2013 Toyota Tacoma amps up competitive edge in compact pickup truck market - New York Daily News
Toyota's Tacoma, the U. S. sales leader in the compact-pickup segment, rolls into 2013 fit to lure consumers looking for a sporty, capable truck. Benefiting from freshened styling and upgrades during the previous model year, the 2013 Tacoma -- available in Regular Cab, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab configurations -- is offered with special packages that boost looks and performance. The Double Cab short-bed 4x4 test truck with a 4. 0-liter V-6 gains an edgier appearance and more-balanced performance with a TRD Sport Package, which adds $3,200 to its base price -- $26,705 with the six-speed manual and $27,585 with the... Available colors are Barcelona Red Metallic, Black Magnetic Gray Metallic, Nautical Blue Metallic, Pyrite Mica, Spruce Mica and Super White. Power to the wheels is via a 4. 0-liter V-6, delivering 236 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 266 lb. -ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, with an Electronic Throttle Control system with intelligence that optimizes performance and fuel efficiency. Acceleration and towing muscle can be increased with an optional dealer-installed TRD Eaton Roots-type supercharger kit with air-to-liquid intercooler that increases V-6 output to 304 horsepower and 334 lb. -ft. of. Source: www.nydailynews.com
