?2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD: You *can* teach an old truck new tricks - CNET
The decade-old Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck is finally getting a major update for the 2016 model year. The frame beneath that design still uses its 10-year old design, but has been shored up with high- and ultra-high-strength steel that's stiffer and lighter. Of course, the biggest change is under the hood where a new engine resides, augmented by an updated set of optional off-road traction management technologies. Beneath the hood of my red TRD Off-road example was the new 3. 5-liter V-6 engine introduced for the 2016 model year. This 278-horsepower, 265-pound-foot mill makes use of Toyota's D-4S head, which can seamlessly transition between port and direct injection depending on the needs of the moment, and debuts a new variable valve timing system that allows it to burn... According to the EPA, the 2016 Tacoma V-6 will do 18 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg combined. Power flows through a six-speed automatic transmission, which is required for the 2016 Taco's traction-control bells and whistles, but a six-speed manual gearbox is available for those who prefer a simpler approach. Source: www.cnet.com
