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Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gallons | ||
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Front Head Room | 40.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 208.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 6500 lbs. | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 127.4 inches | ||
Bed Length | 5.00 feet | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5400 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1450 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 74.6 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 17 mpg | ||
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Highway | 21 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Drivetrain | 2WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 236 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 266 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re looking for a proven pickup that is as capable as it is stylish, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup deserves your full attention. Nearly as capable as a full-size pickup, but without the extra bulk or poor fuel economy, the Tacoma offers a wide selection ranging from everyday work truck to rugged off-road adventurer.
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup can’t tow as much as a full-size V8-powered pickup, and its narrower bed won’t hold as much cargo. If you’re looking for a smooth, comfortable ride and you don’t plan on going off-road, the Honda Ridgeline may be a better choice.
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| Price | $15,300 | $18,400 | $15,400 | $15,200 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 23/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 236 @ 5200 RPM | 325 @ 5750 RPM | 308 @ 6800 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 2.7L | V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD |