If only the engine matched the look...

Wouldn't it be nice to have a 3rd gen Tacoma engine and aggressive styling like this?

 

I just want a v8

 

Days of a V8 in a mid-sizer are long gone. If automakers are gonna make any truck to ding their CAFE numbers, it will be their full size trucks which are the most profitable. Mid-sizers get screwed.

 

It's a TacomaRunner

 

I am not pissing and moaning. Just thought the truck looked interesting. Would be nice to have something bad ass under the hood.

 

Predator

 

is there a thread anywhere on converting to the front end of a 4runner on a 16? itd be interesting to read.

 

Why mod from ugly to ugly? That thing is just as hideous of a Hoover snout.

 

Now that is one hell of a grill. Love it

 

I'd order one in two seconds if that was the real 3rd gen look. The current one reminds me of gonzo.

 

The 4runners use to have an option for the the 4.8L v8 i wish they still offerd that, i never understood why they never offered it on Tacoma's being the same vehicle.

 

Power to weight is my assumption.

 

The motor is perfect!!! You can get up and go if you want, just shift and use ETC as already mentioned. It has sufficient power to tow all my toys. My 4x4 with large tires can also get 23mpg when I take it easy on the loud stick. IMHO, the motor is perfect!!!

 

Not when i test drove a 3rd gen it was slow and sluggish, love my 4.0

 

You're dating my first wife?

 

Did you use the ECT PWR button? You should try that out.

 

I have a new 2016 with 3" lift and 295 tires and only get 16.5 mpg is that about right or am I missing something?

 

If you want a fast truck go get a full size diesel. With a few minor mods you can be > 1000 ft lbs of torque and more than satisfied.

In reality, no way a Japanese vehicle will be "fast" in any manner. There are a few exceptions (LFA, GTR, etc) but not many.

 

For the record I don't mind the 3rd gen, but that front end is goofy looking!

But all companies are in a front end phase that sucks right now. I think Ford, Chevy, and Toyota have weird front ends. Dodge though....they are okay in my book.

I mean it looks like you could put the V8 in there, why does it stick out so far?!