Toyota Tacoma

"Much better than a 4 Cylindewr"

"In the highway,Heard loud when accelerate, but really is not."

"For a 4.0 litre engine, acceleration should be better."

"Handles well for boat trailer, good acceleration for passing"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"ovearall performance"

"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!!"

"Good acceleration when needed. Never any hesitation."

"Good power. Strong small truck"

"Ease of handling"

"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."

"Handling is good but the ride tends to be rough and bouncy, especially on Wisconsin's roads."

"Accelerates well and handles well. It's a truck so can be bumpy but that is expected."

"Lag ,odd gear change when accelerating."

"Good power and response."

"It has adequate but not impressive acceleration."

"The 4.0 V-6 is peppy and moves you right along, even with a load of cargo. Handling is fairly tight."

"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"

"The vehicle drives well; it is smaller than the previous truck and is easier to park."

"Great ride, comfortable, handles well"

"Lacking in power"

"Comfortable ride and smooth running on highway, but given the horsepower and moderate acceleration capabilities the gas mileage is very poor."

"One thing bothering me is that the engine performance weakens when the AC is used."

"The 4 cylinder is woefully under-powered. I really wish I had the V6."

"Accelerates great. Handling in rough terrain with 4WD engaged is awesome."

"The Tacoma is noisy and has a very stiff ride. Not confortable."

"Driver's seat sits too low."

"The ride is a little jittery."

"The seats are uncomfortable, especially on trips of about 3 or more hours."

"Needs a little more power and of course the seats could be more comfortable"

"Seat comfort and driving position"

"I find the seats uncomfortable on trips more than an hour. I've had stiffer foam added to the driver seat, but it still makes my hip hurt on longer drives. I would not consider driving this truck on a long trip."

"The seats are quite uncomfortable on any extended trip. There is considerable air noise coming from the rear access door area. The dealer acknowledged the problem but said Toyota has no fix."

"Heating and cooling not as good as the Infiniti."

"Get a bad smell from the defrost system when it is first turned on. This is not the normal smell I expect, it is worse. I think there is a leak in the windshield, but the dealer says there is nothing wrong. We can't tell where the smell is coming from. It is a "wet rag" smell."

"The ride is pretty rough if you are off road, which I often do. The road noise is pronounced also, possibly due to the off road tires that I run."

"The cab is cramped. Seats are uncomfortable. They didn't redesign or change anything on this model for at least ten years. Gas mileage is worse today than ten years ago."

"Air vents could be more controllable so air doesn't blow directly on passenger/driver without turning totally off. Seats are difficult to adjust, even for tall people."

"The seats are uncomfortable."

"it drives rough and loud on roads not paved well"

"seat too low and no way to adjust"

"I have the upgraded seats, they are not comfortable for long drives. Too low to the floor of the truck and power seats were not an option at any trim level."

"Should have believed the CR review - not a pleasant vehicle to drive."

"would like a little less road noise and leather seats But realize with a 4 wheel truck that is not very easy to get"

"Contrary to what your testers found this truck has a very smooth ride and is quiet enough that one can comfortably listen to the radio at interstate speeds. While it is still clearly a truck I feel that it handles well."

"Overall, we love the pickup. But the arrangement and style of little things like the cup holders (especially) are poorly designed. They're arranged oddly: the one on the driver's side is so close to the other that a handle on a coffee mug has to sit inside the other holder or it makes it awkward for the driver to pick up his cup. Even without the handle problem, its placement is awkward to use. They don't have soft rubber flaps near their bottoms to help hold smaller pop cans, etc. Stuff r"

"With the TRD wheels, I have had vibrations that have required three wheel balancing."

"The Tacoma was selected out of 5 other trucks test driven specifically for its Seats and Headrests and I remain very satisfied with them. I must say that the drink holders are a constant challenge!"

"Very difficult to adjust the center AC vents so that they don't blow directly on you."

"Seat comfort and climate control are great, ride is what I expect from a small pickup, but road noise and wind noise is more than I expected."

"The seats are too low and do not support thighs and low back. Desperately in need of an upgrade. I'm tempted to put Honda Ridgeline seats in in place of the Tacoma seats."

"Its good for a truck"

"We have driven it on several trips over 400 miles and find it very comfortable. It has a good ride for a pickup, better than any of my previous pickups."

"Seats are firm, but not uncomfortable. Handling is pretty good unless you are steering sharply and the rear wheels hit some bumps, then it gets loose easily. Or braking hard while turning. But it is a truck. Noise level depends on the tire you're running. Original tires had an all weather pattern and weren't very noisy. The next set were more aggressive and more noisy. Engine noise day to day isn't a problem."

