Mid-sized pick-up truck lovers had a glimpse of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma during the North American Auto Show in Detroit last January. This month, America's best-selling mid-sized truck, as CNN Money describes, is ready to reveal its ruggedness in the windy city for the upcoming Chicago Auto Show.
Toyota is ready to showcase "its heritage of unwavering capability and unbreakable attitude" with this redesigned pick up. The Japanese automaker's website boasts of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma pick up's all-new 3.5L V6 with direct injection and 6-speed transmission.
According to NY Daily News, Toyota stated that the new Tacoma is powered by 4- and 6-cylinder engines. The 4-cylinder engine is available with 6-speed automatic transmission only while the other option in new Atkinson-cycle, 3.5-liter V-6 nets offers a choice between auto or manual providing operators with a stick-shift option. The new V-6 has the D4-S technology allowing the switch from port injection under low engine loads and direct injection systems at higher rpms.
Packed with a lot of features such as Crawl Control (CRAWL) and Multi-terrain Select, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma pick up comes standard with GoPro® mount to capture off road adventures.
CNN Money also noted that Toyota Tacoma has been leading the bandwagon of mid-sized pick-up trucks for a decade now. According to csmonitor.com, the automaker's decision to have it restyled is a response to growing number of tough competition in the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.
Pricing for the redesigned Tacoma may vary depending on trim and options. According to NY Daily News, the price ranges from of $21,000 to $30,000.
Considering the fuel economy in North America, Toyota won't be releasing the 2016 Tacoma pick up in diesel engine according to Torque News. The online publication points to a Q and A with chief engineer Mike Sweers posted by automobilemag.com.
Sweers identified the trouble in building diesel truck in North America stating that emissions standard and it's "after-treatment systems" may be "cost prohibitive."
