Toyota is known for the build quality of all its vehicles, but Toyota trucks are in a class all their own. Whether you’re looking for the best-selling midsize pickup truck on the market, or a larger, never-say-die workhorse, Team Toyota in Baton Rouge has the truck for you. Let’s take a look at what’s new in 2021 for the two award-winning trucks from Toyota: the dependable Tacoma and the hard-working Tundra. more What’s new in the 2021 Toyota Tacoma The Toyota Tacoma has been a solid choice for a midsize pickup truck since its introduction in 1995. The 2021 model year Tacoma has been updated for these tech-saturated times, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for your smartphone, Amazon Alexa built-in for hands-free operation, and a SiriusXM All Access 3-month trial. You’ll be able to see everything going on outside your new Tacoma from the inside with the available Panoramic View Monitor. Plus, check on all your truck’s mechanical systems with available Multi-Information Display featuring current mpg, inclinometer, and Toyota Safety Sense features. Speaking of safety, the new Tacoma comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense P, including a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams! With the ToyotaCare maintenance plan including 24-hour Roadside Assistance and the standard Star Safety System, you can drive, haul, and work with the peace of mind that comes with great safety features. With the 2021 model year, Toyota has introduced two new special editions. The Tacoma Trail is an upgrade package available for rugged TRD trims, with unique dark gray 16-inch Off-Road wheels, Kevlar All-Terrain tires, and lockable bed storage boxes! The Trail’s cab is sleek, with black seats and tan stitching, so you can drive in style while you work. For even more quality in your Tacoma, the Nightshade Special Edition has blacked-out exterior trim, dark smoke 18-inch alloy wheels, exhaust tip, and an exclusive grille. No matter the Tacoma you choose, you’ll be ready for any job, with a bed composed of ultra-durable, fiber-reinforced Sheet-Molded composite surface, available 120V/400W outlet, innovative deck rail system, and embossed tailgate, you’ll look great as you pull up to the site, too. 2021 Toyota Tundra: a new spin on a classic If you need a reliable, safe workhorse to haul supplies to a job site in Central or a camper up Tunica Hills, the Toyota Tundra is a perfect truck for you. With a standard towing package and available 10,200-lb towing capacity, plus available 1730-lb payload capacity in the bed, the Tundra can shoulder whatever load you throw at it. You can be sure to tow safely, too, with Trailer-Sway Control and available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller. And with TOW/HAUL Mode, you won’t have to worry about the Tundra hunting for the right gear when you’re hauling. Towing all that weight takes a strong engine. Toyota Tundra’s 346-cubic-inch i-FORCE 5.7L V8 engine produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, and 4WD Tundras include an A-TRAC system that optimizes traction across both axles, so your truck will grip, no matter the road surface. You’ll be safe coming downhill too, with powerful front brakes and an Automated Limited-Slip Differential. In the Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax builds, you can carry more of your crew or your family. Or if you have cargo you can’t put in the bed, the rear seats fold up to accommodate. Other cab features include a spacious center console, integrated navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, Amazon Alexa integration, and available rear power window. In the 2021 Tundra, you know you’ll ride in style. New Toyota Trucks in Baton Rouge Whatever you want to use your truck for, the 2021 Tacoma and Tundra from Toyota are great choices. There’s a reason why Toyota has been named the Best Truck Brand by Kelley Blue Book: their trucks are simply the best. Come see for yourself at Team Toyota, conveniently located at 1788 O’Neal Lane in Baton Rouge, today!
