Experts say that the Toyota Tacoma is like an edgy teenager, full of energy, adventure, and character, but not quite as sophisticated as its full-sized brother. Its best known for its off-road abilities and trail-ready package, featuring rugged equipment. The Tacoma provides flexibility with multiple powertrain options and various body configurations. It also has a reputation for outstanding safety features, at a practical price. We at Priority Toyota Chesapeake are impressed with the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, and we think you will be too. This is everything you need to know about the 2018 Toyota Tacoma.
Trim Options
The Tacoma is best when taken on the road less traveled, and the TRD Off-Road model was made for adventurous types like you. With either a five- or six-foot bed, and a double cab, it easily seats four large guys. It’s perfect for camping and fishing trips into the mountains. It is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a six-speed automatic. Other standard equipment on the TRD Off-Road includes an electronically locking rear differential, tough and smooth off-road shocks, and an intuitive 7.0 infotainment center with touchscreen.
Infotainment Center
The 2018 Tacoma has the same infotainment system as it did in the previous year model. The Entune system features navigation, a USB port, one 12-volt outlet, Bluetooth connectivity, and voice commands.
Safety
Where the 2018 Tacoma really stands out is with its impressive list of safety features.
The NHTSA gave it four out five stars for an overall safety rating. It was also rated as good on all crash tests. It has a long list of standard safety features to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. The safety package includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and the convenience of automatic high beams. There’s still more, such as the lane departure warning alerts, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert, which is available only on the Sport model and higher.
Exterior
Toyota gave the 2018 Tacoma some minor cosmetic updates which vary, depending on the specific trim. The SR and SR5 have stylish new grills. The TRD Sport and TRD OffRoad come with a cool looking mesh grille, while the popular Limited has a new satinchrome looking grill. Toyota also introduced some new paint colors, like Midnight Black, which somehow makes it look even tougher than it already is. The bed of the hearty truck is ready for the worst sort of weather because it’s made completely of composite material, which will keep it free of rust.
Everyone loves the new 2018 Tacoma, and just one test drive and you’ll understand why. We invite you to the dealership to check one out personally. It handles nicely and is everything you expect from a good truck. From the roomy interior to the extraordinary safety features, to the 7.0 infotainment touchscreen, it’s a solid truck and a great value. We even have some great financing options available that make it easy to own your very own.
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