2011 Toyota Tacoma Review

The "2011 Toyota Tacoma" handles much the same as the 2010 model did. Edmunds.com compliments the Toyota Tacoma, saying that the four wheel drive model features a nice, crisp handling, along with offering a well balanced quality ride.

The new Tacoma’s under the hood specifications are impressive for a truck--The 2011 Tacoma’s interior features are comfortable and luxurious. It seats five comfortably, and features split bench rear seats, along with a split folding rear seat.

There are many pros to purchasing the Toyota Tacoma 2011 model truck.

Reviewers are nearly unanimous in saying that the 2011 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best compact pickup trucks you can buy.
Most reviewers say that you don’t shop the compact pickup truck class if you’re looking for comfort and refinement. The Tacoma isn’t perfect. Several reviewers say that the only credible alternative to the Toyota Tacoma is the Nissan Frontier. While reviewers say the Frontier has better performance, overall, most say that in this class, the Tacoma is the pickup to beat.

The "2011 Toyota Tacoma" sees a few changes for the new model year. The Toyota Tacoma is available in regular, access, and double cab; the double cab is the trim with a full-sized back seat. Four- and six-cylinder engines are offered, and the Tacoma offers a performance-tuned X-Runner trim.

In that case, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma should do nicely.
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup offered in Regular Cab, Access Cab (an extended cab with small rear-hinged doors) and Double Cab (crew cab with four full-size front-hinged doors) configurations. Both Regular and Access Cabs are joined to a 6-foot bed. All Tacoma body styles are available in either two- or four-wheel-drive form. As the base model, the lightly equipped Tacoma Regular Cab is ideal as a work truck; it actually has more standard amenities than other bare-bones pickups. When equipped with four-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, the Regular Cab gets front bucket seats. The Access Cab gains power locks and windows, upgraded cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, a rear bench (includes under-seat storage) and two more speakers. The Tacoma Double Cab adds 16-inch steel wheels, a front skid plate and driver lumbar adjustment.

The Convenience package adds power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, a sliding rear window and steering-wheel audio controls. The TRD Off-Road package includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fender flares, a heavy-duty suspension, a locking rear differential, skid plates and sport seats. The on-road-oriented TRD Sport package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a hood scoop, a sport suspension and sport seats.

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Regular and Access Cabs, while a four-speed automatic is optional on those cabs and standard with the Double Cab. When properly equipped, the Tacoma can tow 6,500 pounds.

Standard safety equipment on all 2011 Tacomas includes stability and traction control, antilock brakes (disc front, drum rear) with brake assist, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and front active headrests. Adult passengers will find the Double Cab's rear seats roomy and comfortable, while only smaller folk are likely to find the Access Cab's rear accommodations passable. For better or worse, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma drives like a proper pickup truck.