2011 New TOYOTA TACOMA Base V6

Toyota knows what compact truck buyers want, and its Tacoma pickup delivers the goods. Toyota Tacoma boasts a heritage of solid service as a work truck along with a hard-earned reputation as a winning off-road race truck.

Toyota makes a Tacoma to fit almost any work-related or recreational pursuit. The Tacoma line starts with a simple two-wheel-drive work truck loaded with nothing but quality, durability and reliability. The line tops out with fancy four-wheel-drive models that offer features comparable to a compact sedan.

Changes for 2003 emphasize safety. All Tacoma models now stop with anti-lock brakes (ABS); while child restraint system (CRS) anchors have been added to the front passenger seats of standard Cab and Xtracab models, and to the outboard rear seats in Double Cabs.

The last year of the first generation Toyota Tacoma found success not only with truckers but with beach bums and California hippies alike. The Tacoma may not be the cheapest new truck on the market but it sure does hold up its values well. We liked the first generation “Tacos” because of their reliability. It should be noted that recent complaints about this generation’s inadequate rustproofing (specifically 1995-2000 year models) prompted the company to offer 15-year corrosion warranties to all Tacoma owners.

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.



Trim Type : Base V6 4×4 Double Cab 127.4 in. WB

Length: 208.1″, Body width: 74.6″, Body height: 70.1″, Wheelbase: 127.4″, Ground clearance: 9.3″, Curb: 4,130 lbs., Gross weight: 5,450 lbs.
Interior :
Front head room: 40″, Rear head room: 39″, Front shoulder room: 58″, Rear shoulder room: 59″, Front hip room: 54″, Rear hip room: 55″, Front leg room: 41.7″, Rear leg room: 32.6″, Standard seating : 5.

Base engine size: 4.0 liters, Base engine type: V-6, Horsepower: 236 hp, Horsepower rpm: 5,200, Torque: 266 lb-ft., Torque rpm: 4,000, Payload: 1,320 lbs., Maximum towing capacity: 6,400 lbs., Drive type: four-wheel, Turning radius: 20.0″.
MPG :
Fuel tank capacity : 21.1 gal., EPA mileage estimates: 14 City / 18 Hwy.


Engine: 4.0L V-6, Engine – valvetrain: DOHC, Brakes: front disc/rear drum, Anti-lock braking system (ABS): 4-Wheel, Brake assist: Std, Drive type: four-wheel, 4WD shift: Electronic, Exhaust: stainless steel, Steering: rack and pinion, Speed sensitive steering: Std, Suspension tuning: Regular, Front suspension type: double wishbone, Front anti-roll bar: Std, Front shocks: gas-pressurized, Front springs: Coil, Rear suspension type: Leaf, Rear shocks: gas-pressurized, Rear springs: Leaf, Electronic stability system: Std, Transmission: 6-spd man w/OD, Axle ratio: 3.73, Locking/limited slip differential: Std, Traction control: ABS and driveline.