'06 Toyota Tacoma

Standing out among its peers, the 2006 Toyota Tacoma is an efficient compact truck. It has 18 different versions available which will suit the demands of a variety of drivers.

It is available in three different trims: Regular cab, Access cab and Double cab. All models are available in either two wheel or four wheel drive. The Pre-runner version of Tacoma gives the impression of four wheel drive despite being a two-wheel because of its sturdy suspension.

Regular cabs are available with four or six cylinder engines. The Crew cab uses a V6 engine. A 2.7 liter 4-cyl with 159 hp is a standard. The 4.0 liter V6 with 236 hp is also available. The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Anti-lock brakes with stability control as a standard feature.

On all the four wheel drive models, hill-start assist control and Descent control is a standard. It also has optional head and side curtain airbags.

'07 Toyota Tacoma

The compact pickup from Toyota has got some interior alterations in its new 2007 Toyota Tacoma models. It is available in three trim levels: Regular cab, Access cab and Double cab.

The first one is a regular style cab with cargo bed. The 2007 Tacoma Access cab has rear-hinged rear doors. The Double cab is available with traditional four doors. Barring the Regular, the other two have front bucket seats and a bench seat for three in the rear.

The 2007 Toyota Tacoma’s Regular and Access trim packages offer six feet long cargo beds, whereas, the Double cab has an option of having five feet cargo bed. The two engines offered this year are 159 hp 4-cyl or a V6.

The former gives the option of four speed automatic or a five speed manual. It has anti skid feature with a limited rear differential. It has front and side airbags as an option.

'05 Toyota Tacoma

With an increase in features and power, the 2005 Toyota Tacoma is a good option for a compact pick-up. Three trim levels are available for the Tacoma: Regular, extended cab and crew cab. All these trims mainly vary in their seating capacity and cargo bed length. In addition to these trim levels, there are Pre-runner and X-runner version also.

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner version gives the look and feel of a four wheel drive. There’s also an off-road version available for those who like the thrill of adventure driving. The 2005 Tacoma comes with either a 2.7 liter 4-cyl engine and 4 liter V6 engine. The former gives the option of either five speed manual or a four speed automatic.

The latter is available with a six speed manual or a five speed automatic. Its advantage is a roomy interior which can accommodate a lot of cargo under the seat and in the bed. It can comfortably seat a family of five.

2007 Toyota Tacoma

The 2007 Toyota Tacoma encounters only minor changes from previous models. The major redesign in '05 has sufficed for the most part to meet peoples expectations, so Toyota has refrained from altering too heavily on the redesign.

The truck is available in regular, access and double cab. The double cab is equipped with the V6 engine. They have also given the truck slightly bigger seats this year.

Everything about these trucks speaks to being bigger than the previous models , as they try to move further and further away from the pre-2004 compact trucks, they have been very successful in doing this. The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has resulted is an excellent example of a practical mid-size truck.

The other good thing is that this vehicle provides practicality at an affordable price, and that's something people are always looking for.

2006 Toyota Tacoma

The '06 Tacoma is a very strong contender in the new mid-size truck market. The vehicle comes in a few different configurations including an access cab that has rear hinged doors for secondary access, and the double cab, which has it's own doors for the back seat.

Both models of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma are solid, reliable trucks, and are available in two and four wheel drive, so deciding between the two comes down mostly to price and your needs.

The access cab is powered by in-line four engine and the double cab by the V6, so if you need a little more size and a little more power, then the double cab is the way to go.

Both continue Toyota's excellent tradition of building trucks that are utilitarian and yet stylish; the combination that most people look for in all vehicles. The 2006 Toyota Tacoma will satisfy those who need a truck for work and a nice vehicle.

2005 Toyota Tacoma

The smartest thing that Toyota could have done with their new 2005 Toyota Tacoma would have been to address the industry and market wide concerns regarding compact trucks while still managing to maintain everything that was popular about the Tacoma. Luckily, they have managed to do exactly that.

The general impression in 2004 was that compact trucks didn't have enough demand to continue producing models in that category. Almost every major player in the industry has taken their vehicles, and up-sized them for 2005.

The new 2005 Toyota Tacoma has more room, it has more power, and it now has the capacity to actually function as a work truck without being as big and unwieldy as a full size pickup. It is that unique combination of traits that makes this vehicle a great buy for those who need a truck.