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Your wish is our command - Toyota Reveals the 2016 Toyota Tacoma You got me real excited there..lol Nah, more like a test/review is what I'm talking about.

I honestly think it looks better than the Colorado. The Colorado is very "soft" looking to me. I like the Canyon and its beefier looking front end more but not the Colorado. Plus, the Colorado and Canyon come with the front diffuser that nearly touches the ground.. It looks like the Tacoma has an extra 6 inches of clearance off the showroom floor. I'm really intrigued to hear more about the specs on this. Curious how it will stack up to the GM twins.

There are some pretty..."unknowledgable" people over on the Escape forums as well. Mostly just average people looking for a solution to something small. There are plenty of real knowledgable people but that's only about a handful really. So I feel for ya! lol He's talking about just replacing the rubber pad with the contacts. Not the entire thing.

Holy F. I think that looks abslutely amazing. Talk about presense on the road. That front end demands it. I haven't read the article but they better plan on using an equally powerful drivetrain.

If your internal objectives include being down eight percent year-over-year, massive vendor supply issues, and not actually getting much better mileage... then yes. They're dancing in the streets. sigh... Ignorance is bliss to some..

Take the Terrain with the 2.9L Baby Duramax and Rock it in AWD mode and still be in the high 30's for gas mileage I bet. I personally see no use for the clatter, the noise is not needed and I love that when GM went to Isuzu to build the Original Duramax one of the top 3 items was to be quiet like a gas engine. This proves you can have all the power of Diesel and quiet like regular gas. The Duramax is an awesome engine and my choice or the terribly noisy Powerstroke and the quieter but still noisy Cummins. Oh I think it would be touchy to 40mpg as long as their AWD system basically releases the other two wheels while cruising. I mean the Nox is already rated at 32mpg.. Well I guess that is FWD too.. I guess you're high 30's estimate would be more accurate. I don't know the weight different between the Colorado and Equinox but if the Equinox is a fair amount lighter they could gear it even taller.. Plus probably add some towing capability to it.

I'm a car guy like everybody else here.. I don't mind the diesel clatter one bit. I actually kind of like it. But I'm not their target buyer with the "whisper diesel". Put that in something a little bigger and we'd be talkin'. Oh, better yet. Put the baby Duramax in the Equinox/Terrain. That would be my next purchase. I realize that it is a driveine created for a RWD/4WD truck not a FWD CUV. But a guy can have a dream(a small one at that) lol.

Leading the way with one diesel car that the take rate is 3%..? Their other diesel is outsourced to Duramax. They have one more diesel than Ford and the same number that Ram offers. I'm missing the "leading" part. Please explain.As whutsizface remarked, 3% is 3%. This is an advance over that toe in he marketplace. And GM is about to build on a REAL segment-buster by offering a diesel in the Canyonado.It's the kind of thing that happens when you're dedicated to OFFERING mileage as opposed to marketing it. That is 100% accurate, but what did/does that 3% COST? Break even? Tiny profit? Loss? I genuinely do not know. But then again this is probably a driveline that is offered in other parts of the world. Which is why I wish Ford would bring a diesel over here, for almost anything. I know they have the Kuga(Escape) overseas that has a diesel option. If that was offered here I guarantee I would give it a good look. Edit: I also trust a diesel over a hybrid ten times over. I just don't have confidence in a hybrid maintenance and reliabliity like I do a diesel. A diesel is still just an engine which the configuration has been around for how many years? Hybrids honestly just scare me when it comes to actually thinking about buying one. And, I'll completely give you that I already forgot about the Canyonado.. That should take off pretty well.

I like it. I think it looks better than the Colorado..but probably not the Canyon. I think a lot of that is the lack of the super low front air damn that the GM twins have. I think the wheel choice in the above picture isn't ideal but I think the truck itself looks really good. I think the blue truck here looks much better. As for the GoPro mount points, I didn't even think of using it on a daily basis.. I assumed it was for off-roading. I still like the idea of it overall. That's just one way to seperate themselves from the competition.

Leading the way with one diesel car that the take rate is 3%..? Their other diesel is outsourced to Duramax. They have one more diesel than Ford and the same number that Ram offers. I'm missing the "leading" part. Please explain.

