2005-2008 Toyota Tacoma: Overview

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Toyota's compact pickup came in three cab styles: regular cab, extended Access Cab with rear-hinged rear doors, and the Double Cab with four conventional side doors. Regular cabs had bucket seats or a three-passenger bench. The others seated five via front bucket seats and a three-place rear bench. Regular cabs and Access Cabs used 6-ft-long cargo beds, Double Cabs 5- and 6-ft beds; all had a dent-resistant plastic liner. Tacoma offered two engines. The 159-hp 4-cyl teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. The 236-hp V6 teamed with a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Both were available with rear-wheel drive or with 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but has low-range gearing. ABS was standard for all Tacomas. An antiskid system was optional, as was a limited-slip rear differential. Available for off-roading were a locking rear differential and hill ascent and descent control. Available for Double Cabs were front side airbags and curtain side airbags. Among special models, the 2WD PreRunner had a raised suspension and other 4WD styling cues. The sporty X-Runner was an Access Cab with V6, 6-speed manual transmission, aero lower body trim, low-riding sport suspension, and 18-inch wheels.