November 28, 2001
Battle of the Crew Cabs: Tacoma Vs. Frontier
MotorTrend Magazine recently compared the 2001 Tacoma Double Cab and the 2001 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Their choice for the best truck may surprise you.
To read the entire article, head on over to MotorTrend online and read the entire review.
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November 18, 2001
What's Next for Toyota's Truck Lineup?
Toyota's truck lineup is rapidly changing. In the past 2 years, there have been 2 brand new sport utility models. So what's the future of the Tacoma? The Tundra?
The RAV4: Since the entry-level SUV was redesigned last fall, there are no known makeover plans at the moment. In fact, sources speculate that no major changes are expected in the next several years.
The Highlander, which went on sale this year, is the first iteration of Toyota's new global mid-sized platform. No major changes are planned for this SUV in the near future either.
It looks like the 4Runner will receive a redesign in the near future as well. It is rumored that Toyota will strive to keep the 4Runner targeted towards the truck crowd to avoid hurting sales of it's new Highlander. You can expect to see the new 4Runner in either the 2002 or 2003 model year.
Since the Sequoia debuted in the 2000 model year, our sources indicate that no major revisions are planned for Toyota's monster 'ute.
With the arrival of the new 2000 Sequoia SUV, it appears as though Toyota is phasing-out the Land Cruiser. It is, however, expected to stay in the lineup through the 2005 model year.
If our sources are correct, the beloved Tacoma is slated for a redesign for the 2004 model year. One of the biggest improvements for the new model is a larger powerplant. It is expected that the current 3.4 liter V6 will be replaced with a 3.7 liter version. Other details are not currently available about the new Tacos.
It is also rumored that a larger-than-Tundra truck is in development. It would be marketed as a tough, commercial truck to rival Ford's F-250. Whispers of a 2005 release have been heard.
Heard anything about the future of Toyota's truck lineup? Voice your opinion below!
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