I agree it is something.. But assuming the Model X will be more "profitable" and the fact that they have the Gigafactory partnered with Toyota, I believe, is a huge plus. All their batteries will already be stateside and in their own factory which has got to cut a huge cost from what they spend now on outsourcing and importing. I really want to see them succeed and half of that want is because they're another American brand and pushing technology. I still would never consider a full electric vehicle until the power stations expand ten fold. I wouldn't want to have to do the planning required to take a trip now. But that is just time as it's a slow and expensive process.

I really like the new little Renegade. I think it'll do just fine. I think the only thing that will hold it back is the relatively low mpg for the class. It is only rated at 31mpg highway where as the competition is;(all FWD numbers) CX-3:35mpg HR-V:35mpg Trax:34mpg. I realize it is probably 100% because of its funky aero, but that's Jeep.

I hadn't heard of it before (I was dealing with a family medical issue during SEMA last year)... but it was a SEMA concept... First, I hope all is well with your family, Drew. Second, That's a very clean and awesome concept. I wonder if anybody will make something like that in the aftermarket.

Is that really an option or an aftermarket thing??? Also, those wheels look awesome on that green. I've noticed lately I've had a thing for really dark geens on vehicles. Not just trucks or just cars.. Everything.

See this is why I said you're mixing "Luxury" and "Sport Sedan". lux·u·ry noun noun: luxury 1. the state of great comfort and extravagant living. Little kids don't say that about Bentleys or Rolls Royces either..

I absolutely LOVE that it is offered in "Black Velvet". Super deep purple.

I would stick with the BFGoodrich All Terrain, far superior tire over the Wrangler. It's amazing how much different and rugged the truck looks with just the A/T tires. But yet, from what I've read(I read quite a bit on tires, actually - last job was a service tech changing oil, tires, light builbs, batteries..etc.) the BFG All-Terrain T/O are about the best you can get for this look AND off road performance. But if it were my truck and I know I won't be doing any serious venturing off-road I'd go with something more like the BFG Rugged Terrain T/A ( http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Rugged+Terrain+T%2FA ). It still has a good ruged look but it isn't really agessive. I wouldn't want to sacrifice much on-road performance for looks, just not worth it. I can understand that but the Terrain KO are great, not really noisy and I usually get between 80-100K miles on a set. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO Very impressive that you score 80-100k on a set of those. Very Very impressive. What did/do you have them on? See if I were to put a set on a hypothetical truck that I don't own I would be coming from cars/suv where even a small amount of tire noise would be annoying. So, baby steps it is. lol You love those Avalanches don't you..? YOLO! Go get one!

8 wouldn't be bad at all if I had somebody with me. I actually don't know which I'd rather drive through there if I had to choose one of my vehicles(past). my Daytona 675 or Mach 1. Bikes are just a rush but I think I'd be more comfortable in a car. What were you driving??? Also, I assume with that many turns in such a short distance its like a stay in 2nd gear the whole time type of area?

If I ever go that way, without a doubt. When I had my bikes I always wanted to go, then my mustangs.. I should have just said "fk it" and road tripped there on my own. It is about an eight and a half hour trip though..

^ I want to drive that SO BAD.