"I am a tall person so comfort is a major factor in owning this vehicle. I am very comfortable and leg room is not a problem, neither is head room. No noise as to squeaks or rattling at all in the hardware of vehicle."

"In stock form the seat is too low. I had to fabricate brackets to raise the seat up to where it should e been in with,"

"Probably the most comfortable seats I’ve ever had. The noise level needs improvement"

"Headrests jut too far forward. Seats are not that comfortable. Road noise is crazy loud!!!!"

"Seats are uncomfortable for me. Drivers sport seat puts a lot of pressure on my right hip. The truck would be perfect if I could find a better replacement seat. Also, there is no height adjustment so my wife doesn’t drive the Toyota."

"Good support and the ability to adjust as needed."

"The ride is firm and controlled. The seats are comfortable and the noise is what is expected of a truck."

"Noisy, truck suspension; ride rough"

"Ride is harsh. Seat pan is very uncomfortable, especially on long trips."

"It’s a great truck, but not made for anyone 6’ or over...... need to increase the headroom a couple inches.."

"Seats in the Tacoma are hard and uncomfortable."

"Comfortable seats"

"Decent seats, reasonable noise levels."

"Good comfort over a long drive."

"The driver seat is very uncomfortable, I feel like I’m sitting lower, the headrest is large and bulky"

"Seats and riding comfort feels blah. For that kind of money we paid it should have Recarro-like seats. Road noise is loud, I get it."

"Really comfortable. Adjustable multiple ways."

"i am 6'2" and have a hard time finding a good driving position."

"The seats are very comfortable. Good back support"

"seats are comfortable, but not for long rides"

"My husband and I have taken two trips down the eastern seaboard - we have found this vehicle to be very comfortable. Nose factor could be reduced."

"Truck is on the noisy side"

"I have had it back to the dealer several times and they have replaced everything they can think of-still a bad squeak in the undercarriage"

"Hard to get in and out"

"smooth"

"Great value and a great truck"

"It was a great vehicle for the price."

"outstanding resale value"

"A basic truck that can handle the kind of jobs a home owns might require. The extended cab is a great feature and allows us to take our pups with us. Love driving standard. Really fine customer service, no cost maintenance for 2 years, and a great price. Love Toyota's reliability and lasting power. Now if only NH would stop salting its roads!"

"Excellent value for money spent."

"Looks great, reliability, retains value, but as expected with smaller trucks, it does not provide a smooth ride."

"Shop Around.! I committed the ultimate auto-buying sin of "falling in love" with this vehicle on the Toyota Used Car Lot, and failed to go elsewhere to compare other deals."

"Interior room is small. Haven't improved the mileage on these trucks for 20 or more years. Need a GPS in this thing. They put a meaningless weather station in the truck, and it doesn't work well, and it doesn't give you a true external temperature (bad if you are driving on roads around the freezing mark)."

"Well built vehicle that holds its value"

"The best trucks I have ever owned. Comfortable on long trips, tie downs in the bed so you can secure your stuff, everything works all the time. I take it for regular maintenance and never have any issues."

"Good solid value for money"

"Market value for used units is consistently high indicating a dependable vehicle."

"Very easy to drive and it looks good"

"I hope to sell vehicle for only 4K less than i paid for it 4 years ago."

"Good looking truck-handles well in all weather conditions-cab is noisy Overall good purchase"

"good price"

"A truck that may not be the most impressive statistically or otherwise, but the real value comes from the reliability and utility of the vehicle. It really can take a beating and just keep right on going. Definitely the most dependable truck you can buy."

"For the money the truck is well equipped and looks like a truck, not an SUV."

"Does what I got it for. Hauling tools and supplies for rental property maintenance and traveling in winter to go skiing and visiting."

"Holds value great, and is a great truck. No issues so far and we've had 4 years."

"Love the simplicity. It works."

"excellent solid vehicle"

"good"

"Very solid reliable vehicle. In 5 years of ownership, this truck has never let me down. Plus, i could sell it today for over half of what I originally paid."

"The 5 speed manual transmission gives great MPG and the truck is very inexpensive to operate."

"The Tacoma is a strong, roomy, and capable 4WD option as long as luggage in the bed isn't a concern. We've had no major mechanical issues, despite plenty of hard use."

"This is my 2nd Tacoma. After running the first one to 92,000 miles, I traded the 4-door for an access cab to get more bed space. Tacoma provides the best value and the most reliability of any pickup."

"Styling is very good. Looks rugged and performance bears it out. A little larger than my Dakota but mainly because Tacoma has 6 ft. box and Dakota has 5 ft. box. Tacoma is higher because 4wd (Dakota 2wd)"

"Contemporary styling"

"Nice exterior styling"

"Instrumentation needs updating."