2012 Toyota Tacoma Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Toyota Tacoma lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Regular Cab Pickup 2D 6 ft | Save 2 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Access Cab Pickup 4D 6 ft | Save 3 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner Pickup 4D 6 ft | Save 4 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Pickup 4D 5 ft | Save 5 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 ft | Save 6 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Double Cab Pickup 4D 5 ft | Save 7 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Pickup 4D 6 ft | Save 8 of 8 ![]() Tacoma Access Cab X-Runner Pickup 4D 6 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $10,666 | $12,625 | $13,996 | $16,019 | $16,846 | $16,895 | $17,130 | $18,292 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 19/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 19/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 17/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | City 17/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 159 @ 5200 RPM | 159 @ 5200 RPM | 159 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5200 RPM | 236 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 6,500 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 6,500 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 3,300 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,335 pounds | 1,275 pounds | 1,385 pounds | 1,450 pounds | 1,395 pounds | 1,340 pounds | 1,450 pounds | N/A | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | V6, 4.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,315 pounds | 3,625 pounds | 3,785 pounds | N/A | 4,220 pounds | 4,160 pounds | 3,950 pounds | 3,835 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Internet Access | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available |
| Torque | 180 @ 5200 RPM | 180 @ 5200 RPM | 180 @ 5200 RPM | 266 @ 5200 RPM | 266 @ 5200 RPM | 266 @ 5200 RPM | 266 @ 5200 RPM | 266 @ 5200 RPM |
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Bed Length | 6 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 6 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 3315 pounds | 3625 pounds | 3785 pounds | Not Available | 4220 pounds | 4160 pounds | 3950 pounds | 3835 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40.2 inches | 40.2 inches | 40.2 inches | 40.2 inches | 40 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | 41.7 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 7.3 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 190.4 inches | 208.1 inches | 208.1 inches | 208.1 inches | 221.3 inches | 208.1 inches | 221.3 inches | 208.1 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1335 pounds | 1275 pounds | 1385 pounds | 1450 pounds | 1395 pounds | 1340 pounds | 1450 pounds | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.1 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 36.8 feet | 42 feet | 40.6 feet | 40.6 feet | 44 feet | 40.6 feet | 44 feet | 42.7 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 109.6 inches | 127.4 inches | 127.4 inches | 127.4 inches | 140.6 inches | 127.4 inches | 140.6 inches | 127.4 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 72.2 inches | 72.2 inches | 74.6 inches | 74.6 inches | 74.6 inches | 74.6 inches | 74.6 inches | 74 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Toyota Tacoma have a turbo?
No, the 2012 Tacoma does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.
Is the Toyota Tacoma underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Tacoma ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 ft with 159 horsepower to the X-Runner Pickup 4D 6 ft with 236 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Tacoma have?
The 2012 Tacoma ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 6 ft with 159 horsepower to the X-Runner Pickup 4D 6 ft with 236 horsepower.
All 2012 Toyota Tacoma Trims and Styles
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