Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995.
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18 Facts About Toyota Tacoma
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Name "Toyota Tacoma" was derived from the Coast Salish peoples' name for Mount Rainier in Washington.
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The first-generation Toyota Tacoma underwent a minor headlight upgrade from recessed to flush headlights in October 1996 on 2WD models and a total of two cosmetic facelifts: the first in July 1997 and the second in October 2000.
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In October 2000, along with the front facelift, Toyota Tacoma unveiled an S-Runner trim package that included the 3.
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In 2000, Toyota began development of the second generation Tacoma under chief engineer Chikuo Kubota.
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Toyota Tacoma introduced an X-Runner trim, which replaces the slow selling S-Runner trim from the previous generation.
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Toyota Tacoma included a Down-Hill Assist Control and Hill-Start Assist Control, with models that were equipped with the optional Toyota Tacoma Racing Development Off-Road package.
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Every Toyota Tacoma was manufactured with a composite inner bed that includes a deck rail system with four tie down cleats, hook-pins, and storage boxes.
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Toyota Tacoma added 2 new interior colors for the 2007 model year.
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In 2010 all Tacoma production was moved to Toyota's Texas plant in San Antonio alongside the Tundra.
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Toyota Tacoma comes standard with anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and electronic brakeforce distribution.
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Toyota Tacoma added a rear-mounted X-Brace to stiffen up the rear end .
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Toyota Tacoma updated the suspensions, rear differentials, and rear axle to improve the truck's road manners while still keeping it off-road capable.
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Toyota Tacoma has used an acoustic windshield, better insulated doors, as well as more weather stripping to reduce road and wind noise.
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Toyota Tacoma announced a new Crawl mode that will allow the driver to steer the truck in tough terrain while the truck manages braking and acceleration by itself.
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Toyota Tacoma introduced a TRD Pro version in late 2016 for the 2017 model year, which comes with FOX-patented Internal Bypass shocks, TRD Pro catback exhaust, TRD Pro skid plate, Rigid Industries LED fog lights, and heritage inspired 'TOYOTA' grille.
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In 2001, Toyota Tacoma introduced a TRD sport package on the Tundra full-size pickup.
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Toyota Tacoma notes that this is a one-off concept as there are no plans to offer it as a package or level trim.
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