2016 Toyota Tacoma - A True Off-Roader - The Car Guide
With the launch of the 2016 Tacoma, Toyota Canada had the firm intention of convincing us of the newly styled compact pickup’s all-terrain capabilities. Not only did they update the exterior, reinforce the chassis, redesign the interior and improve the soundproofing in the cabin, they also enhanced the vehicle’s off-road capabilities. The Tacoma TRD Off-Road is equipped with the Multi-Terrain Select system that allows the driver to choose the best setting for the terrain, including loose rock, mud and sand. The off-road technology includes an automatic limited-slip and locking rear differential, hill-start assist control, active traction control and Crawl Control. Crawl Control allows the driver to travel at 2 to 8 kilometres per hour, taking over acceleration and braking duties so that the driver can focus on steering. Most competitor models come with several of the characteristics offered by the Tacoma, but the impressive Crawl Control is a one-of-a kind feature. To prove just how effective this system is, Toyota covered the vehicle in sand all the way up to its axles and then engaged the Crawl Control system, which immediately went to work trying to get the vehicle out—and all the while, the driver didn’t... Here again, the Crawl Control system got us through without a hitch. Another off-road feature is the hill descent control. Source: www.guideautoweb.com
