Toyota's legendary small truck

Overview Information

The utilitarian Tacoma Regular Cab offers a choice of an economical 159-bhp 2.7L I-4, combined with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The cargo bed inner liner is made of SMC plastic to minimize corrosion. A 2WD Pre-Runner variant is a lower cost option for customers who don't need 4WD. With a maximum payload of 1,640 lbs., and up to 3,500 lbs. towing capability, the Tacoma Regular Cab is best suited for light-duty cargo requirements.

What Changed:

Front seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags are now standard. All models wear restyled LED tail lamps and redesigned interior door trim panels. A brake-controlled Automatic Limited-Slip function has been added.

Official Word:

The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling pickup truck in its segment, offers the STAR Safety System(TM) of dynamic control technologies as standard equipment in all models and grades for 2009. In addition, front seat-mounted side airbags, curtain side airbags are now standard across the Tacoma line-up and active front headrests are standard on all Access and Double Cab models. The Toyota Star Safety System(TM) includes the anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA),...Read.