2017 Toyota Tacoma

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Rating6.9

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$24,575 - $39,250
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Distinctive styling makes the truck well-liked among the crowd

Ride quality feels slugging in eco mode

No significant changes for the 2017 model year

Well-appointed interior paired with a user-friendly infotainment system

Its grabby brakes make it difficult to slow down smoothly

Offers very useful removable tie-down cleats

Specs & Features

$30,190

price

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup truck segment, competing primarily with the Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab, the Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab, and the GMC Canyon Crew Cab. Prices start off at MSRP of $25,405 with the base SR trim, reach all the way to the top Limited trim carrying an MSRP of $39,250, for a total of 3 trims being offered. With multiple powertrain and cab options available across multiple trims, there is a Tacoma for everyone. The Tacoma Double cab offers 2 exciting powertrains, each offered as rear-wheel drive and as a 4-wheel drive. 

The base engine is a 2.7L Inline-4 capable of making 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The second engine is a larger 3.5L V6 making 278 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 6,400. pounds. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, you get a choice between a 5.0 foot bed and a 6.2 foot bed. All in all, the Tacoma Double cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 9 attractive colors.

Buying Advice

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double cab is available in 3 trim levels and we highly recommend the SR5 trim as it gets improved features such as a longer wheelbase, fog lights, chrome highlights on the charcoal grille, 4.2-inch information screen, navigation, Siri Eyes Free voice control, and many other features.

Trims

    SR
    $24,575 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 106 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    SR5
    $26,660 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 106 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Limited
    $36,175 onwards
    • 18-inch polished aluminum Wheels
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$24,575- $39,250

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.87

Horsepower

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,000- $41,625

Gasoline

6.43

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$27,110- $63,625

Gasoline

8.29

325 hp @ 5750 rpm

253 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

3

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$20,885- $43,270

Gasoline

6.42

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$29,475- $42,870

Gasoline

8.13

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$26,495- $56,775

Gasoline

7.28

395 hp @ 5600 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

3

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2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.6 sec18.1 sec98 mph
    2017 RAM 1500

    Ranked #1

    6.4 sec14.2 sec141 mph
    7 sec15.5 sec112 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec106 mph
    8.6 sec17.0 sec106 mph
    8.6 sec17 sec100 mph

    2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/485.3 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.399/546 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.399/546 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.370.5/507 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg23 gal.414/575 mi.
      2017 RAM 1500

      Ranked #3

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg26 gal.442/650 mi.

      2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        212.3 in.74.4 in.70.6 in.9.4 in.127.4 in.
        212.7 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.4 in.128.3 in.
        212.4 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.4 in.128.3 in.
        210 in.78.6 in.70.2 in.7.9 in.125.2 in.
        209.3 in.79.9 in.75.5 in.8.9 in.122.4 in.
        2017 RAM 1500

        Ranked #6

        209 in.79.4 in.75.2 in.9 in.120.5 in.

        2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.1 cu.ft.104.7 cu.ft.62.3 cu.ft.
          7.3 cu.ft.50 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.
          2017 RAM 1500

          Ranked #3

          -99 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          49.9 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            ---74 ft.
            13 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.62.3 cu.ft.79 ft.
            42 cu.ft.7.3 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.64 ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            2017 RAM 1500

            Ranked #6

            24.5 cu.ft.-57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2017 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.-1620 lbs.3980 lbs.
              2017 RAM 1500

              Ranked #1

              10620 lbs.-1880 lbs.4517 lbs.
              9100 lbs.4900 lbs.1910 lbs.4051 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-1465 lbs.4242 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-1382 lbs.3985 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-1424 lbs.3905 lbs.

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