I love it!

 

I'm thinking I like the new tow-capacity. Looks like I could get one of them fancy new ones and have it be the tow rig for my current Tacoma.

The Tundra is an option for that...but it's too big for taking to the Park-n-Ride, and I would probably get better mileage with the Taco.

I wonder if you can buy one without those big, ugly fenders...? I'm not too keen on the shape...

 

Urban Legen? Typically, when the "sibling" is used in the automotive world it means two largely identical vehicles badged differently. Since I'm pulling this right from the article I don't think it can get urban legend status just yet.

All aside it is good to see a Toyota is still a Toyota.

Frank

 

[QUOTE=elripster]Not according to what I read today. They are the same except for motors. The Chevy will have the inline engine.


Is this the same article as was first posted ? Or is there a another write up on the 2005 Tacoma somewhere else too?

 

I'm with Frank on this.

As stated earlier, there is a joint venture GM/Toyota plant in Freemont California.

Why is this such a stretch for some of you guys?

The Toyota Matrix and Pontic Vibe are basically the same car.

I know it's a hard concept to swallow - I'd never spend my hard earned money on a Chevy....

...unless of course it was a 67 Malibu convertable, or maybe a 67 Nova, or 69 Camaro....

 

Jeez, sometimes I wonder about you guys.
Here is the quote directly from pickuptruck mag:
"With 245 horsepower and peak torque of 282 lb-ft, the Toyota V6 is one of the top-rated engines of any compact/midsize truck.

Nissan recently announced its 4.0-liter V6 will be rated at 265 horsepower and 284 lb-ft. Chevy/GMC offers an inline-5 engine rated at 220 horsepower and 225 lb-ft for the Colorado/Canyon siblings.

The Dodge Dakota has a base V6 engine 210 horsepower and a base 4.7-liter V8 rated at 230 horsepower (a special High-Output edition is rated at more than 250 horsepower)."

Here is another one on the same page:
"The next-generation Tacoma is derived from Toyota’s Prado platform, which is the basis for the Lexus GX470 and Toyota 4Runner SUVs."

The Chevy/GM siblings (meaning that the Chevy and GM are the same) have nothing in common with the Tacoma.
DIFFERENT WHEELBASES
DIFFERENT BED DIMENSIONS
DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS IN EVERYTHING
DIFFERENT FRAME
DIFFERENT ENGINES
DIFFERENT EVERYTHING

Look under the Chevy and look under the Tacoma. Look on Chevy's website and compare everything. Write to pickuptruck.com and ask them.

 

Where does it say they're related? Helloooo...re-read the wording of the article.

The only place it mentions the '05 Tacoma's roots is when it says it's based off the Prado platform. How the heck does Chevy get to release the Colorado a year before the Tacoma, with a different engine than previous years, and base it off of Toyota's proprietary platform that is not even available in the states? Explain that one to me.

I'm not getting angry, I just don't want this one to slip by...we need to keep our facts straight people.

Jim

 

I agree it says nothing about the two being related.

 

LOL, will this be enough to satisfy the doubters? It is truly mystifying why some people insist the Colorado/Canyon and the new Tacoma are the same truck. In addition to the differences stated above, the Colorado/Canyon is manufactured at the GM plant in Shreveport LA and the Tacoma will be manufactured in Fremont, CA and also in Baja, Mexico. Just because all three trucks have a similar fender opening, does not mean they are the same truck.

 

Go the official web site for the NUMMI plant in CA, and read what it says under the heading "WHAT WE MAKE". It says they make the Corolla, the Vibe, and the Tacoma. NO Canyon, NO Colorado. If you still don't believe this, they have plant tours available and you can see with your own eyes what they do and don't manufacture.

http://www.nummi.com/vehicles.html

 

BUT IT'S FUUUUUUN (stomps around, whiney, throws tantrum )

They NUMMI plant only makes cars. In fact, the prius and the vibe are the SAME car. Me and my 12yr old nephew could switch out the parts that make them different in a day including time alotted for his 6hr Game Boy breaks. I think the first car to come out of the plant was the Corolla/Prizm.

I guess it would help if I would stop telling people the Sequoia is a re-engineered Expedition.

 

I personally wish the 4runner's front end looked like this. The front fenders are ok, but the back is just bla.

What is a "2-tier loading, removable tailgate?"

and the storage compartments in the bed are awesome.

Overall, I might have to start saving my pennies!

Just a curiosity question, but anybody know if they are dropping the "flareside/sportside" bed style?

 

That's interesting.

 

4runners weigh so god damn much.

 

Ok I see it. Somehow I got the connection between the two switched up.

This is one of those times it is good to be mistaken.

Frank

 

But this story isn’t about Ford’s self-inflicted demise

 

Here is a blast from the past...How close was I?


This was from way back too, b/c I liked the front so much..

 

According to the first drive report at this site http://www.autosite.com/Reviews/2005-toyota-tacoma.asp the 4.0L V6 will require premium fuel. Does that sound correct? Does the 4runner with this motor require premium fuel?

Which powertrain is going to work best offroad, the 6 speed manual or the auto trans with hill control and descent control?

I wonder if, as with the 4runner with its auto trans and torsen center diff, you can run the auto trans Tacoma on hard pavement in 4WD (in snow, slush, and rain)?