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2027 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Look Almost The Same, But They're Still Incredible Off-Roaders

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It was a tough assignment, but when your boss forces you, what choice do you have? You've got to jump the trucks.

Toyota's 2027 TRD Pro Colors Are Honeycomb And Hot Honey, In Case You Wish You Could Drive A Sweet Tonka Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:21:02 +0000

Beyond the two new yellows the TRD Pros also get Fox QS3 shocks and red tow hooks, though we don't have any full details yet.

2027 Toyota Sequoia Trying Out A 'More Assertive Exterior' Instead Of Going To Therapy

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Heck, the Sequoia could be really busy between work and the kids, and with gas so expensive these days, it probably deserves to treat itself a little.

2027 Toyota Tundra Gets A New Trailhunter Package And Allegedly Updated Styling

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Other than the new Trailhunter model and slightly different bumpers and grilles, the 2027 Tundra's only real upgrade is a new infotainment system.

Are There New Non-Turbocharged Diesel Cars Or Trucks Available Anymore?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Naturally aspirated diesel cars are practically extinct in today's market, reserved for special markets and almost impossible to buy in America.

11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma has an extremely large aftermarket scene. But with so options, how many of those modifications are truly worth checking out?

At $8,000, Would You Call This 1985 Toyota Mirage Camper Home?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

That carpet's got to go.

I Put Apple CarPlay In My Wife's 2006 Toyota 4Runner And I'm Never Looking Back

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Despite its 300,000 miles we're not getting rid of the 4Runner anytime soon, so it was worth making a small investment to bring its infotainment into the 2020s.

Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually unkillable Toyota truck lineup.

At $12,500, Is This 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Everything You Could Want?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Toyota's pickup is perennially popular, but do the upgrades here justify the price?

Toyota Tacoma Vs. Nissan Frontier: Which Truck Offers More At Their Price Point?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier hover right around the same price, but that doesn't mean their features, abilities, and value are identical.

Toyota Tacoma Vs Chevy Colorado: Which 2021 Midsized Pickup Depreciated Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma's reputation for reliability has historically translated into great resale values, but is the 2021 Colorado the better deal now?

Toyota Knows Few Japanese Buyers Want A LHD Made-In-America Tundra Pickup, But It's Selling It There Anyway

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

A big pickup truck probably won't have much appeal in Japan, especially given the current fuel prices, but Toyota is going to give it a go anyway.

These Are The 2026 Pickup Trucks That Can Tow The Most

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Modern trucks are vastly more capable than their counterparts from a generation ago, and these are the models that are best at towing and trailering.

Toyota Crawl Control: What It Does And Which Vehicles Have It

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:05:00 +0000

If your car is creeping through a parking garage as you look for a spot, is that the time to use Toyota's Crawl Control? No, it's something entirely different.

Here's How Much A 2020 Toyota Tacoma Has Depreciated After 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:25:00 +0000

Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks are known for being reliable and comfortable. Here's how much a 2020 model might have depreciated after five years.

New Toyota Hilux Gets Its First Fully Electric Powertrain, But The EV Won't Go Far

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:49:56 +0000

The electric Hilux only gets 150 miles of range on the European WLTP cycle.

What Does Toyota's TRD Acronym Stand For?

staff@jalopnik.com (Abigail Longstreth) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:05:00 +0000

There's a lot of history behind Toyota's TRD badge. Here's how the letters are linked to success on the track and what they mean for a vehicle's performance.

This Toyota Has The Best 5-Year Resale Value Of Any New Car, According To KBB

staff@jalopnik.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:05:00 +0000

Toyota is well-known for producing reliable vehicles that hold their value overtime. However, according to KBB, this model has the best 5-year resale value.

Toyota Took Over A Napalm Factory In Long Beach To Manufacture Truck Beds And Avoid The Chicken Tax

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:25:00 +0000

Since Toyota imported incomplete vehicles rather than trucks, the rolling cab-and-chassis were only subject to a 2.5% import tax rather than the 25% tax.