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2008 Toyota Tacoma Review
The benchmark for mid-size pickups.
2008 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 Offroad models are terrific trucks for rugged terrain. The X-Runner drives and performs like a sports car.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5-speed manual ($14,280); w 4-speed automatic ($15,180); Access Cab 5M ($17,720); 4A ($18,620); PreRunner Regular Cab 5M ($15,150); PreRunner Access Cab 5M ($18,480); PreRunner V6 Access Cab w 6-speed manual ($19,935); w 5-speed automatic ($20,815); PreRunner V6 Double Cab 5A ($22,540); PreRunner Long Bed V6 Double Cab 5A ($23,040); X-Runner Access Cab V6 6M ($24,045); 4WD Regular Cab 2.7-liter 5M ($18,225); 4WD Access Cab 5M ($21,555); 4WD V6 Access Cab 6M ($23,110); 4WD V6 Access Cab 5A ($23,990); 4WD V6 Double Cab 6M ($24,735); 4WD V6 Double Cab 5A ($25,615); 4WD V6 Long Bed Double Cab 5A ($26,115) |
| 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, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fremont, California |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14280 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 Double Cab Long Bed ($26,115) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cloth bucket seats w passenger-side fold-flat and driver's side lumbar adjustment; adjustable headrests; 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 | 685 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SR5 Package 2 ($1,525) includes fog lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper, sliding rear window w privacy glass, metallic tone instrument panel trim, leather steering wheel and shifter; curtain airbags for head protection ($650); JBL AM/FM/CD6 w 6 speakers, subwoofer and steering wheel audio controls ($560); limited-slip rear differential ($390): Towing Package ($650) including Class IV hitch, transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty battery and 130-amp alternator, 7-pin connector; 16-in. alloy wheels w P245/75R16 tires ($400): daytime running lights ($40) |
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| Price as Tested | 31015 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 236 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 266 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/20 |
| 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 | 4100 |
| Stock Tires | P245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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