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2003 Toyota Tacoma Review
Solid and reliable.
2003 Tacoma Review Summary & Specifications
You can't beat Toyota pickups for quality, durability and reliability. So look no further if those benefits are at the top of your list. Overall, the Tacoma is an impressive package.There are bigger trucks and there are more powerful trucks than the Tacoma. But there are few 4x4 pickups that offer the combination of style, comfort, and rugged performance that you'll find in the Tacoma Xtracab 4X4 Limited. The Double Cab adds rear seating or some needed interior cargo space.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, NCTD Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | Regular Cab 4x2 ($12,100); Regular Cab 4x4 ($16,510); Xtracab 4x2 PreRunner ($16,690); Xtracab 4x2 V6 ($19,020); Double Cab 4x2 PreRunner V6 ($19,170); Double Cab 4x4 V6 ($22,320) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.4-liter 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 142-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 150-hp 2.7-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 190-hp 3.4-liter dohc 24-valve 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, CRS child restraint anchors, four-wheel ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.Toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12100 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Xtracab V6 Automatic ($20,620) |
| Standard Equipment | 60/40 split front bench seat, rear cloth jump seats, AM/FM/cassette stereo with 6 speakers, power antenna, two auxiliary power outlets, power steering, power brakes, ABS,16-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Limited package ($3,855) includes air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, intermittent wipers, cruise control, sport seats, tachometer, leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel and shift knob; TRD off-road package ($1,380) includes off-road suspension, rear locking differential, 265/70R16 Goodrich tires; high-4WD selector switch ($135); carpet floor mats ($76); bed liner ($299); receiver hitch ($359) |
| Destination Charge | 510 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 27234 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 190 @ 4800 |
| Torque | 220 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/19 |
| Wheelbase | 121.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.9/66.5/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/49.6/42.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.7/48.8/27.2 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1395 |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 12.0 |
| Curb Weight | 3,540 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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