Toyota releases pricing on 2012 Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series pickup truck
In addition to an electronically-controlled locking rear differential, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) currently equipped on the TRD Off-Road package, the limited edition T|X Baja Series adds BF Goodrich T/A KO tires (LT265/70R16) and bead-lock style off-road wheels with an exclusive Gun-Metal Gray finish, TRD Cat-back Exhaust, increased front ride height of nearly two inches and unique Baja Series graphics.The front suspension has been upgraded to include Ø66mm piston Bilstein race shocks with TRD coil springs that feature a protective zinc plated body and a one inch increase in wheel travel. The rear suspension is equipped with Ø50mm piston Bilstein race shocks with a remote reservoir to increase shock oil capacity for greater heat dissipation and damping sensitivity. The rear shocks also include a zinc plated body and a 1.5-inch increase in wheel travel.
The T|X Baja Series will be part of a Tacoma line that was updated for 2012 with a restyled front end and a refreshed interior in all models. Exterior changes included a redesigned hood, grille, headlamps and front bumper, among other changes. Inside, Tacoma received a new center-instrument panel design with a revised gauge cluster, along with a new steering wheel. A redesigned center stack added new air conditioner/heater controls and power point locations.
Sunny, cooler, breezier weather on the way
Arriving with the change in weather will be a pickup in the wind, according to Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz. He expects gusts of up to 30 mph. The high Sunday will be in the upper 60s. The overnight low will be around 52.
The cooler weather will continue into next week, Nitz said.
“A frost is possible in the north metro area by Tuesday morning followed by a quick warm-up mid-week,” Nitz said.
The high Monday will be around 60, but it will jump back to 68 Tuesday and then reach around 77 on Wednesday. The nighttime lows, however, will be much cooler with temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s Monday and Tuesday before climbing to around 50 on Wednesday night.
The rain Saturday could put a damper on roadwork plans.
Road crews planned to close up to four lanes of I-285 eastbound in DeKalb County from Chamblee Dunwoody Road to Buford Highway through 5 a.m. on Monday.
Also in DeKalb, the two left lanes of I-285 northbound will be closed from north of LaVista Road to Chamblee Tucker Road, and one lane of the ramp from I-285 westbound to Ashford Dunwoody Road will be blocked.
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