It is hard to imagine a small pickup truck that can beat the 2015 Toyota Tacoma; however, the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma does just that. The 2016 model offers a bold new exterior, a tough, but still comfortable interior, and new technology that anybody can use.
Toyota Tacoma 4 Cylinder Engine
There are different engine options to choose from when you purchase your new Tacoma. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine offers 159 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. It also gets either a five-speed manual transmission, or the new six-speed automatic.
Toyota Tacoma V-6 Engine
If a four-cylinder engine just won’t cut it for you, then the 2016 Toyota Tacoma also comes with an available V-6 engine. The V-6 engine offers 278-horsepower, 3.5-liter, and torque at 265 lb-ft.
A similarly brand-new six-speed automatic replaces the five-speed, and there’s a new six-speed manual available to those who prefer to shift for themselves. The towing capacity is as high as 6,800 pounds with the V-6 engine.
2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited Engine
The new V-6 is interesting on several fronts, including fuel mileage, which, with the automatic, is up to 18 mpg* city, 23 mpg* highway in 4×4 models, compared to last year’s 16/21. The use of the Atkinson cycle is one reason for the increase; the engine switches seamlessly between Otto and Atkinson (when the intake valve is held open longer than usual to get the most from the combustion process) as the engine computer tells it to.
The engine also uses both direct and port fuel injection. Toyota also addressed one issue with direct injection — that the injectors are closer to the spark plug, and therefore more susceptible to carbon buildup. The engine computer calculates when the likelihood of carbon may occur, and initiates a self-cleaning process using the port injection, and high-pressure bursts through a small side opening in the injectors.
If you are looking for a small sized pickup truck then come see our selection of new Tacomas at Limbaugh Toyota.
*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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