The Toyota Tacoma remains the best-selling mid-size truck in North America and is undoubtedly the most popular truck on our forum. It’s not unusual to see listings for heavily modified examples built by enthusiasts, but far less common to find offerings from professional outfitters. This is not to discredit the former, but there is a comfort in knowing your rig vehicle was engineered from the ground up by a company that specializes in overland vehicles. Expedition Overland (XOverland) is one such company with a reputation for excellence and actually works in partnership with Toyota. Each of their builds is documented step-by-step across their website, socials, and YouTube, so there’s absolute transparency regarding the planning, parts, and expertise invested in each project. Today’s 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is none other than the legendary “X3 Meridian,” which quickly became a favorite on their channel. This amazing truck proved itself beyond doubt as a bonafide expedition vehicle in the following series: Return to Mackenzie, South America, Overlander Series, The Great Pursuit, The Arctic Solo, The Baja Special, and Out and About. The entire build was meticulously documented on their website and was the culmination of a whopping 175 hours of workshop labor (just take a moment to add up the cost of skilled labor alone). Despite this, today’s offering is priced at just $59,900, which is amazing value considering the Tacoma has covered just 89,100 miles and has to be one of the most dialed-in examples we’ve ever featured.
From the Seller:
“This is the famous X3 built by Expedition Overland. I bought it a year ago and did two massive trips. Absolutely proven rig. Ready to go anywhere in the world. I personally have used the truck to go down Baja and all the way to the Arctic Ocean in Canada and Alaska. This vehicle is an absolute ‘Turn Key’ overland ready rig. It’s been meticulously maintained and is ready to go on it’s next adventure!”
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
The Tacoma is fitted with a proven 3.5-liter V6 that produces 278 horsepower, 265 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 20 mpg. A long-lived motor and drivetrain is matched with class-leading capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, TRD tuned suspension (since upgraded), a 1-inch lift (since increased), locking rear differential, skid plates, and a number of intelligent systems such as Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, and Hill Descent Control. Today’s offering also benefits from aftermarket modifications that further the Tacoma’s go-anywhere capability including a front ARB air locker, Icon Stage 6 suspension, CBI armor, Safari snorkel, and more. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with a well-equipped interior that showcases the following driver comforts:
- Icom ID5100a Ham Radio
- Garmin Overlander GPS
- Cruise control
- S-Pod Switch System with Touch Screen Display
- Redarc Tow Pro Brake Controller
- WeBoost Trucker Cell Booster
- Heated front seats
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Air-conditioning
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Parking sensors
Distinguishing Features
- AT Habitat camper
- CBI bumpers, skid plates, and sliders
- Rigid Industries lighting
- National Luna Weekender fridge
- Eezi Awn K9 roof rack
- Icon Stage 6 suspension
- Warn 9.5 XPS winch
- Odyssey Extreme 210-amp-hour house battery
- Icon Rebound wheels with General Grabber X3 tires
- Long Range America replacement fuel tank
- Goose Gear seat delete and rear cabinets
- Webasto EVO diesel heater with 5-gallon fuel cell
- Two 42-liter AluBoxes
- Redarc Manager 30 Battery Management System
- Powerbrake X-Line 4×4 Big Brake kit
This 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road XOverland X3 Meridian is listed for $59,900 and is currently located in Neosho, Missouri. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Contact Information:
Tel: 417-389-2535
Learn more about the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road X3 Meridian here.
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