2011 Toyota Tacoma

PRERUNNER Pickup truck

4.0L V6

Automatic

5TFJU4GN7BX007524

Clear

RWD

Gasoline

Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep - 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 - 1-888-829-22592011 Toyota Tacoma Cab 127.4 in. PreRunnerPriced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 DescriptionOptions7 Pin to 4 Pin AdapterAll Weather Floor Mats w/Door Sill ProtectorsAlloy Wheel Locks w/SSCarpet Floor Mats & Door SillCarpet MatsConvenience PackageDaytime Running LightsFlorida Legal Window TintFront Skid PlateInterior LightsRemote Security SystemSIRIUS Satellite RadioSkid PlateSliding Rear WindowSoutheast Toyota DistributorSoutheast Toyota Distributor PlusSpare Tire LockSR5 Package #2Towing PackageTraverse/Edge Cloth Seat TrimTRD MatsTRD Off-Road PackageTRD Performance Air FilterTRD Sport Extra Value PackageWheel LocksWheels: 16 TRD Beadlock Style Alloy w/Locks (PPO)Wheels: TRD 16 5 Spoke Sliver Finish Alloy (PPO)Window TintAdditional Power Outlet(S)Air Bag - DriverAir Bag - PassengerAir Bag - SideAir Bag On/Off Switch - PassengerAir Bags - HeadAir Bag-Side-Head Only-RearAir ConditioningAm/Fm StereoBed LinerBrakes-Abs-4 WheelBucket SeatsCd PlayerCenter Arm RestChild Seat AnchorsClockCloth SeatsConsoleCruise ControlCup HoldersDifferential-Locking RearEngine Immobilizer/Vehicle Anti-Theft SystemFog LightsFront Disc BrakesIntermittent WipersMap PocketsMirror-Electrochromic In-Side RearviewMirrors-Pwr DriverMirrors-Pwr PassengerMirrors-Vanity-DriverMirrors-Vanity-PassengerMp3 Sound SystemPower BrakesPower Door LocksPower SteeringPower WindowsReading Lamps-FrontRear Shoulder HarnessSeat-Lumbar-DriverSeats - RecliningSteering Wheel Stereo ControlsSteering Wheel-Leather WrappedTachometerTilt WheelTinted GlassTinted Glass - DeepTire-Pressure Monitoring SystemTraction ControlTrip OdometerWheels-AluminumDriveTrainTransmission: 5-Speed AutomaticDrive Train Type: RWDDriven Wheels: Rear-WheelWheels Rims: Styled SteelWheels Spare Rim Type: SteelRoof and GlassFront Wipers: Fixed IntervalRear Qtr Windows: PowerPrivacy Glass: LightConvenienceWindows: PowerSteering Power: Hydraulic Power-AssistSteering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And TelescopingMirrors: Power RemoteRemote Mirrors: Power RemotePower Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage UnlockCupholdersDoor PocketsOverhead Console: MiniPower Outlets: 2Retained Accessory PowerSafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagHead Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd RowSide Airbags: Seat MountedABS: 4-WheelBrakes: Front Disc/Rear DrumBrake AssistStability ControlSafety LocksHeadlights: HalogenHeadlights Dusksensor: Auto OffFront Headrests: AdjustableEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 40.00Door ReinforcementRear Headrests: 3Seatbelt: Front Height AdjustableRear Center SeatbeltTraction Control: ABS And DrivelineHead AirbagSide AirbagStability ControlIINS Crash Offset: GoodNHTSA Driver Grade: GoodNHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: GoodNHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: GoodNHTSA Roll Over Resistance Rating: GoodBasic InformationVIN Number: 5TFJU4GN7BX007524Stock Number: 10356AModel Year: 2011Make: ToyotaModel: TacomaStyle Name: Double Cab 127.4 In. WB Prerunner V6Vehicle Trim: Prerunner V6Body Type: Crew CabVehicle Type: PickupBed Length: SHORTInterior Color: GraphiteExterior Color: Silver Streak MicaSuspensionIndependent Suspension: Independent FrontStabilizer Bar: FrontIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM StereoSpeakers: 6Multimedia CD Location: Single In-Dash MountedAntenna Type: FixedComfortAir Conditioning: ManualAir FiltrationReading Lights: FrontRearview Mirror: Day-NightShift Knob: Plastic/RubberSteering Wheel Trim: Plastic/VinylVanity Mirrors: PassengerDoorsRear Door Type: TailgateSide Door Type: ConventionalEngineEngine Description: 4.0L V6Fuel Type: GasCam Type: Dual Overhead CamFuel Induction: Sequential MPIValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: NormalMPG Automatic City: 17MPG Automatic Highway: 21InstrumentationClockLow Fuel LevelTachometerSeatsDrivers Lumbar: ManualSeating Capacity: 5Front Seat Type: BucketUpholstery: ClothFolding: 60-40Heat DuctsFeaturesVinyl Floor Covering: CarpetBumpers: BlackDoor ReinforcementDimensionsGross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5350Front Head Room: 40.20 InchesFront Hip Room: 53.60 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 57.70 InchesFront Leg Room: 41.70 InchesRear Head Room: 38.50 InchesRear Hip Room: 55.20 InchesRear Leg Room: 32.60 InchesRear Shoulder Room: 59.30 InchesMaximum Seating: 5Length: 208.10 InchesWidth: 74.60 InchesHeight: 70.10 InchesWeight: PoundsWheelbase: 127.40 InchesGround Clearance: 9.30 InchesMax Gross Vehicle Weight: 5350.00 PoundsCurb Weight: 3940.00 PoundsInspect My RideCARFAXCARFAX Vehicle History ReportDon’t buy a used car without CARFAX!CARFAX 1-OwnerVehicle Qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback GuaranteeNo Total Loss Reported to CARFAXNo Structural/Frame Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Airbag Deployment Reported to CARFAXNo Indication of an Odometer RollbackNo Accidents / Damage Reported to CARFAXNo Manufacturer Recalls Reported to CARFAX Disclaimer: Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX. The number of owners is estimated. See the full CARFAX Report for additional information and glossary of terms. ContactAbout Us: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has been in business for over 17 years. We recently acquired the Chrysler Jeep franchise and can now fully service all your Chrysler brand needs. We are a family owned business that operates out of one store in Roswell, Ga. