2001 toyota Tacoma Prerunner
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Thursday, May 10, 2018
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Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
As of 2015, the Toyota Tacoma is offered in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Bolivia, Chile, and the French territory of New Caledonia.
2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
First generation (January 1995-August 2004)
The Tacoma was introduced in the United States in February 1995 (March 1995 market launch) as a replacement for the Hilux, which before this was marketed in the United States under the name Toyota Pick-up. Compared with the Hilux, the Tacoma is syntheticed with a better priority on flight top quality, taking care of, convenience, and safety and security over ruggedness and also payload capacity. The design is meant to better suit the demands of the United States as well as Canadian pickup market, where pickup trucks, specifically portable and also mid-sized models, are usually used as personal vehicles, and less specifically for industrial, agricultural, and off roadway use. The name was derived from the Shore Salish peoples' name for Mt. Rainier in Washington state.
Growth began in 1989, adhering to launch of the fifth generation Toyota Pickup in late 1988 and also wrapped up in 1994. Style work was done at Calty Design Research in California from 1990 to 1992, when Kevin Hunter's outside design proposal was selected in the fall of 1991 as well as in last kind, frozen for manufacturing in 1992. Patents for the manufacturing style were filed in Japan in April 1993 and October 28, 1993 in the USA.
There were a total amount of 3 engines offered for the Toyota Tacoma:.
-2.4 L four-cylinder rated at 142 hp (106 kW) and also 160 pound · ft (217 N · m) of torque.
-2.7 L four-cylinder ranked at 150 hp (112 kW) and 177 lb · ft (240 N · m) of torque.
-3.4 L V6 rated at 190 hp (142 kW) and also 220 lb · ft (298 N · m) of torque. The 2.4 L gave 29 miles each US gallon (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg-imp) (highway cycle), the 2.7 L provided 26 miles per United States gallon (9.0 L/100 kilometres; 31 mpg-imp) (freeway), as well as the 3.4 L supplied 22 miles each US gallon (11 L/100 kilometres; 26 mpg-imp) (highway ).
Two-wheel drive Tacomas had 5-stud wheel lug patterns. The 2.4 L and also 3.4 L engines were offered in this automobile relying on alternatives. Automatic as well as manual transmissions were available.
4x4 Tacomas (also 2WD crew cabs 2000-present) had six-stud wheel lug patterns, which had been used on the prior pick-ups (pre-Tacoma trucks). The truck's frame is totally boxed until promptly after the rear fallen leave springtime install brace where it transitions into a c-frame area. The 3.4 V6's manual transmission was an R150F while the transmission was an A340F (Aisin code is 30-40LE). From 95-97 Single taxi Tacomas had the option of a manual transmission with the 3.4 V6 engine. The aftermarket TRD supercharged 3.4 L V6 created 254 bhp (189 kW) and also 270 lb · feet( 366 N · m ). From 1997 on, the solitary taxis just obtained a 2.7 L or a 2.4 L 4-cylinder from the manufacturing facility. TRD bundles started in 1997 (if the V6 engine was chosen, a differential storage locker in the rear had it).
In its very first couple years of manufacturing the Tacoma marketed extremely well, attracting many young customers. The initial generation Tacoma undertook a small front lights upgrade from recessed to flush fronts lights in October 1996 on 2WD models and also a total amount of 2 aesthetic renovations: the initial in July 1997, and also the 2nd in October 2000. The facelifts primarily entailed grilles (model year MY1998 and 2001) as well as tailgate badging and also emblems (MY1998). Mechanical modifications consisted of a button to distributorless ignitions (coil-on-plug) in 1996 as well as in 1997 longer rear leaf springs. A passenger-side air bag was added in July 1997, and also the motorist's side air bag (requirement from 1995 launch) was "depowered". Many 4x4 models came with Toyota's Automatic Differential Disconnect (ADD) system after the 2000 model year.
Made via 1998 (by Yusuke Fukushima) as part of the MY2001 renovation (patented on September 22, 1998 at Japan Patent Workplace under # 0890798) was a brand-new staff taxicab (four-door) version included in the lineup in October 2000. The staff taxicab showcased four doors as well as Tokico gas shocks, while the prolonged cabs still opened with 2 doors and also utilized Bilstein shocks. The extensive cab featured a 6 feet (1.8 m) bed while the staff cab included a 5-foot-5-inch (1.65 m) bed. Numerous customers were disturbed with little staff taxi beds, however most rivals shared this imperfection.
In October 2000, in addition to the front facelift, Toyota had additionally revealed an S-Runner trim bundle which included the 3.4-liter V6 engine. It featured 16-inch (410 mm) alloy wheels, and also a 5-speed manual transmission with Tokico gas shocks. There were only 800 generated every month from September 2000 to August 2004. By 2003 the Tacoma had actually acquired 16.5 percent sales from its previous years. The Tacoma's popularity just increased in the following couple of years. By 2004 it was ahead of the Nissan Frontier, and Dodge Dakota, but still 2.2 percent behind in sales to the Ford Ranger.
