Toyota

Toyota Tacoma

Price $22,450 – $31,470
Fuel consumption 7.5 – 13.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
The Tacoma is practically flying solo in the mid-size pickup category. Thanks to its size, it can get around using either a 159-hp 2.7L four-cylinder or a 236-hp 4.0L V6. The former is paired with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Add an extra gear to each for the V6. They come in either rear-wheel drive (four-cylinder) or 4x4 (four-cylinder and V6). Extended and double cabs are available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 73%
Driving 7/10
Safety 7/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 9/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Very agile vehicle
  • Good choice of versions
  • Nice style
  • Very reliable

Cons

  • Unappealing 4X2 version
  • The price climbs quickly
  • Impractical access
  • Fairly high fuel consumption

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