The 2012 Tacoma continues to be available in three cab types in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations: Regular Cab, Access Cab, and the four-door Double Cab.
For 2012, Tacoma receives a fresh face with a redesigned hood, grille, headlamps, upper and lower front bumper, fog lamps, headlamps and antenna. Inside, customers will find a new center instrument panel design with a revised gauge cluster, as well as a new steering wheel. A redesigned center stack adds new air conditioner/heater controls and power point locations. Tacoma will also offer two new exterior colors, Spruce Mica and Nautical Blue Metallic.
The 2012 Tacoma interior also gets a new look with high-contrast black center console, switch plate covers, dash and upper door trim, while the SR5 grade features a new seat fabric design. Well aware that Tacoma owners use their trucks for hard work and hard play, new heavy-duty all-weather flooring is now available for Access and Double Cab models, while the more specialized TRD Sport and Off-Road models have new water-resistant fabric protection seats. All models now feature two front-deck "D" rings for added versatility.
Tacoma will be one of the first Toyota vehicles to offer the Entune™ multi-media system. The Toyota Entune system is a collection of popular mobile applications and data services, with three years of complimentary access. Once a smart phone is connected to the vehicle using Bluetooth wireless technology or a USB cable, Entune's features are operated using the vehicle's controls or, for some services, by voice recognition. Entune includes Bing™ and Pandora®; real-time info including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks. Apps available in spring 2012 at no charge include iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com and OpenTable®. See toyota.com/entune for details.
The 2012 Tacoma line offers two engines: a 2.7-liter Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) four-cylinder that produces 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft. of torque and a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 that provides 236 horsepower with 266 lb-ft. of torque. In both engines, variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) provides strong low-end and mid-range torque.
An Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence helps optimize performance and fuel economy. The V6 can be teamed with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. Four-cylinder models offer a choice between a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. When equipped with a V6 Tow Package, Access Cab and Double Cab models boast a maximum tow capacity of up to 6,500 pounds.
Standard on all Tacoma models is the Toyota Star Safety System™, which includes the anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) and Smart Stop Technology.
The base MSRP for the 2012 Tacoma will range from $16,875 for the Regular Cab 4x2 equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, to $27,835 for the Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 long bed with a 4.0-liter V6 and five-speed automatic, reflecting price increases ranging from $10 to $645.
The MSRP for the 2012 Tacoma does not include the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $810. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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I got a 2012 Reg cab 4 cylinder auto 4x4 in Spruce Mica in October & I love it. Tacos rock....
Tricach 1 month ago
Well I love it! Tacoma 2012, you sexy truck lol. You shall be mine in spring 2012. But you will be silver, not going to get you in dark navy blue because you don't look appealing to me in that color. I'm also going to install you with a bull bar, side step, bar step, and a hood scoop, oh yeah Lol. I will see you in January 2012.
dms5805 2 months ago
Holy sheet Charlie 260.000 miles!I also have an 01 with only 52.000 miles I guess it's going to last awhile.
MrDjh66 2 months ago
About to get my Red 2012 trd sport Tacoma! 4x4, short bed, 4.0 liter 6 cyl. She's a beauty.
VPKBH10 3 months ago
Spruce Mica is a gorgeous color. It should have been feature in the vid.
0HOON0 3 months ago
iam a huge fan of tacomas, have a 2001 with 260,000+ miles on it, but honestly, change it up a bit, same body style for to long
CharlieFrky 4 months ago
i didn't like the front end either when i first saw them online, until i saw one in person and they look good
MrWildfire92 4 months ago
Definitely some similarities to the new 4Runner but that's a good thing. I have the older Tacoma and the new 4Runner Trail. The Trail is a descent off road vehicle as I have taken it all over western Canada off payment and even off gravel/dirt. The interior cleans up easily, the "crawl mode" is awesome over large rock, through wash outs and even in the deeper snow. You can view some of this on my channel: AdventureToyota
AdventureToyota 5 months ago
Is the hood scoop still available?
MrDjh66 5 months ago
@Lexuslover123
It's still best in class... but I agree about it getting the new V-6. However the Sienna 2.7 isn't a "truck" engine. It is for the car based, FWD models ie Sienna, Venza etc.
ytj22 5 months ago