2016 Toyota Tacoma V6 First Review: More Modern, More Efficient, More Capable - Kelley Blue Book
Ever since Toyota's little truck was actually little, it has earned a strong reputation for rock-solid reliability and tough, capable off-road performance. The Tacoma has a fantastic resale value, earning the top spot in Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards. It dominates sales in its segment -- the current generation of Toyota's midsize pickup makes up about half of all midsize pickup sales. But as new competition comes to the segment, and the Tacoma continued to age, it was time for an upgrade. Toyota retained the same frame design, using more high-strength steel, a move that reduced weight while increasing rigidity. Toyota took advantage of the new dimensions to improve interior packaging, increasing leg-, shoulder and hip room in the Access and Double Cabs. The Tacoma's cool new look was inspired by Toyota's off-road race truck heritage. We started our drive in the 2016 Tacoma by taking it on the roads near Tacoma, Washington. Our Double Cab is powered by the new Atkinson cycle 3. 5-liter V6 with direct and port injection (Toyota's D4S system), which has a self-cleaning feature to remove deposits from the high-pressure fuel injectors. Source: www.kbb.com