In 2008, Toyota proactively introduced a 15-year, endless mileage corrosion warranty for 1995-2000 design years as a result of insufficient rustproofing as well as structure deterioration concerns influencing over 800,000 Tacomas. Toyota will either fix the framework or buyback the truck for 1.5 times its KBB retail worth. This was later reached include 2001-2004 model years, but in these situations when a framework was discovered to be rusty to the point of perforation, the framework is changed with a brand-new one instead of a redeem.
On November 21, 2012, Toyota recalled regarding 150,000 Tacoma mid-size pickup trucks from the version years 2001 to 2004 that were sold mainly in 20 cold-weather UNITED STATE states. The recall includes the spare tire and also exactly how it can diminish.
Second generation (August 2004-August 2015)
In 2000, Toyota began growth of the second generation Tacoma under primary designer Chikuo Kubota. Bulk of advancement job was taken care of by Hino in Japan. Developers Shigeya Hattori as well as Hideo Karikomi of Hino, won the internal design competition in 2001. Final layouts were iced up for manufacturing in 2002 as well as licenses submitted on July 3, 2003, with examination burros being checked from very early 2003. Prototypes were constructed later on in 2003, with growth ending in the 2nd quarter of 2004.
On February 4, 2004 at the Chicago Auto Program, Toyota revealed a bigger and a lot more effective Tacoma. This new Tacoma was offered in eighteen various arrangements, that included 3 taxicab setups, four transmissions, 2 engines, and two bed sizes. The 3 cab configurations include routine taxicab, access cab, as well as double cab. The transmissions can be found in 4-speed automated, 5-speed automated, 5-speed handbook, and also 6-speed guidebook. Beds are: 6 feet (1.8 m) lengthy bed, and 5 feet (1.5 m) brief bed. The Tacoma's 4.0-liter 1GR-FE V6 filled in the initial 3.4-liter 5VZ-FE V6. The new V6 had lots of improvements, such as a tow score of 6,500 lb (2,948 kg), and also a payload ability of 1,650 lb (748 kg). It generates 236 horse power (176 kW) and 266 lb · feet (361 N · m) of torque. The smaller, yet all-new 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder choice in cheaper designs is ranked at 159 hp (119 kW) as well as 180 lb · ft( 244 N · m ).
of torque. Toyota additionally presented an X-Runner trim, which replaces the sluggish selling S-Runner trim from the previous generation. The X-Runner showcases the 1GR-FE paired to a six-speed manual transmission, 18 in (457 mm) alloy wheels, decreased 2 inches from the manufacturing facility and included an X-Brace suspension plan. Toyota also consisted of a Down-Hill Help Control (DAC) as well as Hill-Start Help Control (HAC), with models that were outfitted with the optional Toyota Racing Advancement (TRD) Off-Road package. DAC immediately uses stopping during downhill descents while HAC prevents the lorry from rolling in reverse on hillsides. A back locking differential, or limited-slip differential were likewise some optional attributes. Every Tacoma was produced with a composite internal bed that consists of a deck rail system with four tie down cleats, hook-pins, storage space boxes. TRD package furnished Tacomas additionally include an in-bed 115V/400W Air Conditioning power outlet. The tie down cleats are ranked to hold up to 220 pound (100 kg).
The 2006 version Tacoma was a bit different from the 2005 design. The 2006 model made some choices requirement. Toyota also included 2 brand-new indoor colors for the 2007 version year. 2008 models are carry-ons from 2007. For 2009 safety and security attributes were added as well as the Tacoma not supplies a mechanical restricted slip differential rather an open differential which utilizes individual wheel stopping to imitate a mechanical LSD or "Auto-LSD". TRD off-road models continuously come outfitted with a locking rear differential. The second generation Tacomas were set up in Tijuana, Mexico and also Fremont, California while the plastic/composite beds were all built in Mexico. However, in August 2009 Toyota announced that it would move Tacoma manufacturing from Fremont to San Antonio, Texas.
A minor facelift came for 2009, including a slightly revised grille on some versions, brand-new LED taillamps, and on the X-Runner, TRD Offroad and also TRD Sporting activity models includes smoked headlamp trim. Supporting audio input currently comes standard. The Access/Double Cab vehicles have 2 brand-new ceiling installed audio speakers as well as available back-up display. 4 brand-new outside shades are additionally added to the Tacoma.
After the insolvency of GM, GM ended its joint venture with Toyota. Toyota, requiring additional manufacturing quantity at its Texas as well as Mississippi plants, finished Corolla and also Tacoma manufacturing at the Fremont plant. In 2010 all Tacoma production was relocated to Toyota's Texas plant in San Antonio. The Tacoma will certainly be built together with the Expanse. This brought a total amount of around 1,000 new jobs to San Antonio.
The 2012 design year rejuvenate featured a restyled front bumper, headlights, grille, hood, new inside as well as a shark fin antenna for the SiriusXM satellite radio. The 2013 version year features touch screen stereo and gets rid of the shark fin antenna as well as SiriusXM radio capability unless the optional Entune package is mounted. 2014 versions came with a brand-new SR trim and for 2015 designs the regular taxicab model was discontinued.
