WashingtonTaco
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Yeah 13 years running of the 5th gen 4Runner. The 6th gen hopefully is a sea change, and not by means of a hybrid but a real competitor to the Bronco and Wrangler.
4th Gen Taco: 2024 revealed?
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Gallowbraid
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With each dealer being allocated exactly 1 unit with a manual.
Are we sure they mean gearbox and not a book in the glovebox?
Toyota Tacoma, available with a six-speed manual transmission.
I will be surprised if it's available on anything other than the Pro or Trail Hunter.
I will be surprised if it's available on anything other than the Pro or Trail Hunter.
Gallowbraid
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Toyota apparently drove the Trailhunter through the bolt on accessory section of the Summit Racing catalog. Can't wait for all the third gen owners to bombard the forums asking if that headache rack will fit their truck...
WashingtonTaco
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I hope that’s an image of the SR5 2 wheel drive model.
Gallowbraid
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Every shillouet they released appears to be that low slung. Hope they have huge wheel wells / fender openings.
Gallowbraid
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I think they finally said it would be revealed on the 19th.
Right? I already hate it just because of this BS.
I hate it because, I’m pretty sure we’ve already seen the biggest party tricks that are supposed to ‘wow’ us. They will continue to build excitement for an “off-road” truck that will turn out to be the same conservative formula: 32” tires, a rear locker, A-Trac, New styling (probably a grill sized for a Kenworth), a bunch of factory accessories better filled by the aftermarket. Oh… but, rear disk brakes!!! They probably looked nearly 30 years back in time at my 70 series for technological inspiration on that one.
Meanwhile… I’m seeing a Chevy Bison (that already had front and rear lockers) on 35’s from the factory and looking good even with the wrappers still on it.
New model threads are always confusing as people complain about features nobody knows for sure are offered or not or what kind of trim levels will be available at introduction or upgrades slated for the following year(s). It’s like a chorus composed of farts and gesticulations as these models get torn apart or revered depending on the poster’s interpretation or brand loyalty.
That being said I’m not so sure about all these turbo 4 cylinders. Turbos are high maintenance and don’t like heat or dirty environments but at least they are a petrol motor. We need to enjoy that while we can.
I guess I look at new trucks different. Reliability, affordability and overall usefulness are what I’m looking for in a truck. 35” tires, 26” info screens, 360 cameras and all that stuff you find in boutique trucks ain’t what I’m looking for. Give me something that will last a long time, be the least costly to afford and has enough support to outfit it to my needs is top. If it doesn’t have what I actually need that’s what the aftermarket and some hours out in the garage are for. Anybody can buy a boutique truck and cruise it through suburbia, hell that’s where most of these Gucci trucks lurk.
That being said I’m not so sure about all these turbo 4 cylinders. Turbos are high maintenance and don’t like heat or dirty environments but at least they are a petrol motor. We need to enjoy that while we can.
I guess I look at new trucks different. Reliability, affordability and overall usefulness are what I’m looking for in a truck. 35” tires, 26” info screens, 360 cameras and all that stuff you find in boutique trucks ain’t what I’m looking for. Give me something that will last a long time, be the least costly to afford and has enough support to outfit it to my needs is top. If it doesn’t have what I actually need that’s what the aftermarket and some hours out in the garage are for. Anybody can buy a boutique truck and cruise it through suburbia, hell that’s where most of these Gucci trucks lurk.
Scott B.
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I believe this is part of the manufacturer's marketing plan.
Remember, any publicity is better than no publicity.