Toyota introduces all-new Tacoma with new 3.5L non-hybrid Atkinson cycle engine
13 January 2015
At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Toyota introduced the completely revamped Tacoma mid-size pickup. The new Tacoma will be powered by a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and an all-new, segment-first 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle V6 equipped with Toyota’s D-4S technology, featuring both direct and port fuel injection. (Earlier post.)
Both engines will be paired to a new six-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift delivering quick and easy shifting. The V6 can also be mated to a new six-speed manual transmission. The new powertrain makes the Tacoma more powerful and fuel efficient than ever before.
The new 2016 Tacoma was primarily developed by the Toyota engineering team at Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Starting with the frame, they added high strength steel to enhance rigidity and overall strength. Ultra-high strength steel was integrated into the body shell using a new hot stamping process that reduces weight.
Tacoma has been the US’ best-selling mid-size pickup for ten years running, and has sold more than seven million units since 1964.
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