Toyota Tacoma Reviews

"The Tacoma's new composite non-rusting and non-denting inner bed has a new sheet-molded compound deck and walls said to be 10 percent lighter than steel, but tougher and more durable."

"The new design is eye-catching, yet devotedly functional as it should be."

"In terms of handling, the feeling behind the wheel is of a truck that is well planted at every corner, predictable when pushed and surprisingly agile considering its size."

"Energetic response is a bonus of the Tacoma's V-6 engine when it teams with a five-speed-automatic transmission."

"With more room in every direction, the Tacoma has lost much of the claustrophobic feeling so typical of most compact trucks."

"It was very carlike with quick steering, a comfortable ride on most roads, good handling and strong braking."

"When it comes to reliability in this segment, [the Toyota Tacoma is] it at the top of its class."

"[The six-speed manual] is still typical of a truck - clunky and awkward through the gears with little incentive to use it more than you need to."

"...the X-Runner is more "show" than "go," and it actually has a lighter steering feel than a regular four-wheel-drive Tacoma."

"We found the bucket seats on the uplevel models comfortable, though the seat bottom could be bit longer and have more thigh support."

"...the back seat isn't fit for adults. The seats - which are reached via hidden doors that open rearward - are poor excuses for seats."

"No compact pickup is more refined, and the Double Cab's available side curtain airbags are an important safety plus."

"All of the newest trucks in this class have decent interiors, but the quality of Toyota's interior materials seems just a little better than that of the other midsize pickups."

"With Toyota's excellent revamp, the Tacoma is now firmly planted in the upper echelon of its class."

"...the Tacoma may be the best of .. [the compact pick-ups], with its comfortable cab, excellent handling, and rugged off-road capability."

"Toyota came out swinging from the get-go with a huge a roster of truck variants."

"The new Tacoma is far and away one of the best compact trucks ever offered to the American public."

"The Access Cab has rear seats, but they're pretty hopeless for humans."