Beyond their many practical work applications—hauling, carrying, pulling—pickups have a certain feeling and attitude, an undeniable allure. For their loyal fans, there is, quite simply, nothing like hanging your arm out the window of a pickup.
Fortunately, today, there are more and better options for drivers who want the work capacity of a solid pickup, but with good fuel economy and handling characteristics—beginning with the Toyota Tacoma.
Part of its considerable appeal is that the Tacoma is available in a number of trims and styles—different bed lengths, engines and cab styles—that will fit almost any need, from bare-knuckles work truck to flexible family-friendly hauler. Its comfortable, well-designed interior and many available options make the Toyota Tacoma the first choice of more and more pickup lovers.
If you won’t be using your truck for heavy work or hauling, then the Tacoma with its base 159-hp DOHC Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) four-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), 180 lb/ft of torque and impressive fuel economy is the way to go—a better bet than competitors including the Chevy Colorado, Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.
The Regular Cab and Access Cab 4X2 models come with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic with overdrive. Either combination with the four-cylinder engine delivers an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
If you do need the extra power, then choose the 4.0-liter DOHC V6, which delivers 236 hp and 266 lb/ft of torque. This mill comes standard on the Double Cab with short bed and 4X4 drive. A five-speed manual transmission is optional (except on the PreRunner Double Cabs), and a five-speed automatic is also an available option. The V6 has some get up and go, too, taking you from zero-to-60 in about 7.8 seconds. Property equipped, the Tacoma Double Cab 4X4 can tow up to 6,500 pounds. Anyone want to go camping or fishing?
The midsize Toyota Tacoma pickup comes in a variety of configurations including Regular Cab, Extended (Access) Cab with its rearward opening doors and Crew (Double) Cab, which comes with two full-size doors. The Regular and Access models come with a standard six-foot cargo bed. The Double Cab comes with a slightly shorter bed, which offers improved maneuverability, although the six-foot bed is available if you need it. The optional 115-volt, 400-watt, bed-mounted electrical outlet is especially convenient for sports, tailgating and camping.
The Tacoma Regular Cab is the no-frills workhorse of the family. It comes with a standard limited-slip differential, 15-inch steel wheels, a composite bedliner and a utility-rail system. Inside the cab, you’ll find a bench seat, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, four-speaker stereo with CD and an auxiliary audio jack.
Choose the Access Cab and you will also get power locks and windows, air conditioning, rear bench seat, under seat storage space and six-speaker audio system. Step up to the Double Cab and you get keyless entry, driver lumbar support and upgraded upholstery.
Toyota has bundled its available options into attractive packages, beginning with the SR-5 model Tacoma, which comes with interior upgrades such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control and improved seating, as well as exterior enhancements. The Tacoma TRD Off-Road Package includes attractive fender flares and exterior chrome trim, 16-inch alloy wheels, a heavy-duty suspension, locking rear differential, sport seats and skid plates. Finally, the TRD Sport comes with a hood scoop, sport seats and 17-inch alloy wheels with sport suspension.
Toyota also offers some options separately including a Tow Package, rear park assist, cruise control, alloy wheels and an upgraded six-speaker audio system with in-dash six-CD changer, satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Tacoma earned a top five star rating in government testing for front and side-impact protection, and it is the only midsize pickup to earn a top rating of “Good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its frontal-offset crash test.
All model Tacoma pickups come with antilock brakes with brake assist. Standard safety features also include stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags and front active head restraints. On 4WD models with automatic transmissions, Toyota has added hill-assist control and downhill assist control.
Best of all, no matter the size, trim or options that you choose, the Toyota Tacoma delivers comfort and performance, and looks and feels like the solid pickup it is.
MSRP for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma begins at $15,170.
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