The Toyota Tacoma doesn't have too many competitors, but there are a few alternatives with which it competes.
The closest of these is the Nissan Frontier, which we consider a better truck for everyday use and better on-road drivability.
The Honda Ridgeline is the best-driving vehicle in the segment–and it's spacious inside, too–but it's also the least useful as a true truck.
GM has brought its GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Silverado twins back to the market this year, and both offer the added bonus of a diesel engine option.
And, there's always the Ford F-150, if you're willing to step it up a notch.
For 2015, it's redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up.
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The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road. |
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes." |
The 2015 Ford F-150 delivers on the promise of better utility through light weight; fuel economy is still left undecided. |
The 2015 GMC Canyon won't replace a full-size pickup in our garage, but reminds us why mid-sizers are a good alternative for drivers that covet utility over ultimate payload and towing numbers. |
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list. |
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is a niche alternative for those who don't need a pickup bed all the time, but it doesn't satisfy drivers that need a real full-size truck. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $20,965 | $20,120 | $26,030 | $20,955 | $17,990 | $29,575 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2WD Access Cab I4 MT (SE) | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base | 2WD Reg Cab 122.5" XL | 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL | 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 4WD Crew Cab RT |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 2 | N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Access Cab | Extended Cab Pickup | Regular Cab Styleside | Extended Cab Pickup | King Cab | Crew Cab |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado | 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Ford F-150 | 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 GMC Canyon | 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Nissan Frontier | 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2014 Honda Ridgeline | |
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