Braking should also be impressive, due to large diameter four-wheel disc brakes, standard ABS and available electronic
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| Owners will appreciate the new composite cargo bed that incorporates a utility rail system designed to work with available attachments. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Whether using the Tacoma for work or play owners will appreciate the new composite cargo bed, 6 foot 2 inches in standard trim and 5 foot 1 inches when behind the double cab. It's lighter, non-corrosive, and more protective of both the truck and items placed inside. Also convenient, Toyota has incorporated a utility rail system designed to work with available attachments such as box extenders, dividers and more. A 400 watt maximum capability external power outlet is also included integrated into the rear passenger side of the box.
The next Toyota, like the X-Runner, was designed in Toyota's Hino Styling Studio in Tokyo. While it could only be mistaken for a Toyota pickup truck, the new design is much
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| The interior also sports upgrades, not only in size due to its larger dimensions, but also in refinement. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The interior also sports upgrades, not only in size due to its larger dimensions, but also in refinement. The instrument cluster features three circular dials in separate housings, similar to the current 4Runner. The revised center stack incorporates the audio system head and HVAC controls in an integrated layout, pushing the Tacoma further upscale from its predecessor and competitors. Also included, is a multi-disc CD changer at top and an attractive LED information screen at middle. Dash, door and console plastics are additionally higher in quality than most segment rivals.