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Explore All The 2018 Toyota Tacoma Models

Do you want a sporty and capable truck that offers plenty of advanced technology? The 2018 Toyota Tacoma may be the truck for you! Its six models that are available create many of options for VT drivers to choose from. Whether you go with the SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, or TRD Pro, there are a plethora of features available for this bold truck.

Toyota Tacoma SR and SR5

With both of these models, you get to enjoy the high-tech safety that comes along with the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P and Star Safety System™. There are also features to assist your travels like Hill Start Assist Control and the convenient remote keyless entry system that’s available. The interior consists of fabric-trimmed seats that also have a 4-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support for added comfort.

Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road

If you decide on the rugged 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, you get pioneering amenities like the exciting Entune™ Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite, as well as the Smart Key System with Push Button Start. Additionally, the TRD Off-Road adds Multi-terrain Select and Crawl Control with the 4×4 automatic models for added stability and capability.

Toyota Tacoma Limited and TRD Pro

With the lavish Limited model, you get to utilize the Entune™ Premium JBL® Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite, as well as get a unique view of the outdoors here in St. Albans, VT, with the power tilt/slide moonroof. Then there’s the TRD Pro. This commanding model has exciting additives like a TRD Pro skid plate and TRD Pro cat-back exhaust.

Which 2018 Toyota Tacoma model are you going to go with? Find out more about the truck right here at Handy Toyota today!

 

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2018 Toyota 86 

Affordable speed not just for the budget-conscious

The 2018 Toyota 86 is a small, lightweight two-door sports car that occupies the segment almost by itself. Thanks to its affordable price and great handling, car enthusiasts will have a hard time finding a more appealing car at the same cost.

Powertrain

The 2018 Toyota 86 boasts a 2.0-liter flat four-cylinder engine jointly developed with Subaru. It produces 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed automatic transmission and 205 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual. Notably, the torque curve is also flatter with the manual model, improving responsiveness. Because the 2.0-liter’s four cylinders are in a flat “boxer” configuration, the engine sits lower to the ground, contributing to the 86’s nimble handling. Though the manual gets more power, the automatic makes up for it with higher fuel economy and the convenience of steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Design

The design of the 2018 Toyota 86 combines old-school sports car proportions with modern aerodynamic elements and style. The sculpted front end helps it achieve a drag coefficient of only 0.29 Cd and the large chin spoiler and integrated canard keep the car glued to the ground when turning into corners. Vortex generators on the sides enhance stability and give the car a sporty look, and at the rear the dual sport exhaust is trimmed in chrome for even more head-turning potential. Inside, sport seats with silver contrast stitching provide excellent support for spirited driving. The generous use of a “grandlux” trim — a suede-like material — add a touch of sophistication to the 86.

Handling

Nearly everything about the 2018 Toyota 86 is designed with optimizing handling in mind, from the double-wishbone-style multi-link rear suspension to the lightweight, rigid chassis. The rear-wheel drive configuration helps improve the car’s agility, and should you want to push yourself and the car to the limit, you can do so by holding the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) button for a second to engage the Track Mode. This forces the VSC not to kick in until it senses you have reached the very limits of the car — though this can also be disabled by engaging the “Full-Off Mode.”

For the price, few cars can compete with the 2018 Toyota 86’s dynamic handling, which it achieves with a simplicity that even expensive sports cars rarely match. All of their electronic toys and gizmos, while improving cornering speeds, tend to break the connection between car and driver. As a result, the 86 is not just a car for budget-conscious enthusiasts, but also one for sports car aficionados in general.

 

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Best bike trails in New England

New England is one of the most tranquil, beatific regions in the United States, offering everything from calm seaside vistas to hallowed grounds of history. One of the best ways to take in as much of New England’s beauty as possible is from the seat of a bicycle, and these six trails are among the most rewarding.

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway (Massachusetts)

Cruising along the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is an exercise in time travel. America’s Revolutionary Rail Trail is set upon an out-of-commission railroad right of way and extends through four areas: Lexington, Bedford, Cambridge and Arlington. As you pedal along this 10-mile path, you’ll traverse several points of interest with great historical significance. This includes Lexington Center, known as the Birthplace of American Liberty; the Hancock Clark House, where Paul Revere and William Dawes warned Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming; and Old Schwamb Mill, the oldest still-functioning mill in the United States.

Blackstone River Bikeway (Rhode Island)

The Blackstone River Bikeway covers 16.5 miles, including 11.6 miles of continuous trail stretching from Cumberland to Woonsocket and 4.7 miles of trail between Pawtucket and Providence. It tends to follow the Blackstone River for much of its length, offering up views of everything from marshes and waterfalls to the Blackstone Canal and Pratt Dann. Perhaps the most interesting part of the ride is the former Lonsdale Drive-In, which is now a restored wetland but still boasts the restored drive-in theater’s sign.

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2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Specs and Features

 The TRD Pro lineup is impressive, to say the least, but if you want a big truck that’s capable of nearly anything off road, then you should take a look at the Tundra TRD Pro. We’ll tell you more as we explore all the 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Specs and Features.

Suspension Specs for the Tundra TRD Pro

If you want to conquer all things off-road, you are going to need a hefty suspension underneath you with plenty of adaptability, flexibility, and strength. Lucky for you, Toyota understands that, and the Tundra TRD Pro comes with all the goods.

For starters, the Tundra TRD Pro employs Fox 2.5-inch front shocks with robust 46mm pistons. The specially-tuned springs provide 2 inches of additional lift in the front for 1.5-inches of increased wheel travel.

In the rear, you can expect similar specs with another set of Fox 2.5-inch shocks. These rear shocks have 12 bypass zones with 2.5-inch piggyback reservoirs that all work toward increasing the rear wheel travel by up to 2 inches.

Interior Tundra TRD Pro Features

Everywhere you look on the interior, you will see the TRD Pro logo proudly displayed. From the leather-trimmed seats to the floor mats and center console. Red stitching runs throughout the interior for an extra touch of class.

TRD Pro Exclusive Tundra Wheels

The TRD Pro even rides on a set of exclusive wheels. These 18-inch monsters come straight from BBS. They have five spokes done in a beautiful black satin finish.

Not only do they look stylish, but perhaps more importantly, they reduce weight. In total, they reduce the un-sprung mass of the Tundra by 13.4 pounds or 3.35 pounds per wheel.

Exterior Changes to the Tundra TRD Pro

Those rims add a lot to the overall aesthetic of the Tundra TRD Pro, but the exterior also has other exclusive flares. For starters, you have Rigid Industries LED fog lights which complement the LED headlights and accent lights. The exhaust tips are done in a fine black chrome, which also goes well with the rims.

The Tundra TRD Pro even features a unique grille and badging, but the biggest difference is the new hood scoop. One thing is for sure, this truck looks mean. You might just need some air after looking at it. Luckily, the TRD Pro is also available with a moonroof.