Toyota Pickups Have Best Retained Value

[James]

Recent reports show that the Tacoma had the highest retained value score. The second best was the Honda Ridgeline with a score of 65.1 percent. The Tundra scored 71.6 percent.

The fact that the Toyota Tacoma maintains its value is something owners should love.

 

[toyotafan]

This really is not all that surprising IMHO.

 

[MuddyTacoma]

Yeah. Tell us something that's news ... like Bill Gates is rich.

 

[dervdave]

The same applies to the Hilux in the UK, we don`t have the Taco

 

[toyotafan]

The same applies to the Hilux in the UK, we don`t have the Taco

It's the same thing. That's right.

 

[dervdave]

No I dinna think they`re the same bud, might`ve been sometime
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Hilux

 

[toyotafan]

Oh. I stand corrected ...

Both the Tacoma and the Hilux were updated in 2005. The Tacoma was based on the new4Runner chassis, while the Hilux rides on a refreshed version of the ladder frame found on previous versions. The new Hilux has increased in size and is now classified as a mid-size pick up. The Tacoma had a new 4.0 L V6 engine that produces 176 kW (236 hp) and 361 N·m (266 lb·ft) of torque. Its design was very similar to the 4Runner.

 

[tbplus10]

Other than a slight appearance similarity Hilux and Tacoma have never really been the same under the skin.
I suspect safety and ride comfort have a lot to do with the differences.
Ive owned a few of each model and can verify the Hilux rides rougher and can take a little more abuse. While the Tacoma rides softer and handles paved roads better. More creature comforts available on earlier Tacoma trucks too.

 

[toyotafan]

To my defense, I've not really see any hilux pickups except for top gear trying to destroy one.

 

[dervdave]

I`ve never seen a Tacoma other than photos

 

[tbplus10]

Steve you need to take a trip somewhere out of the U.S. for a real Hilux test drive.

 

[Brad]

Not bad. This is why I'll be choosing Toyota