While the demand for certain types of cars may be increasing, many of us will always need a pickup truck in our lives. Whether light or heavy-duty, a truck can accomplish so much more than their sedan counterparts and, here at Lakeland Toyota, we have a large selection of Toyota trucks to help you in your endeavors. Whether you are looking for something resilient for the next off-road adventure or you want something powerful to help you take on tougher jobs ahead, the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra can be exactly what you need, so let us check out what each one an offer you here Lakeland Toyota in Lakeland, FL. Our dealership is proudly serving the Plant City and Wesley Chapel areas in Florida.

Light-Duty, Lots of Dependability: The Toyota Tundra

While the Toyota Tundra might not have as much of the same towing capacity as its Tundra counterpart, this light-duty model makes up for it through versatility and overall style. The Tacoma stands at a ground clearance of over nine-inches and features adaptable coil-spring and leaf-spring suspension, to give you the upper hand when taking on the off-road. If you want to maximize the performance and capability of the Tacoma, check out the TRD-series of trim levels, such as TRD Off-Road, which offer a diverse selection of quality features to help get you through almost any terrain, from TRD sport-tuned suspension to TRD skid plates and Bilstein® shock absorbers. The Toyota Tacoma also comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS-P™) driver-assist technology, providing a host of useful navigational tools and a more intuitive cruise control system that allows the truck to monitor road conditions on the highway.

The Tacoma comes available with two different engines, both of which contribute a lot of power and torque with lower carbon emissions than you might expect from a truck of this size. In fact, both the Tacoma and Tundra are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as Low Emission Vehicles (LEV), with the Tacoma being a LEV-III and the Tundra being a LEV-II. While it is not entirely surprising for a Toyota car to be low-emission, this is an accolade which not many light-duty and full-size truck can boast

The Most Power and Capability for Your Needs: The Toyota Tundra

While both of these trucks offer a hardworking person, the Toyota Tundra is a full-size truck that people trust when they need the most towing and torque as its available V8 engines and Towing Package allow this full-size truck to tow up to 10,100 pounds. This truck stands at a bit of a higher ground clearance, with a larger overall build than its Tacoma counterpart, but both trucks still feature the same avaiallbe configurations for cargo box and crew cab sizes. The Tundra, likewise, features one TRD-series trim, with the same features as that of the Tacoma, in order to maximize the off-roading prowess of this full-size truck. The Tundra comes available with three different V8 engines, one of which is Flex Fuel compatible and allows you to utilize other types of fuel in order to cut long-term costs.

As with the Tacoma, the Tundra offers a wide selection of useful features, both for your safety and entertainment. This truck also offers the TSS-P™ safety suite in addition to a host of different stylish customizations for interior seating, with available leather, vinyl, and Black TRD Pro Leather seats with heating and ventilation.

Find Yours Today!

There really is no wrong answer for which Toyota truck you can choose, it all depends on where your individual tastes lie and how much powertrain you want to get out of your next daily driver. Come check one out today at Lakeland Toyota, we are located on mall Hill Dr in Lakeland, FL and our dealership is happily serving Tampa and Winter Bay. See you soon!