Redesign for 2012...

One thing I havent seen mentioned that I would like to see is lock out hubs. I know on my '90 pickup I picked up 2 mpg when I change from drive flanges to lock out hubs. Ian just explained this on Extreme 4x4. Thats a lot of resistance being pushed down the road.

 

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rumor has it, the 2012 taco will look like this!

 

my guess is 2013, and will look like 4runner and have the updated v6. that means "americanized" interior and buttons, fugly headlights and tailights with sticking out lenses ala (4runner, accord, etc.) same old whip screw in antenna (thank god for cravenspeed ;p) and same old usual skinny tires on base models. and yes it'll weigh more doh...

 

The new 4runner interior is NICE!

But I agree that update= weight more, most of the time.

 

I love the new 4 runner!!

 

well it looks like i may be getting a 2012 then, cause that new 4 runner is sweet. Soon as dealers start getting them my order will go in.

 

They need to stop offering the 4clyd. If they offered the V6 in the Regular Cabs and 2 wheels drives, Toyota would be able to boast higher MPGs, without changing anything. With more power in those lighter trucks, they could easily see 2-4 MPG increases.

 

i just got one but i want a taco too!

 

Despite what people may see in pictures, the head lights and tails do not stick out. Its actually more of an illusion, the wheel well is the widest part of the vehicle and it would be damn near impossible to take a light out without also removing a fender.

 

The new 4runner headlight styling is sick. IMO, a Tacoma would look badass with them. Some posts say it will also be heavier. Does anyone know if wheelbase or width dimensions increase?

 

there is no info any anything yet

 

So why is this thread in 2nd gen if we're talking about upcoming 3rd gen trucks. Doesn't make sense at all

 

2nd gen location makes even less than no sense

 

Next major redesign supposed to be 2014. Read a few articles about it. That's why I bought my 2011 otherwise id have to wait 3 more years for my 1st taco.

 

That's what I've been sayin, but no one believes anything cuz the world is ending next year.

 

If there was one, at least all these annoying threads would go live there.

 

He's building the prototype in his garage. didnt hear it from me.

 

H my phucking god, REALLY? AAAAAH I can't wait

 

According to someone at Toyota, it's scheduled for 2012, which is why I bought my first gen now, waiting for the new gen. I'm looking forward to it, I love the general 4 runner styling, so I'm hopeful. Unfortunately, they're recently retired now and don't work there anymore... that was about a year ago and could theoretically pushed out.