Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"the acceleration is slow and the handling is great"
DARLENE T., OK (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"manual transmission shifting isn't as smooth as I have experienced with other standard transmission vehicles (cars/trucks)"
DAVID H., AE (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Much better than a 4 Cylindewr"
JACK C., MI (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"In the highway,Heard loud when accelerate, but really is not."
Anonymous, NJ (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"For a 4.0 litre engine, acceleration should be better."
DANA P., AB (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Handles well for boat trailer, good acceleration for passing"
L M., ON (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"It is a truck I expect it to handle like and ride like it is if I wanted a mushy soft ride I would have bought what now passes for an SUV or another brand. I have been pleased with the fuel consumption and overall performance."
Anonymous, AK (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Poor acceleration, for a 4.0L V-6 a 4 cylinder can accelerate better. I use Premium gas and the acceleration and handling is better plus I get better gas mileage."
Anonymous, HI (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"It accelerates great alot of torque, brakes are good the pedal is just little bit soft feeling. I drive it easy and l get 18 mpg."
Mark C., FL (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"ovearall performance"
Anonymous, NY (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Handling is sufficient and not loose at all. Acceleration is quite good, especially carrying at least 600 lbs. of product in truck bed and interior. I wish this truck had the CAT system! The hood port is non functional, but was mentioned to me that can be prior to buying vehicle. Go figure!!"
Anonymous, NJ (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Good acceleration when needed. Never any hesitation."
Ron A., TX (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Good power. Strong small truck"
Geoffrey S., DE (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Ease of handling"
Anonymous, WA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"I dislike that the vehicle transmission seems to drag after decelerating. When you lift your foot off of the accelerator, it hesitates before going into a lower gear."
Anonymous, PA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Handling is good but the ride tends to be rough and bouncy, especially on Wisconsin's roads."
Jerome C., WI (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Accelerates well and handles well. It's a truck so can be bumpy but that is expected."
Julie E., CO (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Lag ,odd gear change when accelerating."
Anonymous, PA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Good power and response."
Anonymous, NY (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"It has adequate but not impressive acceleration."
Anonymous, KY (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"The 4.0 V-6 is peppy and moves you right along, even with a load of cargo. Handling is fairly tight."
Robert T., CT (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"This Tacoma truck is best truck on the market - for the money - looks good economicall to operate this the 3rd one we've purchase - not so sure what Toyota is doing with the changes they made on newer models but we hope they haven't cheapened them as they did the 4 Rinner"
Debbie W., GA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"The vehicle drives well; it is smaller than the previous truck and is easier to park."
Joanne L., PA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Great ride, comfortable, handles well"
Lesa A., GA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Lacking in power"
Anonymous, UT (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Comfortable ride and smooth running on highway, but given the horsepower and moderate acceleration capabilities the gas mileage is very poor."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"One thing bothering me is that the engine performance weakens when the AC is used."
Thomas V., MN (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"The 4 cylinder is woefully under-powered. I really wish I had the V6."
Kristi H., VA (2014 Toyota Tacoma)"Accelerates great. Handling in rough terrain with 4WD engaged is awesome."
Anonymous, NM (2014 Toyota Tacoma)
"Gas mileage suffers horribly when towing a trailer. It cuts to 10 mpg with an empty trailer and 8 mpg with anything on the trailer."
RICHARD W., TX (2014 Toyota Tacoma)