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2012 Toyota Tacoma review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 19 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma?

  • Tacoma trims have been upgraded with Satellite Radio Ready and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear Defroster, Leather Seats, Entune, and Navigation System features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Toyota Tacoma an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Tacoma 1st out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

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Toyota Tacoma features and specs

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Base 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Cover
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.7L

Horsepower

159

Torque (ft-lbs)

180

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21.1

Wheelbase

109.4"

Overall length

190.4"

Width

72.2"

Height

65.7"

Leg room

F 41.7"

Head room

F 40"

Front tires

P215/70R15

Rear tires

P215/70R15

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

350/3500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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