PLANO, Texas, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern times
require modern vehicles and, arguably, one theme rises above the
rest for vehicle attributes: versatility. One of the greatest
multi-purpose vehicles on the market is the mid-size pickup truck
leader, 16 years and running, the Toyota Tacoma. First introduced
last year, the Tacoma Trail Edition returns with an emphasis on
storage, styling, value, and a focus on off-road performance built
around the Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab.
Take to the Trails
Tacoma owners love to get outside
and explore, and the 2022 Trail Edition adds some key upgrades that
make it the ideal travel companion. Based on the best-selling SR5
grade and only available in 4x4 Double Cab, Tacoma Trail Edition
gets additional lift both at the front and rear of the truck to
help tackle the road less traveled.
Toyota engineers lifted the front of the new Tacoma Trail 1.1
inches thanks to taller coil springs. The front air dam found on
the standard SR5 is deleted to help improve ground clearance. With
the air dam removal and the front suspension lift the approach
angle of the truck improves to 34 degrees. The rear suspension
receives attention too, and it is lifted 0.5 inches thanks to a
spacer between the rear axle housing and leaf springs to help level
the truck's profile and improve departure angle to 23.6 degrees.
Breakover angle is also improved to 26.4 degrees.
Based initially on SR5 4x4, Tacoma Trail Edition gets upfitted
with a standard locking rear differential to offer added traction
when it's needed most in slow-speed four-wheel-drive situations.
Reinforcing the fact that some of the most important parts are the
ones you don't see, the undercarriage skid plates are borrowed from
the TRD Off-Road grade to provide added protection.
Style and Function Collide
Tacoma Trail Edition offers
distinctive styling to set it apart from the lineup. Four exterior
color choices are available, headlined by new Trail Edition option
Lunar Rock, but there's also returning colors Army Green, Midnight
Black Metallic, and Super White in the mix. Regardless of paint
choice, black exterior badging accents the truck, a new Trail
Edition badge is fitted on the rear tailgate, and the rear bumpers
are now color-keyed to match the exterior paint color.
Tacoma Trail Edition greets paved and unpaved roads with the
heritage-inspired grille first found on TRD Pro, but this grille
stands apart thanks to its unique bronze-colored lettering. The
bronze-accented grille nicely complements the new bronze-finished
wheels that are adorned with a Toyota center cap. More than just
looks, the wheels offer a 0.5-inch wider track width both front and
rear for a broader stance, and they are fitted with new Goodyear
all-terrain tires that feature an aggressive sidewall tread
pattern.
Added versatility in the truck bed comes in two forms: storage
and power. Lockable bed storage means gear can be safely stored
when in transit or away from the vehicle, and best of all, the
driver's side storage includes insulation and can double as a
cooler. Trail is also equipped with a 120V power outlet in the bed,
adding additional power options for whatever needs arise away from
home.
Tacoma Trail Edition comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine
that produces 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. The engine
features Toyota's VVT-iW technology and Atkinson-cycle combustion
to help maximize efficiency, and it also employs Toyota's D-4S fuel
injection system that incorporates both direct injection and port
injectors.
The Tacoma Tow Package comes standard on V6-equipped models,
like Tacoma Trail Edition, offering the Double Cab model a maximum
towing capacity of 6,400 pounds (per the SAE J2807 tow standard).
The package includes a Class IV towing receiver hitch, engine oil
cooler, transmission fluid cooler (automatic transmission only),
power steering cooler, 130-amp alternator, 4- and 7-pin connector
with converter, and Trailer-Sway Control (TSC).
It's What's Inside That Counts
Tacoma Trail Edition
will lead many owners to outdoor adventures, and the time spent in
the vehicle can't be overlooked. A host of standard features await,
including a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat featuring 2-way
power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control, and
standard all-weather floor liners help catch the outdoor elements
that occupants' feet bring in, just to name a few. Giving Trail
Edition its personal flair, the black fabric seating features
unique tan stitching.
The standard 8-inch multimedia touchscreen features Apple
Carplay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Other
features include a six-speaker sound system, hands-free Bluetooth®
phone and music capability, a USB media port, two USB charge ports,
and an integrated backup camera display. In addition, all Tacoma
multimedia systems include Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, Amazon
Alexa compatibility, and SiriusXM capability with a three-month
All-Access Trial.
TSS-P: Standard Safety on All Tacomas
Although the
Tacoma Trail Edition gains some added off-road performance thanks
to its lift, that doesn't mean that Tacoma's standard safety
features were forgotten. TRD engineers ensured the Toyota Safety
Sense P (TSS-P) features are all standard. TSS-P includes
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, High-Speed Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High
Beams.
Every Tacoma is also equipped with the Star Safety System, which
includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop brake override technology
(SST). Tacoma also features the driver and front passenger
Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger knee airbags,
and front and rear Roll-sensing Side Curtain Airbags. Active head
restraints for the Tacoma's front seats are designed to move up and
slightly forward during a rear-end collision to help reduce the
risk of whiplash. Additional standard safety features include a
Tire Pressure Monitor System.
A North American Story
CALTY Design Research, Toyota's American design studio in
Newport Beach, Calif., and
Ann Arbor, Mich., helped give the
Tacoma an unmistakably athletic and stylish identity. The Toyota
engineering team at Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor takes great pride in the role it
played helping to develop the current generation Tacoma pickup. The
Tacoma is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Baja California (TMMBC), in Baja California, Mexico.
For additional upcoming Toyota product news, check out the
Toyota New Product Showcase page.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of
the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North
America for more than 60 years, and is committed to
advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota
and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a
tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class
design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and
trucks in North America, where we
have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and
directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the
U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in
the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the
U.S.) in 2018.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota,
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