Went over to a buddy's house to install a 2" lift (OME lift coils and shocks).
Had a chance to compare his new 2016 Tacoma TRD Offroad and my 2015 Pro-4x.
Initial Impressions: The Taco has a couple more tech innovations like the crawl system, auto-lsd braking, user interface (check tire pressure, pitch, elevation), push button start, and proximity entry/unlock. It has additional nice touches as well, like blinkers on mirrors, LED running strips.
However, no leather seats, heated seats, cargo lamp, backup sensors, or sunroof. Some of these aren't too important, but the Taco also costs more...
The Frontier has the beefier tie down system as well.
Engine: The 3.6L is impressive matched with the 6speed auto. It gets decent mileage and seems to have more pick up and go than the 4.0 in my Nissan. However, during the trial drag race between the two trucks, the Frontier's torque beat the Taco for the first 200'. But after the 3.6 had a chance to wind up and go through the gears, the Taco pulls away consistently. Also bear in mind the Extended cab Taco is roughly 600 or so pounds lighter than my Frontier.
Suspension: The stock Taco suspension is better offroad. On-road I didn't see a difference, but offroad, the Taco is smoother over whoops, bumps, and trenches. We diddn't get to check articulation. The Taco's tires are subpar though, and don't compare to the Hankooks that come stock on Pro-4xs. Due to the increases tire size, the ground clearance under diff is about 0.5" better on the Frontier stock. But the clearance under frame on the Taco is much better. The Taco does have that horrible nose, that my buddy will be fixing with a bumper shortly.
Bonus frontier flex pics...
Had a chance to compare his new 2016 Tacoma TRD Offroad and my 2015 Pro-4x.
Initial Impressions: The Taco has a couple more tech innovations like the crawl system, auto-lsd braking, user interface (check tire pressure, pitch, elevation), push button start, and proximity entry/unlock. It has additional nice touches as well, like blinkers on mirrors, LED running strips.
However, no leather seats, heated seats, cargo lamp, backup sensors, or sunroof. Some of these aren't too important, but the Taco also costs more...
The Frontier has the beefier tie down system as well.
Engine: The 3.6L is impressive matched with the 6speed auto. It gets decent mileage and seems to have more pick up and go than the 4.0 in my Nissan. However, during the trial drag race between the two trucks, the Frontier's torque beat the Taco for the first 200'. But after the 3.6 had a chance to wind up and go through the gears, the Taco pulls away consistently. Also bear in mind the Extended cab Taco is roughly 600 or so pounds lighter than my Frontier.
Suspension: The stock Taco suspension is better offroad. On-road I didn't see a difference, but offroad, the Taco is smoother over whoops, bumps, and trenches. We diddn't get to check articulation. The Taco's tires are subpar though, and don't compare to the Hankooks that come stock on Pro-4xs. Due to the increases tire size, the ground clearance under diff is about 0.5" better on the Frontier stock. But the clearance under frame on the Taco is much better. The Taco does have that horrible nose, that my buddy will be fixing with a bumper shortly.
Bonus frontier flex pics...