Roadfly.com - 2011 Toyota Tacoma Road Test & Review

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma remains the preeminent midsize truck in its class; dependable, reliable, and perfect for hauling cargo or equipment. Host Ross Rapoport spent a week driving in the Tacoma and his impressions have remained unchanged since his last review of the same truck.

Much like its competitors, the Tacoma's last redesign was the better part of a decade ago, but has led the pack thanks to its variety of cab-styles and sizes.

Tacoma has been dominate in all areas of the competition, from the drivetrain to the interior and exterior aesthetics. For starters, we had the V6 Tacoma, its engine is a 4.0 liter V6 that boasts 236 and an impressive 266 pound feet of torque, and any body style can come in either two wheel drive or four wheel drive. Gas mileage isn't great, you get 16 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway, but it's not exactly a surprise out of a heavy work truck.

Our test Tacoma is capable of hauling over 3 tons, and its interior is the most comfortable and roomy out of its competitors. Amenities are decent; satellite radio, bluetooth, GPS, plenty of ample headroom, cupholders galore. The backseat is incredibly spacious as well, our double cab was more than capable of handling a few passengers. And as an added bonus, the rear seats can lift open, revealing a work table underneath, a very handy feature for onsite usage.

Some Tacoma buyers may find that the 4-banger engine that Tacoma offers might be better suited towards their needs, but we preferred the stronger of the two, and for our money, our tester the double-cab V6 4x4 Tacoma is easily the best midsize truck you can buy on the market today.

Host: Ross Rapoport

Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Base Price: $27,025
Price as tested: $30,484
Engine: 4.0L DOCH 24V V6 VVT-I engine
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Horsepower: 236 hp / 266 lb-ft torque

EPA: 16 city / 20 highway MPG

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[MrRedskins0021]

I just got myself a new 2012 Tacoma and traded in my 2010 Silverado. That truck gave me too many problems so i went to toyota.

[labudo123]

I'm still surprised, why Toyota builds this good truck without an interaxle differential (like 4Runner)? It's impossible to comfortably use 4x4 mode. I wish it had an interaxle differential. Thumbs up for it!

[zmackeryphonash]

i need help... i love the outdoors and i love to camp most of my driving is just around town, because i currently drive a 71 vw bus, i want a tacoma and i will be buying one soon, but i want a 4 door... my question is, is the 4 wheel drive worth it? i want good highway miles but i want to be able to drive off road and when i see an obstacle i want to be able to drive over it not, turn around... please if anyone can help me with my decision i'd greatly appreciate it

[superhawkn]

Makes american truck look like shiat, compare to ford ranger lol! Nissan frontier is another goody

[117Burn]

I used to buy cigarettes named "tacoma"

[CnRDirt]

Toyota - Best Midsize

Ford - Best 1/2 Ton

Dodge - Best 3/4 & 1 Ton

Just my personal opinion

[bosesamsungdell]

"Legendary in the world from coast to coast" ...lol

[AreteGriego91]

It's is true when he mentions service members and these trucks. Sorry to say this, but more reliable than the Hummer. I'm getting me one of these, only a 2014...this is when I pay off my Ford Ranger.

[TheFiratunal]

your shoes are really ugly man..

[EliteNINjADR]

@jeckel7234 Hilux!!!!!!!!! It is ohhhhhhhh wait i forgot they dont sell them in the usa :p

[chops066]

@krims0n70 thanks for the tip, ill be posting a video of my truck these days

[krims0n70]

@chops066 Look on your driver side door. You will see a bunch of stickers a long the door frame of the cab, there will be a yellow one and a white one. The white one will tell you where it was made. Mine was made in cali :)