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The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is a favorite pickup truck, so it’s no surprise that it tends to kill it during the spring sales season. While many vehicles sell better in summer, used pickup trucks tend to do well in the spring – and the Toyota Tacoma leads them all. What’s so great about the Tacoma, and can you expect to see a good price on it in those just-warming-up months?

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The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling vehicle in the spring

According to CarMax, the Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling vehicle in the spring. Considering the fact that CarMax also found that pickup trucks sell the best in the spring, the fact that the Tacoma leads them all is quite a feat. So what is it that makes people love the Toyota Tacoma so much? It’s the Taco’s blend of technology, capability, and style.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is a longstanding top truck known for its technology and off-road skill. You can get either a five or six foot bed in the Tacoma. It can also tow up to 6,800 pounds.

The Tacoma has a solid engine

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma’s base model has a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. That’s for the base model, the Tacoma SR and the trim level above it, the SR5. You can upgrade the engine on those trims to a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. That engine comes standard on all other Tacoma trim levels, including the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro.

In addition, the Toyota Tacoma is one of the longest-lasting pickup trucks you can buy, making it a great investment. 2.8% of Toyota Tacomas reach 200,000 miles. While this may not sound like much, considering the fact that only 1% of vehicles usually get there, the Tacoma’s nearly tripled rate makes this a pretty impressive number.

The Tacoma TRD Pro takes things up a notch

The Tacoma TRD Pro is an off-road version of the Toyota Tacoma that will make anyone who likes to venture a little off the road very happy. While different model years will have different equipment, the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro demonstrates what a great truck this is. It comes with 16-inch black-painted TRD wheels with all-terrain tires, LED headlights, and a black grille. It also includes a hood scoop, a thicker front skid plate, and internal bypass shock absorbers.

In addition to all this, the 2022 Tacoma comes with an upgraded exhaust, multi-terrain monitor, and a sunroof. You’ll also get a navigation system and some important safety features like blind-spot monitor and rear parking sensors.

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck that offers a lot and people recognize that. Thanks to the Tacoma’s longevity, solid engine, and upscale interior, it is one of the best-selling pickup trucks and the number-one-selling truck in the spring months. Throw in its off-road capability and it’s no wonder the Tacoma is consistently at the top of the sales charts.

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