PREVIEW: 2016 Toyota Tacoma - Toronto Star
Even so, the company says that most smaller-truck buyers don’t tow as much as they haul, and specifically, they’re most likely to put ATVs, bikes or snowmobiles in the back. So payload rises from the old truck’s maximum of 1,200 lbs. (544 kg) to the new truck’s 1,620 lbs. (735 kg), and the tailgate has been reinforced to better handle longer items that inevitably end up on it. Because it’s more likely to go off-road rather than tow, it has rear drum brakes, which reduce the chance of rocks getting in and making the... They’re found only on the off-road package, which also deletes the air dam for an impressive approach angle of 32. 1 degrees. You can really have some fun with this thing, and to prove it to your friends, all models come standard with a windshield-mounted GoPro camera mount. The floor is high and the seats are set low, and so many drivers will sit with their knees straight, rather than bent. This was always my major complaint with the outgoing truck, and it remains the primary one here, especially since it’s also tougher for shorter drivers like me to see over the new, taller hood. The hood scoop isn’t functional, but buyers love the look. Source: www.thestar.com