Here's a little more about the situation that I discovered. "How do I find out if my pickup is affected? Find your pickup's vehicle identification number, which is usually etched in the windshield's lower driver's side corner, and enter it onto NHTSA's VIN search tool. If your vehicle has an open (that is, unfixed) recall under campaign numbers 13V-038, 13V-252, 13V-527 or 13V-529, then it's eligible for these offers. We strongly suggest you get the recall taken care of as soon as possible. You can usually find the build date by month on a sticker around the driver's doorjamb. FCA has 60 days to notify owners of the buyback offer, NHTSA says. Which pickups are in the buyback program? Here are the specific vehicles affected and build dates, broken down by weight class and why they were recalled in the first place. 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota pickups built from Feb. 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and Dec. 1, 2009, through Sept. 30, 2011. These were recalled in 2013 for rear suspension problems. 2009-2012 Ram 1500 pickup trucks built from Feb. 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and Dec. 1, 2009, through Oct. 20, 2011. These were recalled in 2013 for rear suspension problems. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab pickups with four-wheel drive, recalled in 2013 for problems with the steering system. 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups with four-wheel drive, recalled in 2013 for problems with the steering system. 2008-2012 Ram 3500 chassis-cab pickups with rear-wheel drive, recalled in 2013 for problems with the steering system. 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and 5500 commercial pickups built from Feb. 20, 2007, through Dec. 22, 2012. These were recalled in 2013 for problems with the steering system. How much will I get for my pickup? According to NHTSA, the buyback program requires FCA to give a refund of the purchase price minus depreciation plus an additional 10 percent. What if I modified my vehicle? Will the modifications be refunded in the buyback program? Not unless they were on the car when it was new. Any modifications made after the vehicle's retail sale won't be calculated into the purchase price, according to NHTSA. Will these repurchased vehicles end up in circulation? Some will. FCA "may remedy and resell any vehicle repurchased" under the buyback program, according to NHTSA's consent order. The automaker intends to do that for the vehicles it will buy back, said FCA spokesman Eric Mayne. But it won't do so for the cars that got the trade-in bonus because "they are, many of them, over 20 years old," he said. "It doesn't make economic sense to do that." Can FCA dealers still sell unfixed vehicles? That's unclear, as it's "subject to regulation," Mayne said. But NHTSA's order requires FCA to "develop and implement a process to deter dealer sales of unremedied vehicles subject to recall." That process must include dealer training and financial penalties from FCA." http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/07/youve-got-a-recalled-ram-now-what.html I highlighted the red line because we talked about that part inparticular at one point and I know I was curious about it.

Yeah that isn't much performance though.. 17 second quarter mile.. It basically JUST gets great fuel economy, which there is nothing wrong with that. that is what it was intended to do and it does it. ..It can't keep up with Fiestas let alone Ram R/Ts..lol I will agree with from what I've read that daily driving without an agressive foot it is fantastic because all of the low end tq. Exactly like cp said, "surfs a wave of immense torque so it doesn't feel slow until you're gunning it." But with that said..That is why I got the 2.0EB over the 1.6EB. I want passing power if I need it, or whatever rare situation I may find myself in. I want to be able to stand on the "go" pedal and not have issues. The acceleration is so polarizing to me because on one hand I don't drive aggressively and don't need a wicked top end and 420lb/ft is definitely adequate for 99% of the time. But on the other hand..that's slow.. Oh I guarantee you can do that in less than one tank no problem. 36 gallon tank? easy 26mpg(being conservative). My friend's '10 Cummins when he filled up had a range of 540 miles and that's before we got 19mpg for our trip. You'll be deep into the 20's. Actually, does that have an instant mpg readout? If so.. Few questions.. First, what is the minimum speed that it'll drop into 8th gear? Second, at that speed can you set cruise and see what your mpg is? I bet it'll be some stupid 30+. I wouldnt doubt 31..32.. Or even higher. I don't know how fast it has to be going to finally drop into 8th but I know in my 2.0 if I set cruise at 50mph I can easily see 35mpg. And they are rated very similar(my 2.0 and your 3.0 - mine is rated 21/28).

I would stick with the BFGoodrich All Terrain, far superior tire over the Wrangler. It's amazing how much different and rugged the truck looks with just the A/T tires. But yet, from what I've read(I read quite a bit on tires, actually - last job was a service tech changing oil, tires, light builbs, batteries..etc.) the BFG All-Terrain T/O are about the best you can get for this look AND off road performance. But if it were my truck and I know I won't be doing any serious venturing off-road I'd go with something more like the BFG Rugged Terrain T/A ( http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Rugged+Terrain+T%2FA ). It still has a good ruged look but it isn't really agessive. I wouldn't want to sacrifice much on-road performance for looks, just not worth it.

Agree they are both lovely packages, the TrailBoss edition will be wicked in the Special Green Paint job. I still in the Z71 they need to dump the stupid plastic airdam as it is an offroad truck. Ohhhh that "forest" greet???? That'd be super sharp looking! I agree but I think they know their clientel well enough that they know the customer will just take it off if they don't want it and they ge the benefit of still getting the epa rating.

This is one vehicle(and probably THE ONLY one) that I would be totally fine with crank windows and manual locks.. I think it adds to the Wrangler-ness. I think it'd be sweet to have matching colored vehicles! I'm stupid like that though lol. 100% agree. Especially because Jeep and Ram are under the same roof.. That looks gnarly for a truck.