Named the Best Compact Truck for the Money by U.S. News & World Report, the Toyota Tacoma has racked up enough awards to fill the mantel at Toyota of Cool Springs. The high performance truck has also garnered awards Edmunds, Intellichoice, and Kelley Blue Book. Unveiled at the 2015 North American Auto Show held in Detroit, Michigan, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma promises to keep the mantel at our dealership full of trophies.
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma Makes its Mark in Denver
After the debut of the 2016 Tacoma in Detroit, subsequent auto shows witnessed rapidly growing attention paid to the now full-size pickup truck, as was the case at the Denver Auto Show. Paul Cavanaugh presented a short speech to the media that described the third-generation 2016 Toyota Tacoma. “The Tacoma has been the best-selling truck in America for 24 of the last 28 years,” said Cavanaugh. “It is designed in Detroit, tested in Arizona, and built in San Antonio and the Baja.”
The refurbished 2016 Toyota Tacoma has morphed into a full-size pickup truck that includes several new features. With five trim options, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma includes a new terrain selector, truck bed power plug, and a GoPro camera mount located just below the right rear mirror. An integrated tailgate spoiler and larger screens that display high resolutions images round out the new features that enhance the appeal of an already wildly popular pickup truck.
Cavanaugh said Toyota plans to release spec information such as price and curb weight at a later date.
What Makes the 2016 Toyota Tacoma the Best Large Truck?
In addition to the myriad new features included with the 2016 Tacoma, Toyota reaps the rewards of cutting edge design and construction of a few components that set the large truck apart from the competition. Proprietary drum brakes, Driveline Vibration Update, and Qi wireless charging help the 2016 Toyota emerge as the leader of the crowded large pickup field
Drum Brakes
Toyota Tacoma Chief Engineer, Mike Sweers, says the 2016 Tacoma flourishes with improved drum brakes that operate on a newly designed vacuum booster. The drum brakes comprise the primary component of a new antilock braking system that both private and government vehicle safety organizations have praised. “Based on these changes and the proven durability of our braking system, the drum was determined to meet all of our criteria for on and off road performance and maintain proper brake surface temperatures,” Sweers said.
Driveline Vibration Update
The only negative facet of previous Tacoma models concerned the driveline vibration that occurred between 15 and 25 miles per hour. Toyota confirmed that the power of the vibrations varied among the trucks sold at dealerships throughout the world. Service managers and dealership owners implemented numerous measures to reduce or eliminate the vibrations, to no avail. Sweers says the problem has disappeared with the 2016 Tacoma, calling the issue completely gone. “If you can find it, I’ll buy you dinner.” The 2016 Tacoma possesses a newly designed differential that includes impact resistant spring sets.
Qi Wireless Charging
Sometimes overlooked, the Qi wireless charging feature inside of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma ups the convenience factor that makes the pickup truck popular among techie owners. The advanced system charges smartphones, without the need for wires or cables to connect with electricity generating outlets. Without the need for wires, drivers can simply place the smartphone down on a charging pad that stores in a tray in positioned front of the cupholders.
Stay on top of news concerning the availability of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma by searching the new vehicles section on our website. After the first load of 2016 Tacomas arrive at our dealership, stop by to test drive the class leading truck and learn about all of the new features that set the standard for pickup truck performance. We are conveniently located just to the west of Interstate 65.
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