While not all models have the rear seat comfort, all models do come with large-diameter ventilated discs in front and rear
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| The Tacoma's interior is very well put together with its high-grade plastics and clean finish. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
drums for quick and efficient braking. They are also equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and ABS. I was puzzled as to why rear drum brakes were the choice for the Tacoma lineup, but they are said to be better in off-road conditions. I won't argue with that. Referring back to the Tacoma's interior, it is very effectively put together with its high- grade plastics and clean finish. Its interior echoes that of the 4Runner with its instrument cluster featuring three circular dials in separate housings. Also, the revised centre stack incorporates the standard six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system and HVAC controls in a
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| The upgraded 6-foot, 2-inch bed is quite long and it's often hard to find a parking spot that will accommodate it. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
tightly organized manner. When I entered the Tacoma for the first time, I was surprised to see how well the interior was put together, especially for a truck. But that's Toyota for you. Throughout my test week, I didn't have many beefs with this truck. It drove and handled well, but when it came to parallel parking, well, that was my least favourite part. As mentioned, the upgraded 6-foot, 2-inch bed is quite long and it's often hard to find a parking spot that will accommodate it. An ability to see quite clearly out the sides and rear of the vehicle made it so parking wasn't impossible, but nevertheless parking was a challenge.
