This precious truck has enchanted the truck market consumers since 1995.
The usual Toyota reliability has made the Tacoma one of the Top 5 most-sold trucks in America.
This article answers the “Toyota Tacoma 15 Most FAQs”…
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Does Toyota Tacoma Come In V8?
All 3 generations of Toyota Tacoma since 1995 have come in I4 or V6 versions. Toyota has no plans to offer a V8 version because the Tacoma represents the mid-size truck of the brand. If you are looking for a V8 Toyota truck, the Tundra is the way to go!
The Tundra is a full-size truck with a bigger engine and towing capacity. It has offered through the years a variety of different engine sizes between V6 and V8 engines.
Offering right now only the option 5.7 L V8 with 381 HP.
Does Toyota Tacoma Seat 6?
The access cab (or single cab) Tacoma can seat 4 people, 2 in the front and only 2 in the back because of a smaller space between the back seats. And the double cab Tacoma can seat up to 5 people, 2 in the front and 3 in the back.
Its bigger brother, the Tundra, has versions available to seat up to 6 people, 3 in the front and 3 in the back.
How Long Is A Toyota Tacoma In Feet?
The overall length of a Tacoma is either 17,69 feet (single cab long bed or double cab standard bed) or 18,79 feet (double cab long bed). The overall width varies between 6,2 and 6,26 feet and the overall height goes between 5,88 and 5,96 feet.
The measures depend on the trim chosen. There are 4 trims available for the access cab and 6 trims available for the double cab.
How Much Is A Toyota Tacoma In Mexico?
Toyota Mexico is only selling double cab Tacomas with 3.5 L V6 engines and automatic transmission. The only 3 trims are available with different names than in the US: Sport, Sport 4×4, and Special Edition 4×4. And they cost, after currency conversion, 33.400 USD, 36.600 USD, and 40.300 USD.
The prices, in comparison with the similar trims commercialized in the U.S., are almost the same as the selling prices in America, and not worth buying it in Mexico and importing it to the U.S.
Which Toyota Tacomas Are 4×4?
All 6 trims of the Tacoma, have 4×4 available versions besides the 4×2 ones. Either in 4-Cyl or V6 engine, access or double cab, short or long bed, and manual or automatic transmission.
What Is The Difference Between 4×2 And 4×4?
In the 4×2, only 2 wheels are given torque, therefore only these 2 wheels are driving the vehicle. In the 4×4, AWD (All Wheel Drive), or 4WD (Four Wheel Drive), all the wheels are given torque.
How To Tell If A Tacoma Is 4×4?
In the 4×4 Tacomas, you will find a rotary knob in the center console. This knob brings the 3 gear ranges available: 4L (4 low), 4H (4 high), and 2WD (2 wheels drive).
For What Should I Use The 4 Low And 4 High Range In The Tacoma?
With the 4 low range, the Tacoma will have the torque needed to climb and descend steep paths with rocks, mud, sand, or snow. The 4 high range, is used for roads that are flatter and less demanding. Using 4×4 ranges in basic roads shouldn’t be done as it can cause drivetrain problems in the future.
Shifting from 2WD to 4 High can only be done at speeds of less than 62 miles per hour. And shifting back to 2WD can be done at any speed.
How To Properly Engage And Disengage 4×4 In An Automatic Tacoma?
To shift to 4 Low, you must completely stop the vehicle, press the brake, shift into neutral, turn the knob to 4 Low and wait until the 4L indicator in the dashboard stops flashing. When that indicator is solid, you are ready to drive without making any damage to the transfer case.
Follow the same steps to shift back into 4 High and wait for the 4L light in the dashboard to go off.
How To Properly Engage And Disengage 4×4 In A Manual Tacoma?
You must completely stop the vehicle, press the clutch, turn the knob to 4 Low and wait until the 4L indicator in the dashboard stops flashing before releasing the clutch. And again, wait until the indicator is solid to prevent any damage to the transfer case and other transmission components.
Follow the same steps to shift back into 4 High and wait for the 4L light in the dashboard to go off.
Which Toyota Tacoma Has Leather Seats?
By standard, only the double cab trims Limited and TRD Pro comes with leather seats. To the trims TRD Sport and TRD Off Road, can be added leather seats as a part of a package. The trims SR, SR5, and all the access cab trims, only come in fabric seats with no possibility of a standard upgrade.
Which Toyota Tacoma Has Heated Seats?
Only the most expensive version of Tacoma available, the double cab “TRD Pro” trim, brings by standard, heated front seats. No other trims have the possibility to add this feature. They are also made of leather and with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat including 2-way lumbar support.
Which Toyota Tacoma Has A Sunroof?
By standard, only the double cab trims “Limited” and “TRD Pro” come with a sunroof and sunshade. To the trims “TRD Sport” and “TRD Off Road” can be added sunroof as a part of a package. The trims “SR”, “SR5” and all the access cab trims, don’t give the possibility of a standard upgrade.
Which Toyota Tacoma Has Manual Transmission?
There are 4 choices of Tacoma trims if you are looking to buy a manual transmission: TRD Sport (both cabin options), TRD Off Road (double cab only), TRD Pro (double cab only). These 4 options, come with 4×4 and V6 engine.
Which Toyota Tacoma Has The Longest Bed?
The longest bed in a Tacoma is 73,7 inches (6,14 feet or 1,87 meters). And they come standard in all the access cab (single cabin) trims: SR, SR5, TRD Sport and TRD Off Road. They are also an option in the same trims of the double cabs.
The bed high is the same in all versions, 19,1 inches (1,59 feet or 48,51 cm). And also the bed width, which is 41,5 inches (3,45 feet or 105 cm).
Why Do Some Toyota Tacomas Have Hood Scoops?
It’s a matter of aesthetics. The TRD Sport and the TRD Pro trims bring from the factory the hood scoop with the purpose of an aggressive and sporty look that insinuates the power under the hood. It doesn’t meet any purpose of airflow, increased horsepower, etc. It’s purely meant for styling.
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