In November 2016, Toyota U.S.A worked out a class action fit over framework corrosion, agreeing to check and also if required change rusted frames on 2005-2010 version year Tacomas, 2007-2008 MY Tundras, and 2005-2008 MY Sequoias in the United States and its regions.
SG Automotive manufactures an associate a comparable grille and also headlights called the Huanghai Major in China.
3rd generation (September 2015-present)
The new Tacoma was officially introduced at the January 2015 Detroit Automobile Show with USA sales adhering to in September 2015.
The vehicle has a brand-new exterior account taking styling hints from the 2014 design year 4Runner SUV as well as the 2014 version year Expanse pick-up as well as includes a far more aggressive as well as masculine look, with a larger grill as well as brand-new projector beam of light headlamps. The tailgate and bed were upgraded as well as showcased a debossed Tacoma logo as well as an instilled looter. New character lines were also observed on the vehicle in addition to an air dam before the lorry - these brand-new features will likely assist in fanned economy.
Under the hood Toyota uses a 2.7 Liter I4 coupled with a 6-speed transmission or the existing 5-speed guidebook as well as a 3.5-liter V6 which runs Toyota's D-4S system changing from port to guide shot based upon driving problems as well as works on the Atkinson cycle using VVT-iW variable shutoff timing. The 3.5-liter V6 delivers 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. This engine is offered in both a 6-speed automated and manual transmissions. EPA-estimated city/highway/combined mpg for the 4x2 automatic is 19/24/21 and 18/23/20 for the 4x4 automated. Based upon the SAE J2807 tow guidelines the Tacoma could tow up to 6,800 pound (3,100 kg) with the included tow package.
In addition to this, Toyota updated the vehicle's framework by including more high toughness steel in order to boost the vehicle's rigidness as well as to go down weight. The body is likewise built using ultra-high strength steel that will certainly be incorporated utilizing a new hot marking process that decreases weight. Toyota also upgraded the suspensions, back differentials and back axle to enhance the vehicle's road manners while still keeping it off-road capable. The vehicle is readily available in 6 distinct trims, these are the base SR, mid-level SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and also range topping TRD Pro. The truck is provided in Accessibility Taxi and also Dual Cab configurations with the long or short bed sizes. The Normal Taxicab design was not rollovered for the new generation pick-up. The interior of the pick-up gets a total overhaul as well. Using a handle-bar style, Toyota made the inside of the Tacoma extra luxurious and also included a bigger touchscreen screen along with an all new cockpit console. Soft-touch materials likewise replaced the previous generations tough plastics. A leather alternative was added. Toyota has actually also made use of an acoustic windscreen, far better shielded doors, in addition to even more climate removing to lower road as well as wind noise. For the first time Toyota will use double environment control in the newly fine-tuned Tacoma.
Unlike the Second generation designs, the steering wheel controls (as of 2016-2017) have actually lowered functionality, and also for that reason damaged comfort when attempting to surf phone Contacts/ Favorite Contacts. The guiding wheel D-pad controls are no more linked to the Entune system for the objectives of browsing and also choosing calls. Instead, the chauffeur should depend on voice controls, or unsafely reaching over to earn changes to the Entune system to surf as well as pick the proper call in order to put a telephone call. Moreover, D-pad regulates not supply the capability to scroll with lists of songs during USB or Bluetooth songs playback. The driver needs to make use of the touch display to select brand-new albums/artists/songs.
The TRD Off Road trim models includes a brand new surface choose setting which allows the chauffeur to choose between different kinds of surface such as, loosened rock, mud, and also sand. Toyota also introduced a new CRAWL setting that will enable the motorist to guide the truck in challenging terrain while the vehicle manages stopping and also velocity on its own. Along with this the truck additionally features a moon-roof, key-less entrance, Qi Wireless phone billing capacity, easy lower tailgate, unseen area surveillance system, back-up cam (requirement) and also an installed GoPro owner (requirement).
Toyota additionally presented a TRD Pro version in late 2016, which includes FOX-patented Interior Bypass shocks, TRD Pro catback exhaust, TRD Pro skid plate, Ridged Industries LED fog lights, and also heritage influenced 'TOYOTA' grille. The TRD Pro version is only offered in the double cab short bed setup, with either a typical or automatic gear box in Barcelona Red Metallic, Super White, or Concrete all with black and red inside.
The Tacoma's change to its 3rd generation occurred while the section is expanding. In 2014, the San Antonio plant constructed 105,796 Tacomas and also the Baja plant developed 71,399 for a total amount of 177,195. in 2015, the San Antonio plant built 110,911 as well as Baja constructed 82,328 for an overall of 193,239 developed. In 2016, 191,673 Tacomas were sold in the United States and Canada (along with 115,489 Tundras likewise built in San Antonio) and, with the mid dimension section up total, the San Antonio plant was running more expensive added Saturday changes to stay on par with demand, performing at 125% of projected plant capacity. The 2016 and 2017 model year double cab-short bed Tacomas are currently made in Tijuana (VINs beginning in 3) and all various other Tacoma setups are made in San Antonio (VINs beginning in 5). Toyota UNITED STATE revealed that they will enhance production at the Tijuana plant in 2018 from about 100,000 to 160,000 Tacomas.