Discussion: What Features Do You Think Are Missing From The Tacoma?

[CurryBob]

If I could design my perfect Tacoma there are a lot of things I would change/add. I'll do 3 categories.

• Easy/Likely - Realistic and Low Cost
  • Memory seats - Both the Ford and GM vehicles have this and it is very strange that they left it off of the higher trims. It is there on the 4Runner so the development and tooling is all done. The cost would only be the parts/install and it would only affect the higher trims
  • Rear Vents - This one seems like it was purely a cheeping out cost savings. Very annoying. Once again the 4Runner has it so cost to add is not bad.
  • Rear Center Arm Rest - Once again, this feels like purely a cost savings. Little reason to not have it. 4Runner again does.
  • Larger Gas Tank - This was just stupid. Find the room and fix it Toyota.
  • Blackout Trim for Limited
• Medium - Not to hard to add, but these are less glaring omissions. Maybe when a refresh comes.
  • Power Folding Mirrors - Simply a nicety, but it would be good to have on the high trims. Again already developed for the 4Runner
  • Power Adjustable Steering Column with Memory - Another nicety. 4Runner has it. Noticing a trend here?
  • Grab Handles all around - This was just a stupid cost savings. This is basically a 1990s full size truck here. Grab handles would offer a TON of value.
  • Full Time 4WD available on more models (especially off-road)
  • TRD package for the limited
  • Flat Floor Backset with seats folded up
  • Higher Power Inverters. With the Hybrid there is no reason they could not have a 2KW output and more outlets.
• Difficult/Unlikely - High Cost or Rework Required. May require a redesign to happen.
  • Larger backseat - This is not happening until a redesign unfortunately, but the back seat is too cramped. This seems mostly because the nose is so long and takes away space from the cab. No idea why it was this way.
  • Shorter hood - The hood is INSANELY tall. It feels like this was purely a styling thing and it REALLY hurts forward visibility.
  • Panoramic Moonroof - This type of thing ain't happening in the US because the manufactures consider the Full Size the higher segment and want to push you to it. It annoys me. Best chance for this would be a Lexus version of the Tacoma
  • Roll Down Rear Window - Again, this likely ain't happening due the Tundra having it, but one can wish.

Love your list and they need to hire you!

One thing, my hybrid has a 2KW or 2.4KW cant remember the exact output. Are you sure yours doesn't?

I think they should at least have two plugs for that though.

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[zachavm]

Love your list and they need to hire you!

One thing, my hybrid has a 2KW or 2.4KW cant remember the exact output. Are you sure yours doesn't?

I think they should at least have two plugs for that though.

Dang it! You are right. I was getting it confused with the Tundra. I've been cross shopping so many vehicles that I have trouble keeping it straight. I don't actually have a Tacoma so maybe I should not be post here, but I get excited about this stuff.

I'll edit post to fix it.

 

[CurryBob]

Dang it! You are right. I was getting it confused with the Tundra. I've been cross shopping so many vehicles that I have trouble keeping it straight. I don't actually have a Tacoma so maybe I should not be post here, but I get excited about this stuff.

I'll edit post to fix it.

Shot, I love that you are posting, you have some great idea's!

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