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The Blurry Future of the Mid-Size Truck Segment?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pgtr, May 27, 2013.

  1. May 27, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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    adio

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  2. May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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  3. May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    Isn't that just a rebadge Fronty
     
  4. May 27, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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  5. May 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM
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  6. May 27, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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    Wouldn't be surprised. I don't know anything about them. I never see them on the road around here. The one in the picture is certainly styled better than most.
     
  7. May 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    Meh, other than the availability of the longer DCLB, there have been no major sheetmetal changes since '05.

    I would be interested in comparative specs on the 1st Gen Tundra vs 2nd Gen Tacoma though. In the Tundra I had a higher seating position without any loss of headroom. I also had more "hip room"... had full captains chairs with a nicely sized center console.

    I only had to trim the bed mat by about an inch on each side to get it to fit... it was an F150 bed mat.

    Pair of WR250's
    Those tires are 265/70-16.

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    Lot's of room in the engine bay...

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    And brand new.
    For size comparison, I'm 6'3"

    New03.jpg
     
  8. May 27, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    Yes, not selling vehicles in US and Canada anymore.

    It is. Different grill, and some different options.

    They are rare, but there as some in Canada as well. Always thought they looked better than Frontier, but no MT offered by Suzuki. Would compliment my DR650 nicely :rolleyes:

    Ford Ranger XL Double Cab 4x4 2.2L diesel for me next please...:spy:
     
  9. May 27, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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    Down here in Dodge there are 2 of those Suzuki trucks, and I have seen one in Manhattan Kansas also.
     
  10. May 27, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    The better coast
    I've seen a free Suzuki vehicles around Fresno can as well. Mitsubishi also makes a mid sized truck right? Not much after market support for it I believe though. I'd post a link but I'm in my phone.
     
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    This ^ as its going right now...automobiles will eventually look like bubbles IMO.

    Also America's waist band is getting bigger, no way they will male a smaller truck. as I said before people will complain of the pig in the bucket feeling, kind of like when fat people drive smart cars.
     
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  14. May 27, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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    Yeah thanks. I see a lot of those around the Fresno area.
     
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    Global market Ford Ranger. 3.2 TD, 200 horsepower and 350 lb/ft of torque. Likely coming here soon*


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    *probably before 2028. Maybe.
     
  16. May 27, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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    They're junk; just a rebadged Dakota.
     
  17. May 27, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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    :bananadead::bananadead::bananadead::bananadead: Go home Toyota you're drunk :drunk:
     
  18. May 27, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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    I've never heard anything good about them...but nothing bad either.

    Also that ranger is hideous lol. I won't be surprised if they bring it back...probably do something like the Colorado and just make a small f150.
     
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    saw one of those so called "Equator" in king cab form down at a local Safeway. All I did was chuckle hahaha.
     
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    It's called a Mitsubishi Raider and they are complete junk. Like total crap. my buddy owns one I swear it's the true "Frankenstein" it's had so much stuff replaced it's hilarious.
     

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