2011 Toyota Tacoma

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Rating7.3

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$16,365 - $27,525
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful V6 engine

Low-slung seating position

Base engine now can be clubbed with an automatic transmission

Impressive safety scores

Unimpressive braking performance

Air conditioning standard on all trims

Spacious and well-built cabin

Noisy V6 engine

All trims except the Regular Cab 4x4 get bucket seats

Specs & Features

$27,525

price

236 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic

transmission

4.0L 6cyl 4WD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup truck segment, competing primarily with the GMC Canyon Crew Cab, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab, and the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $21,865 with the Base trim, reaching all the way to an MSRP of $27,525, for a total of 2 trims being offered. With multiple powertrains available for multiple trim levels, there is a Tacoma for everyone. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab offers 2 exciting powertrains, each offered as both an RWD and 4WD. The base engine is a 2.7L Inline-4 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, capable of making 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Another engine is a larger 4.0L V6 engine affixed to a 6-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic transmission as optional, making 236 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 6,300 pounds. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab models offer either a 5 feet bed or 6.1 feet bed. All in all, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 8 attractive colors.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab is a capable and strong truck offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the PreRunner trim that comes equipped with more rugged looks and an off-road focused suspension setup, unlike the base trim.

Trims

    Base
    $16,365 onwards
    • 15-inch silver styled steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    PreRunner
    $21,315 onwards
    • 16-inch silver styled steel Wheels
    X-Runner
    $25,735 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 236 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 17 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$16,365- $27,525

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.29

Horsepower

236 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$29,150- $37,080

Gasoline

7.61

250 hp @ 5700 rpm

247 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$17,595- $29,150

Gasoline

8.84

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.9 sec17.5 sec104 mph
    7.7 sec16.0 sec112 mph
    9.8 sec--

    2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg25 mpg22 mpg21 gal.443.1/527.5 mi.
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg22 gal.330/440 mi.

      2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        190.4 in.72.2 in.65.8 in.8.1 in.109.4 in.
        207 in.77.8 in.70.3 in.8.2 in.122 in.
        206.6 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.7.6 in.125.9 in.

        2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          --67 cu.ft.
          27.1 cu.ft.--
          12.4 cu.ft.112 cu.ft.-

          2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            67 cu.ft.-67 cu.ft.74 ft.
            -12.4 cu.ft.-60 ft.
            -27.1 cu.ft.-73 ft.

            2011 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1350 lbs.3250 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1546 lbs.4504 lbs.
              3500 lbs.986 lbs.3686 lbs.

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