Will we see a new Tacoma in 2012?

[Crinale]

Jamie you sure about that?

Youtube: Chevy Duramax Tie Rod FAIL

Yep I'm sure, those are the tie rods, not the CV's giving out (very common issue).

......and here's the fix for it:
http://www.exaxt.ca/steering_assembly.asp

I have it on mine and it's bulletproof.

Ok back on topic.

not all of those were tie rods.. a few were snapped IFS components (one of the last ones looked like the a-arm broke), but most were tie rods.

[MTL_4runner]

not all of those were tie rods.. a few were snapped IFS components (one of the last ones looked like the a-arm broke), but most were tie rods.

The last one you can see the tire turn in (tie rod) and then the CV blew apart because of the extreme toe-in angle/torque.

The point was simply that just because it has IFS doesn't mean it's not HD.

[fenrisx]

I guess we will not see a new Tacoma in 2012 is what they're trying to say.

[Crinale]

I guess we will not see a new Tacoma in 2012 is what they're trying to say.

ya i think we made that point at least :P before going off topic

[DHC6twinotter]

"Toyota is reportedly working on a refresh for its Tacoma mid-size pickup, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The refreshed Taco will debut in October, as part of the automaker's plan to debut many all-new or refreshed vehicles this year. In addition to the Tacoma, the Camry and Yaris will also receive substantial overhauls for the new model year.

Bob Carter, group vice president and brand manager for Toyota, says that the 2012 Tacoma will keep the same engine and frame, but will have a new exterior design, as well as an updated interior. Currently, the Tacoma is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.

Additionally, Carter states that the Tacoma will receive new entertainment functions, and as we reported earlier, the automaker's new Entune infotainment system will be part of the offerings. We'll have more details come October"

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/28/t...uck-this-fall/


And, I also ran across this picture today.



It is supposed to be a new Tacoma, but I dunno. It looks more like a Nissan to me, even the doors look the same as the current model Frontier. It looks too small to be a Tacoma replacement.

[fenrisx]

Lets hope that is actually a Frontier.

[Scuba]

Sorry guys, the steering wheel is on the wrong side for that to be a US vehicle.



Also, this thread has all the info on the 2012
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2196854

[Obi..]

*Keep in mind guys that Toyota likes to heavily mask their R&D rigs, so more than likely in all honesty those doors above are indeed Nissan. In other words, manufacturers regularly go out and buy their competitor's vehicles to do research and tear down on. It's not too hard to rip off a set of doors from a Frontier and weld up the door hinge and latch assemblies, right? Even better, slice the panels off the Frontier's substructures and make bracketry to tack them over the existing panels.

~Yes, that's a Hilux they're using for that deal there, the U.S. one has a different front undercarriage look.

[DHC6twinotter]

Sorry guys, the steering wheel is on the wrong side for that to be a US vehicle.



Also, this thread has all the info on the 2012
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2196854

Awesome, thanks or the link!

I didn't notice the steering wheel on the right side. After seeing that pic of the front, this looks a bit like the Hilux sold overseas. Makes me wonder if the Hilux and Tacoma will now be identical.

Chevy HD Silverado, Peterbuilt, and Ford ambulance in the background make me think that picture was taken in the US. Lines on the road are also consistent with US roads.

I'm surprised there haven't been any images leaked. Not much longer till the upgraded Tacoma goes on sale.

[Obi..]

Makes me wonder if the Hilux and Tacoma will now be identical.

Chevy HD Silverado, Peterbuilt, and Ford ambulance in the background make me think that picture was taken in the US. Lines on the road are also consistent with US roads.

I'm surprised there haven't been any images leaked. Not much longer till the upgraded Tacoma goes on sale.

Nope, looks more like Dubai or someplace in the Arab Emirates.