2016 Toyota Tacoma Pricing, Power and Specs Released
Details on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have been announced.
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma 4×2 will have a starting price of $24,200 including destination for the SR Access Cab equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and a six speed automatic transmission. At the top of the 4×2 range is the Double Cab Limited model featuring a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission for $35,645.
The Tacoma 4×4 range be priced from $25,725 for the SR model equipped with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed transmission while the range-topping V6 Limited will have a MSRP of $38,720 with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine sports 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque and will get an estimated 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway in the 4×2 model with an automatic transmission. Estimated fuel efficiency for the 4×4 with a manual transmission is 19 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
For those needing more performance, the V6 model has a segment-first 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle with VVT-iW and boasts the Japanese automaker’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection. Generating 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, the new powertrain has 42 hp more than the outgoing V6, though torque drops by 1 lb-ft. The V6 4×2 model is expected to return 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway while the 4×4 gets 18 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway with the
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When equipped with the V6 Tow Package, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is capable of towing up to 6,800 lbs, an increase of 300 over the previous V6 pickup. Maximum payload is pegged at 1,610 lbs in the two-wheel drive, Access Cab with the four-cylinder engine.
Packages for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma include: SR Utility Package, SR Convenience Package, four levels of the SR5 Appearance Package and three levels of Premium & Technology packages. Dealers will also have available a wide array of accessories, including goods from TRD.
“For more than 50 years adventure-seeking Americans have relied on Toyota trucks to take them places, on and off-road,” said Bill Fay, group vice president & general manager, Toyota Division. “The all-new homegrown Tacoma is a tough truck designed, developed and built for lifestyles of the young and young-at-heart.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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finally; the August 17 information embargo is over 159HP and 180 lb/ft from a 2.7 is just a bad joke.. 19/23 MPG is not at all better than the new V6 19/24MPG
Well.. Can't wait to hear about Chevrolets turbodiesel even more now.