Toyota’s small pickup finally received an identity in 1995, semi-adopting the name of the Native American name for Rainier (Tahoma), Washington State’s highest peak. To that point, the Toyota Hilux pickup, which had been available in North America since the late 1960s, was simply known as the Toyota Pickup.
2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma: Prices, Specs, And Features
By the time Tacoma enters its 3rd generation, Toyota has surpassed 7 million small pickup sales in America and Tacoma is king of the small pickup.