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According to HotCars, the wildfires in Los Angeles have been causing significant damage to lives and properties. The home of Brandon and Jillienne Sanders was completely destroyed, but their 2013 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck miraculously survived the fire.
A series of photos show that the grille, front bumper, and headlight assembly at the front of the Toyota Tacoma were deformed by the flames. The wheel well, side mirror, and a set of taillights at the rear were also damaged.
However, in a video, Brandon Sanders was able to start the engine, proving that the pickup’s engine was still functional.
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The exterior of the Toyota Tacoma was significantly affected by the fire. Photo: Brandon Sanders |
A quick inspection revealed that the engine compartment of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma did not sustain significant damage. The owner shared that the spare key was lost in the fire, but he was able to get a new one made through the local dealer.
Speaking to CarBuzz, Brandon Sanders stated that the exterior of the pickup was almost completely ruined by the fire.
“The grille and front bumper are destroyed, the wheel well trim and taillights are damaged. I drove the truck out of the affected area, the windows were extremely dirty, but after using half a bottle of glass cleaner and two rolls of paper towels, everything was as good as new,” said the owner.
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The 2013 Toyota Tacoma in its original, pristine condition. Photo: Motor Trend |
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces a maximum of 159 horsepower and 244 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
For customers who need to carry more cargo, Toyota offers an optional 4.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 236 horsepower and a maximum torque of 360 Nm.
At the time of its launch, the Toyota Tacoma had a starting price of US$17,625 and a top price of US$28,185 in the US market.
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