2018 Toyota Tacoma

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Rating6.5

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$25,400 - $40,415
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Special off-road trim available

Driving position can be a bit uncomfortable for tall drivers

Addition of new standard driver aids called Toyota Safety Sense

The center console controls are easy to use

Off-road trims get an amazing ground clearance

The V6 engine delivers super low-end torque

The transmission doesn't help much with the performance due to sluggish gear shifts

Specs & Features

$31,665

price

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup-truck segment, competing primarily with the Nissan Frontier King Cab, the Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab, and the GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $26,230 with the base SR trim, reaching all the way to the top Limited trim carrying an MSRP of $40,415, for a total of 3 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 6-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. The other engine is a larger 3.5L V6 engine affixed to a 6-speed automatic transmission, making 278 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 6,400 pounds. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab models offer either a 5-foot bed or 6-foot 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 3 trim option available on the Tacoma might make the buying decision a bit burdensome. Considering the upgrades offered for the money, the mid-level SR5 trim comes at just the right price. It gets a more powerful 3.5L V6 which the base two trims fail to offer. Besides, it also adds features like remote keyless entry, 16-inch steel wheels, 4.2-inch information screen, smartphone-enabled navigation, etc. 

Trims

    SR
    $25,400 onwards
    • 16-inch silver steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    SR5
    $27,175 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    TRD Off Road
    $33,350 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Limited
    $37,340 onwards
    • 18-inch aluminum Wheels
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$25,400- $40,415

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.55

Horsepower

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,200- $40,400

Gasoline

6.55

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$20,885- $43,370

Gasoline

6.57

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

-

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$29,730- $43,220

Gasoline

7.75

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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2018 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    11.5 sec-110 mph
    7 sec15.5 sec112 mph
    8.6 sec17.0 sec106 mph
    8.7 sec16.8 sec-

    2018 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.422/485.3 mi.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.- -
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.370.5/507 mi.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.420/546 mi.

      2018 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.70.3 in.8.3 in.128.3 in.
        210 in.78.6 in.70.2 in.7.3 in.125.2 in.

        2018 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          7.3 cu.ft.-33.9 cu.ft.
          57.7 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.

          2018 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.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            16.3 cu.ft.57.7 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.74 ft.
            63 cu.ft.7.3 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.64 ft.

            2018 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1620 lbs.3980 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1465 lbs.4242 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1382 lbs.3986 lbs.
              -1428 lbs.- -

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