Mid-size pickup Toyota Tacoma. This vehicle is modified for use in North America. Available since 1995 Toyota Motor
Corporation. In 2005, the second generation of Tacoma won the prestigious Motor Trend Magazine Award. Toyota Tacoma has been holding the leading position in the automotive market in the segment of mid-size pickups for more than 10 years, enjoys great popularity and is considered to be almost the most massive car. The main advantages that determine the demand for this vehicle are its excellent off-road performance, a wide range of bodywork and stable reliability. But there are several generally recognized shortcomings. Firstly, the cost of these cars is significantly higher than similar cars in terms of parameters. Secondly, large drivers will be quite crowded in the cabin of this model. Nevertheless, the combination of advantages determines the flagship position of this car. Toyota Tacoma has a platform similar to the FJ Cruiser and Toyota 4 Runner. But differs in the increased stability.
The body of the Toyota Pickup Tacoma is available in three versions: Regular cab, Access
Cab and Double Cab. The first type is the basic equipment, in which there is only a little free space behind the front seats, it is equipped with air conditioning, a 4-cylinder engine, a guide system, a CD player, and it is finished with plastic - and that’s all. Access Cab is additionally equipped with a small rear door, equipped with a cargo compartment behind the front seats and two small seats. Double Cab was first introduced in 2004 at the Chicago Auto Show. This is a full-size car, equipped with rear doors and full additional seats, climate control, full power accessories, high-quality acoustics, traction control and airbags (front and side) are added. Only V6 engines running on gasoline are installed on this model.
Only two types of engines are installed on the Toyota Tacoma. The first, selected for the basic configuration, is 2TR-2.7 (liters), a 4-cylinder with 159 horsepower and a torque of 244 h / m. A 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual are available to him. It is worth saying that this engine is very economical. The second, quite powerful, 1-GR-4 (liters), V6 236 horsepower with a torque of 360 h / m. This option involves a 5-speed automatic and 6-speed mechanics. If the car owner plans to use the trailer often, it is definitely worth choosing a V6. A separate group was developed and released - X-Runner, which is a sports version of Toyota Tacoma. The technical characteristics of this car allow you to accelerate to a speed of 100 km / h in 6 seconds. This is a serious indicator for cars of this class.
Toyota Tacoma is equipped with rigid shock absorbers, headlights provide excellent ground clearance - more than 200 meters, the rear axle has a lock, the front wheels are equipped with ventilated disc brakes, and the rear ones have drum brakes. The models released in 2013 made only minor changes. Perhaps the car is already pretty close to its perfection. In the United States, only American models are ahead of sales of Toyota Tacoma class cars. Most likely due to lower cost.