Toyota Freshens Tacoma Pickup

Toyota Motor Corp. is giving its Tacoma midsize pickup truck a mid-cycle makeover that includes trim-dependent styling tweaks, new tech features and an updated interior.

The carmaker unveiled the 2020 model at this week’s Chicago auto show. Six trim levels are available: SR, SR5, Limited, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro.

Among the available styling changes are a revised grille, updated headlights and taillights and larger alloy wheels. Interior highlights include an improved infotainment system (with either a 7- or 8-inch display) smartphone integration, optional JBL audio unit and power adjustable seats—a first for the Tacoma.

The standard Safety Sense package bundles pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with sway warning system, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control. Keyless entry and other features are optional.

A new panoramic view monitor comes standard on the Limited trim, providing a bird's-eye view to improve maneuvering in tight spaces. TRD variants also get a multi-terrain undercarriage monitor to enhance off-road driving, plus specially tuned Bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, hill assist and crawl control.