TOYOTA TACOMA
BBCs Top Gear spent many years and episodes on the reliability and indestructibility of the Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck. Top Gear personalities dropped it, dropped large objects onto it, sunk it in water, burned it, etc. The truck continued to run after all of this. It was so indestructible that it was on display on the old show.
In 2016, the Tacoma was updated, including new body and a new 278 hp, 3.5 litre V6 that uses both direct and port fuel injection which allow the engine to switch between Atkinson and Otto cycles to save fuel. This engine augmented the base 159hp 4 cylinder that is still available.Along with these changes problems arose. This sophisticated V6 with its 6 – speed automatic frequently bogs down and lugs as the transmission tries to find the right gear. This erratic shifting and engine vibration chagrinned many buyers. Owners also are having trouble with differentials. 228 000 Tacomas have been recalled due to rear axle problems.
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