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Old 03-11-2004, 02:05 PM
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4x4 2005 Tacoma?

This website is saying that it's the new Tundra. The TTORA guys are convinced that it's the new Tacoma - they're saying that the size and the overall covered look (considering what the X-Runner looked like) is too similar.

So here's the link:
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news/07tundra.html

...and here's a pic to whet your appetite


...and to make a quick comparison:

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It's really hard to say...we'll just have to wait.
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Yeah, it's the '05 Taco double cab in disguise..

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If this is the new Toyota Tundra Double Cab, then I might have to get one when it comes out. It looks good as far as I can see. I wonder what engine (size?) it will have?

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It should be the 2005 Tacoma, manufacturers dont run with disguised models on the road till very shortly (6-12 months) before the release.

It looks pretty big, close to the size of a Tundra. That's probably why there is confusion.

Defintely has some close styling to the 4Runner, so much for the break between the 4RUnner and Tacoma I think they will probably share lots of components, knowing Toyota. Great for the rest of us, more parts to pick from and aftermarket goodies.

I just hope they throw in the V8!!!
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Yeah, it does look pretty similar, doesn't it?
If you take off the street effects the rear bumper has the same type of curve up.
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Are we sure it is a Toyota? Looks an allot like an updated Armada/Titan.
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Yeah, it's a Toyota - there's no reason to disguise a Titan now...
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Okay, same angles here - or as similar as I can find...


look at the interior - the handles and mirror look pretty much exactly like each other although that front grill looks a bit weird.

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I have read that the new Tacoma will not have the V8, but will get a bigger V6, probably the 4RunnerV6.
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it's too big
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Thing looks big, hope they put a V8 in it
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Originally Posted by kyle_22r
it's too big
Whatever happened to compact sized pick-ups?
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Tacoma mini
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wow that truck looks big. Hopefully its the new taco. I like it....
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Maybe it is a new Tundra?My comment on the Titan/Armada is that maybe it is the 05/06 replacement? Sure does not look like any Toyota I have seen.
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WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY do auto manufacturers insist on copying each other's body styling??? minivans, pickup trucks, suv's. it angers me i tells ya!!
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It's got to be the Tacoma the d-cab Tundras are out already ,and the cab and bed look nothing like that.
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Originally Posted by Paul H.
I have read that the new Tacoma will not have the V8, but will get a bigger V6, probably the 4RunnerV6.
Same thing with the 05 Pathfinder/Frontier – It will get the 4.0 V6 but not the 5.6 option. :chicken:?
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Originally Posted by EDGE
Thing looks big, hope they put a V8 in it
Well, you can always slap on a "V8" emblem ::


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