivers will find a 2.7 liter four-cylinder engine, and a 3.5 V6 engine, depending on the user’s preference. Electronic shifting should make driving even more comfortable than with a regular automatic transmission box, and the truck has obviously been designed with intuitiveness and usability in mind.
The new Tacoma has also been improved in the visual department – Toyota’s designers have been paying a lot of attention to recent market trends, and they’ve managed to come up with a truck that not only looks relevant, but actually modern and stylish, and it’s a design that can easily set some new trends for the coming months and even years.
Buyers can get the new Tacoma in a 4×2 configuration, or a 4×4 one, organized across several categories aimed at buyers with different preferences. The TRD models are meant for those who like a more engaging racing experience, with higher performance and solid control, while the TRD Off-Road will also come with a multi-terrain system that lets the user pick between several types of terrain, and adjusts the vehicle’s performance accordingly. So no matter if you’re driving on sand, rock or mud – the 2016 Tacoma can handle it all with precision and the true power drivers have come to expect from the line.