
New Toyota Tacoma Is Ready to Rock the Trail Near Venice Beach
The new inventory Toyota Tacoma has always been a benchmark for the midsize truck segment, but this new model year changes things. With a total redesign, the newest Tacoma has both an updated style and powerful performance, along with a ton of advanced features to breathe life into this midsize pickup truck.

Performance
This new Toyota truck comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, available in dual configurations. This works with an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission to cater to drivers who prefer more control in their driving experience. Also, the new Tacoma comes with rear- or four-wheel drive options to offer great versatility across varying terrains and driving conditions near Culver City.
The base model SR comes with a 228-horsepower variant of the turbo four-cylinder engine. This will provide plenty of power for everyday driving and light-duty work. But where things get fun is with the rest of the lineup, which carries more muscular i-FORCE versions. These engines produce up to 278 horsepower and an impressive 317 pound-feet of torque, which makes the Tacoma suitably fit for tough jobs or stringent off-road tasks with no hassle near Santa Monica.
Trim Levels and Features
- SR: This is the base model, where the basic features are present, and so is the 228-horsepower engine.
- SR5: Comfort and convenience features are predominantly added in this trim.
- TRD PreRunner: Comes with rear-wheel drive with off-road styling.
- TRD Sport: Comes with sport-tuned suspension and high-end exterior features.
- TRD Off-Road: Comes with enhanced off-road capabilities.
- Limited: This is the top-tier trim, offering all premium features and appointments.


Interior and Exterior
Inside the new Toyota Tacoma, the cabin is finely balanced in its rugged yet refined nature, with top-quality materials everywhere. The seats have been re-engineered to ensure ultimate comfort for those long drives, while the layout of the controls and instruments is key to ergonomic functioning and easy operation.
Indeed, the exterior of the new Tacoma also makes a bold statement, building on its reputation for strength while folding in modern design elements. A chiseled front fascia features an aggressive grille design flanked by slim LED headlights. A sculpted hood and athletic fender flares also contribute to the athletic stance of the new Tacoma.
Technology
Toyota seriously made a technological facelift on the Tacoma to answer modern drivers' demands. This will be headlined by a large-screen infotainment system, which comes in different sizes depending on the trim level. This system supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for seamless integration with one's smartphone.
The Tacoma also broadly features Toyota's latest voice recognition technology, allowing natural language commands to control many functions. Also available is a premium audio system that delivers crisp, enveloping sound throughout the cabin. For those who venture off the pavement, the Tacoma offers an available advanced off-road camera system that provides views to navigate tricky terrain safely.


Safety
No doubt, the new Toyota Tacoma prioritizes safety because every trim level comes with an aggressive suite of driver-assist features. It provides a long list of advanced technologies that will include the package of Toyota Safety Sense™, which encompasses a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert.
Furthermore, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert on the Tacoma enables a driver to face any drive down a busy highway and maneuver through a jammed parking lot with increased confidence. On top of this, there is an available Multi-Terrain Select system along with a Crawl Control function to enhance safety across difficult landscapes near Playa Vista.
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The new Toyota Tacoma is generally an impressive car over most midsize trucks, with its beefy powertrains, varied trim levels, refined interior, chiseled exterior design, improved tech, and enhanced safety features, raising the stakes on what drivers can now expect from the modern pickup. At our dealership, we are indeed overly excited about the new Toyota Tacoma. Also, be sure to check out our used inventory of Toyota trucks to save on your next vehicle purchase.
Visit our Los Angeles area Toyota dealership today to check out the new Tacoma, take it for a test drive, and check out its features.How can we help?
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