Photo: Toyota via Tacoma World forum
After it outsold the Chevrolet Colorado by a ratio of 2.5 to 1 in the month of June, the Taco prepares to roll out the 2016 MY. For the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but a leaked document from a dealer’s meeting tells that $22,200 is the starting point, and $39,375 is as high as it goes.
Courtesy of “an observant reader” of the Tacoma World forum, the first three pics in the adjacent gallery lay out all there is to the pricing of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. But first, a comparo with the Taco’s arch nemesis from General Motors. With an MSRP of $20,120 (excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment), the Chevrolet Colorado is a couple of grand less expensive than the cheapest 2016 model year Tacoma grade.
Mind you, the Base trim level of the Colorado, in extended cab/long box/2WD form isn’t a thriller of a mid-size pickup truck. It’s a work truck without the thrills modern workhorses accustomed us with. In the 2016 Toyota Tacoma’s case, $22,200 is enough to buy the two-wheel drive Access Cab 4-Cylinder SR trim level. Though there’s a small print that’s saying that prices “are subject to change,” we’re expecting the official pricing to mirror what the Tacoma World forum got their hands on. Yup, it’s more costly.
But wait a second - isn’t the 2015 model year Taco in the same configuration $20,965 (or $21,850 MSRP including destination)? Why yes it is, but there’s a catch to this pricing discrepancy. For the 2016 model year, there is no 2WD manual option. Moreover, the single cab has been discontinued. Why, Toyota, why? Well, the first bullet point in the first document reads “manufacturing line more efficient with less suspension configurations. Able to build more Tacomas.” It baffles the mind, but building trucks is a business too.
Only the 4WD models are available with a stick shift. The D-Cab V6 Limited trim level is the cherry on top of the cake, which can be had for $25 under $40,000 if you go for the FE TC option. Is there anything more to highlight? Two things: the TRD Pro isn’t featured on the list and a $650 OEM tonneau cover. Don’t know about you, but do you know what the Tacoma really needs? A friggin’ diesel engine to counterattack the imminent arrival of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon with the 2.8 Duramax 4-banger turbo diesel.
Mind you, the Base trim level of the Colorado, in extended cab/long box/2WD form isn’t a thriller of a mid-size pickup truck. It’s a work truck without the thrills modern workhorses accustomed us with. In the 2016 Toyota Tacoma’s case, $22,200 is enough to buy the two-wheel drive Access Cab 4-Cylinder SR trim level. Though there’s a small print that’s saying that prices “are subject to change,” we’re expecting the official pricing to mirror what the Tacoma World forum got their hands on. Yup, it’s more costly.
But wait a second - isn’t the 2015 model year Taco in the same configuration $20,965 (or $21,850 MSRP including destination)? Why yes it is, but there’s a catch to this pricing discrepancy. For the 2016 model year, there is no 2WD manual option. Moreover, the single cab has been discontinued. Why, Toyota, why? Well, the first bullet point in the first document reads “manufacturing line more efficient with less suspension configurations. Able to build more Tacomas.” It baffles the mind, but building trucks is a business too.
Only the 4WD models are available with a stick shift. The D-Cab V6 Limited trim level is the cherry on top of the cake, which can be had for $25 under $40,000 if you go for the FE TC option. Is there anything more to highlight? Two things: the TRD Pro isn’t featured on the list and a $650 OEM tonneau cover. Don’t know about you, but do you know what the Tacoma really needs? A friggin’ diesel engine to counterattack the imminent arrival of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon with the 2.8 Duramax 4-banger turbo diesel.
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