2020 Toyota Truck Showdown
2020 Toyota trucks have arrived at Castlegar Toyota and our team can’t wait to share all of the exciting new features that West Kootenays’ favourite trucks, Tundra and Tacoma, are packing to kick off the new decade! With new standard tech, safety, styling and performance features galore, these 2020 Toyota pickup trucks are better than ever and built for life in British Columbia. We get it: Tundra and Tacoma are two fantastic trucks, so how can you decide which one is right for you? That’s why our Castlegar team has put together this handy guide comparing the two trucks to help you consider which one will best suit your lifestyle and budget.
The Lowdown: 2020 Tundra and 2020 Tacoma
The 2020 Toyota Tacoma received some notable upgrades, including a redesigned grille and tail lights, power adjustable driver’s chair, touchscreen infotainment with Apple AutoPlay and Android Auto standard in every model, exciting new choices for wheels and paint colours, and impressive new camera systems that are capable of providing a 360-degree view around the truck. Tacoma also scores big points for those who love to customize their ride: choose between six available Access Cab and Double Cab models, and then build your Tacoma to fit your lifestyle with one of nine available trims, including TRD Pro, TRD Off Road Premium and TRD Sport Premium. For a midsize truck, Tacoma packs a powerful punch with a towing capacity up to 6,800 lbs and up to 278 hp with its competent V6 engine - more than enough to haul a boat or camper into the Selkirk mountains with ease. The Toyota Tacoma is capable and confident, while it’s smaller frame allows for easier parking and maneuverability. It’s perfect for those who need a dependable and powerful truck but aren’t read to commit to a full-size pickup.
With its beefy V8 engine that boasts 381 horsepower and can tow up to 9,700 lbs, the 2020 Toyota Tundra is the full-size pickup that can get the job done. All models come stocked with features that make Tundra the ultimate work-hard-play-hard pickup, such as a heavy duty towing package, locking easy lower and lift tailgate, convenient infotainment connectivity and a spacious interior. You can further customize Tundra to suit your needs with a variety of available packages, such as the popular TRD Off Road and TRD Sport. Heavy duty suspension, shocks and a stabilizer bar ensures that you and your passengers will always experience a smooth ride inside the cab, no matter how rugged the journey. Whether you’re hauling tools to the jobsite during the week or towing an RV across BC during the kids’ summer break, the 2020 Tundra is your adventure-ready companion and a great truck for those looking for a rugged and reliable full-size pickup.
All 2020 Toyota vehicles, including Tacoma and Tundra, come standard with Toyota’s Safety Sense P, which stocks each vehicle with more driver-assist safety features than any of Toyota’s competitors. Drive with confidence knowing that your Toyota was designed to keep you safe with features like Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High-Beam, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and much more. 2020 Tacoma even scored an IIHS Top Safety Pick!
It’s one thing to simply read about great trucks like Tacoma and Tundra, but we highly recommend experiencing the Toyota difference first hand. Browse our huge inventory of popular Toyota cars, trucks and SUVs online and give us a call to book a test drive at our Castlegar Toyota dealership today!
