The Toyota Tacoma has been the sales leader among compact and mid-size pickup trucks since 2008, and it offers a wide range of configurations — from basic work truck to boulder-bashing off-roaders and quasi-luxury models. It comes in Access Cab and Double Cab body styles; Access Cab versions have rear-hinged rear doors and folding jump seats, while the Double Cab has four regular doors and a three-seat rear bench. The Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds when properly equipped. Competitors include the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier. Prior to the Tacoma, Toyota offered smaller pickups in the U.S. under a variety of model names.
- 2016–23
- 2005–15
- 1995–2004
Latest generation
2016–23 Tacoma
Though Toyota didn’t start with a clean sheet, the 2016 Tacoma received significant updates, including more aggressive front styling, a new V-6 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, suspension changes, and high-strength steel for the frame and
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- MSRP range$27,750–$49,890
- Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 18–21
- Body style Pickup Truck
Notable features in 2023:
- Trail Special Edition and TRD Pro trims
- Two cab styles
- Four-cylinder or V-6 power
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
- Automatic emergency braking standard
Previous generation
2005–15 Tacoma
A 2005 redesign of the Tacoma gave all versions of the truck more muscular styling, a longer wheelbase and a wider track. Though Toyota continued to call it a compact truck, it had mid-size dimensions. Regular cab, Access Cab and Double Cab body styles car
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- MSRP range$20,965–$37,615
- Consumer rating
- Combined mpg 17–22
- Body style Pickup Truck
Notable features in 2015:
- New TRD Pro Series version
- Two cab styles
- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Manual or automatic transmission
1995–2004 Tacoma
The Tacoma debuted with a lineup that included compact-sized regular- and extended-cab (Xtracab) styles, two four-cylinder engines and a V-6, plus available four-wheel drive and a coil spring, double-wishbone front suspension. All versions had a 6.2-foot c
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- MSRP range$12,460–$22,700
- Consumer rating
- Combined mpg –
- Body style Pickup Truck
Notable features in 2004:
- Available V-6 engine
- Two four-cylinder engines
- Choice of three cab styles
- RWD or 4WD
- S-Runner and PreRunner editions
