Lengthy options bundles
The tester packed air conditioning, cruise control and a 6-CD audio system alongside a hidden reverse camera with a display built into the rearview mirror. Consider it, as Tacoma's backup visibility can be somewhat limited, and the turning circle feels fairly enormous in a pinch. Additionally, the box features a variety of compartments, tie-downs and even a 120-volt power outlet.
The tester was equipped generously, though many popular features are optional and bundled into somewhat lengthy packages. For instance, if cruise control and remote keyless are must-haves for you, you'll have to add at least $2,430 worth of equipment with the 'SR5 Power Package'.
Grunt
Power came from Toyota's four-liter V6 engine with 236 horsepower and 266 pound feet of torque. It's a grunty and robust engine with great low-end snap, though it can become noisy when pushed or when the crank-driven cooling fan kicks in at low speeds.
The engine was connected to a dial-selectable four wheel drive system in this case, and a four cylinder engine and five or six-speed manual transmission are available too. The snappy V6 4x4 tester averaged about 12.5 L / 100km in combined real-life city, highway and off-road driving.
Surprisingly sporty- on or off the road
If you've ever looked at a Tacoma and thought, 'gee, that truck looks fun to drive!', you'd have been correct. Notably sporty are the steering, handling and braking feel at work here. As trucks go, Tacoma feels responsive, agile and nimble-- both on the road and off.
Even with the 4-door configuration, it exhibited a light-footed dynamic while traversing mud, snow and even moderately deep water on a flooded-out camp road in early spring. It's easy to place the tires where they need to be, and the steering feels appreciably isolated over rough surfaces. In a nutshell, it's easy to keep things on course and under control when the going gets rough.
The tester packed air conditioning, cruise control and a 6-CD audio system alongside a hidden reverse camera with a display built into the rearview mirror. Consider it, as Tacoma's backup visibility can be somewhat limited, and the turning circle feels fairly enormous in a pinch. Additionally, the box features a variety of compartments, tie-downs and even a 120-volt power outlet.
The tester was equipped generously, though many popular features are optional and bundled into somewhat lengthy packages. For instance, if cruise control and remote keyless are must-haves for you, you'll have to add at least $2,430 worth of equipment with the 'SR5 Power Package'.
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| The V6 4x4 tester averaged about 12.5 L / 100km in combined real-life city, highway and off-road driving. |
Grunt
Power came from Toyota's four-liter V6 engine with 236 horsepower and 266 pound feet of torque. It's a grunty and robust engine with great low-end snap, though it can become noisy when pushed or when the crank-driven cooling fan kicks in at low speeds.
The engine was connected to a dial-selectable four wheel drive system in this case, and a four cylinder engine and five or six-speed manual transmission are available too. The snappy V6 4x4 tester averaged about 12.5 L / 100km in combined real-life city, highway and off-road driving.
Surprisingly sporty- on or off the road
If you've ever looked at a Tacoma and thought, 'gee, that truck looks fun to drive!', you'd have been correct. Notably sporty are the steering, handling and braking feel at work here. As trucks go, Tacoma feels responsive, agile and nimble-- both on the road and off.
Even with the 4-door configuration, it exhibited a light-footed dynamic while traversing mud, snow and even moderately deep water on a flooded-out camp road in early spring. It's easy to place the tires where they need to be, and the steering feels appreciably isolated over rough surfaces. In a nutshell, it's easy to keep things on course and under control when the going gets rough.
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| As trucks go, Tacoma feels responsive, agile and nimble-- both on the road and off. |