<P> The truck has a new exterior profile taking styling cues from the 2014 model year 4Runner SUV and the 2014 model year Tundra pickup and features a much more aggressive and masculine look, with a larger grill and new projector beam headlamps . The tailgate and bed were redesigned and featured a debossed Tacoma logo as well as an infused spoiler . New character lines were also observed on the truck as well as an air dam in front of the vehicle--these new features will likely assist in added fuel economy . </P> <P> Under the hood Toyota offers a 2.7 Liter I4 paired with a 6 - speed automatic transmission or the existing 5 - speed manual and a 3.5 - liter V6 which runs Toyota's D - 4S system switching from port to direct injection based on driving conditions and runs on the Atkinson cycle using VVT - i W variable valve timing . The 3.5 - liter V6 delivers 278 hp and 265 lb - ft of torque . This engine is offered in both a 6 - speed automatic and manual transmissions . EPA - estimated city / highway / combined mpg for the 4x2 automatic is 19 / 24 / 21 and 18 / 23 / 20 for the 4x4 automatic . Based on the SAE J2807 tow guidelines the Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 lb (3,100 kg) with the added tow package . </P> <P> In addition to this, Toyota updated the truck's frame by adding more high strength steel in order to increase the truck's rigidness and to drop weight . The body is also constructed using ultra-high strength steel that will be integrated using a new hot stamping process that reduces weight . Toyota also updated the suspensions, rear differentials and rear axle to improve the truck's road manners while still keeping it off - road capable . The truck is available in 6 distinct trims, these are the base SR, mid-level SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and range topping TRD Pro . The truck is offered in Access Cab and Double Cab configurations with the long or short bed sizes . The Regular Cab model was not carried over for the new generation pickup . The interior of the pickup gets a complete overhaul as well . Using a handle - bar theme, Toyota made the interior of the Tacoma more luxurious and added a larger touchscreen display as well as an all new instrument panel . Soft - touch materials also replaced the previous generations hard plastics . A leather option was added . Toyota has also used an acoustic windshield, better insulated doors, as well as more weather stripping to reduce road and wind noise . For the first time Toyota will offer dual climate control in the newly refined Tacoma . </P> <P> Unlike the 2nd generation models, the steering wheel controls (as of 2016 - 2017) have reduced functionality, and therefore impaired convenience when attempting to browse phone Contacts / Favorite Contacts . The steering wheel D - pad controls are no longer linked to the Entune system for the purposes of browsing and selecting contacts . Instead, the driver must rely on voice controls, or reaching over to make adjustments to the Entune system to browse and select the appropriate contact in order to place a phone call . Furthermore, D - pad controls no longer offer the ability to scroll through lists of songs during USB or Bluetooth music playback . The driver must use the touch screen to select new albums / artists / songs . </P>

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