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and have been selling cars all over the country and world for several years on eBay. Our 100% positive feedback score is evidence of that pride. We are one of the top sellers of Vipers and other SRT vehicles in the country and are well versed in all makes and models. Thank you for taking your time to read about us and hope that we can better serve you. Terms & Conditions Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1,000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. You may put up to $3000.00 on a credit card, remaining balance must be paid with certified funds/cashiers check or bank wire-transfer. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Our dealership offers great financing rates. We do offer shipping to the continental U.S. We also can ship to any port for international shipping. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Fee and Tax Information: Fee and Tax Information: All buyers will pay a $599.00 documentation fee. The documentation fee is registered with the State of Georgia and applies to all retail sales regardless of the buyers State of Residence. Georgia residents must also pay applicable sales tax. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own taxes. New Vehicles: New vehicle pricing includes all rebates, incentives, and available financing for the Southeast region. The rebates could change depending on the region you live. Please include your zip code with any new vehicle inquiries.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076Ask for:DJ WILKSCELL PHONE:1-888-829-2259Email: Email SellerSecure Online Credit Application Form Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Click here to get started.Email SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Send Yourself a CopyEmail FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:Send Yourself a CopyVideosVehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummaryMost popular midsize pickup.The Tacoma is Toyota's compact pick-up truck offering - just the right size for all but the most serious contractor.Toyota Tacoma is available in Regular Cab, Access Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab (crew cab) body styles, in either two or four wheel drive. Regular and Access Cabs come with six-foot beds; Double Cabs have the choice of a shorter five-foot bed or a standard-size six-footer. The base engine is a 2.7-liter, 159-hp inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission; a four-speed automatic is optional. A 236-hp 4.0-liter V6 is standard on all Double Cabs and optional on 4WD Access Cabs. The V6 is paired with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, side-impact/side curtain airbags, and active headrests.The Tacoma carries-on for 2011 with minimal changes. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroductionEven though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before.Even though it's now in the seventh year of this generation, the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best truck in a field of solid midsize pickups.It's certainly the most popular, dominating the market for midsize pickups.It comes in a wide range of configurations to please a wide range of buyers. The 2011 Toyota Tacoma gets new grilles on all models, along with a number of package changes, with air conditioning now standard on the regular cabs.However, the mechanicals are unchanged for 2011.Three manual-transmission PreRunner models have been dropped, and no less than five new four-cylinder models with automatic transmissions have been added to the 2011 Tacoma lineup. All models and trim levels of the Tacoma receive as standard equipment Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC).An Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto-LSD), which uses brake intervention in place of a mechanical-type limited-slip to help reduce wheel-spin, is standard on all Tacoma models with the exception of those fitted with TRD Off-Road packages, like our test model; those will have a separate locking differential. The audio systems all come satellite-radio ready.The optional Premium JBL six-CD system is Bluetooth-compatible and has an integrated satellite radio system that includes a three-month trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio. For those who drive hard, there is a dealer-installed TRD Big Brake system developed by engineers with the Toyota Technical Center and Toyota Racing Development to provide effective braking performance under sustained heavy use.It improves pedal feel and substantially reduces brake fade from repeated high-speed applications. The Tacoma offers a comfortable cab, a refined ride, and quality construction.Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven.The Double Cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan.Properly equipped V6 models can to tow up to 6,500 pounds. Models range from a basic work truck with a four-cylinder engine and 2WD to a loaded V6 4WD Double Cab Long Bed.The base model is among the few regular-cab pickups still available, as the market has moved to extended-cab and crew cab styles; it excels at durability and reliability.Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the TRD package. Tacoma PreRunner models can make you feel like you're practicing for the Baja 1000, while the sporty X-Runner may make you feel like you're preparing to take it sports car racing. Compact pickups aren't what they once were.For one thing, they have not been compact for many years, they're midsize.Nor are they uncomfortable.They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaroundThe Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.The Toyota Tacoma is an attractive truck, more conservatively styled than the stylish Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.Big headlights and a bold grille, new for 2011, highlight the Tacoma's front end.Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look.PreRunner and 4WD models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall length of the Tacoma varies by body style: Regular Cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190.4 inches overall on a 109.4-inch wheelbase.Access Cab and Double Cab short-bed models have a 127.4-inch wheelbase and 208.1-inch overall length.Double Cab long-bed models are quite long at 221.3 inches overall on a 140.6-inch wheelbase.All models have six-foot beds except the Double Cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. How to choose? Regular Cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city.Regular Cab PreRunners and 4WD models also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road.Access Cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear.Double Cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear.Double Cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility.Long-bed Double Cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. The Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable.The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats.The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComDriving ImpressionThe Toyota Tacoma drives well and cruises nicely.It offers plenty of power from the V6.It handles well and feels relatively refined.Off-road models offer commendable capability over rugged terrain and good ride comfort, as well. The 4.0-liter V6 engine uses dual overhead camshafts and variable valve technology (Toyota calls it VVT-i, for Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) to optimize power and torque over a broad range of rpm.In action, the V6 feels refined and delivers responsive performance.It is rated at 236 horsepower and a strong 266 pound-feet of torque. Toyota's 4.0-liter V6 works well with the 5-speed automatic transmission.And that's our first choice for this truck: The V6 and automatic.Its MSRP is only $1435 more than the 4-cylinder with 4-speed automatic.The automatic is super smooth and very responsive, quickly downshifting when you mash the throttle, and it offers five ratios to better keep the engine at its most efficient rpm.For its part, the 6-speed manual transmission is easy to shift, but first gear is a very low ratio, leaving a broad stretch to second.The automatic even delivers better gas mileage, according to the latest EPA estimates, with 17/21 mpg City/Highway; vs.15/18 for the V6 and manual with 2WD and 14/18 for the V6 and manual with 4WD. Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the 6-speed manual transmission and the TRD Sport Package, which stiffens the ride and handling with a suspension that's more firmly tuned, mostly by the Bilstein shocks.But it's not too firm.And it's not as much of a hot rod as the X Runner, however.After the shocks, 17-inch alloy wheels and wider profile tires, which definitely improve cornering, the TRD package contains mostly cosmetic things.TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, but if you expect extra speed you'll be disappointed.The V6 engine has the same good power.It's easy to peel out and lay down a chirp when upshifting to second gear, even with the wider tires that come with the TRD package.And the excellent torque makes it easy to cruise in 5th and 6th gears, without needing to downshift to accelerate. The 6-speed gearbox the same long throws, which take downshifts well.It's a good, solid truck transmission, without a lot of room for error; you have to press your foot all the way to the floor when shifting gears or you'll hear a crunch. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine gets better mileage and runs on regular gas.As with the V6, the four-cylinder benefits from VVT-i and dohc, which means it's a modern, sophisticated engine.It is rated at 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, which is about average for the class.EPA estimates are 20/26 mpg with 2WD and the 5-speed manual, and 19/25 mpg for 2WD with the 4-speed automatic. Handling is quite good on curvy roads.The Tacoma feels steady in sweeping turns and suffers from surprisingly little body roll, or lean, in hard corners.The Tacoma feels big on the road when compared with older compact pickups and, in fact, it is relatively large.It's wider and longer than previous-generation models. Size can be a detriment when parking, and a long-bed Double Cab can be a challenge in tight parking situations due to the amount of space it requires to turn.The Tacoma Double Cab