Toyota trucks at Detroit NAIAS

Hey guys, I was at the Detroit show yesterday. Of course I beelined straight to the back of the floor to the Toyota section. They had the TRD Pro Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma's on display.





They also had this beast Tundra fresh from a Baja 1000 win, despite the insane can opener damage.





I was bummed to find limited access to the NEW Tacoma's! The blue DC is up on a rotating platform; the khaki AC TRD is on the floor but locked up tight.







The bed of the new one appears to be the same as the 2nd gen (lined, outlet, storage, tie downs, et al.). Tailgate felt nice and heavy duty, and the soft open feature is cool. The khaki model was wearing 265/70R16 rubber. That khaki color is tough, IMO. Interior looks decent, definitely a huge upgrade over the current 2nd gen interior. I'd say comparable to my 2012 4Runner Trail, although I still prefer the 4Runner version. Wish I could have gotten into it though.

I wish that they would have stamped the TRD logos into the bedside like they do on the Tundra. That would have looked good next to the stamped tailgate. The red TRD stickers looked really cheap. Up front the plastic grill felt really thin and cheap. I don't understand why the front end is so long, there's about 18" of empty space between the grill and the radiator. Should be lots of room for hidden winch mounts, lol.

Overall the truck looks good, and like a nice update to the 2nd gen, even if many of us wish they had taken it further. I'll go drive one when they're in stores, but I don't plan to trade in my 4Runner any time soon.

 

did you hapen to take any pics UNDER the 3rd gens? im REALLY interested to see what the drive train looks like.

 

don't like the longer front end

 

No, sorry. I only had my cell camera on me, so I probably wouldn't have gotten anything useful anyway.

 

Looks like Craig's gonna have to load up on supplies for DEEEEEP lip Satoshi lol

 

That 4runner

 

That blows you can only get so close to them.

 

Thanks for the pics.
The new model reminds me of an old 1980's Buick. Rememeber, those old body-on-frame cars that always looked like the body was just floating on top of the frame. The nose also seems soooo long, just like those old 80's boats. Coupled with the somewhat narrow height, the truck will take some time for me to adapt to.

So far, I prefer my 2013: Short, boxy, nimble... Classic Toyota.

 

Ya now that some time has gone by it's just the front end (jay Leno chin), headlights and grill I'm still not comfortable with. Everything else is fine..

 

seems like those are the only 2 trucks made so far? Is toyota still tweaking the details on the truck?

That 4runner needs me. Bad

 

The new Tacomas are starting to look ugly to me now. I liked them at first.

 

Are you saying you took these pictures with your cellphone? The pictures looks amazing. Thank you!

 

That front. Im trying my hardest. But that stupid, ugly pointless front.

 

What is that big goofy plastic air dam under the front bumper? Is that only on the limited model?

 

that new tacoma is uuuuuugly!!

 

Why couldn't hey have just put that 4runner front end on the tacoma and called it a day? Love that 4 runner model.

 

Anybody want to buy my Pyrite Mica 2015 Tacoma DCLB 4X4 with about 3,800 miles on it? So I can go get a Brand New 4 Runner?

 

They said the front grew 3" to meet new crash requirements, I think the same can be said for why all vehicles are getting bigger grille areas. It has to do with a Govt. requirement for impacts with pedestrians or something like that.

 

Place the Tundra got? Anyone. ?
And who drove it?

 

Thanks for taking those pics.

Wow the new Taco is ugly. That TRD Pro looks nice though.