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| Toyota Tacoma X-Runner |
“The Tacoma X-Runner is the performance-tuned
pick-up that stands apart from the crowd,” said Larry Hutchinson, Vice
President at Toyota Canada Inc. “With unique styling, plus a powerful
drive train, the Tacoma X-Runner adds distinctive design and maximum performance
to the proven capability and value that are hallmarks of every Toyota truck.”
The 2014 Tacoma X-Runner rolls into Toyota
Dealers this March– but it’s available in limited quantities, so it won’t
be around for long. Pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date
– but pick-up fans in the Greater Toronto Area can get Canada’s first
look at the X-Runner, when it headlines the Toyota Tacoma display in the
Toyota booth at the Canadian International Auto Show – February 14-23
at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Canadians who see the Tacoma X-Runner for
themselves will discover that inside and out, this is a pick-up truck that’s
been engineered with passion. Under the hood, a 4.0 L V6 delivers up to
236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque and is coupled to a six-speed close-ratio
manual gearbox with overdrive. This combination delivers great hands-on
performance, and a combined city/highway fuel efficiency of 11.4 L per
100 km.
Tacoma X-Runner’s superior road manners are
managed by its X-Brace reinforced frame, and a lowered, sport-tuned suspension
system that delivers responsive feedback and firm handling. The independent
double-wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension are further
enhanced by front and rear stabilizer bars and Bilstein shocks.
Tacoma
X-Runner rides on P255/45R18 performance summer radials with exclusive
18” alloy wheels. The drive train configuration transfers all power to
the rear wheels, and is enhanced with a limited-slip differential.
The Toyota X-Runner’s Access Cab design seats
four in distinctive style, featuring front sport seats clad in water-repellant
fabric and the versatility of rear seats that quickly fold away for additional,
covered cargo space. The X-Runner Access Cab features a sliding rear window,
privacy glass, and a generous complement of premium convenience and style
features – including: Keyless entry; cruise control; a backup camera;
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; metallic dash accents and
dual illuminated vanity mirrors. (Other in-cabin features – found on all
Tacoma 4x2 models – include: air conditioning; power door locks; map lamps;
tilting/telescoping steering column; digital clock; 12-volt accessory power
outlet; and more.)
The X-Runner boasts a premium sound system
too: The six-speaker, 6.1” AVN Premium Display Audio System features Bluetooth
capability, a built-in navigation system, SMS to speech and Email to speech
capabilities, advanced voice recognition, and steering wheel-mounted controls.
Outside, sporty performance is matched by
distinctive styling, defined by: A hood scoop; integrated fog lamps; unique
18” aluminum alloy wheels; a full skirt package; chrome tailpipe and LED
rear lights.
The six-foot double-walled bed is a versatile
cargo hauler, featuring removable tailgate, tie-down points and cleats,
and a 400-watt, 120-volt power outlet. Available accessories unique to
the Tacoma X-Runner include a bed divider, bed extender, bed mat and “envelope”
style cargo net.
Safety is always standard on a Toyota, so
every Tacoma X-Runner features six airbags plus Active Front Headrests
with Whiplash Protection, tether anchor points for child seats and a direct
tire pressure monitoring system. As with every new Toyota since 2011, the
2014 Tacoma X-Runner is also standard equipped with the six active safety
technologies of the Star Safety System: Antilock Brake System, Brake Assist,
Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control, Active
Traction Control and Smart Stop Technology work together to help drivers
avoid potential accident situations.
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner is one of
nine great compact pick-ups now available at Toyota Dealers from coast
to coast, offering Canadians a choice of engine sizes, drive trains, cab
configurations and bed lengths and all with a choice of available upgrade
packages.
Whether it’s for play, work or a combination of the two, there’s
a Tacoma to fit every need – backed by Toyota’s reputation for building
trucks that conquer the toughest weather and driving conditions on the
planet. Every 2014 Toyota Tacoma features the versatility and performance
that pick-up truck fans demand… the comfort, style and efficiency that
they love… and the safety, dependability that Canadians expect from a
Toyota.