NEW FOR 2012: - Revised exterior and interior styling - Two additional cargo tie-down hooks in the bed - Standard upgraded CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input and easy-grip control knobs on all models - 4x4 models add standard USB port, upgraded stereo display, Bluetooth connectivity, XM satellite radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, revised centre stack with piano black accents, cruise control and keyless entry - V6 models add standard sliding rear privacy glass For 2012, changes to the Toyota Tacoma are in trim. A new grille, headlamps, hood and bumpers bring its styling in line with the company’s SUVs. Interior changes include a new steering wheel, shift knob, all-season floor mats, folding rear-seat head restraints and new interior door trim. All models receive an upgraded stereo and the 4x4 models add several new interior features. The Tacoma is available in several configurations. A 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine is available in the Access Cab in two- or four-wheel drive, with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. A 4.0-litre V6 is available in the Access Cab in 4x4 configuration, with six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic. It is also the only engine available in the Double Cab, in 4x4 only, where it comes with the six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. The Access Cab features small, rear-hinged back doors that can only be operated when the front doors are open; the Double Cab uses four independently-opening doors. The Access Cab uses a six-foot box; the Double Cab comes with a five-foot or six-foot box. All of them are double-walled and made of composite material, and include a removable tailgate and tie-downs. Features on the Access Cab 4x2 I4 include 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, cloth seats, rear seat foldable cushions, power locks, auto driver’s-down window, passenger vanity mirror, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front centre console box, map lights, all-season floor mats, digital clock, active front head restraints, front tow hook, manually-adjustable mirrors, rear step bumper, rear splash guards, removable tailgate, cargo bed tie-downs, and two-speed wipers with mist feature. The Access Cab 4x4 I4 adds 16-inch steel wheels. The Access Cab 4x4 V6 adds sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, cruise control and keyless entry. The Double Cab models add driver’s lumbar support, rear seat heater ducts, folding front passenger seat, and 60/40 fold-down rear seat.
