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2001 Toyota Tacoma Review
From off-road tough to on-road sporty, the Tacoma does it all.
2001 Tacoma Review Summary & Specifications
There are bigger trucks on the market (including Toyota's full-sized, V8-powered Tundra), and there are more powerful trucks. But there are few 4x4 pickups that offer the combination of style, comfort, and rugged performance you find in the Tacoma Xtracab 4X4 Limited. The newly available Double Cab further diversifies the Tacoma lineup. Plus, cruising down your favorite with the S-Runner will never fail to brighten your day. Overall, the Tacoma is an impressive package.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Dean Stevens |
| Model Lineup | Regular Cab 4x2 ($11,845); Regular Cab 4x4 ($16,255); Xtracab 4x2 V6 S-Runner ($17,905); Xtracab 4x2 PreRunner ($18,185); Double Cab 4x2 PreRunner V6 ($18,715); Double Cab 4x4 V6 ($21,865) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.4-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 142-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16v 4-cylinder; 150-hp 2.7-liter dohc 16v 4-cylinder; 190-hp 3.4-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags with passenger-side deactivation switch, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters; 4-wheel ABS optional |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-468-6968 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 11845 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 4X4 Xtracab V6 Automatic ($20,365) |
| Standard Equipment | adjustable bucket seats, rear cloth jump seats, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with 6 speakers, power antenna, leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel and shift knob, two auxiliary power outlets, power steering, power brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 480 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Limited package ($3,590) includes air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, intermittent wipers, cruise control, power driver's seat, tachometer; California emissions ($630); TRD off-road package ($1,360) includes off-road suspension, alloy wheels, rear locking differential, 31-in. tires; high-4WD selector switch ($135); floor mats ($72); bedliner ($299); receiver hitch ($339) |
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| Price as Tested | 27270 |
| Layout | front-engine, 4-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 190 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 220 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/20 |
| Wheelbase | 121.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 203.1/66.5/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 59.1/58.9 |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/54.6/42.8 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.5/ 52.6/27.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | leaf springs with staggered gas shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 12 |
| Curb Weight | 3460 |
| Stock Tires | P265/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 |
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