I’m currently looking at Tacomas, and despite the lack of a V8 option, which would give me the extra power I want, especially in low-end torque, it’s at the top of my list by a wide margin, mainly due to its reliability.
Toyota already has a strong V8 used in the Tundra. Why isn’t there a V8 option for the Tacoma? I’ve seen 4Runners with V8s, but Tacomas don’t seem to have them. I know I could save more and go for the Tundra, but I don’t need or want a truck that big. I prefer the size of the Tacoma’s bed, and I’m not interested in an SUV like the 4Runner. A V8 in a Tacoma would be amazing; it seems like the perfect combination to me.
Did Toyota ever offer a V8 Tacoma? If they did, how far back do I need to look? Would anyone else be interested in this option, or am I in the minority with this opinion?