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At first
glance – my tester was the mouthful of 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4X4 Double
Cab – the truck just looks like a rugged performer, complete with 16-inch black
alloy wheels and all-terrain tires that looked capable of motoring up Mount Everest .
The tested
truck worked just fine on the local roadways, and my humble journey off the
paved surfaces didn’t really come close to getting the absolute bottom line on
this Tacoma ’s
off-road capabilities, which is a shame.
Visually, the Tacoma TRD Pro appears ready to smash through miles of dirt and streams.
The
specialized equipment includes heavy-duty shocks, LED fog lights, a TRD front
skid plate and TRD exhaust.
Naturally, the
package included a serious 4WD system, an electronically controlled transfer
case, an automatic limited-slip differential, crawl control, hill-start assist
and much, much more.
Ample power
was supplied by a 3.5-liter V-6 dishing up a max 278 horsepower. The engine was surprisingly responsive, but
it served up power in impressive, smooth steps.
No lurching here, a most pleasant development.
Engine noise
was fairly muted, but I actually could hear those heavy-duty tires on the
freeway. No complaint from me. I know what the truck is capable of, and the
sound was a happy reminder of the TRD Pro’s solid-footed stability.
Fuel mileage,
alas, is a not-so-hot 18 miles per gallon in the city and 23 mpg on the
highway.
For all its
rugged exterior looks, the interior cabin was refined and comfortable for
driver and passengers. Controls were
thoughtfully positioned an easy to operate.
Leather trim dominates the interior, creating a warm feeling in a cabin
likewise loaded with today’s necessary communications/technology bells and whistles.
The starting
price on the tester was a somewhat hefty $42,760, pumped up to $45,042 on the
bottom line with the addition of some extras.
If you have
the cash, this is an A-grade pickup offering from Toyota .
How you divide work and play time in it is up to you.
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