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Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Read what the top automotive journalists are saying about the 2002 Toyota Tacoma below.

In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word

Toyota Tacoma Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the Toyota Tacoma:

"There are few 4x4 pickups that offer the combination of style, comfort, and rugged performance."

—New Car Test Drive

"Finesse and balance go a long way toward having fun."

—Truck Trend

"(steering) response is immediate and decisive."

—Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the Toyota Tacoma:

"The handling is slow. Turning corners requires more steering wheel work than a compact car."

—Cars.com

"Pullout handbrake is inconvenient and seems old fashioned."

—New Car Test Drive

Toyota Tacoma Comparisons:

"2.4-liter compares well with competing four-cylinder models from Nissan, Ford and Mazda."

—New Car Test Drive

"Value versus Muscle: S-runner versus Dakota R/T."

—Truck Trend

"It (PreRunner model) cost $4000 less than an equivalent 4x4 model."

—Edmunds.com

Best one-liners about the Toyota Tacoma:

"Just because it (PreRunner) looks good, doesn't mean it's stupid."

—Edmunds.com

"It (S-Runner model) is so much fun, we kept searching for reasons to go for a spin."

—New Car Test Drive

"Not every truck maker would feel comfortable selling a compact pickup for $29,419 (XtraCab Limited)."

—Cars.com

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2002 Toyota Tacoma Reviews
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