Buyers of used cars for sale in Orange County and most likely buyers all over the world are looking for a pickup truck that is loaded with tech features, reliable, powerful, and highly capable. Certainly, everyone who wants Orange County used cars wants a vehicle just like that, and luckily the Toyota Tacoma fits that description.
In 2008, Toyota became the biggest vehicle manufacturer in the world. The Japanese car company has over 600 subsidiary companies involved in the manufacturing of cars, parts, and industrial vehicles. Tokyo’s headquarters are situated in an industrial area in Japan. Eventually, the company began to expand in the 1960s and started to export vehicles to foreign markets.
Slowly but surely, Toyota obtained Hino Motors, Nippondenso Company, Daihatsu Motor Company, and many other manufacturers. For several decades, Toyota was Japan’s largest carmaker. The company did well in the American market, gaining a reputation for its fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles.
In 1995, the first generation Toyota Tacoma debuted and it was produced until 2004. In the beginning, it was a replacement for the Toyota Hilux model. The new vehicle was designed by the company as an eagerness to enhance comfort, vehicle handling, safety, payload, ride quality, and towing capacities.
Here are 13 things you probably didn’t know about the 2020 Toyota Tacoma:
13. 3.5-Liter V6 Direct-Injection Engine
The 2020 Tacoma is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine that blasts out 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels or an optional 4-wheel drive system through a 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission. The 2.7-liter 4-cylinder motor comes as standard and generates 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque.
12. Trailer-Sway Control
The purpose of Trailer-Sway Control is to help control the car on slippery surfaces and when the vehicle makes a sudden turn. This feature makes up part of the Vehicle Stability Control system and it focuses on the swaying of your trailer. Essentially, this feature reduces the swaying of the trailer to keep the driver safe.
11. Crawl Control
Used cars for sale in Orange County like the Tacoma has Crawl Control. It is an innovative feature that is designed for off-road low-speed driving. This feature is very useful in terrains such as deep mud or rocks. In general, this is a sensor system that monitors driving conditions and adjusts acceleration and brakes to each wheel. Also, it allows the wheels to work separately and assist the car find its way out.
10. Electronically Locking Rear Differential
This feature helps both wheels to travel at the same speed. When one wheel loses traction, both wheels will keep spinning despite the resistance amount. If you’re crawling up a rocky path and one of your wheels ends up spinning in the air, the differential will transmit power to the wheel with the least resistance.
9. Multi-Terrain Select
The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has been designed to face off-road challenges. Also, the truck has many driving modes to select from, the Multi-Terrain Select automatically regulates the wheelspin by adjusting the brakes and engine throttle and enhancing traction.
This system works simultaneously with Crawl Control in order to keep your focus on steering through challenging terrains.
8. Hill Start Assist Control
When the truck reaches a steep hill and has to stop midway, it can start to slip backward. Hill Start Assist Control helps the car when dealing with steep slopes. When you move your foot from the brake to the gas, the system takes control of the pressure that is placed on the brake fluid.
7. Multi-Terrain Monitor
Multi-Terrain Monitor lets you view obstacles underneath your car while you drive. So, you don’t get any unpleasant surprises from rocks and stumps. Plus, another camera technology that comes with the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is the Panoramic View Monitor. The feature allows you to see all the way around the truck. This is useful when maneuvering in challenging conditions.
6. Bilstein Shocks
When the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is put to use to two heavy equipment or supplies, the Bilstein shock absorbers will help you by providing you superb control and handling.
They are designed to avoid heat build-up and fade. Plus, their shocks come with a lifetime warranty.
5. Rigid Industries LED Fog Lights
Rigid Industries LED fog lights are a part of the TRD Off-Road Premium Package and Advanced Technology Package. They generate a white light that doesn’t stress the eyes. The lights are durable and bright and provide great visibility when driving in the rain. Also, they are very directional with a spot beam.
4. Internal Bypass Shocks
Normally, drivers prefer internal bypass shocks for off-road driving because they provide an extra bypass tube to a shock absorber. This feature makes it possible to control the shock fluid flow. You can have a variable shock tuning based on how hard the shocks are working. For this reason, the Tacoma has a great ride when off-roading without having to compromise performance.
3. Smart Key System
The Smart Key system allows you to lock and unlock your car without having to search for your keys in your pocket or handbag. You receive an advanced key fob with an evolving security code. The system will unlock doors and the trunk. All you have to do is put your hand on the door handle.
2. Multi-Information Display
The truck is equipped with a 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display which is highly customizable to your preferences. It displays Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) features, inclinometer, current mph, and multi-terrain settings.
Also, numerous systems work in conjunction with the display. For instance, there are settings for the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams.
1. Safety Connect
You can stay rest assured while you are on the road with your 2020 Toyota Tacoma because it is one of the safest vehicles, because of its Safety Connect feature. It includes 4 settings: automatic collision notification, enhanced roadside assistance, emergency assistance button, and a stolen vehicle locator. If there is a problem, the response center is notified and will let you know.