Vehicle Reviews

The 2010 Toyota Tacoma is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger compact pickup truck available in Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab and X-Runner in 4x2 and 4x4 models. The Tacoma is a solidly built, capable pickup truck with a maximum towing capacity of 6,500 pounds. It was upgraded with fresh styling and new technological and safety features for 2009. For 2010, it is mainly a carryover model. The Tacoma received the Best Overall Value, Best Resale Value and Top Safety Pick awards in 2009.

The 2010 Toyota Tacoma has a functional cabin with plenty of storage space, easy-to-operate controls, and clear gauges. The comfort and convenience features include fabric-trimmed front bucket seats with passenger-side fold-flat seat; adjustable headrests; defroster-linked air conditioning; power windows and door locks; overhead console with map lights; garage door opener bin and sunglasses storage; sun visors with passenger-side vanity mirror; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; AM/FM CD with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, and satellite radio capability on Regular and Access Cabs; and satellite radio receiver pre-wire and satellite antenna on Access and Double Cabs.

Two engine variants are offered on the 2010 Toyota Tacoma: a 159-horsepower 2.7-liter Inline four-cylinder and 236-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6. A four-speed automatic, five-speed manual, five-speed automatic, and six-speed manual (X-Runner only) transmissions are available. Estimated fuel economy of the Tacoma Regular and Access Cabs is a decent 20/26 mpg (city/highway), while the Double Cab achieves 17/21 mpg (city/highway). Fuel economy of the sporty 2009 Tacoma X-Runner model is estimated to be 15/19 mpg (city/highway).

The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control with off switch, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Driver and front passenger airbags with Advanced Airbag System, Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, active headrests, driver and front passenger seatbelts with pretensioner, force limiters and adjustable shoulder anchors, 3-point seatbelts in all front seating positions with driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and front passenger Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR), Child Restraint System (CRS) top tether anchors, daytime running lights and tire pressure monitoring are standard.