From a post over at Tacomaworld forums:
I'm thinking we could see this drivetrain make its way into the next 4R being the two models typically share engines/transmissions.
Somebody posted this earlier:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comme..._dealer_owner/
2016 Tacoma news.
From the mouth of the Owner/GM at my local Toyota dealer whom I've known for 15 yrs, and just got back from new product meetings recently.
Here's what he told me while I waited for my car to be serviced.
Should debut 1 year from now in the fall 2015 Oct/Nov.
All new from ground up. Toyota has clearly been working on this for a while and likely were waiting to see what the new Colorado was like so they can crush it. Probably why the new Tacoma dealers were promised last year for around now didn't happen. They want to get it right.
Expect a Tundra-like interior.
No carryover engines! All new more powerful and efficient drivetrains including a new 3.5L V6 running on Atkinson cycle. 6 speed manual lives on.
I asked if the front looked like the fugly current 4runner and thankfully he said no, more like a Tundra, but still looks aggressive and all new.
Sadly just going on his word which has been accurate in the 3 prior times he leaked me info (Venza, FRS, all new Corolla). No pics but it can only be a matter of time before legit spy shots turn up or we see something at an auto show.
