2004 Toyota Tacoma: Overview
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2004 Toyota Tacoma ▼
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- MSRP: $12,460 -$22,700
- Invoice: $11,524 -$20,544
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Pros
- Acceleration (V6)
Cons
- Rear-seat comfort (extended cab)
- Rear-seat entry/exit (extended cab)
- Ride (4WD models)
Vehicle Highlights
Toyota's line of compact pickups loses a bed style for 2004. Tacoma offers 2-dr regular-cab and extended Xtracab models, plus crew-type Double Cabs with four conventional side doors and a 3-place rear bench seat. Xtracabs have two forward-facing rear jump seats. A V6 and two 4-cyl engines are offered with manual or optional automatic transmission. Tacoma comes with rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but has low-range gearing. Antilock brakes are standard on all Tacomas. Various trim/equipment packages are available, as are specialty 2WD PreRunner models with 4x4 styling cues. Gone for '04 is the optional flare-fender StepSide cargo box.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 2WD Base reg. cab, man. Rating | Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 3 | 4.6 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 4.1 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 3.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 3.3 |
| Quietness | 4 | 3.5 |
| Controls | 5 | 6 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 3 | 4.1 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | 1.9 |
| Cargo Room | 1 | 3.1 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 6 |
| Total Score: | 37 | 40.2 |
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