Redesigned for
2005, the compact
Tacoma pickup grows both in
size and stature, with more-aggressive styling, expanded passenger room, greater
towing capacities and improved cargo carrying abilities that enable it to
compete with mid-size models like the Dodge Dakota and Chevrolet
Colorado. A more
powerful lineup of four- and six-cylinder engines delivers improved fuel
economy, and a wide array of newly offered safety features includes standard
anti-lock brakes, available side-curtain airbags, and Toyota's Vehicle
Stability Control system. A new AccessCab configured X-Runner version rides on a
separate platform than the rest of the line, with a longer wheelbase, a wider
track and lower ride height. An "X-braced" reinforced frame promises enhanced
torsional rigidity, while a new 240-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 engine comes mated
to a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission. An available Toyota Racing
Development supercharger boosts this powerplant's output by about 60 additional
horses. Handling benefits from firmer and shorter springs at all four wheels and
specially tuned Bilstein gas shocks.
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