long bed requires 44 feet to complete a circle, while a Double Cab short bed needs a little over 40 feet.For this reason, we recommend the short bed unless you really need to carry something that won't fit in it.A base Tacoma Regular Cab boasts a turning circle of less than 37 feet. On pavement, the 4WD and TRD Off-road models seemed smooth and refined.Off-road, a 4WD TRD model is smooth and highly capable.The TRD suspension is excellent on rough, rugged terrain.It handles well on rough dirt trails, something we learned while charging up a ski run at Alyeska.It never bottomed on the rough terrain even when we pushed it well beyond socially acceptable standards.The Tacoma TRD also easily handled an off-road course that featured steep ascents and descents, moguls, and a log step.In short, we'd feel comfortable tackling just about any terrain in a Toyota Tacoma.And it doesn't just get there, it does it in relative comfort.The Tacoma doesn't seem to generate as much head toss as earlier 4WD compact pickups, an important consideration when driving long distances over rugged terrain, because you don't want to arrive to your backcountry camp fatigued from driving. Switching into 4WD and 4WD Lo is as easy as twisting a rotary knob.It works very well, for the most part. The Tacoma's brakes are smooth and easy to modulate, and they can bring the truck to quick halt without drama.The rear brakes are drums, however, less desirable than the rear disc brakes that come on some of the other pickups in this class.The available TRD Big Brake system uses floating 13 x 1.25-inch directionally vented rotors, forged aluminum four-piston fixed calipers, larger pads with higher coefficients of friction, and braided steel brake lines. The X-Runner is a lot of fun to drive and handles like a sports car.It corners flat and generates lots of grip in the curves.We pushed it hard up a hill climb and were not able to reach its cornering limits.It tracks well and is very stable in tight corners even when spinning the inside rear tire under full throttle.The ride is firm, but the X-Runner seems to ride better than our recollection of the Ford SVT Lightning.However, we didn't care for the feel of the clutch pedal, the steering was vague on-center, and there was that aforementioned inside rear-wheel spin.Wind noise seems higher in the X-Runner than in the other models.But much of this is nitpicking.This is a tight, sporty truck, and probably the best of the genre.There's no cowl shake.The exhaust sounds cool.If you want a truck that can hang with a sports car, the X-Runner is the ticket.The Toyota Tacoma drives well and cruises nicely.It offers plenty of power from the V6.It handles well and feels relatively refined.Off-road models offer commendable capability over rugged terrain and good ride comfort, as well. The 4.0-liter V6 engine uses dual overhead camshafts and variable valve technology (Toyota calls it VVT-i, for Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) to optimize power and torque over a broad range of rpm.In action, the V6 feels refined and delivers responsive performance.It is rated at 236 horsepower and a strong 266 pound-feet of torque. Toyota's 4.0-liter V6 works well with the 5-speed automatic transmission.And that's our first choice for this truck: The V6 and automatic.Its MSRP is only $1435 more than the 4-cylinder with 4-speed automatic.The automatic is super smooth and very responsive, quickly downshifting when you mash the throttle, and it offers five ratios to better keep the engine at its most efficient rpm.For its part, the 6-speed manual transmission is easy to shift, but first gear is a very low ratio, leaving a broad stretch to second.The automatic even delivers better gas mileage, according to the latest EPA estimates, with 17/21 mpg City/Highway; vs.15/18 for the V6 and manual with 2WD and 14/18 for the V6 and manual with 4WD. Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the 6-speed manual transmission and the TRD Sport Package, which stiffens the ride and handling with a suspension that's more firmly tuned, mostly by the Bilstein shocks.But it's not too firm.And it's not as much of a hot rod as the X Runner, however.After the shocks, 17-inch alloy wheels and wider profile tires, which definitely improve cornering, the TRD package contains mostly cosmetic things.TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, but if you expect extra speed you'll be disappointed.The V6 engine has the same good power.It's easy to peel out and lay down a chirp when upshifting to second gear, even with the wider tires that come with the TRD package.And the excellent torque makes it easy to cruise in 5th and 6th gears, without needing to downshift to accelerate. The 6-speed gearbox the same long throws, which take downshifts well.It's a good, solid truck transmission, without a lot of room for error; you have to press your foot all the way to the floor when shifting gears or you'll hear a crunch. