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Truck
car_truckDawn hasn’t quite lifted when the 2025 Toyota Tacoma HYBRID, cloaked in 0202 Black, slips out of the campsite on quiet electric assist. Pines flicker past the hood as the trail twists and climbs; a subtle whirr becomes a confident surge when the i-FORCE MAX turbo spools, and the pickup noses onto pavement with the assurance of Four Wheel Drive underfoot. It’s an introduction written in motion—hybrid intelligence meeting truck grit—promising a day that stretches from jobsite to trailhead without skipping a beat.
Purposefully engineered, this Pickup Truck blends strength with smarts. The i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo-hybrid powertrain channels 278 horsepower through a crisp 8-speed automatic with sequential shift control and lock-up. An electronic transfer case, all-speed traction management, and regenerative braking sharpen response while returning energy to its Nickel Metal Hydride system.
Independent front suspension with double wishbones and a multi-link rear setup ride on coil springs, giving the Tacoma HYBRID a controlled, planted feel on broken pavement and dirt. Hill Start Assist Control helps on steep departures, while a robust class IV tow rating, integrated trailer hitch, wiring, and trailer sway control underline its working-truck credentials.
Practicality waits at every angle. LED headlamps and daytime running lights cut a clear path, while the high-mounted stop light and LED in-box lighting keep cargo chores straightforward after sunset. A composite pickup box resists dents and corrosion, and the pickup bed rail system adapts to awkward loads. A rear bumper step eases access; a full-size spare rides along for the miles that don’t go to plan.
Inside, toughness meets tactility: a leather steering wheel, a leather-and-metal-look shifter, and metal-look accents elevate the cabin without sacrificing durability.
The configurable digital/analog instrumentation, anchored by a 12.3-inch gauge cluster screen, presents key hybrid data—battery level, regeneration, and temperature—alongside a redundant speedometer and trip computer. The Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen brings Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, and an integrated roof antenna into a seamless experience. Cloud-based convenience comes via Drive Connect (1-year trial) with real-time traffic and Google POI, while Wi‑Fi Connect offers a trial for on-the-go productivity. Power up tools or tailgate essentials with interior and exterior 120V AC outlets, and keep devices charged across three USB ports.
Confidence comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams work with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control to assist attentively on long commutes and winding highways.
Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert add situational awareness, and a rear camera simplifies hitching and tight parking. SafetyConnect® capability enhances peace of mind with SOS response and vehicle tracking, and Service Connect supports proactive maintenance insight over the long haul.
From morning errands to weekend switchbacks, this new 2025 Tacoma HYBRID stands ready: 3 kilometers young, Four Wheel Drive surefooted, and finished in a rich 0202 Black that looks as composed in the city as it does caked in dust. It’s the rare pickup that works as hard as it thinks—hybrid efficiency, turbocharged vigor, and Toyota durability, all in one decisive package.
