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2012 Toyota Tacoma Specifications

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2012 Toyota Tacoma
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Starting Price:
$17,125
Estimated MPG:
21 city | 25 hwy
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2012 Toyota Tacoma Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
40.0 "
Front Leg Room:
41.7 "
Overall height:
65.7 "
Overall Length:
190.4 "
Overall Width:
72.2 "
Wheelbase:
109.6 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.60 : 1
Displacement:
164 cu.in.
Horse Power:
159 hp
Size:
2.7 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
2.7
Fuel tank capacity:
21.1gal.
Horsepower:
159hp @ 5,200RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
180 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
21 mpg
Highway:
25 mpg

Instrumentation

Tachometer:
Tachometer

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
3

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Leaf

Tires

Diameter:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
70
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
215 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
24 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,315 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,650 lbs.
Payload:
1,335 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
3,500 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
Silver styled steel
Width:
6
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Number of doors
: 2
Rear cargo
: tailgate
Rear step bumper
Tailpipe finisher
: chrome

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 4

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Low tire pressure warning
Parking sensors
: rear
Tachometer

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 27 deg
Departure angle
: 20 deg
Ground clearance (min)
: 206mm (8.1")
Ramp breakover angle
: 21 deg

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.7
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 21mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 25mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 21.1gal.
Horsepower
: 159hp @ 5,200RPM
Limited slip differential
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front seats
: bench
Max seating capacity
: 3

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 9.60 to 1
Curb weight
: 1,504kg (3,315lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 95.0mm x 95.0mm (3.74" x 3.74")
Engine displacement
: 2.7 L
Engine horsepower
: 159hp @ 5,200RPM
Engine torque
: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,834mm (72.2")
Exterior height
: 1,669mm (65.7")
Exterior length
: 4,836mm (190.4")
Front headroom
: 1,016mm (40.0")
Front hiproom
: 1,361mm (53.6")
Front legroom
: 1,059mm (41.7")
Front shoulder room
: 1,476mm (58.1")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 5
GVWR
: 2,109kg (4,650lbs)
Passenger volume
: 1,589L (56.1 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 606kg (1,335lbs)
Towing capacity
: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.6m (18.4')
Wheelbase
: 2,784mm (109.6")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 215/70SR15.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 215/70SR15.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 15"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 24 months/25,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 24 months/25,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Pin stripe
Optional
Tonneau cover
Optional
Trailer hitch receiver
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Optional

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