The Japanese car maker Toyota has announced its new version named Toyota Tacoma. Toyota newly added five four-cylinder, four-speed automatic models including the Access Cab 4×2 PreRunner, Double Cab 4×2, Double Cab 4×2 PreRunner, Regular Cab 4×4, and Access Cab 4×4.

Features:
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be available with either a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine developing 159 hp and 180 lb-ft. of torque or a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine developing 236 hp and 266 lb-ft. of torque. Both versions of car are equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence. It will offer a choice between a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.

Some newly added features include: a redesigned front fascia with a new grille, 15 inch alloys for the 4×2 versions, air conditioning as standard on all models, sattelite radio, steering wheel audio controls and keyless entry and include a newly designed grille on all Base, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport and X-Runner models. All Regular Cab models will now include air conditioning as standard equipment and 15-inch styled steel wheels will be standard on 4×2 Regular Cab models.

Specifications

Engine

2.7-liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-cylinder with VVT-i
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm standard
4.0-liter DOHC 24-Valve V6 with VVT-i
236 hp @ 5200 rpm
266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm not available
4WDemand: part-time 4-wheel-drive system with 2-speed electronically controlled transfer case not available
Emission Rating
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV-II) standard

Transmission
5-speed manual transmission standard
6-speed manual transmission not available
Clutch start-cancel switch not available
4-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) not available
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) not available
Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) standard
Electronically controlled locking rear differential not available
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) [1] not available
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) not available
Final axle ratio – MT 3.31
Final axle ratio – AT not available

Body construction
One-piece frame rails with eight cross members and fully boxed front sub-frame standard

Front suspension
Coil-spring double wishbone suspension standard

Rear Suspension
Leaf spring suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers standard
Front stabilizer bar (dia., in.) 1.18

Steering
Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering standard
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.43

Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes (dia., in.)

Announced the starting price range of MRSP: $17,175-$28,335.

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