2009 Toyota Tacoma Overview

2009 Toyota Tacoma Overview

The Americans'penchant for pickup trucks can be traced back to 1964 when Toyota Motors first introduced its small pickup in the form of Stout.It has been quite a long story how the Stout changed to the Toyota Tacoma in the year 1999.The new compact pickup,impressive in all aspects,was designed entirely for the masses.

Legend of Toyota Tacoma

Undoubtedly,Toyota has succeeded to grab the American truck market within a short period of time.If you follow the auto news published throughout the decades and check the auto reviews on Toyota trucks you might get a clear picture.On its debut the Toyota Tacoma approached the traditional American best seller,the Ford Ranger.

In the year 2004,Toyota trucks matched the sales record of Ford pickups and gradually out performed the Ford Ranger and Chevrolet as well.Since then Toyota is basking in the glory of success with its compact pickup–the Tacoma.Years of reliable service,quality production and safe rides have the major contribution behind Toyota’s gaining the status of alegend.

2009 Tacoma Exterior

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma,even though a compact truck,is larger in size than its predecessors.The current Tacoma flauntsfresh exterior detailing including argent painted grille on the front façade and LED taillights.Additional color choices for the Tacoma include Barcelona Red,Magnetic Grey,Pyrite and Timberland.

Style and Power

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma is available in three cab styles along with long and short pickup bed options for each style.The options are-Regular Cab,Access Cab and Double Cab. A four-cylinder inline engine is standard for the current Toyota Tacoma.A five-speed manual transmission is standard for all Tacoma models while a five-speed automatic is mated to an optional 236 horsepower V6.

Efficiency

As for mileage,Tacoma delivers a decent 20mpg city/25 mpg highway as per EPA standard.Though a bit noisy the new Tacoma is a smoother ride and easier handling.The 2009 Tacoma performs more like a truck with car-like interior and creature comfort. Made of sheet molded compound material the cargo bed is lighter than before.

Creature Comfort

An array of high-tech features is added to make your journey an enjoyable one with the Tacoma.The most notable feature is the STAR Safety System,an on-board telematics program for easy navigation,collision detection and automatic notification to Toyota's ATX call center for emergency aid.In addition to the STAR the 2009 model of Toyota Tacoma receives Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system,anti-lock brakes (ABS),automatic brake assist,Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control as standard.

Safety

Toyota never compromise with the safety of their customers.The Tacoma maintains the Toyota standard in terms of safety and security with active front headrests,Curtain side airbags and seat-mounted side airbags and an Auto-LSD (Automatic Limited-slip Differential).

Specialized Models

What is more,the 2009 Toyota Tacoma lineup includes two special variants:The Pre-Runner and the X-Runner.The Pre-Runner comes with a higher riding suspension and a separate locking rear differential.If you want to avail the Tacoma X-Runner isthe right choice for those willing to avail high performance TRD off-road packages.

Andrew White is a self-published author and automobile expert.He writes auto reviews and speculations on latest models. For more information on sports cars, she recommends you to visit: http://www.caranddriver.com/.

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