Toyota is gearing up for the Chicago Auto Show by releasing the first teaser image of a new Tacoma.
The company is keeping details under wraps, but the model appears to be an off-road inspired variant as it features a black front bumper and matching fender flares. We can also see six-spoke alloy wheels with a black finish.
Little else is known about the truck, but the Tacoma received a host of updates for 2020. Among the changes were a revised grille, restyled wheels and an LED bed light. The truck also gained a new infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility.
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It remains unclear what this particular Tacoma is, but the current model is offered with two different engines. The entry-level unit is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder that develops 159 hp (119 kW / 161 PS) and 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) of torque. However, most customers opt for the 3.5-liter V6 that develops 278 hp (207 kW / 282 PS) and 265 lb-ft (359 Nm) of torque.
Besides the aforementioned Tacoma, Toyota hinted the “forecast for the Windy City looks sporty and outdoorsy, with a touch of nocturnal mischief.” The latter seems to suggest one of the “new variants” will be a blacked out model similar to the Nightshade versions of the Camry, Corolla, Sienna and 4Runner. If that’s the case, we can expect a blacked out grille, black door handles and black wheels – among other things.
As for the sporty model, we’ll find out soon enough as Toyota’s press conference kicks off on February 6th at 10:30 a.m. CST.
