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#4 of 101 idaho by tgravo2 Mar 19, 2002 (12:49 pm)
I was wondering the same thing, some people told me 03 others 04. Im not sure which year it's gonna happen but I would like to know for sure so I can make a decision on what I want to buy.
#5 of 101 '03 Tacoma by sjwsmw Apr 25, 2002 (7:17 am)
I had read a reference that 'insiders' have learned that Toyota has decided to delay the redesigned Tacoma for 12 months, introducing it as an '04 model. I read this several weeks ago, don't recall where and I just found this forum. Any new news I will reference the source. I wonder if the delay was caused by the success of the Chevy Avalanche and incorporating this functionality in the Tacoma was the reason. ?? I have to think that every truck manufacturer is busily working on a version of that flip-down rear wall feature.
#6 of 101 03 and 04 Tundra by sbell4 Jul 03, 2002 (11:56 am)
2003 will have a stepside.   2004 will have the double cab with the standard size bed.
#7 of 101 Tacoma redesign for '03 vs. '04 by djtibb Jul 11, 2002 (10:06 am)
One way to tell if they're going to make a radically different model is to look at production dates. Depending on how many plants a manufacturer has, they will usually produce all of the trucks for the final model year of one style early so they have time to retool for the new models. Sometimes options begin disappearing toward the end of a model run too. This also helps simplify the production process to help ramp down production and get ready for the changeover.   I've read other posts on here about looking through production lists to order a truck with ABS. This should give some indication of whether they're stopping production for a retool and when.   Of course, this is all dependent on whether Toyota will be using a new or different plant for the new models.
#8 of 101 by rosey4 Jul 12, 2002 (7:10 am)
I've seen a picture of the step side version of the 2003 Toyota Tundra, but nothing of the double cab Tundra. Motortrend says Toyota plans to come out with the heavy duty crew cab in 2003, but Toyota isn't saying anything. A few sales people have told me the double cab will be a 2003 model. Does anyone know for sure?
#9 of 101 Sorry, No Double-Cab for '03 MY by vixter Jul 13, 2002 (1:13 pm)
Here are the changes for Canadian spec. 2003 Toyota Tundra: All models are to receive a revised front bumper, grille, lower valance & body-side mouldings. All V8s: LSD, Trailer hitch w/7-pin In Tundras w/ bucket seats you'll find a center console out of a Sequoia In the Limited you'll find steering wheel mounted stereo controls & 17" alloy wheels. Some colours are being replaced as well.  No Tundra HD or Crew Cab for '03. Don't be surprised if you see the new 4.0L vvt-i V6 engine around the middle of the model year and possibly the introduction of a 3/4 ton as a '03.5 MY. No step-side for Canada(thank god). That's the skinny from up here.
#10 of 101 Photo of 2005 Tundra Crew Cab by dschmid Sep 12, 2002 (10:46 am)
The Detroit News has a photo of the 2005 Tundra Crew Cab due out in 2004. http://pc99.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.hbs?myrec=45
#11 of 101 It will be a 2004 model by sbell4 Sep 12, 2002 (10:52 am)
more legroom then Dodge and Ford and the bed is longer and depper then the F150. The inside looked like the Sequoia.
#12 of 101 Future Tundra/Tacoma by docralpho Sep 24, 2002 (6:06 pm)
I saw a Tundra Step-side today; have been awaiting a viewing. The bed capacity appeared reduced a fair amount (inside dimension is narrowed), though it is a bit deeper than the "regular" Tundra. The taillights are large and nicely shaped. The vehicle looked fairly massive to me. Nice appearing truck; will wait to see a few more on the streets to get a better perspective. Next generation Tacomas--I understand these will be 2004 models, will be somewhat larger than the current version to compete with the Dakota and the new Colorado from Chevy. Engines are said to be larger than current ones, too. Likely will be same as the next-gen 4-Runner engines. A V6 of about 3.9 liter and maybe as much as 240-250 hp; and a V8 with less horsepower, but more torque for towing."Time will tell"- Toyota has not revealed much about the new Tacomas that I can find.
#13 of 101 Update--future Tacomas by docralpho Oct 18, 2002 (8:31 am)
Am posting again in hopes someone out there may know more about the next version of the Tacoma. I'm interested in the 2004 Tacoma Prerunner 4 door. I did see a new (2003)FourRunner and was quite impressed. It is my understanding that the Tacoma will be put together with some FourRunner components including engines. The FourRunner does have a 4.0l V6 or a V8 option. It is unclear to me whether or not these engines can run on regular unleaded gas; I hope so in the case of the Tacoma. The '03 FourRunner is larger than the older version and a nice size, I think. A larger Tacoma would be appreciated, and with 4 doors would obviate the need--in my case--for the larger Tundra. Anyone know more?

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