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2005 toyota tacoma review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new pickup is bigger, better, more refined. introductiontoyota has introduced an all-new tacoma for 2005. It's new from the ground up and it's a winner. The 2005 toyota tacoma improves on all the attributes its loyal owners have cherished in past models, while increasing interior roominess and refinement. nearly the entire class of compact pickups is new. Nissan, dodge, chevrolet and gmc all have new models, redesigned from the ground up. (only the aging ford ranger remains from the old school, competing almost entirely on price.) this newest generation of trucks is no longer compact, and many manufacturers now consider them midsize. their increased size brings roomier cabs, improved ride quality and increased stability. But manufacturers have gone well beyond that. More power and increased refinement are now part of the picture as well. All of them are available in the increasingly popular crew cab configuration, and their larger size makes this a more compelling choice; the newest crew cab models are practical alternatives to a sedan, something that wasn't really true with the previous generation of compact pickups. These trucks still offer more maneuverability than a full-size pickup, while providing serious hauling and towing utility. with so many good trucks available, this is a fine time to be shopping for a compact pickup. And the tacoma may be the best of them, with its comfortable cab, excellent handling, and rugged off-road capability. The tacoma also enjoys toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability. Properly equipped v6 models are rated to tow up to 6,500 pounds. the 2005 toyota tacoma comes in a wide range of models and body styles, ranging from a $14,000 work truck to a 4x4 double cab that tops $30,000. The 4. 0-liter v6 is available with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Access cab and double cab models add more standard features, including bucket seats and a center console. Double cabs get upgraded seat fabric and power windows, mirrors and door locks. Access and double cab models also get upgraded audio systems, including an am/fm radio with an in-dash six-cd changer and six speakers; double cabs also offer a jbl premium audio system with seven speakers, including an amplified subwoofer. Both audio upgrades feature steering wheel audio controls. options revolve around five packages: an enhancement package for the 4x2 regular cab adds air conditioning and styled steel wheels. The convenience package for the 4x2 regular cab adds cruise control, remote keyless entry, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. The sr5 package bundles styling and comfort features, including color-keyed overfenders and front bumper, chrome grille surround and chrome rear bumper, center console, intermittent wipers and upgraded interior features and trim. In access cab and double cab models, the sr5 package also adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. walkaroundthe redesigned 2005 toyota tacoma exudes a stronger appearance than before, with its big, bold headlights and grille. Flush rear surface glass and flush surface structures between the bumper sides and body give the tacoma a more sophisticated and higher quality appearance. Prerunner and 4x4 models are distinguished by bold overfenders. Overall, it's a very attractive truck, perfect for toyota, though not overly stylish. the length of the tacoma varies by body style: regular cab trucks are the shortest, measuring 190. 4 inches overall on a 109. 4-inch wheelbase. Access cab and double cab short-bed models share the 127. 2-inch wheelbase and 208. 1-inch overall length. Double cab long-bed models are quite long at 221. 3 inches overall on a 140. 9-inch wheelbase. All models have six-foot beds except the double cab short-bed configuration, which has a five-foot bed. how to choose: regular cab models lots of cargo space in a relatively small package, good for maneuverability in the big city; because they are shorter, prerunner and 4x4 regular cabs have the best break-over angle and therefore offer the best capability off road. Access cab models feature large dual rear access doors, no good for people but very good for gear. Double cab models have long rear doors that open 80 degrees for ease of entry or loading gear. Double cabs offer the comfort of a sport-utility; the long-bed double cabs can carry more stuff but are unwieldy in tight places. the 2005 tacoma features a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable. The rails are compatible with genuine toyota accessories, including cargo bed cross bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and diamond-plate storage boxes. interiorall of the newest trucks in this class have decent interiors, but the quality of toyota's interior materials seems just a little better than that of the other midsize pickups. The dimpled material on the dash and upper panels and the textured material on the lower dash and door trim look and nice; it's hard plastic, but it looks soft. The cloth upholstery is decent in the sr5 trim. Not everyone loves the perforated silver plastic used for the center stack, though. We found the bucket seats on the uplevel models comfortable, though the seat bottom could be bit longer and have more thigh support. The front seatback on some tacoma models flips down to form a tray table or to make room for long objects, a nice feature. Big rotary knobs make it easy to adjust cabin temperature even with gloves on; the knobs are electronic, so they're easy to twist. The radio is fully integrated into the upper center stack and it's easy to operate, though the display is nearly impossible to read through polarized sunglasses. Cds sound good through the jbl speakers. the back seats in the latest generation of crew cabs are far more habitable than those of older trucks. And the rear seat in the tacoma double cab is particularly comfortable for the class, offering good leg room and shoulder room and decent headroom. The seatback is angled back slightly, making it more comfortable. The rear windows go all the way down. the rear seat area in the double cab good for carrying cargo as well. The back seat is split 60/40. Flip the seat bottoms forward and fold the two sections down to form a flat platform for gear. The seatbacks are hard, and form a sturdy cargo floor. It's not a bad spot for a dog, better than the bumpy floors in the nissan and dodge, but it's a big jump down. the access cab has rear seats, but they're pretty hopeless for humans. Even so, the chassis are more rigid and the trucks are more maneuverable than before. They ride nicer than before. And off-road models offer better capability and increased comfort over rugged terrain than before. the new v6 engine feels refined and delivers responsive performance. Using variable valve technology, the double overhead-cam 4. 0-liter v6 produces 245 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque, a 55-horsepower increase over the old 3. 4-liter engine. More to the point, the toyota v6 is more powerful than the five-cylinder engine in the chevy colorado or the v6 in the dodge dakota. The six-speed manual transmission is easy to shift. First gear is a low gear and it seems like a stretch between first and second gears. Toyota recommends 91 octane gas for the v6. Preliminary fuel-economy estimates were 17/21 for a v6 4x4 double cab with the five-speed. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Seats✔ Bucket Seats✔ CD Changer✔ Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning
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