2016 Toyota Tacoma: We're Driving It This Week
by Denis Duquet
Photo: Toyota Canada
When the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon hit the market last year, they seriously shook up the compact pick-up segment. With the competition starting to show its age, these two immediately took the lead. But their dominance is about to be challenged, with the new-generation Toyota Tacoma on its way. Toyota intends to defend its territory with this fully revamped pick-up.
How do they plan to do it? They’re offering:
- A more resistant chassis and a frame reinforced with high-resistance steel
- A new 3.5-litre Atkinson-cycle V6 that delivers 270 horsepower
- Improved agility and handling
- A more chiseled front treatment with raised hood, wider fender flairs, higher beltline and redesigned front grille
- The first-ever three-panel box cover included as factory standard equipment
- Wireless connectivity and navigation options, including a standard mount for a GoPro camera allowing you to record your adventures
- Available high-tech headlamps and LED daytime running lights
- Four different versions, two configurations and a wide selection of equipment
We’ll be spending the next few days in the Seattle-Tacoma area in Washington State, as we test the Tacoma on and off the road.
Now that the stage has been set, the Car Guide will put the manufacturer’s claims to the test.
Check out our Toyota Tacoma section.
