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2008 Toyota Tacoma Truck Review

The Tacoma nameplate is not something new. It dates back to 1995, when it was launched as a replacement for Toyota's “Pickup” line-up. Since its introduction, it has been a mainstay of the compact-pickup segment. The best advantage of buying a new Toyota Tacoma is that it comes in a variety of body styles to choose from. Apart from this, it also has useful off-road abilities, solid construction and a reputation for reliability and durability. Both users and car experts do the latest Toyota Tacoma reviews. There are very few downsides of this compact pick-up powerful machine. Experts believe that that Tacoma usually costs more than other competing trucks in this segment. But overall, this reliable pickup is recommended for nearly all truck shoppers.

Exterior Look

The new 2008 Toyota Tacoma represents the second generation that is totally new from all possible aspects, as compared to the first generation models. It has improved markedly over the past few years in size and power output. There are different body styles and trim levels to suit the requirements of every one. There are thirteen models in three different cab styles - regular, extended-cab and crew-cab. The cargo beds are available in short and long lengths. Once the body style is selected, one can look for different trims, like Base, PreRunner and X-Runner. The PreRunner comes with the look and suspension of the four-wheel-drive trucks, while the X-Runner has more enhanced on-street performance.

Interior Cabin

This time the interior cabin of the Tacoma is more spacious. The seats are larger, as compared to the earlier models. The manually adjustable seats come with lumbar adjustment but there is adjustment facility only for seat height or the angle of the seat bottom. There are many types of equipment to enhance the beauty of the interior cabin. For entertainment, there is a radio, fully integrated into the upper center stack and it's easy to operate. One segment, on which the Tacoma line-up is lacking, is the navigation system.

Under the Hood

The base engine for the 2008 Tacoma is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower. There is also a 4.0-liter, 236 horsepower V-6 engine that delivers 266 pounds-feet of torque. The latter engine configuration is standard on double cab models and the X-runner, and available as an option on the access cab Pre-runner. The 5-speed manual transmission is standard for models with smaller engines, while 6-speed automatic transmission is standard for the powerful engine.

With its reputation for better-than-average reliability, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma is certainly a big bonus in the compact truck segment.