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2008 Toyota Tacoma Overview

Likes:

  • Fuel-efficient four-cylinder model
  • Simple instrument panel
  • Reputation for reliability and durability

Dislikes:

  • Not much more maneuverable than a full-size
  • Harder, less settled ride than rivals
  • Seats lack support
  • Lacks safety features
  • V-6 models can get very pricey

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson, Editor

As the experts at TheCarConnection.com compiled this review that covers the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, they consulted with a wide range of respected review sources. Then they brought their own experience driving the Tacoma to this review to make it especially useful to shoppers ...

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By Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Introduced for the 2005 model year, the second-gen Tacoma grew considerably in all dimensions, pulling it out of the compact and squarely into the mid-size pickup realm. Toyota also eschewed bland, utilitarian styling this time around, awarding styling duties to its Japanese...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (Natl) $14,280 / $13,233 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (GS) $14,280 / $13,233 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (SE) $14,280 / $13,233 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (Natl) $15,150 / $14,040 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (GS) $15,150 / $14,040 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (SE) $15,150 / $14,040 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (Natl) $15,180 / $14,067 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (GS) $15,180 / $14,067 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (SE) $15,180 / $14,067 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (Natl) $17,720 / $16,257 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (GS) $17,720 / $16,257 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (SE) $17,720 / $16,257 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (Natl) $18,480 / $16,953 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (GS) $18,480 / $16,953 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (SE) $18,480 / $16,953 City: 20
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (Natl) $18,620 / $17,083 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (GS) $18,620 / $17,083 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (SE) $18,620 / $17,083 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (Natl) $19,935 / $18,289 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (GS) $19,935 / $18,289 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (SE) $19,935 / $18,289 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (Natl) $24,045 / $22,059 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (GS) $24,045 / $22,059 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (SE) $24,045 / $22,059 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $20,815 / $19,097 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $20,815 / $19,097 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $20,815 / $19,097 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $22,540 / $20,429 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $22,540 / $20,429 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $22,540 / $20,429 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl LB V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $23,040 / $20,882 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl LB V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $23,040 / $20,882 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Dbl LB V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $23,040 / $20,882 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (Natl) $18,225 / $16,890 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (GS) $18,225 / $16,890 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (SE) $18,225 / $16,890 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (Natl) $21,555 / $19,776 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (GS) $21,555 / $19,776 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (SE) $21,555 / $19,776 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (Natl) $23,110 / $21,203 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (GS) $23,110 / $21,203 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (SE) $23,110 / $21,203 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (Natl) $23,990 / $22,008 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (GS) $23,990 / $22,008 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (SE) $23,990 / $22,008 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 MT (Natl) $24,735 / $22,418 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 MT (GS) $24,735 / $22,418 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 MT (SE) $24,735 / $22,418 City: 15
Hwy: 18
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 AT (Natl) $25,615 / $23,217 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 AT (GS) $25,615 / $23,217 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl V6 AT (SE) $25,615 / $23,217 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl LB V6 AT (Natl) $26,115 / $23,670 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl LB V6 AT (GS) $26,115 / $23,670 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2008 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Dbl LB V6 AT (SE) $26,115 / $23,670 City: 16
Hwy: 20

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma rides harder than the comparable Nissan Frontier models but doesn’t handle quite as well. The Nissan has a better-looking interior, with more comfortable seats and appointments, as well as sprightlier performance from its 4.0-liter V-6. But the Tacoma has a more enviable reputation for reliability. Both the Colorado and Ranger feel inferior and outdated compared to the Tacoma, with subpar interior appointments and a lack of safety features, but the Ranger makes a strong case as one of the only true compact pickup designs left—and it's very fuel-efficient in basic four-cylinder form. Then there’s the Dodge Dakota, which is a little closer to full-size than the Tacoma and has available V-8 power for towing.

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