A previous-gen Toyota Tacoma served as a base for Flex Automotive’s Renoca Windansea, the most recent member of the retro Renoca collection. The truck obtained a customized face impressed by the Land Cruiser 60 Collection whereas retaining the trendy facilities and V6 engine of the midsize pickup.
Whereas the vast majority of the donor automobile’s physique panels on the profile and rear finish are clearly carried over from the donor automobile, the Renoca Windandsea is visually distinguished by the brand new entrance clip. The spherical headlights with unpainted plastic trim, rectangular grille with Toyota lettering, and metal bumpers are direct references to the J60. The identical applies to the redesigned entrance fenders and extra horizontal bonnet which have been crucial to ensure that the boxier nostril to mix in with the Tacoma bodywork. The top consequence shouldn’t be as clean as Renoca’s Land Cruiser J100, however it definitely offers a novel and putting look to the favored truck.
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The automobile rides on a cool set of black wheels with chrome middle caps that are additionally present in different Renoca builds. There may be additionally a variety of non-obligatory equipment together with facet steps, mattress racks, and fog lights. So as to boost the appears to be like of the inside, Flex Automotive gives dashboard covers, new upholstery choices for the seats, ground mats by WeatherTech, and an upgraded audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Beneath the bonnet lies the inventory 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 278 hp ( 207 kW / 281 PS) and 264 lb-ft (359 Nm) of torque, sending energy to all 4 wheels by way of a 6-speed automated and Toyota’s 4WD system. Lastly, the tuner gives the choice of raise kits, enhancing the Tacoma’s off-road credentials.
In keeping with Flex Automotive which has a dealership in San Diego, California, the Renoca Windansea was created completely for the US market. Pricing begins from $52,800, together with the price of a used donor automobile. For related cash, you would most likely get a high-spec instance of the brand-new fourth-gen Tacoma, though the Windansea bets on its uniqueness and nostalgic character.