Tacoma or Colorado?  Who ya got?

"cazzyodo" (cazzyodo) 01/08/2015 at 14:47 • Filed to: Head to Head

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In a head to head, what would you go with? They are very similar but very different at the same time.

Oppo-inions?

Tried to embed a poll but kept getting Kinja'd and didn't want to risk it looking dumb so just cast your votes below.

Just1BeforeIDie > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:52

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Colorado because its more "new", from some of the initial articles it sounds like the Taco is more a thorough refresh rather than an all new vehicle.

Trunk Impaired 318 > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:52

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Tacoma

HammerheadFistpunch > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:53

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Too early to call.

Tacoma with the same drivetrain and chassis? D-max Colorado.

Tacoma with new drivetrain and chassis? Probably Tacoma.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:53

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I'd get a 22r Toyota Pickup. If I had to go new, it would probably be the Taco since they're going to sell it with a stick.

Ted Ladue > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:54

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I go Taco because I still don't trust Chevrolet to make a reliable vehicle.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:54

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Definitely Tacoma. Not only does Toyota have a much better track record with reliability, it will also hold it's value a lot better in the long run. On top of that, it doesn't look like Toyota took a Camry and put a bed on it like the Colorado does with the Malibu, the Taco looks like it was supposed to be a truck. In my case, I'm also sure the offroad aftermarket will be a lot stronger on the Tacoma. Plus, my 4Runner wouldn't look right next to a Colorado.

HammerheadFistpunch > Just1BeforeIDie 01/08/2015 at 14:55

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to be fair, the canyorado is a refresh of an older international design, we just aren't used to it.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:56

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Canyon, because it's the best looking mid-sized truck IMO.

But, if I have to choose between the Taco and Colorado, Colorado. Unless Toyota majorly reworked the Taco, it's going to have less power and not be as refined. And dat schnozz on the Taco...

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:56

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Have any more details been released about the Bro-coma? Brakes, transmission specs. I feel like it is only a refresh with the same frame-drivetrain-etc but with a vastly uglier exterior.

Milky > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 14:58

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 15:02

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Colorado.

HammerheadFistpunch > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/08/2015 at 15:04

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as a package, I think the Canyon is the best looking, but I HATE that they have a smaller greenhouse with less outward visibility and, frankly, terrible approach angles, even with the air dam removed.

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/08/2015 at 15:04

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coming the 12th

cazzyodo > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 15:07

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I agree with you completely. I was chatting with my buddy and we both reserved judgement for in person evaluation but I was curious about the pulse of the community in a "knee jerk reaction" kind of way.

cazzyodo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/08/2015 at 15:08

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It does look the part, no doubt. The Colorado doesn't have the same visual appeal.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 15:10

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I read your thoughts earlier, and I have to agree. I genuinely despise Toyota's methodology of half-assed development. If they do not bring in higher geared transmissions and thereby increasing fuel mileage, they are going to lose a lion's share of 1st world country sales.

HammerheadFistpunch > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 15:13

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Talking with someone who's driven the prototypes, they are confident they have the Colorado beat...so theres that.

HammerheadFistpunch > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/08/2015 at 15:14

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its a tough call though, Toyota plays it safe because the other markets that they build trucks in use the same transmissions and gear but they sell more and it matters more there whether or not they break down and less about the 1 or 2 mpg gain. We'll see.

cazzyodo > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 15:17

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That's cool and I hope without bias (we all have it whether we like to admit it or not). I'm personally trying to get over my dislike of Toyotas in order to give the Taco a chance. I drove the Colorado and thought it was well put together and, dare I say, comfortable but it did not feel like a truck to me (whatever that means).

I'm hopeful to be able to give each a shot back to back sometime for a proper evaluation. I would love to have something in the near future, as you are well aware.

HammerheadFistpunch > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 15:20

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oh its biased for sure, but I trust their judgement...even still we will have to wait and see.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 15:35

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Canyon, of course there's some bias there too. Really depends on how the Taco is once in production.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 16:00

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Really the approach/departure angles are different on the Canyon vs Colorado?

HammerheadFistpunch > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/08/2015 at 16:01

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yes, the bumper is lower on the canyon.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 16:15

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well shit

That's brutally disappointing. I would have never thought to even CHECK that.

Even in All Terrain?

HammerheadFistpunch > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/08/2015 at 16:17

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I can't say for sure, but I do know that the bummer itself is a little lower on the canyon than the colorado

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 01/08/2015 at 16:21

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That's f-ing lame.

The one that looks tougher has the lower bumper.

I guess I'll be looking for a Colorado in a few years. Or at least making sure there's a small lift kit available for the Canyon....

472CID > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 18:17

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As a GM guy I'm pretty please the Colorado wins the beauty portion hands down.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 21:39

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Neither

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > cazzyodo 01/08/2015 at 23:15

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canyon