2006 toyota Tacoma Prerunner

2006 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner: The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup manufactured in the United States by the Japanese vehicle supplier Toyota considering that 1995. The very first generation Tacoma, version years 1995 1/2 through 2004, was identified as a compact pickup. The second generation was identified as mid-size. The Tacoma was Motor Pattern Magazine's Vehicle of the Year for 2005.

As of 2015, the Toyota Tacoma is marketed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Bolivia, Chile, and the French territory of New Caledonia.


2006 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 substitute for the Hilux, which prior to this was marketed in the US under the name Toyota Pickup. Compared with the Hilux, the Tacoma is crafted with a better priority on ride quality, taking care of, convenience, and safety over durability and also haul capacity. The layout is meant to far better fit the requirements of the US as well as Canadian pickup market, where pickup trucks, particularly portable as well as mid-sized versions, are typically utilized as personal automobiles, and less specifically for industrial, farming, as well as off roadway usage. The name was originated from the Coastline Salish peoples' name for Mt. Rainier in Washington state.

Advancement started in 1989, complying with launch of the 5th generation Toyota Pickup in late 1988 as well as ended in 1994. Design work was done at Calty Layout Research Study in The Golden State from 1990 to 1992, when Kevin Hunter's outside layout proposal was selected in the fall of 1991 as well as in final type, frozen for manufacturing in 1992. Patents for the manufacturing design were filed in Japan in April 1993 and October 28, 1993 in the USA.

There were a total amount of three engines offered for the Toyota Tacoma:.

-2.4 L four-cylinder ranked at 142 hp (106 kW) and 160 pound · ft (217 N · m) of torque.
-2.7 L four-cylinder ranked at 150 hp (112 kW) and also 177 lb · ft (240 N · m) of torque.
-3.4 L V6 ranked at 190 hp (142 kW) as well as 220 pound · ft (298 N · m) of torque. The 2.4 L offered 29 miles each United States gallon (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg-imp) (highway cycle), the 2.7 L offered 26 miles per United States gallon (9.0 L/100 kilometres; 31 mpg-imp) (highway), as well as the 3.4 L delivered 22 miles each United States gallon (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp) (freeway ).

Two-wheel drive Tacomas had 5-stud wheel lug patterns. The 2.4 L as well as 3.4 L engines were available in this car depending upon choices. Automatic and manual transmissions were available.

4x4 Tacomas (additionally 2WD staff cabs 2000-present) had six-stud wheel lug patterns, which had been used on the prior pickups (pre-Tacoma vehicles). The vehicle's framework is totally boxed up until promptly after the back fallen leave spring mount bracket where it transitions right into a c-frame section. 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 choice of a manual transmission with the 3.4 V6 engine. The aftermarket TRD supercharged 3.4 L V6 created 254 bhp (189 kW) as well as 270 pound · ft( 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 packages started in 1997 (if the V6 engine was chosen, a differential storage locker in the rear had it).

In its first couple years of manufacturing the Tacoma offered extremely well, attracting several young purchasers. The initial generation Tacoma underwent a small headlight upgrade from recessed to purge fronts lights in October 1996 on 2WD designs as well as an overall of 2 aesthetic renovations: the initial in July 1997, and the second in October 2000. The facelifts mostly entailed grilles (model year MY1998 as well as 2001) and also tailgate badging and symbols (MY1998). Mechanical changes consisted of a button to distributorless ignitions (coil-on-plug) in 1996 as well as in 1997 longer rear leaf springtimes. A passenger-side air bag was included July 1997, and also the motorist's side air bag (criterion from 1995 launch) was "depowered". Many 4x4 designs included Toyota's Automatic Differential Disconnect (ADD) system after the 2000 model year.

Created via 1998 (by Yusuke Fukushima) as part of the MY2001 renovation (patented on September 22, 1998 at Japan Patent Office under # 0890798) was a brand-new staff cab (four-door) version contributed to the schedule in October 2000. The team taxicab showcased 4 doors as well as Tokico gas shocks, while the expanded cabs still opened up with two doors and made use of Bilstein shocks. The extensive taxi included a 6 ft (1.8 m) bed while the staff cab included a 5-foot-5-inch (1.65 m) bed. Numerous customers were upset with tiny team taxicab beds, but many competitors shared this imperfection.

In October 2000, in addition to the front renovation, Toyota had also unveiled an S-Runner trim plan which included the 3.4-liter V6 engine. It came with 16-inch (410 mm) alloy wheels, and a 5-speed manual transmission with Tokico gas shocks. There were just 800 generated monthly from September 2000 to August 2004. By 2003 the Tacoma had actually gotten 16.5 percent sales from its previous years. The Tacoma's appeal only boosted in the following few years. By 2004 it led the Nissan Frontier, and Dodge Dakota, yet still 2.2 percent behind in sales to the Ford Ranger.

