The 2009 Toyota Tacoma is a 2-door, 3-seat Regular Side, available in
18 trims, ranging from the 4x4 Regular Cab to the X-Runner V6 (M6) 4x2 Access Cab. Upon introduction, the $19,130
4x4 Regular Cab is equipped with a standard 2.7L, 4-cylinder,
engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway.
a Manual transmission is standard.
The $25,285
X-Runner V6 (M6) 4x2 Access Cab is equipped with a standard 4.0L, 6-cylinder,
engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway.
a Manual transmission is standard.
Cons: Front seats are manual and could be mounted a bit lower.
Had the truck for 10 months with no problems. With exteded cab it has the comfort of a car with ample room for 4 passengers and driver. I tow 2,000 lbTrailer/1000 lb boat with no problem. Front seats are manual and could be mounted a bit lower.
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
How long have you owned this vehicle? 1 year
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2009 Toyota Tacoma - 4x4 Double-Cab Long Box
Submitted on 4/8/2009 4:16:35 PM
Summary
Pros: high clearance, safety features
Cons: low front seats
Advice: try to drive for more than a short ride, compare to others for front seat comfort.
Reason I bought: rear seat can actually accommodate adults in some comfort as long as front seats are not too far back. Has ALL the safety features I wanted -- side curtain, active head restraints, stability control, and roof that meets 2010 IIHS testing standards. Very safe vehicle.
I like: ride is tolerable, brakes (though soft) are very effective, steering is slow but that's appropriate -- it's a truck. Engine has good torque at low RPMs and can climb hills in 5th gear turning 1000 rpm when poking around town. This probably saves gas. MPG is OK -- getting 17.5 around town even before break-in. I like the rear-view camera. The rear seat is wide enough for an adult and two kids in car seats.
I don't like: front seat bottoms (seat pans) are too low. They should incorporate adjustable seat height mechanisms from 4-runner. Dead pedal on left for driver is too narrow and too short. Truck downshifts excessively (two gears down) after turns around town, even when truck is driven very gently. This seems unnecessary and results in a brief racing of the engine followed by a hard upshift. Engine is a bit loud and harsh on acceleration, and I get some vibration at idle. I hate the beeping when locked and unlocked. I had to unplug the damn thing.
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Nice Truck
Pros: Comfort/tow package
Cons: Front seats are manual and could be mounted a bit lower.
Had the truck for 10 months with no problems. With exteded cab it has the comfort of a car with ample room for 4 passengers and driver. I tow 2,000 lbTrailer/1000 lb boat with no problem. Front seats are manual and could be mounted a bit lower.