2017 Toyota Tacoma
2017 Chevy Colorado
Not everyone needs a big, hulking full size pickup truck. Over the past few years, smaller, capable trucks have become popular. They tend to be more fuel efficient than their bigger siblings while still being capable, practical vehicles. Not all compact pickup trucks are alike, though, and depending on your needs, a few don’t quite live up to the hype. Two of the more popular compact pickups on the market are the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado; read below to find out more about these trucks and why the 2017 Toyota Tacoma comes out on top.
When comparing the Tacoma to the Colorado, it is widely accepted that the Tacoma is by far and away the better truck for going off the beaten path. The Colorado is a fine truck for heading to the grocery store, but the 2017 Toyota Tacoma is the ideal compact pickup truck for anyone who needs real off road capabilities. If you’re the fishing type that gets into the deep bush, or the adventurous rock climbing and mountain biking type that refuses to stay on a marked route, this truck is for you.
If you’re really serious about driving a reasonably sized truck with off road capabilities, the Tacoma comes in in the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) trim. As The Car Connection puts it,
“For 2017, the Tacoma is now available in a range-topping TRD Pro trim that sets the bar even higher for off roading.”
Take a look at our comparison chart to see further upsides to the popular Tacoma.
2017 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab TRD Off Road
Horsepower
278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Navigation System
Standard
Front Knee Airbags
Standard
Smart Key System
Standard
Rear Split Folding Bench Seat
Standard
2017 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab TRD Off Road
Horsepower
181 hp @ 3400 rpm
Navigation System
Optional
Front Knee Airbags
Not Available
Smart Key System
Not Available
Rear Split Folding Bench Seat
Not Available
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