Tacoma
No one outgrows recess, they just outgrow the playground…
Flexible and refined drivetrains, competent off-road, multiple body configurations, available stability control, solid build quality and reliability record. Instrumentation is well laid out and easy to use. Lots of cup holders. Stereo is just great.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The Toyota Tacoma comes in three body styles: Regular Cab, Xtracab and Double Cab. Each is available with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Toyota
also offers Tacomas with a “PreRunner” designation. PreRunners are 2WD trucks that have the looks and heavy-duty suspension of 4WD models.
The Double Cab is a compact crew cab that offers four full-size doors and a longer passenger compartment for people who want a pickup and an SUV but can’t afford both. In order to keep overall length reasonable for on- and off-road maneuverability, the Double Cab’s bed length is shortened to 61.5 inches.
Toyota also offers a special 2WD S-Runner Xtracab sport truck equipped with the V6, a five-speed manual transmission and a sport-tuned suspension. On most Tacomas, items like air conditioning, cruise control, bucket seats and power windows and locks are all optional.
Powertrains and Performanceted
Tacoma 4WDs and 2WD PreRunners are upgraded with 2.7-liter four with 150 ho
rsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Standard on Double Cab and optional on Xtracab models is a 3.4-liter V6 that whips out 190 horses and 220 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission choices include either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. When it comes to towing power, four-cylinder models can handle up to 3,500 pounds, while the V6 is capable of handling up to 5,000 pounds.
Safety
Antilock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution are standard on all Tacomas. Traction control is standard on V6 models and stability control is optional.
Interior Design and Special Features 
The Tacoma’s interiors are industrial in design and look dated, but are constructed of high-quality materials. Switchgear is logically placed and easy to use.