My Favorite Pick-Up Truck

Today, I’m going to discuss my favorite pick-up truck: the Toyota Tacoma   I will include information about the interior, exterior, and technological features.  Above is a chart I created illustrating the sales of this great looking truck through the years according to CarSalesBase.com   So, let’s get started.

Exterior

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The Tacoma has six model choices ranging from $25,200 to $41,520.  My favorite model is the TRD Pro   Although it is pricey, the blacked out grill and rims make the truck seem sporty and futuristic.  It includes a skid plate, so the underside of the truck stays protected and built in fog lights.  Also, the hood vent makes the vehicle seem like a sports car like a Dodge Challenger.

This vehicle’s exterior is unique, and in my opinion, is the reason why this Toyota is so popular.  I wish that Toyota had allowed more choice with cab and bed size in this model, but other models such as the TRD Sport leave it up to the driver.  The designers obviously were meticulous about every detail even with the graphics on the door and tailgate.   Overall, Toyota really did a great job designing the exterior of this sporty truck keeping in mind the larger and smaller details.

Interior

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Toyota really did a great job with the interior as well as the exterior.  The TRD Pro logo in the headrests serve as advertising as well as adds a luxury, sporty sense because you might find something similar in a car like the Audi R8

Also, the “Multi-Information Display” on the dashboard and large touchscreen display allow this futuristic looking vehicle to meet the needs of today’s drivers.  The option of having locks that unlock when the driver’s door-handle is held is a great idea for when your hands are full.  The vehicle also comes with wireless charging in select models.  Overall, Toyota kept the great design and utilized some key necessities to make a great truck interior as well as exterior.

Technological Features

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No matter which model, the Toyota Tacoma comes with “Toyota Safety Sense P” which in my opinion is the most important feature.  The vehicle stops automatically when necessary, warns you with “Lane Departure Alert“, controls the high beams when driving over 25 mph and at night, as well as the “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control” which allows the vehicle to automatically prevent you from getting to close to another vehicle while using cruise control.  These features and others are what I would expect from a truck of this price.  One unique feature in the truck is the included GoPro holder on the windshield.  Also, for more information about features the car includes, click here.  

Overall, Toyota really hit the mark on this pick-up truck with its sporty exterior, technologically advanced interior, and great safety features.