2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4-door X-RUNNER Pickup

At first glance, equipping a pickup truck body with the ride and handling of a sports car might seem like an odd pairing. But consider that many compact pickup buyers use their trucks only for light-duty hauling, and the idea is not so far-fetched. The 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab X-Runner features a full-length bed and a roomy cab, which gives a great combination for hauling sports gear and showing up at tailgate parties. The lowered sport suspension rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and performance tires. Reinforced frame bracing provides a stiffer chassis for better handling and, while the truck's lightweight rear end isn't exactly conducive to slalom course maneuvers, the X-Runner's handling is far better than the average Tacoma pickup.

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If you're looking for a capable pickup with a bit of an edge, check out the 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner. Its sporty suspension and powerful V6 engine make it unique among mid-size pickups, and it has a great reputation for reliability.	If you're looking for a sporty truck that can go off-road or tow heavy loads, the X-Runner's lower ground clearance and lack of a four-wheel-drive system removes it from your shopping list. There is no automatic transmission option, either.

New standard features for 2009 include Toyota's STAR Safety System which adds front side and side curtain airbags, as well as electronic traction and stability control. A new Auto Limited-slip Differential (Auto-LSD) replaces last year's mechanical model.