Extremely competent off-road, the Tacoma's on-road performance is hampered by a lackluster lineup of engines and some significant ergonomic limitations. Its styling divides the staff, but Toyota's infotainment system is universally panned. Safety and projected reliability are high points.
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The Toyota Tacoma is an especially rugged and reliable midsize pickup truck, generally regarded as the best in the class for bouncing over boulders. Tacoma TRDs are popular in California for carrying dirt bikes and ATVs into the desert.
Tacoma got a partial redesign (new hood, front fascia and cabin structure) along with new powertrains and suspension for 2016; a new TRD Pro off-road model for 2017; and for 2018 the changes are all in safety: standard automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. A rearview camera is also standard.
Tacoma comes in four configurations: Short Bed … Full Review
The Toyota Tacoma is an especially rugged and reliable midsize pickup truck, generally regarded as the best in the class for bouncing over boulders. Tacoma TRDs are popular in California for carrying dirt bikes and ATVs into the desert.
Tacoma got a partial redesign (new hood, front fascia and cabin structure) along with new powertrains and suspension for 2016; a new TRD Pro off-road model for 2017; and for 2018 the changes are all in safety: standard automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. A rearview camera is also standard.
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