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2005 Toyota Tacoma Review
All-new pickup is bigger, better, more refined.
2005 Tacoma Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new Toyota Tacoma is among the best of a crop of new midsize pickups. The Tacoma features a comfortable cab trimmed with quality materials. The 4x4 models offer crisp handling, a nicely balanced ride quality, and excellent off-road capability. The TRD models are terrific trucks for rugged terrain. The new X-Runner drives and performs like a sports car.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Alyeska, Alaska.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5-speed manual 2WD ($13,415); w 4-speed automatic ($14,315); Access Cab 5M ($16,855); 4A ($17,755); PreRunner Regular Cab 5M ($14,285); PreRunner Access Cab ($17,615); PreRunner V6 Access Cab 6M ($19,070); 5A ($19,950); PreRunner V6 Double Cab 5A ($21,675); PreRunner Long Bed V6 Double Cab 5A ($22,175); 4x4 Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5M ($17,360); 4x4 Access Cab 5M ($20,690); 4x4 V6 Access Cab 6M ($22,245); 4x4 V6 Access Cab 5A ($23,125); 4x4 V6 Double Cab 6M ($23,870); 4x4 V6 Double Cab 5A ($24,750); 4x4 V6 Long Bed Double Cab 5A ($25,250) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 164-hp 2.7-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 VVT-i; 245-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24v V6 VVT-i |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal air bags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, anchors for child safety seats; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | curtain air bags |
| 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 | 13415 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 Double Cab Long Bed ($25,250) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, cloth bucket seats w passenger-side fold-flat, driver's side lumbar, adjustable headrests and SR5 fabric trim; 60/40 split rear bench w adjustable headrests, power windows, door locks and mirrors, AM/FM/CD6 w 6 speakers, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 2 power points |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | curtain airbags for head protection ($650); JBL AM/FM/CD6 w 6 speakers, subwoofer and steering wheel audio controls ($500); SR5 Package 5 ($2,965) includes limited-slip rear differential, Class IV hitch, transmission and supplemental oil coolers, heavy-duty battery and alternator, 7-pin connector, 16-in. alloy wheels w P245/75R16 tires, fog lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders, sliding rear window w privacy glass, metallic tone instrument panel trim, leather steering wheel and shifter, sunvisors w mirrors and extenders; daytime running lights ($40); 4-pc. carpet floor mats ($130) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30075 |
| Horse Power | 245 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 282 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/21 |
| Wheelbase | 140.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 221.3/74.6/70.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/53.6/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/55.2/32.6 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1350 |
| Towing Capacity | 6500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil spring double wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle with leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 9.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4045 |
| Stock Tires | P245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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