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine gets better mileage and runs on regular gas.As with the V6, the four-cylinder benefits from VVT-i and dohc, which means it's a modern, sophisticated engine.It is rated at 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, which is about average for the class.EPA estimates are 20/26 mpg with 2WD and the 5-speed manual, and 19/25 mpg for 2WD with the 4-speed automatic. Handling is quite good on curvy roads.The Tacoma feels steady in sweeping turns and suffers from surprisingly little body roll, or lean, in hard corners.The Tacoma feels big on the road when compared with older compact pickups and, in fact, it is relatively large.It's wider and longer than previous-generation models. Size can be a detriment when parking, and a long-bed Double Cab can be a challenge in tight parking situations due to the amount of space it requires to turn.The Tacoma Double Cab long bed requires 44 feet to complete a circle, while a Double Cab short bed needs a little over 40 feet.For this reason, we recommend the short bed unless you really need to carry something that won't fit in it.A base Tacoma Regular Cab boasts a turning circle of less than 37 feet. On pavement, the 4WD and TRD Off-road models seemed smooth and refined.Off-road, a 4WD TRD model is smooth and highly capable.The TRD suspension is excellent on rough, rugged terrain.It handles well on rough dirt trails, something we learned while charging up a ski run at Alyeska.It never bottomed on the rough terrain even when we pushed it well beyond socially acceptable standards.The Tacoma TRD also easily handled an off-road course that featured steep ascents and descents, moguls, and a log step.In short, we'd feel comfortable tackling just about any terrain in a Toyota Tacoma.And it doesn't just get there, it does it in relative comfort.The Tacoma doesn't seem to generate as much head toss as earlier 4WD compact pickups, an important consideration when driving long distances over rugged terrain, because you don't want to arrive to your backcountry camp fatigued from driving. Switching into 4WD and 4WD Lo is as easy as twisting a rotary knob.It works very well, for the most part. The Tacoma's brakes are smooth and easy to modulate, and they can bring the truck to quick halt without drama.The rear brakes are drums, however, less desirable than the rear disc brakes that come on some of the other pickups in this class.The available TRD Big Brake system uses floating 13 x 1.25-inch directionally vented rotors, forged aluminum four-piston fixed calipers, larger pads with higher coefficients of friction, and braided steel brake lines. The X-Runner is a lot of fun to drive and handles like a sports car.It corners flat and generates lots of grip in the curves.We pushed it hard up a hill climb and were not able to reach its cornering limits.It tracks well and is very stable in tight corners even when spinning the inside rear tire under full throttle.The ride is firm, but the X-Runner seems to ride better than our recollection of the Ford SVT Lightning.However, we didn't care for the feel of the clutch pedal, the steering was vague on-center, and there was that aforementioned inside rear-wheel spin.Wind noise seems higher in the X-Runner than in the other models.But much of this is nitpicking.This is a tight, sporty truck, and probably the best of the genre.There's no cowl shake.The exhaust sounds cool.If you want a truck that can hang with a sports car, the X-Runner is the ticket.The Toyota Tacoma drives well and cruises nicely.It offers plenty of power from the V6.It handles well and feels relatively refined.Off-road models offer commendable capability over rugged terrain and good ride comfort, as well. The 4.0-liter V6 engine uses dual overhead camshafts and variable valve technology (Toyota calls it VVT-i, for Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) to optimize power and torque over a broad range of rpm.In action, the V6 feels refined and delivers responsive performance.It is rated at 236 horsepower and a strong 266 pound-feet of torque. Toyota's 4.0-liter V6 works well with the 5-speed automatic transmission.And that's our first choice for this truck: The V6 and automatic.Its MSRP is only $1435 more than the 4-cylinder with 4-speed automatic.The automatic is super smooth and very responsive, quickly downshifting when you mash the throttle, and it offers five ratios to better keep the engine at its most efficient rpm.For its part, the 6-speed manual transmission is easy to shift, but first gear is a very low ratio, leaving a broad stretch to second.The automatic even delivers better gas mileage, according to the latest EPA estimates, with 17/21 mpg City/Highway; vs.15/18 for the V6 and manual with 2WD and 14/18 for the V6 and manual with 4WD. Our test model was a 4WD V6 Access Cab with the 6-speed manual transmission and the TRD Sport Package, which stiffens the ride and handling with a suspension that's more firmly tuned, mostly by the Bilstein shocks.But it's not too firm.And it's not as much of a hot rod as the X Runner, however.After the shocks, 17-inch alloy wheels and wider profile tires, which definitely improve cornering, the TRD package contains mostly cosmetic things.TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, but if you expect extra speed you'll be disappointed.The V6 engine has the same good power.It's easy to peel out and lay down a chirp when upshifting to second gear, even with the wider tires that come with the TRD package.And the excellent torque makes it easy to cruise in 5th and 6th gears, without needing to downshift to accelerate. The 6-speed gearbox the same long throws, which take downshifts well.It's a good, solid truck transmission, without a lot of room for error; you have to press your foot all the way to the floor when shifting gears or yo