2015 Toyota Tacoma

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Rating7.4

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$20,965 - $28,735
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Potent and efficient engine choices

The seats aren't really comfortable

No major changes

Rugged and brawny road presence

Too much road noise

Powerful off-roader

Decent towing capabilities

Specs & Features

$28,735

price

236 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

4.0L 6cyl 4WD 5A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup truck segment, competing primarily with the Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab, Nissan Frontier King Cab, and the GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $23,075 with the Base trim, reaching all the way to the top PreRunner V6 trim carrying an MSRP of $28,735, for a total of 4 trims being offered. With multiple powertrains available for the available 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 3,400 pounds. Another engine is a larger 4.0L V6 affixed to a 4-speed transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission as optional, making 236 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 6,400 pounds. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab models offer either a 5 feet bed or 6.1 feet bed. All in all, the 2015 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 pickup trucks cater to people with diverse work loads for which Toyota has multiple trim levels. Make sure you select the SR5 package with your Tacoma on the PreRunner trim. We recommend it for its multiple engine options and a decent list of standard features.

Trims

    Base
    $20,965 onwards
    • 15-inch silver styled steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    PreRunner
    $22,525 onwards
    • 16-inch silver styled steel Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$20,965- $28,735

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.38

Horsepower

236 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

266 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,120- $34,415

Gasoline

7.3

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10 sec17.6 sec102 mph
    8.6 sec16.9 sec105 mph

    2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg25 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.443.1/527.5 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.399/546 mi.

      2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        208.1 in.72.2 in.66.1 in.8.1 in.127.4 in.
        212.7 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.6 in.128.3 in.

        2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          49.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.

          2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            ---74 ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.

            2015 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1255 lbs.3615 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1410 lbs.3960 lbs.

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