1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Toyota Tacoma:
For '96, Toyota's Tacoma pickup is provided with a new off-road package that includes a locking rear differential. The new unit is available only on regular-cab 4WD models with a manual transmission. On 2WD models it includes a rear differential locking system, 31-inch tires on alloy wheels, and a tachometer. On 4WD models, Toyota charges a little more, but adds bucket seats, a center console, and 4WDemand, the more sophisticated of Toyota's two 4-wheel-drive systems.
1997 Toyota Tacoma:
For 1997, 2WD models get a new grille and flush headlights. Also, the base 2.4-liter engine gains a new ignition system and a more sophisticated sequential multipoint fuel-injection system.
1998 Toyota Tacoma:
Tacoma finally gets a passenger-side airbag, and the SR5 models get a new name--Limited.
1999 Toyota Tacoma:
Seatbelt pretensioners topped the short list of changes for '99.
2000 Toyota Tacoma:
Intermittent windshield wipers became standard, and models with ABS now had daytime running lights. Four-wheel-drive trucks got numerically higher axle ratios for quicker takeoffs.
2001 Toyota Tacoma:
New for 2001 were 4-door Double Cabs with four front-opening doors and a 60/40 folding rear bench seat. All models got a restyled front end with a raised hood and prominent grille. Also added for 2001 was a new S-Runner model--a manual-transmission V6 PreRunner Xtracab with stiffer springs, premium shock absorbers, color-keyed exterior, and special interior appointments.
2002 Toyota Tacoma:
There were no significant changes for 2002.
2003 Toyota Tacoma:
Antilock brakes were made standard on all models for 2003.
2004 Toyota Tacoma:
The Tacoma loses its optional flare-fender StepSide cargo box in 2004.
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