2020 Toyota Tacoma Facelift
#76
Pole Position
A 2.7-liter DOHC 4-cylinder gets 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.5-liter V6 is an option with its 278 hp and 265 lb-ft. Both come with a 6-speed automatic as standard, but the V6 can optionally be paired with a 6-speed manual.
believe that’s exactly the same as 2019.
#77
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#78
Lexus Fanatic
Right. The manual will feel different, it’s geared completely different than the V6’ auto. The rear gearing is also different, it will feel faster. There is nothing wrong with the V6 set up, it was not tuned or designed to feel faster.
#79
Lexus Champion
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#81
Lexus Champion
Why did you want it “on the record” that the V6 is the wrong choice only now to say there’s nothing wrong with it? I’m getting confused by your position.
#82
Lexus Fanatic
Obviously it would sacrifice efficiency, The 6 speed auto is geared along with the rear end to be more efficient. While the 6 manual feels faster, because the rear end and transmission gearing is set for that.
#83
Lexus Fanatic
I imagine the new 2020 4Runner is going to have the Tacoma 3.5 set up.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 02-09-19 at 10:53 AM.
#84
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#85
Dysfunctional Veteran
Don't get it twisted (pardon the pun), HP is just as important as TQ in a truck, especially in a smaller truck like a Tacoma that isn't designed to tow much, if anything. Diesel's are different animal entirely. In the gasoline engine world, HP and TQ #'s are pretty consistently matched in N/A engines. If they aren't the same they are close.
#86
Lexus Fanatic
Hahah. I understand quite well how HP and torque are related. People want to complain about the Tacoma engine and transmission performance, the issue is that Toyota has geared this model for fuel efficiency. Same thing with my mothers 4.0l 4Runner, the 09 4Runner was geared more for performance than her new 15 4.0l.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 02-09-19 at 04:30 PM.
#87
Lexus Fanatic
By far one of the best Toyota truck front ends ever.. backlit TRD on one side, PRO on the other.
I don't quite care for the radio set up..the new Toyota buttons and system is a little laggy on the Avalon...new 4Runner is getting the same button treatment
#88
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Exactly!
I had two Tacomas and just bought a loaded 4x2 (in SC now)Ranger Lariat. I like the design, comfort, 270 HP and 310 torque EcoBoost power, 10 speed trans works well, ride quality and Sync3. Fit and not Tacoma but not bad. I really love it.
A new gen Ranger is coming out in '21 and '22 for Tacoma. Both will be interesting.
I had two Tacomas and just bought a loaded 4x2 (in SC now)Ranger Lariat. I like the design, comfort, 270 HP and 310 torque EcoBoost power, 10 speed trans works well, ride quality and Sync3. Fit and not Tacoma but not bad. I really love it.
A new gen Ranger is coming out in '21 and '22 for Tacoma. Both will be interesting.
Last edited by Joeb427; 07-18-19 at 07:23 PM.
#89
Lexus Champion
Exactly!
I had two Tacomas and just bought a loaded 4x2 (in SC now)Ranger Lariat. I like the design, comfort, 270 HP and 310 torque EcoBoost power, 10 speed trans works well, ride quality and Sync3. Fit and Tacoma but not bad. I really love it.
A new gen Ranger is coming out in '21 and '22 for Tacoma. Both will be interesting.
I had two Tacomas and just bought a loaded 4x2 (in SC now)Ranger Lariat. I like the design, comfort, 270 HP and 310 torque EcoBoost power, 10 speed trans works well, ride quality and Sync3. Fit and Tacoma but not bad. I really love it.
A new gen Ranger is coming out in '21 and '22 for Tacoma. Both will be interesting.