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Manufacturer Brochure - 1998 Toyota Tacoma
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| TOYOTA TACOMA, AMERICA'S BEST COMPACT PICKUP TRUCK, IS REDESIGNED FOR 1998 |
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Description:
Toyota's
award winning Tacoma is redesigned for 1998 with
an updated look and a more refined interior.
Lauded by its owners for its quality, value and
performance, the Tacoma was rated the Best
Compact Pickup Truck in Initial Quality in the
1997 J.D. Power and Associates survey for the
seventh year running.
Built
at Toyota's New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.
(NUMMI) production facility, in Fremont, Calif.,
the 1998 Tacoma compact pickup truck enters the
new year with redesigned front-end styling on 4WD
models, numerous mechanical refinements, an
enhanced list of standard equipment and an
expanded list of options across the line up.
Like
all Toyotas, Tacoma makes safety a priority and
for 1998 all models feature a new passenger-side
airbag with a cutoff switch. All Tacomas are
equipped with a driver-side airbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), ALR/ELR (automatic
locking retractor/emergency locking retractor)
three-point seatbelts in all positions except the
center-front on bench seat-equipped models, side
door impact beams and an energy absorbing
urethane steering wheel.
Tacoma
4WD models receive new front styling for 1998.
With its more streamlined and aggressive look,
the new front end features flush, aerodynamic
headlights and flanks a bold new grille.
Clearance lamps also are changed, and blend
seamlessly with the headlights. Front styling on
2WD and 4WD models also benefits from a new,
larger front bumper.
Two
all-new option packages also will be offered for
'98. Inspired by Toyota's successful Desert
Racing Program, a special Toyota Racing
Development (TRD) Off-Road package is available
on 4WD Xtracab models (excluding 4-cylinder 4ECT
models). The package offers a rugged combination
of front and rear Bilstein shock absorbers,
locking rear differential, increased-rate front
coil springs and rear leaf spring suspension,
modified camber rear springs, a larger stabilizer
bar, 31x10.5R15 white-lettered Goodyear tires,
overfenders(color key on Limited models) and a
special Offroad graphics package.
All
Tacomas can be further customized with a new
Color Key Package, that includes color keyed
front bumper and valance on both 2WD and 4WD
models and a color keyed grille on 2WD models.
Tacoma
is available in regular- and extended-cab models,
with two- or four-wheel drive, manual or
automatic transmissions and with four-cylinder or
V6 engines. Grade levels include Tacoma, Tacoma
SR5 and Tacoma Limited, while the SR5 package
replaces last year's LX value package and the
Limited grade replaces the former SR5. All models
feature new tailgate and C-pillar badging.
Toyota's
revised SR5 model features air conditioning,
chrome plate or color key package, chrome plated
rear bumper, sliding rear window with gray
privacy glass, Deluxe ETR radio/cassette with
four speakers and spiral spring back antenna,
sunvisor with mirror and pocket and special SR5
badging. Also available on Tacoma SR5 models is a
color keyed front bumper, valance and grille
combination.
All
2WD Tacomas feature a standard 2.4-liter,
16-valve, twin-cam four-cylinder engine, that
produces 142 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 160
Ib.m. of torque at 4,000 rpm. 4WD models feature
a standard 2.7-liter, 16-valve, twin-cam
four-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower at
4,800 rpm and 177 Ib./ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Optional on both 2WD and 4WD models is a
3.4-liter, 24- valve, twin-cam V6 engine which
produces 190 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 220
Ib./ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm. The 2.4-liter
engine is available with either a five-speed
manual transmission or four-speed automatic, and
the 2.7-liter and 3.4-liter engines are available
with either a five-speed manual transmission or
four-speed electronically controlled automatic.
For
improved reliability and reduced maintenance, the
2.7-liter engine is fitted with Toyota's Direct
Ignition (TDI) system which replaces the
distributor with a crank fire sensor and uses an
individual coil for each pair of cylinders. This
results in more accurate ignition timing, and
aids the On Board Diagnostic system (OBD-II) in
misfire detection.
