Taco” is what Toyota Tacoma’s fans call it usually, Toyota Tacoma is one of the best mid-size off-road trucks. it is generally known for its four-cylinder v6 engine with a manual transmission that is great for easy lane change and off-road driving pleasure, including mud, with a plastic cabin inside and small rear seats, but what's new in the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
What's New for 2021?
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma truck features a crew cab, rear and four-wheel drive, with impressive 16-inch wheels and exterior badges with the amazing logo, as well as a storage unit and a 120-volt power outlet, a cab with a flooring furnished with weather-friendly brushes and very attractive upholstery. However, it is worth noting that the release of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma will be with a limited edition as Toyota Company will lunch only a certain number of these trucks to the market.
The crew cabin comes with an electronic rear gear, a 6-foot-long gearbox, two-wheel drive, a rear-wheel drive, a v6 four-cylinder engine, 16-inch wheels, black spoilers, driver support systems, as well as astonishing information systems that provide more convenience for the driver with a number of smart applications and a wireless charging point. As for the front lighting, it is equipped with LED elements, and the car is also distinguished by the presence of blind spot monitoring systems, warning the driver about traffic, automatic braking systems and other systems that support the driver.
Engine, Transmission and Performance
The Toyota Tacoma with its four-cylinder v6 engine and manual transmission is available in several models that suit all paths and roads. TRD Sport and Limited are usually used for urban driving, while TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro are used on more powerful tracks. The Toyota Tacoma has a quiet and smooth off-road capability with great shock absorption, which means it is fun to drive off-road but less fun on the regular road.
Towing Force of 2021 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma's towing force is 6,800 pounds when using rear-wheel drive, while it is up to 6,500 pounds when using four-wheel drive.
Fuel Consumption
According to international classifications, the Toyota Tacoma is considered a medium fuel economy truck, and that’s due to the presence of a manual transmission associated with a v6 engine, and this makes it among the worst cars in terms of fuel consumption, but on the other hand, this makes it one of the most enjoyable cars on the one hand of driving.
Interior Cabin and Comfort Level
The interior of the Toyota Tacoma is made of reinforced plastic, which makes it with a simple interior construction, but this cabin is equipped with an electric driver seat that is electrically controlled to suit the driver. In fact, the rear seats are bad in terms of space as they are small and have a narrow space in the floor of the car, which gives passengers less room for the legs and a feeling of discomfort because of that. The cabin bed is up to 6 feet long but does not have enough storage space as Tacoma is considered to have little storage capacity as there are not many storage boxes.
Information, Entertainment and Communication
The Toyota Tacoma features amazing information systems that include a 7-inch touch screen display with a number of smart applications to increase the driver's luxury, and the car also has many USB ports and wireless charging. However, this vehicle does not have portable hotspots.
Safety and Driver Support Features
Safety features in Toyota Tacoma include several systems that support the driver and increase their level of safety, and these systems are the driver's warning system about a front collision, automatic braking system, lane change alert and adaptive speed system.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Toyota offers the best scheduled maintenance plans for its users, especially Tacoma, which competes with its counterparts in terms of warranty and insurance, as the limited warranty covers the car for three years or the equivalent of driving up to 36,000 miles, while the powertrain is covered up to five years or the equivalent of 60,000 miles, and free maintenance is also covered for two years, or the equivalent of 25,000 miles. And these warranties gives Tacoma a great feature to the fans and reviewers of it.