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2009 Toyota Tacoma Overview

Likes:

  • Reputation for toughness and reliability
  • Uncomplicated instrument panel
  • Fuel-efficient four-cylinder model

Dislikes:

  • V-6 models are expensive
  • Missing some safety features
  • Uncomfortable seats
  • Not much more maneuverable than a full-size
  • Harder, less settled ride than rivals

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

TheCarConnection.com's truck editors drove the new Tacoma in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com's truck enthusiasts researched available road tests on the new Tacoma to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other car ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Toyota eschewed bland, utilitarian styling for the 2009 Tacoma, awarding design duties to its Japanese heavy-duty truck division, Hino. The emphasis seems to be on big and bold, with strong lines, prominent fender arches, large wheel cutouts, and aggressive circular headlights...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (Natl) $15,170 / $14,210 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (GS) $15,170 / $14,210 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT (SE) $15,170 / $14,210 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (Natl) $16,055 / $15,040 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (GS) $16,055 / $15,040 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner (SE) $16,055 / $15,040 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (Natl) $16,070 / $15,053 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (GS) $16,070 / $15,053 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Reg I4 AT (SE) $16,070 / $15,053 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (Natl) $19,205 / $17,812 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (GS) $19,205 / $17,812 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT (SE) $19,205 / $17,812 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (Natl) $19,965 / $18,516 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (GS) $19,965 / $18,516 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner (SE) $19,965 / $18,516 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (Natl) $20,105 / $18,647 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (GS) $20,105 / $18,647 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access I4 AT (SE) $20,105 / $18,647 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (Natl) $21,420 / $19,866 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (GS) $21,420 / $19,866 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner (SE) $21,420 / $19,866 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (Natl) $25,285 / $23,450 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (GS) $25,285 / $23,450 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner (SE) $25,285 / $23,450 City: 15
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $22,300 / $20,683 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $22,300 / $20,683 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $22,300 / $20,683 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $23,500 / $21,535 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $23,500 / $21,535 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $23,500 / $21,535 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double LB V6 AT PreRunner (Natl) $24,000 / $21,994 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double LB V6 AT PreRunner (GS) $24,000 / $21,994 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 2WD Double LB V6 AT PreRunner (SE) $24,000 / $21,994 City: 17
Hwy: 21
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (Natl) $19,130 / $17,919 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (GS) $19,130 / $17,919 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Reg I4 MT (SE) $19,130 / $17,919 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (Natl) $23,040 / $21,368 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (GS) $23,040 / $21,368 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access I4 MT (SE) $23,040 / $21,368 City: 17
Hwy: 22
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (Natl) $24,595 / $22,809 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (GS) $24,595 / $22,809 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 MT (SE) $24,595 / $22,809 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (Natl) $25,475 / $23,626 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (GS) $25,475 / $23,626 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Access V6 AT (SE) $25,475 / $23,626 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 MT (Natl) $25,695 / $23,544 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 MT (GS) $25,695 / $23,544 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 MT (SE) $25,695 / $23,544 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 AT (Natl) $26,575 / $24,352 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 AT (GS) $26,575 / $24,352 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double V6 AT (SE) $26,575 / $24,352 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double LB V6 AT (Natl) $27,075 / $24,810 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double LB V6 AT (GS) $27,075 / $24,810 City: 16
Hwy: 20
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 4WD Double LB V6 AT (SE) $27,075 / $24,810 City: 16
Hwy: 20

Other Choices:

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. The 2009 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.

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