With the Toyota Tacoma very much long in the tooth (it's been 10 years since the 2nd generation came out), and rumors of a "global" Toyota Truck platform still circulating, this really could be what the 3rd generation Tacoma / Hilux pickup looks like.
These photos were posted on carsguide.com.au and show a 2WD Entry level truck (with Left Hand Drive warnings) as well as a 4WD quad cab with an aftermarket bumper. Blurry pics + camouflage don't reval much about the actual design, but according to analysis from Carsguide the truck has hints of both the 2014 Tundra as well as the 120 series Land Cruiser Prado. We would expect the US version to include styling similar to the 5th generation 4Runner, but if it's truly a global platform it could be a mirror image of the international version.
All we can really hope for is a solid 3rd gen Tacoma with a diesel.
We've heard that the new Tacoma will indeed debut next year as a 2016 model, so the timing is certainly right for a combined pickup platform. Stay tuned to TCT Magazine, or subscribe, to learn more as we get closer to the 3rd Generation Toyota Tacoma launch date.
ALSO: User CMI from TacomaWorld.com has a great breakdown of Tacoma history, and thoughts on what these spy shots may mean. Check it out!
SOURCE: carsguide.com.au
