'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.

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.