The Tacoma remains a workhorse compact pickup. Fuel economy is competitive, but clumsy handling makes it a chore to drive. The 4.0-liter V6 provides strong performance and sounds polished. Its constantly jiggly ride is fatiguing and is particularly stiff with the TRD suspension package. The cabin's high floor and low roof makes access tricky and the driving position too low and uncomfortable. Towing and off-road capabilities are impressive. Reliability has been average, but the Tacoma scores too low to be recommended
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