- pickup 110,873
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- Houston, TX
- 5 years
- autoshopper.com
- 1,271 below average pickup 110,873 gasoline white automatic
2008 toyota tacoma review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The benchmark for mid-size pickups. introductionin a field of outstanding trucks, the toyota tacoma stands out as one of the best, perhaps the best, of a very good bunch. Its on-road handing is responsive, its off-road capability is proven. The double cab delivers more rear-seat comfort than most of the competition, with enough room to rival a small sedan. There are no other changes for 2008. For 2007, toyota upgraded the front seats for enhanced interior comfort, while chrome-rimmed instruments and new audio head units brightened its two-tone instrument panel. compact pickups aren't what they used to be. For one thing, they're no longer compact. Nor are they uncomfortable. They're more comfortable and more capable than ever before. lineupthe 2008 toyota tacoma is available in 18 different configurations, including regular cab, access cab (extended cab) and double cab (crew cab) body styles. A 4. 0-liter v6 is standard on double cabs and optional 1,555) on 4wd access cabs. Air conditioning is optional. access cab 17,720) and double cab 24,735) models add more standard features, including air conditioning and functional consoles for the floor and ceiling. Double cabs come with upgraded seat fabric, plus power windows, mirrors and door locks. Access and double cabs also get upgraded six-speaker audio systems, and offer an in-dash six-cd changer 200); double cabs offer a premium jbl system 560) with cd changer and amplified subwoofer. And all double cab prerunners come with automatic transmission. x-runner 24,045) features unique styling cues and a chassis tuned for on-road performance. Its name refers to the additional x-shaped brace added stiffen its frame against high cornering loads. Trd sport is available on any tacoma v6. the trd offroad package 3,045-$3,755) starts with sr5 package 2 equipment and adds or substitutes bf goodrich p265/70r16 owl tires, locking rear differential, off-road suspension with bilstein shock absorbers, engine skidplate, sport seats, overhead console with compass and outside temperature, heavy-duty front tow hook, 115v/400w deck-mounted powerpoint, and unique trd graphics. All-weather floor mats are also part of the package, which is available only on v6 models with black, white, or silver paint. options for the tacoma include a tow package 650) for v6 models that comprises a 130-amp alternator, heavy-duty battery, transmission oil cooler, and a class iv hitch with seven-pin connector. saf. walkaroundthe toyota tacoma is an attractive truck, though not as stylish as its competitors from nissan and dodge. Big headlights and a bold grille highlight the tacoma's front end. Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give it a polished look. Prerunner and 4wd models are distinguished by bold overfenders. overall length of the tacoma varies by body style: regular cabs are the shortest and most maneuverable, measuring 190. 4 inches overall on a 109. 4-inch wheelbase. Access cab and double cab short-bed models have a 127. 2-inch wheelbase and 208. 1-inch overall length. Double cab long-bed models are quite long at 221. 3 inches overall on a 140. 9-inch wheelbase. All models have six-foot beds except the double cab short-bed, which has a five-foot bed. how to choose? Regular cab models pack lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city. Regular cab prerunners and 4wd's also have the best break-over angle due to their short length, and therefore offer the best capability off road. Access cabs feature large dual rear auxiliary doors, not good for people but very good for gear. Double cabs have long, conventionally hinged rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear. Double cabs offer the people-carrying comfort of a sport-utility. Long-bed double cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable. The rails are compatible with genuine toyota accessories, including cargo-bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and diamond-plate storage boxes. interiorall of the latest-generation midsize pickups have decent interiors, but the quality of toyota's interior materials seems just a little better. The lower dash and console are a lighter color than the main upper dash, brightening the interior. Chrome rings surround the three clustered gauges. Not everyone loves the perforated silver plastic used for the center stack. But the cloth upholstery is decent and the seats look nice. in fact, toyota made the tacoma's seats bigger last year, which was an improvement. The manually adjustable seats include lumbar adjustment but no adjustment for seat height or the angle of the seat bottom, whereas the power seats on the nissan frontier have these features. overall, the tacoma provides the driver with a good driving position. Big mirrors afford a good view to the rear. solid cup holders are provided in the center console area. On models that don't have sport seats, the front passenger's seatback flips down to form a tray table or to make room for long objects, a handy feature. Big rotary knobs make it easy to adjust cabin temperature even with gloves on; the knobs are electronic, so they're easy to twist. The radio is fully integrated into the upper center stack and it's easy to operate. Cds sound good through the jbl speakers. Models with automatics come with a foot-operated parking brake. the rear seats in the tacoma double cab are particularly comfortable for the class, offering good legroom and shoulder room and decent headroom. The seatback is angled back slightly, making it more comfortable than the overly upright rear seats in some other compact pickups. In a back-to-back comparison test, we found the back seats of the tacoma more comfortable than those in the frontier. The rear windows even go all the way down. the rear-seat area in the double cab is also good for carrying cargo. The seat is split 60/40. Flip the seat bottoms forward and fold the two sections down to form a flat platform for gear. Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Changer✔ Sport Package
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