Toyota Tacoma

The newest generation of the legendary Toyota Tacoma is available as an extended cab or crew cab, with an interior that features more headroom for tall drivers and modern high-tech options, such as a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multiview off-road cameras, several grades of off-road suspension, and a luxury leather interior. The Tacoma also comes standard with a full suite of advanced driver-assist systems, including forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and more.

The engines are also new, with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines available, or a hybrid drivetrain that offers up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, the most ever for the Tacoma. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, but a six-speed manual is available on some trims. Four-wheel drive is either an option on lower trims or standard on more expensive models, and the Tacoma can tow up to 6,500 pounds

The third-generation Tacoma evolved the successful formula of its predecessor while dropping unpopular options like the single cab, leaving just the extended-cab (XtraCab) and crew-cab models. 

Available engines included a 2.7-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 option. A variety of transmissions are available depending on the model year and trim level, including a five-speed or six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. Rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options were also available in specific model years and on specific trim levels. 

Toyota improved the Tacoma's interior with available leather upholstery and lower noise levels, and in 2020 the Tacoma got a new touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa. An available 360-degree bird’s-eye camera system was also offered, and the truck’s exterior look was refreshed. However, strong competition from Chevrolet and Ford made the Tacoma feel a step behind the times.

Launched for the 2005 model year, the second-generation Tacoma offered more variety for truck buyers than ever before. With four transmissions, three cab designs, three trim levels, two engines, and two bed lengths, buyers could customize a Tacoma to their personal tastes. 

The 10-year span of this generation brought several updates, with the final 2013-2015 models including a touchscreen infotainment system, restyled bodywork, and a new SR trim level. The single-cab design was discontinued for 2015, leaving only extended-cab and crew-cab models. 

Engine options in this generation included Toyota’s venerable 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a 4.0-liter V6. Depending on the year and trim, transmission options included four- and five-speed automatics and five- or six-speed manual gearboxes. Four-wheel drive was optional on most trims. Bed length was five or six feet. Towing capacity with the V6 engine and automatic transmission was up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped