Wish list for the 4th generation Tacoma

Here is what I would like to see;

-Keep the “old school” body on frame construction
-Make the body 1 1/2” narrower than the current model
-Offer a hybrid version (Tundra hybrid is coming)
-Increase the headroom so drivers don’t hit their head when entering/exiting the cab
-Address the awkward seating position
-Ditch the composite bed for 100% aluminum
-Aluminum panels for all of the exterior sheet metal
-Fully boxed high strength steel chassis
-Full LED headlights, taillights, turn signals, interior lighting (ditch the incandescent bulbs)
-Increase the soundproofing
-Offer a high end stereo option that truly sounds awesome (aftermarket loves you right now)
-Better feeling brake modulation
-Standard 300hp 4-banger turbo that’s rated for at least 22/26 mpg’s
-Standard 8-speed speed SMOOTH shifting automatic transmission
-Real steel bumpers front/rear (like the new Ford Ranger)

 

Absolutely NO to a 4-banger turbo. Hell no in fact. Keep in NA.

A hybrid sounds pretty cool though.

 

500 hp
3 in lift stock
35s stock
4000 bed capacity
20000 towing capacity
can do taxes
self driving
time travel

 

I just hope it's up to expectations...........






Hope it's perfect, or else

 

Diesel option would be awesome!

 

Why? The 4-banger is brutally underpowered compared to other similarly (and smaller) 4 cylinder motors. I’m fine with staying NA but it needs at least 50hp more.

 

more power and a better transmission

 

So you don't want a Tacoma then...

 

That costs $500.

 

Better drivetrain I4/V6 Turbo with 8 speed AT
Much better tech
Power seats,
power folding mirrors
Power tailgate lock
Hood struts
Aluminum body panels
Steel bed

 

With 4.0 of course

 

Make the truck smaller like they used to be, my Tacoma is the size of a regular pickup.

 

I mean keep the NA 6 or do a hybrid 4 or hybrid 6. I don’t want a turbo.

 

So OP wants this!

 

Beautiful truck

 

Application and TW background check for qualifications. Instant DQ if you’ve complained in more than 5 threads Or if you can’t name off the differences between all trims before a committee. You must road test across the country to see if the seats hurt your sensitive areas, and if at any point you reference a raptor you’re outright banned from Toyota products for not being “core” enough.

 

I'm not in the market for a new Tacoma, but when I see a nice 3rd gen. I can envision myself driving one, then I remember the V6 is the 3.5, which probably isn't that bad. Really they need to put the manual back in the 2.7.

 

I would like to see the TRD Pro available in a double cab w/6 ft bed. As well as a access cab w/6 ft bed. I use my truck for extreme offroad camping and need the 6 ft bed for a 180 Leer shell to sleep in. I would like to see more availability of the TRD Pro model at dealerships as well. The 5 ft beds are useless to me.

 

I’m asking why? I’d take a turbo 4-banger for sure. I like the way small motors with small turbos drive. The small turbo has almost no turbo lag and they just punch. A lot of fun to drive.

 

The v8 out of the gx460, please and thank you.