Any chance Toyota changes the front end of the 3rd Gen ?

The grille will change , but the long nose thing is here to stay . That’s Toyota’s Pedestrian protection design.

 

Agreed. But this is the internet. Blame must be cast.

 

My guess if there would be a change would be in 2020.

Maybe they'll do it like how they did the 2012 - 2015's.

Basically from 2005 - 2015 they were all 2nd gens builds but the 2012's - 2015's were still a 2nd gen build with a just different front styling with some other different trims/features.

 

Those things look like the ridgeline lol

 

Agreed. SHUN THE NON-BELIEVER

 

I don’t think it’s a case of people defending their purchase. It takes people time to adjust to drastic changes. People came around to the 3rd Gen design, because it is a good one, but was a shock at the time.

 

My Tacoma has Mick Jagger lips...

A Jimmy Durante schnoz... And, Dizzy Gillespie Cheeks.

freaking all star lineup!

 

most likely your answer: https://youtu.be/-K7fCQlUhj0

 

Too bad the 3Gen did not come with this front end but I'm still loving my 16. Does not take long to get over the new nose because everything else about my TRD 4x4 OR DCSB MT6 I love. $.02

 

Meh I loved the 2015-2017 models as I thought they looked pretty rad and aggressive, but the new 2018 models have this weird extended piece on the front of the grille now thats rather off putting and looks kinda cheap imo. I'd still probably get one if I didn't prefer the Taco for its reliability, looks and size on the trails.

 

I honestly prefer the 3rd Gen Taco looks WAYYYY more than either of the Hilux front ends tbh. Like others have mentioned it looks aggressive and strong, where as in my opinion the Hilux, Ridgeline, and Colorado all look like a modern Elcamino or Brat. I wanted a truck, not a sedan with a bed in the back. This was my deciding factor between the Taco and the Colorado. The Tacoma didn;t look like a Chevy Cruze or Malibu with a bed attached to it. But also, opinions are so varied everyone is going to be different here.

 

“I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it!”

 

Could be worse...


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That front end is worse IMO.

Oh, and just look at those fat, overstated fender flares - now where have I seen that shit before.. 2nd gen. Yup

 

Looks like they took the front end off the Dodge Caliber and added a stick-on hood scoop.

 

I don't know. F-150's grille looks like a barn door to me.

Fuggly

 

The new ones are even worse.....

 

Yeah, that’s a step backwards. I guess I was thinking of the ones from a couple years back without so much Chrome. Oh well..

 

Hadn't seen the F150 refresh yet. I don't like it.