Perennially popular Toyota Tacoma pickup overhauled for 2016 - Chron.com
The SR5 is aimed squarely at the value sweet spot in the Tacoma lineup. A redesigned, new-generation Tacoma is a pretty big deal. " The truck even gets the tacit endorsement of the U. S. military, whose special operations teams have outfitted Tacomas for battle duty. The third-generation 2016 Tacoma is the first major overhaul the truck has undergone in a decade. Though its new skin has been styled and tweaked for improved aerodynamics and reduced noise, in most respects the 2016 Tacoma's dimensions mirror those of the outgoing model. But no pickups ever seem to shrink these days and the 2016 Tacoma comes in 4. 2 inches longer. A significant portion of the new structure and cabs - there are still two: the extended ("Access") and crew ("Double") - are made of high-strength and ultra-high strength steel. The material helps the Tacoma meet ever-tougher federal safety requirements and helps when trying to avoid putting on too many pounds. Aerodynamics play a role in fuel economy and Toyota's engineers swear the 2016 Tacoma has 23. Source: www.chron.com