In 2008, Toyota proactively announced a 15-year, unrestricted gas mileage corrosion service warranty for 1995-2000 version years due to inadequate rustproofing and framework rust issues impacting over 800,000 Tacomas. Toyota will certainly either fix the structure or buyback the truck for 1.5 times its KBB retail worth. This was later extended to include 2001-2004 model years, but in these cases when a structure was found to be rusty to the point of perforation, the structure is replaced with a brand-new one as opposed to a redeem.

On November 21, 2012, Toyota remembered concerning 150,000 Tacoma mid-size pickup trucks from the version years 2001 to 2004 that were sold mostly in 20 cold-weather U.S. states. The recall includes the spare tire and also exactly how it might diminish.

Second generation (August 2004-August 2015)

In 2000, Toyota started advancement of the second generation Tacoma under chief designer Chikuo Kubota. Majority of growth work was managed by Hino in Japan. Designers Shigeya Hattori as well as Hideo Karikomi of Hino, won the interior design competitors in 2001. Final designs were frozen for production in 2002 and patents filed on July 3, 2003, with examination burros being evaluated from very early 2003. Prototypes were built later in 2003, with development ending in the second quarter of 2004.

On February 4, 2004 at the Chicago Vehicle Program, Toyota introduced a larger as well as much more effective Tacoma. This brand-new Tacoma was available in eighteen various configurations, that included 3 taxicab configurations, four transmissions, two engines, and also 2 bed lengths. The 3 taxicab arrangements include normal taxi, accessibility cab, as well as dual cab. The transmissions come in 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, and also 6-speed manual. Beds are: 6 feet (1.8 m) lengthy bed, and also 5 ft (1.5 m) brief bed. The Tacoma's 4.0-liter 1GR-FE V6 took the place of the original 3.4-liter 5VZ-FE V6. The new V6 had numerous enhancements, such as a tow score of 6,500 pound (2,948 kg), and a payload capability of 1,650 lb (748 kg). It generates 236 horsepower (176 kW) and 266 pound · ft (361 N · m) of torque. The smaller, yet brand new 2.7-liter 2TR-FE 4-cylinder option in cheaper models is ranked at 159 hp (119 kW) and also 180 pound · feet( 244 N · m ).

of torque. Toyota also presented an X-Runner trim, which changes the sluggish marketing 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 factory and consisted of an X-Brace suspension plan. Toyota also included a Down-Hill Help Control (DAC) and Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), with models that were equipped with the optional Toyota Competing Growth (TRD) Off-Road package. DAC automatically applies stopping throughout downhill descents while HAC stops the car from rolling backwards on hills. A back securing differential, or limited-slip differential were also some optional attributes. Every Tacoma was made with a composite internal bed that includes a deck rail system with four tie down cleats, hook-pins, storage boxes. TRD plan furnished Tacomas additionally feature an in-bed 115V/400W Air Conditioning power electrical outlet. The restrain cleats are ranked to stand up to 220 lb (100 kg).

The 2006 version Tacoma was a bit various from the 2005 design. The 2006 version made some choices requirement. Toyota also added 2 new indoor colors for the 2007 design year. 2008 models are carry-ons from 2007. For 2009 safety features were included as well as the Tacoma no more offers a mechanical restricted slip differential rather an open differential which uses individual wheel stopping to replicate a mechanical LSD or "Auto-LSD". TRD off-road models continue to come geared up with a locking back differential. The 2nd generation Tacomas were constructed in Tijuana, Mexico and Fremont, The golden state while the plastic/composite beds were all integrated in Mexico. Nonetheless, in August 2009 Toyota announced that it would certainly relocate Tacoma manufacturing from Fremont to San Antonio, Texas.

A minor renovation came for 2009, including a somewhat modified grille on some versions, new LED taillamps, and on the X-Runner, TRD Offroad and also TRD Sport models consists of smoked headlamp trim. Complementary audio input now comes standard. The Access/Double Cab trucks have 2 brand-new ceiling placed speakers as well as readily available back-up monitor. 4 new outside colors are additionally included in the Tacoma.

After the personal bankruptcy of GM, GM finished its joint endeavor with Toyota. Toyota, requiring extra production quantity at its Texas as well as Mississippi plants, finished Corolla and also Tacoma manufacturing at the Fremont plant. In 2010 all Tacoma manufacturing was moved to Toyota's Texas plant in San Antonio. The Tacoma will certainly be built along with the Tundra. This brought a total amount of around 1,000 new tasks to San Antonio.

The 2012 design year rejuvenate featured a restyled front bumper, headlights, grille, hood, brand-new inside and also a shark fin antenna for the SiriusXM satellite radio. The 2013 model year features touch screen stereo and eliminates the shark fin antenna as well as SiriusXM radio ability unless the optional Entune package is set up. 2014 designs included a new SR trim and for 2015 designs the routine taxi design was discontinued.

In November 2016, Toyota USA settled a class action fit over structure corrosion, consenting to check as well as if needed change rusted frameworks on 2005-2010 design year Tacomas, 2007-2008 MY Tundras, and 2005-2008 MY Sequoias in the United States and also its areas.

