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The Toyota Tacoma Vs. the Honda Ridgeline & Nissan Frontier
If you're looking for a capable truck but live in an urban area such as Washington DC or Baltimore, a midsize pickup truck might be for you. The Toyota Tacoma, a midsize pickup truck, is back for another year with some upgrades. Our sales department at Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg understands that there are many other midsize trucks out there. We thought it would be helpful to directly compare the Toyota Tacoma to other vehicles in its class to see how well it holds its own. We'll compare the Toyota Tacoma, the Honda Ridgeline, and the Nissan Frontier. Let's begin.
Design & Performance
When it comes to design, the Toyota Tacoma has more customization options than the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier. First, the Toyota Tacoma offers more exterior colors than the other models. The Toyota Tacoma allows Arlington drivers a chance to combine any cabin and bed size they want, which allows nearly an endless supply of options. There are more than two dozen trim level options, including five feet and six feet bed sizes. Drivers who love to own customized or unique vehicles will love the Toyota Tacoma.
The Honda Ridgeline offers all-wheel-drive for every trim level. The Nissan Frontier offers both rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive options. Not to mention, the Toyota Tacoma appears more outdoorsy and has more of a truck-like body than the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier.
Alexandria drivers can expect similar engines in all three pickup truck's base models. The Honda Ridgeline comes with a 3.5L gas engine. The Nissan Frontier has a 3.8L V6 gas engine. Lastly, the Toyota Tacoma comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 gas engine. Additionally, while each model has a similar fuel economy, city drivers will appreciate the Tacoma's average fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city versus the Ridgeline and Frontier's 18 mpg.* Expect steel wheels in the Toyota Tacoma and aluminum wheels in the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier.
Interior & Technology
Inside, expect more legroom in the Toyota Tacoma than the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier. The Toyota Tacoma's interior design strikes a nice balance between an SUV and a truck. The Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier, however, appear similar to a sedan on the inside. Also, as a base model, the Toyota Tacoma comes with plenty of technology features, as well. Washington DC drivers will find:
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Telematics
To reach some of these specs in the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier, you must upgrade to higher trim levels. Additionally, the Toyota Tacoma has leather seating options available for the base model. If you're searching for a capable midsize truck that has value and capability, consider the Toyota Tacoma.
Safety Features
Perhaps one of the most important aspects of a vehicle: safety features. Expect every base model to offer standard safety features such as:
- Remote keyless entry
- Back-up camera
- Stability control
- Traction control
The Toyota Tacoma offers more safety features including, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and brake assist. Safety features make maneuvering heavy traffic much easier, like in Baltimore or Gaithersburg's urban areas.
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For environmentally-conscious drivers, know that Toyota predicts the Tacoma to emit less carbon dioxide emissions than the Nissan Frontier. At 15,000 miles driven in one year, the Tacoma will emit 8.5 tons while the Nissan Frontier will emit 9.4 tons. Not only that, but the Tacoma has a larger fuel tank, making trips to the gas station less frequent. Urban drivers will love the versatile Toyota Tacoma.
If the Toyota Tacoma calls your name, stop by Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg and schedule a test drive. We hope to see you soon!
*Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits, and vehicle condition.
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