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2006 Toyota Tacoma Review
Quality and refinement.
2006 Tacoma Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Tacoma is among the best of the latest generation of midsize pickups. The Tacoma features a comfortable cab trimmed with quality materials. The 4WD 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.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Tacoma Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5-speed manual ($13,780); w 4-speed automatic ($14,680); Access Cab 5M ($17,220); 4A ($18,120); PreRunner Regular Cab 5M ($14,650); PreRunner Access Cab 5M ($17,980); PreRunner V6 Access Cab w 6-speed manual ($19,435); w 5-speed automatic ($20,315); PreRunner V6 Double Cab 5A ($22,040); PreRunner Long Bed V6 Double Cab 5A ($22,540); X-Runner Access Cab V6 6M ($23,545); 4x4 Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5M ($17,725); 4x4 Access Cab 5M ($21,055); 4x4 V6 Access Cab 6M ($22,610); 4x4 V6 Access Cab 5A ($23,490); 4x4 V6 Double Cab 6M ($24,235); 4x4 V6 Double Cab 5A ($25,115); 4x4 V6 Long Bed Double Cab 5A ($25,615) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with VVT-i |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 159-hp 2.7-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with VVT-i; 236-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with VVT-i |
| 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, tire pressure monitor |
| 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 | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 Double Cab Long Bed ($25,615) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cloth bucket seats w passenger-side fold-flat and driver's side lumbar adjustment; 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 | |
| Horse Power | 236 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 266 @ 4000 |
| 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, double wishbones, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle on 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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