SG Automotive produces an associate a comparable grille and also headlights called the Huanghai Major in China.

Third generation (September 2015-present)

The brand-new Tacoma was officially revealed at the January 2015 Detroit Vehicle Program with United States sales following in September 2015.

The truck has a brand-new exterior account taking styling hints from the 2014 model year 4Runner SUV and also the 2014 design year Expanse pick-up and showcases a a lot more aggressive and also masculine appearance, with a bigger grill and also new projector beam headlamps. The tailgate as well as bed were revamped and also included a debossed Tacoma logo as well as an instilled looter. New personality lines were also observed on the vehicle as well as an air dam in front of the automobile - these new attributes will likely aid in added fuel economic situation.

Under the hood Toyota uses a 2.7 Litre I4 paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission or the existing 5-speed handbook and also a 3.5-liter V6 which runs Toyota's D-4S system changing from port to route injection based upon driving problems and also operates on the Atkinson cycle using VVT-iW variable valve timing. The 3.5-liter V6 supplies 278 hp and also 265 lb-ft of torque. This engine is offered in both a 6-speed automatic as well as manual transmissions. EPA-estimated city/highway/combined mpg for the 4x2 automated 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 lb (3,100 kg) with the included tow plan.

Along with this, Toyota upgraded the vehicle's structure by adding more high toughness steel in order to increase the vehicle's rigidity as well as to go down weight. The body is likewise created utilizing ultra-high stamina steel that will be integrated using a brand-new warm stamping process that lowers weight. Toyota additionally upgraded the suspensions, rear differentials as well as back axle to improve the vehicle's roadway good manners while still maintaining it off-road qualified. The truck is offered in 6 distinct trims, these are the base SR, mid-level SR5, TRD Off Roadway, TRD Sporting Activity, Limited, and variety covering TRD Pro. The vehicle is supplied in Access Cab and also Double Cab configurations with the lengthy or short bed sizes. The Regular Taxi design was not rollovered for the brand-new generation pickup. The inside of the pick-up gets a total overhaul as well. Utilizing a handle-bar theme, Toyota made the inside of the Tacoma much more elegant and included a larger touchscreen display as well as an all brand-new cockpit console. Soft-touch products also changed the previous generations difficult plastics. A natural leather option was added. Toyota has likewise made use of an acoustic windshield, far better protected doors, along with more climate removing to reduce roadway and also wind noise. For the very first time Toyota will certainly use double climate control in the freshly refined Tacoma.

Unlike the 2nd generation versions, the guiding wheel controls (as of 2016-2017) have lowered performance, and also as a result impaired comfort when trying to search phone Contacts/ Fave Contacts. The steering wheel D-pad controls are no longer linked to the Entune system for the functions of surfing and choosing calls. Instead, the vehicle driver should count on voice controls, or unsafely reaching over making modifications to the Entune system to surf and also pick the suitable get in touch with in order to place a call. In addition, D-pad manages no more offer the capacity to scroll through checklists of tunes throughout USB or Bluetooth music playback. The motorist needs to make use of the touch screen to select new albums/artists/songs.

The TRD Off Road trim designs includes a brand new terrain pick setting which allows the driver to pick in between different types of terrain such as, loosened rock, mud, and sand. Toyota additionally introduced a new CRAWL setting that will certainly allow the vehicle driver to guide the vehicle in hard surface while the truck takes care of braking and velocity on its own. Along with this the truck likewise features a moon-roof, key-less entry, Qi Wireless phone billing capability, very easy reduced tailgate, unseen area surveillance system, back-up cam (standard) and also a mounted GoPro owner (requirement).

Toyota additionally presented a TRD Pro variation in late 2016, which has FOX-patented Interior Bypass shocks, TRD Pro catback exhaust, TRD Pro skid plate, Ridged Industries LED haze lights, and heritage influenced 'TOYOTA' grille. The TRD Pro variation is just offered in the dual taxi brief bed setup, with either a conventional or automatic gear box in Barcelona Red Metallic, Super White, or Cement all with black and red inside.

The Tacoma's shift to its third generation took place while the section is growing. In 2014, the San Antonio plant built 105,796 Tacomas and the Baja plant constructed 71,399 for an overall of 177,195. in 2015, the San Antonio plant constructed 110,911 and Baja built 82,328 for a total of 193,239 constructed. In 2016, 191,673 Tacomas were sold in the United States as well as Canada (along with 115,489 Expanses likewise constructed in San Antonio) and, with the mid size section up total, the San Antonio plant was running more expensive additional Saturday shifts to stay on top of need, running at 125% of projected plant capacity. The 2016 as well as 2017 model year double cab-short bed Tacomas are presently made in Tijuana (VINs beginning in 3) and all various other Tacoma setups are made in San Antonio (VINs beginning in 5). Toyota U.S.A revealed that they will increase production at the Tijuana plant in 2018 from about 100,000 to 160,000 Tacomas.