The forthcoming 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is once again a model that will be one of the best-selling pickup trucks in the world. This trim is popular for so many reasons and the new model will introduce even more upgrades. Toyota clearly wants to make a world breakthrough and create the best mid-size pickup truck ever. Japanese automotive giant is not far from that.
The 2020 Tacoma TRD Sport comes with an affordable price and new model is about to introduce the latest changes and upgrades. 17-inch wheels are all-new, list of standard features is longer now and there will be more chrome inserts. Moreover, LED fog lights are added, along with the optional bed light and one-touch keyless entry. Moreover, Tacoma will be available in gasoline, diesel and hybrid variants.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Design and Trims
The all-new Tacoma is available in six trim levels and numerous body configurations. Literally, the numbers of options are enormous. Besides the base model, customers can opt for the SR5, TRD Sport, Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro trim levels. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport will be one of the most popular choices once again, no doubt about it. For the start, this model isn’t priced that much over the base model. However, it adds more premium features for an affordable price. The exterior will obtain further upgrades.
The grille is all new, along with the standard 17-inch wheels. The whole body will now hold more chrome inserts and LED fog lights are new as well. Not only that, Toyota now adds LED bed lamp too. New panoramic view monitor is available and optional, next to the one-touch keyless entry. Generally, styling is very sporty and aggressive. However, if you want real sportiness and luxury, you’ll have to opt for much more expensive TRD Pro trim.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Offers Great Comfort
The all-new 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is offering very comfortable and upscale cabin. To be honest, this pickup still lacks some luxury features. However, loading a couple more optional features could get you to a luxury level. Unlike other trim levels, TRD Sport offers room for only four passengers.
Legroom is ample even in the back. The new model will get a couple of refreshments. That includes a new 8-inch touchscreen and multi-terrain monitor. Power-adjustable driver’s seat is optional and Toyota will update its Toyota Safety Sense-P. Apart from that, TRD Sport will get an updated infotainment system and App Suite with integrated navigation.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Powertrain Details
The TRD Sport trim is really sportier, but it still lacks off-roading abilities. Logically, Off-Road or TRD Pro trims are much better off-road options. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is more suited for the on-road drives and it offers sport-tuned suspension with the standard rear-wheel-drive setup. A 2.7-liter DOHC four-cylinder unit comes as standard. This engine can produce 160 horses and 180 lb-ft of torque. More powerful and more popular is the optional 3.5-liter V6 engine. This unit returns 278 horses and 265 lb-ft of twists.
Transmission and Towing Rating
Both powertrains are offering a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, optional engine is also including a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy won’t depart from the fuel economy of other trim levels. TRD Sport model is capable of towing up to 6,800 pounds.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Price and Release Date
The arriving mid-size pickup truck will get a small increase in terms of pricing. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport will be priced at $33,000. The base model starts at $23,000 and the famous TRD Pro variant at $43,000. New 2020 Tacoma will go on sale in the last quarter of 2019.