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For 2012, the Toyota Tacoma offers a restyled exterior look and a redesigned, upgraded interior.

Exterior changes include a redesigned hood, grille, front bumpers and headlamps.

Interior, a new center-instrument panel is redesigned with a revised gauge cluster along with a new steering wheel.  A new air conditioner, heater controls and power point locations are also added to a redesigned center stack.

The 2012 Tacoma interior also gets a new look with a black high-contrast center console, switch plate covers, dash and upper door trim, while the SR5 grade features a new seat fabric design.

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma also has upgraded audio options for some models.  Access Cab models offer a new available six-speaker system.  The audio head unit has built-in Bluetooth® allows hands-free phone, and a USB port enables connection of an iPod®, MP3 player or flash drive with music files.

The DoubleCab V6 models offer a more advanced display audio system with today’s most in-demand connectivity features. These include navigation, Toyota Entune™ services, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with 90-day trial subscription), HD Radio with iTunes® tagging and text/e-mail-to-voice.  This premium infotainment system plays through a JBL® GreenEdge audio system with seven speakers.  GreenEdge technology helps reduce fuel consumption by lowering the electric power demand on the vehicle.

New for 2012, Tacoma offers a heavy-duty all-weather flooring in the 2012 Tacoma Access and Double Cab models, while the more specialized TRD Sport and Off-Road models offer new water-resistant fabric protection seats.  The TRD Sport Package adds side mirrors with turn-signal lamps for 2012, as well as available chrome-clad 18-inch wheels.

Performance wise, the 2012 Tacoma uses the same engines as 2011 MY, it offers two types of engines: a 2.7-liter Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) four-cylinder that produces 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft. of torque, and a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 that provides 236 horsepower with 266 lb-ft. of torque.

The Tacoma X-Runner performance truck, unique in the entire compact truck category, returns for 2012 and features the 4.0-liter V6 engine with a specially tuned chassis.  Featuring a six-speed manual transmission, the X-Runner can accelerate from 0-to-60 mph in less than seven seconds.

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