Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Good . I can haul anythingAcceleration"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Good acceleration, off-road performance that includes high altitude (after installation of a supercharger)."
Stan F., HI (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"We are very happy with the power and handling of this truck even though it's past its prime."
Cecil C., CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"I just did"
Anthony D., CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Very good acceleration, solid in curves as long as you remember you're driving a truck. Drives well while towing."
David H., TN (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"For a four wheel drive and high standing vehicle it handles very well. The rough ride just comes with the off road capability."
Anonymous, WV (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Good old work horse"
William B., ID (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"The motor is quite underpowered and is marginal on hills or at high elevation"
Anonymous, AZ (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"4 wheel drive is extremely capable"
Anonymous, GA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"good acceleration and good handling. recommend it"
R F., AK (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Prompt response re: acceleration and handling."
Anonymous, NY (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Lots of power. Purchased used because it was smaller than the newer ever larger trucks. Still drives nice. Would rather have an all wheel drive truck instead of 4 wheel drive!"
Joe L., WA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"This Tacoma has solid footing. I have been in sudden slides on black ice and driven into blind hairpin turns at night and this truck responded perfectly to sudden changes in direction and controlled spinning."
Bruce W., IN (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"It handles very well for a pickup truck and acceleration is plenty."
Kent C., TX (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Does the job for a small truck."
Anonymous, NY (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"The truck does not handle particularly well. I have myriad of problems with this vehicle in both handling and braking. And now I cannot park on a slope or the truck will roll. I could go on....."
Anonymous, VT (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"It's a truck. It has a manual transmission with 4WD and compound low all selectable from the driver's seat. For a 4 cyl engine it has power for carrying a load when coupled with the transmission. It's not a sports car but it is a very useful small truck."
Anonymous, OR (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"For a large auto it has exceptional control and acceleration! Drives like a much smaller car! No trouble parking or making turns!"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Handling is poor."
Anonymous, TX (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Slow to accelerate but cruises at safe speeds without a glitch."
LEONARDO G., FL (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Turning Ratio--Difficult parking in tight spots"
Anonymous, MD (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"sometimes it lags a little going up steeper hills but - I deal with it; easyu to drive"
KAREN P., CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"it is a rugged truck"
DAVE J., MI (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Acceleration in mountains is not as good as it use to be. Have to turn off air conditioner when climbing a long distance! Looses its power. Stil wonderful on highway trips and driving in town."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"Handling is great"
Anonymous, NC (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"should have got a bigger engine"
PETER-LAURA A., CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"We love our taco and over here in Hawaii this generation of tacomas are seen everywhere. Considered the truck of Hawaii by locals. If y ever wondered where all the double cabs were sold then look no further! The only negative I have for this rig is that sometimes it feels unsettled on high speed turns, kind of tippy. It's never broken loose but still get that sensation. Not in this category that applies to all toyotas are their horrible shoulder seatbelt retractors. They do not retract on"
PETE F., HI (2002 Toyota Tacoma)
"It is simple! Love manual transmission and hand rolled windows."
Anonymous, VA (2002 Toyota Tacoma)