What's New For the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

Toyota Tacoma has a cult following due to its reliability and off-road capabilities. The mid-size truck has more driver-assists than any of its rivals. The Apple CarPlay, Android auto-capability, and a practical infotainment system keep everyone happy inside the cockpit.

There are a host of new features for the new Tacoma. The exterior is clearly distinguished by a new grille design, wheel choices, taillights, and LED lights on specific trims. Upgrades are also visible inside the passenger cabin, which has new power seats, a bigger infotainment system with a large screen, and hordes of cameras. Using the 360-degree camera, the driver can get a clear sight around the truck and underneath it. The TD Pro version comes with additional goodies such as lighter wheels, retuned shocks, and an inspiring color scheme.

2020 Tacoma has Varied Trim Levels & Countless Features

There are six different trim levels for the new truck. The baseline SR model is approximately $27,000, which is available in double-cabin or access configurations. The upgraded SR5 version is about $1000 more, but it has with alloy wheels, keyless entry, and an upgraded infotainment system, among other features.

In contrast, the Tacoma TRD Sport is priced between $33,000 and $34,000 because it adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-color fender flares, and a hood scoop. Similarly, body-color, running lights, and an advanced audio system are standard for the sports version.

The TRD Off-Road is just a little pricier than the Sport model. As you would expect, it comes with strong shocks, CrawlControl, and 4WD-control mechanism. For an excellent experience, opt for Tacoma Limited. The trim offers sophistications such as a leather interior, JBL sound system, power moonroof, and panoramic view monitor. Similarly, the top of the range trim is TRD Pro, which has most of the features offered by other trim levels and a plush interior.

What's Under the Hood of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

The pickup truck is offered in two types of engines. The baseline smaller engine is a 2.7-Liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with VVT-i technology. It can produce 159 hp @ 5200 rpm. In contrast, the larger 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine offers 278 hp @ 6000 rpm.

It is marketed as a 5-passenger four-wheel-drive vehicle offered in automatic and manual configurations. The TRD Sport and Limited models are oriented towards city driving, while the TRD off-road and the PRO versions are designed for rough outdoor environments. Irrespective of the built, each model offers good ride quality and traction on rough back roads and trails.

2020 Tacoma Safety Technologies

The Tacoma has the most standard driver-assist technology in its class of pickup trucks. Some of the key features of the 2020 model include standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking. Drivers will also love the land departure warning and adaptive cruise control, which is standard in all vehicles.

Toyota Tacoma is also equipped with the Star Safety System of Toyota. The system ensures that you're not alone because the computer will continuously monitor and control vehicle stability control features, traction control, an anti-lock brake system, automated brake-force distribution, advanced airbag system, and the LATCH child safety measures.