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Is the Toyota Tacoma truly a "mid-sized" truck?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:11 am
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:11 am
I get the visual appeal. It seems to me that they just appear bigger because of the wide fender molding and larger tires. The trucks are even jacked up higher to appear bigger so they have to add the mud flaps to close that gap between the ground and truck for the illusion that it's a bigger truck. Especially since it's marketed as such, with the "Prerunner" package to make a 2x4 truck look like a 4x4.
It's clearly obvious when I see a base model without all of the body side molding, large tires and mud flaps. Then compare that to the one that is commonly seen about. They're the same truck, it's just made to look bigger.
I've never driven one, but to those of you that have, do you feel they are truly mid-sized?
Base Tacoma:
Most commonly seen Prerunner 4x2 or 4x4 Tacoma:
It's clearly obvious when I see a base model without all of the body side molding, large tires and mud flaps. Then compare that to the one that is commonly seen about. They're the same truck, it's just made to look bigger.
I've never driven one, but to those of you that have, do you feel they are truly mid-sized?
Base Tacoma:
Most commonly seen Prerunner 4x2 or 4x4 Tacoma:
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Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:13 am to meeple
I have no idea and I don't care
I love my Tacoma
I love my Tacoma
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:13 am to meeple
All trucks have gotten bigger over the past 30 years.
The current gemeration Tacomas, in particular are only slightly smaller than the first generation Tundras (through the 2006 model year). However, there was a V8 option on Tundras of that generation.
So, it is mid-sized for the current market, but just 10, 12 years ago it would have been considered "7/8" of a full-sized truck, IMHO.
The current gemeration Tacomas, in particular are only slightly smaller than the first generation Tundras (through the 2006 model year). However, there was a V8 option on Tundras of that generation.
So, it is mid-sized for the current market, but just 10, 12 years ago it would have been considered "7/8" of a full-sized truck, IMHO.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:14 am to meeple
I don't know, but I saw one of the new Colorado's the other day and was very impressed. Great looking truck.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:15 am to meeple
I wouldn't say it's truly a truck. Might as well drive a Prius.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:17 am to meeple
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Is the Toyota Tacoma truly a "mid-sized" truck?
based upon the axles, engine, and suspension, yes absolutely
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:20 am to meeple
Tacoma or Tundra will run forever.
Best trucks.
They do great, swamp driving on the beach!
Best trucks.
They do great, swamp driving on the beach!
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:20 am to Kingpenm3
Have one and love it. Unanimous motor trend truck of the year.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:24 am to meeple
awesome truck so long as you really don't have to do truck stuff.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:24 am to meeple
All trucks continuously get bigger and redefine the different sizes. The current Tacoma is the size of a Tundra from a few years back, an F350, and the bigger ones are like freaking tanks now.
Regardless, I love my Tacoma. Best vehicle I've had, great size, dependability, and good gas mileage. I wouldn't trade it for a "full size" truck
Regardless, I love my Tacoma. Best vehicle I've had, great size, dependability, and good gas mileage. I wouldn't trade it for a "full size" truck
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:27 am to meeple
isn't the tacoma basically a camry with a truck body?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:45 am to meeple
Tacoma and others in that class = small truck
150/1500 trucks = mid size
250/2500 and up = full size
I don't know what would be considered small size if the smallest trucks are considered mid sized. That would also make the 250/350/2500/3500 trucks extra-full-sized trucks
150/1500 trucks = mid size
250/2500 and up = full size
I don't know what would be considered small size if the smallest trucks are considered mid sized. That would also make the 250/350/2500/3500 trucks extra-full-sized trucks
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:49 am to meeple
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They're the same truck, it's just made to look bigger.
No, no they're not.
The base is a 4-banger, prerunner and above are v-6...among many other things.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:51 am to Hammertime
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Tacoma and others in that class = small truck 150/1500 trucks = mid size 250/2500 and up = full size
This is how perspective gets messed up - all those trucks are larger than their predecessors just a decade or so ago. The Tacoma is roughly size of the old F-100 and Chevy trucks from the 70s, yet you consider it "small". While it is one of the smaller trucks in the North American market - it is huge - just not as huge as all the other trucks.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:52 am to meeple
I would consider it a "sports truck" and not "working truck". It's basically a Jeep style truck made for offroading and getting you to and from remote places with all of your gear. I have an 8 foot trailer if I need it to 'work' though. With the manual it's as fun of a vehicle as you can get. Shifting through the gears in 4lo is a hoot.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:58 am to meeple
LOL, no.
Tacoma is a wittle baby truck.
Standard 1/2 ton is mid-size.
3/4 ton is full-size.
'Merica, dang right, bub.
Tacoma is a wittle baby truck.
Standard 1/2 ton is mid-size.
3/4 ton is full-size.
'Merica, dang right, bub.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:58 am to Hammertime
quote:
150/1500 trucks = mid size
250/2500 and up = full size
Well this is wrong. They're both full size.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:00 am to VetteGuy
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'Merica, dang right, bub.
All Tacomas and Tundras for the U.S. market are made in San Antonio, Texas, baw.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:00 am to Ace Midnight
quote:
This is how perspective gets messed up - all those trucks are larger than their predecessors just a decade or so ago. The Tacoma is roughly size of the old F-100 and Chevy trucks from the 70s, yet you consider it "small".
sorry bra, perspective isn't about comparing things to 40 years ago. its all about relativity to today's market.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:03 am to Ace Midnight
Talking about America's sizeology...
Bigger is always better, unless it gets even bigger, then it's more better.
What are you, a Commie or somethin'?
Bigger is always better, unless it gets even bigger, then it's more better.
What are you, a Commie or somethin'?
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