In
response to continued demand by serious
off-roaders, Tacoma continues to offer manual
locking hubs as standard equipment on 4WD models.
Optionally available is Toyota's 4WDemand
shift-on-the-fly system for shifting into 4WD at
speeds up to 50 mph. Also available optionally on
Limited models is Toyota's one-touch Him selector
switch for easy 4WD engagement. On all systems,
the transfer case control lever is used to shift
into 4WD Low range.
The
available locking rear differential aids Tacoma
in low-speed, off-highway maneuvering. When 4WD
Low is selected, the driver may lock the rear
differential by pressing a dash-mounted button.
When engaged, the locking rear differential
evenly splits torque between both rear wheels,
forcing them to turn in unison.
Tacoma's
suspension smoothes out the bumps, while
providing excellent ride control both on and off
the road. Both 2WD and 4WD models are equipped
with an independent double wishbone front
suspension with coil springs. A 1.02-inch
stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers are
featured on all 2WD models. All 4WD models now
feature as standard gas-filled shock absorbers
for additional ride control. The rear suspension
on all models is a live axle located by leaf
springs with staggered hydraulic shocks.
2WD
regular cab models are fitted with 14x5 inch
wheels with full wheel covers and P195/75R14
all-season tires. Xtracab models receive 14x6
inch wheels with P215/70R14 tires. For both
models, an optional 14x6 inch alloy wheel is
available.
4WD
models are fitted as standard with 15x6 inch
steel wheels and P225/75R15 mud and snow tires.
Optional on Tacoma 4WD models are 15x7 inch alloy
wheels with new smooth riding P265/75R15 tires.
Brakes
on all models are front disc/rear drum, with the
4WD models offering larger units front and rear,
and a larger brake booster. Four-wheel ABS is
available.
Tacoma's
cargo bed is a double-wall design to minimize
damage to the exterior skin in the event that a
cargo load should~shift, and is fitted with four
inner tie-down points. Tacoma is capable of
towing up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with the
V6 engine and 3,500 pounds when powered by a
four-cylinder, with a payload range of 1,664 to
1,914 pounds.
Tacoma's
standard interior features include updated fabric
bench seat, full door trim with cloth inserts,
dual armrests, two new power outlets located
under the cigarette lighter, more conveniently
located dual cup holders, new rotary-type
ventilation controls, a driver-side foot rest and
full carpeting and new felt headliner. The
heavy-duty wiper motor, previously available only
on Tacomas equipped with an optional cold kit, is
also standard equipment for 1998.
Xtracab
models add a 60/40 split front bench seat with
updated fabric, forward facing rear jump seats,
rear child restraint system, fold-out table with
integral cupholders, flip-out rear quarter
windows and height-adjustable front headrests.
4WD
Xtracab Limited models offer a long list of
standard amenities, including front bucket seats
(six-way adjustable for the driver, four-way
adjustable for the passenger with fore and aft
adjustable headrests), full door trim with
armrest, front map lights, dual sunvisors with
vanity mirror, tilt wheel, full instrumentation
including speedometer, tachometer with new
digital odometer and dual tripmeter, fuel and
coolant temperature, digital clock, new Deluxe
AM/FM Cassette with four speakers, illuminated
cigarette lighter, cruise control, power package,
variable intermittent wipers, sliding rear window
and quarter window with privacy glass, exterior
Chrome Package, new color-key overfenders, alloy
wheels and Limited package-specific badging.
The
Tacoma is available in nine exterior paint
colors, three new for 1998. New Copper Canyon
Mica, Subside Green Mica and Mystic Purple Mica
complement the Tacoma's gray or oak interiors.
Limited
Warranty
Toyota's
36-month/36,000-mile basic new vehicle limited
warranty applies to all components other than
normal wear and maintenance items. Additional
60-month limited warranties are available and
cover powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion
perforation with no mileage limitation. Toyota
dealers have complete details on the limited
warranty. |
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