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2016 Tacoma

Discussion in 'Other Toyota Vehicles' started by bakersTRD, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. Dec 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    I know this is Tundras.com, but a lot of us were(06 DC TRDSport) or still are Tacoma owners, so I was wandering if anyone out there is curious as to what the new 2016 Tacoma is going to look like? It is supposed to be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
     
  2. Dec 25, 2014 at 4:42 PM
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    I am looking forward to what's going to be revealed. I originally was going to get a Tacoma and I still have a soft spot for Taco. It should be exciting to see what's in store.
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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  6. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:21 PM
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    found this teaser
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  7. Jan 1, 2015 at 7:54 PM
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    I also came from a taco. I think they are going to be a bit bigger for '16, like the new Colorado/canyon's. I am not a domestic truck kinda guy, but I do like the look of the new canyon's for a mid size.
     
  8. Jan 3, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    As a former Taco owner I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the 2016, granted I'm not sure I'd ever go back to a midsize but who knows.

    I also really like the Canyon too. Hopefully the new Taco and eventual new Frontier don't disappoint. Will nice to finally have the midsize segment competitive again.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    Toyota has been resting on its laurels for many years because they haven't had any competition in the mid-size truck segment. A re-do of the Tacoma is long over due. I hope they don't disappoint.
     
  10. Jan 3, 2015 at 9:44 PM
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    I dont think I could fit in the tacoma anymore.... No really. Im super fat. Ha :rofl:

    Between me, the wife, kid, 2 dogs (collectively weighing 220 pounds), hauling and towing a trailer... there is no way i could go back to that little thing.
     
  11. Jan 5, 2015 at 5:35 PM
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    They need to make them look more like the hilux's from over seas... Gm Colorado is getting close to a hilux look now. Toyota might be alittle late as always to the playing field.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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  14. Jan 10, 2015 at 7:36 AM
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    TacomaHQ has some of the same pics. Not sure if I like it or not, but not going to pass judgment until I see the real thing up close.
     
  15. Jan 10, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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    Yeah I agree.
     
  16. Jan 10, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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  18. Jan 12, 2015 at 12:55 PM
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    That front grill tho
     
  21. Jan 12, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    Looks like a tacoma and a tundra hade a baby... Wonder if they will solve the taco take offvibration.
     
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    The doors are throwing me off . Looks like the styling didn't change but the quarter panels and bedsides did.
    The grill with color matched surround isn't bad.
     
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    Is it me or does it kind of look like a dodge dakota. from years ago.. it has some of its lines..
     
  24. Jan 12, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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    The interior is sexy and well needed.
     
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    Looks like a good upgrade interior wise. Just traded in a 2014 dbsb for a 2013 tundra, it is hard to see myself doing the switch back to a Tacoma now knowing how much space and comfort difference there is.

    Digging the new front as well, the little face lift was overdue. Awesome truck, little more polished now.
     
  26. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    Yeah, looks like the cab is the same as 05-15 models and they changed the front end and bed. Interior does look much better. Anybody familiar with the Atkins 3.5Liter engine that is replacing the 4.o?
     
  27. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:31 PM
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    That's a really nice interior....

    For a tundra.
     
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    Revealed at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the new 2016 Tacoma will be available with an all-new 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson cycle engine that uses Toyota’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection. Based on the 3.5-liter V6 in other Toyota applications, the engine is expected to produce roughly 300 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque.

    D-4S Technology Explained: http://youtu.be/zc8aUxBZlsU
     
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    Good video. I notice since toyota and subaru ( Fuji Heavy industry) are together ( toyota owns 18 % i think) that toyota is getting out of the box some with there engine designs now finally...

    Fr-s tho is built by subaru not toyota tho..
     
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