2019 Toyota Tacoma

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Rating6.0

Ranked #7 in 

Midsize Pickup-truck
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$25,850 - $40,865
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent offroading prowess.

Uneasy ingress and egress due to the tall step-up height.

Two additional USB ports.

The V6 engine is powerful.

Taller people might be uncomfortable in the driver's seat.

No other major changes for 2019.

Comfortable interior and ride quality.

Laggy automatic transmission.

Specs & Features

$26,680

price

159 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.7L 4cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 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 an MSRP of $26,680 with the base SR trim and reach all the way to the top Limited trim carrying an MSRP of $40,865, 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 exciting powertrains, each offered as both RWD and 4WD. 

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 feet bed and a 6.1 feet 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 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab carries over to 2019 with no major upgrades or changes. There are three trims offered and we recommend getting the mid-level SR5 which is the most value for money option in the lineup.

Trims

    SR
    $25,850 onwards
    • Engine: 2.7L 4cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 159 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    SR5
    $27,625 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 113 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Limited
    $37,790 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
    • Top Speed: 113 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$25,850- $40,865

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

5.95

Horsepower

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$34,500- $44,000

Gasoline

7.47

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

6

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2019 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    11.5 sec-110 mph
    5.9 sec15.3 sec155 mph

    2019 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.
      15 mpg22 mpg17 mpg26 gal.390/572 mi.

      2019 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.
        230 in.80 in.73.9 in.8.5 in.143.5 in.

        2019 Nissan Versa Note

        Ranked #3

        163 in.66.7 in.60.5 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.

        2019 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          61 cu.ft.75 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.

          2019 Toyota Tacoma vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            ---74 ft.
            61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2019 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.
              9400 lbs.9400 lbs.1860 lbs.5103 lbs.

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