2010 Toyota Tacoma Buying Tips and Reviews
The Tacoma is a workhorse truck that gives a little more space and capability than a true compact, yet offers decent fuel efficiency and a low price.
Overview of 2010 Toyota Tacoma
The 2010 Tacoma 4X4 is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger compact pickup, available in 7 trims and MSRP as following:
Regular Cab I4 Manual — $19,305
Access Cab I4 Manual — $23,215
Access Cab V6 Manual — $24,770
Access Cab V6 Automatic — $25,650
Double Cab V6 Manual — $25,870
Double Cab V6 Automatic — $26,750
Double Cab Long Bed V6 Automatic — $27,250
Upon introduction, the Regular Cab I4 Manual is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, I4, 159-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Double Cab Long Bed V6 Automatic is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 236-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 Tacoma 4X4 is a carryover from 2009.
Index of 2010 Toyota Tacoma Expert Reviews
- thecarconnection—STYLING:The 2010 Toyota Tacoma is brawny-looking and overt on the outside, but its interior is simple and straightforward;PERFORMANCE :The 2010 Toyota Tacoma, like most pickups, drives quite differently depending on the model; on-road commuters might be slightly disappointed with the handling, while off-roaders won’t be let down;QUALITY :The 2009 Toyota Tacoma is characterized by a rather noisy cabin and trucklike drivability, countered with a roomy interior and thoughtful details;SAFETY:Toyota focuses more intensely on safety with the 2010 Tacoma compared to most other compact or mid-size truck makers;FEATURES:The 2010 Toyota Tacoma is available with a long list of optional and dealer-installed add-ons, though it’s missing some tech features.
Buying Tips:
In V-6 form, the 2010 Tacoma tends to compete with the larger V-6 base Tundra, which is priced in the same range. If you really want a larger truck, you might find the Tundra more to your liking.
Competitors Box
* Chevrolet Colorado
* Dodge Dakota
* Ford Ranger
* Nissan Frontier
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