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2003 toyota tacoma review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Toyota tacoma boasts a heritage of solid service as a work truck along with a hard-earned reputation as a winning off-road race truck. toyota makes a tacoma to fit almost any work-related or recreational pursuit. The tacoma line starts with a simple two-wheel-drive work truck loaded with nothing but quality, durability and reliability. The price and content of the sr5 package varies with cab, engine, and driveline. V6 double cabs and v6 xtracab 4x4s can be ordered with a similar limited package, which includes most sr5 content plus power windows, locks and mirrors. Again the precise content depends on the body style. a stepside bed option 310) features bulging rear fenders and a small step behind the doors (not available on double cabs). prerunner is a 4x2 truck with an off-road suspension. Prerunners are available in standard, xtracab, or double cab configurations, and with either the 2. 7-liter inline-4 or 3. 4-liter v6. Prerunners start at $14,015. xtracab s-runner is a low-riding street sports model with a suspension tuned for handling on pavement. S-runner comes with the 3. 4-liter v6, five-speed transmission, sport seats, and color-keyed trim. the trd (toyota racing development) off-road package can be added to 2wd prerunner or 4wd xtracab models. The trd package adds bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, increased-rate front and rear springs, a larger stabilizer bar, p265/70r16 b. Goodrich tires, overfenders (color-keyed on limited models), and special graphics. also available from trd is a fully warranted, dealer-installed supercharger for the 3. 4-liter v6. The limited and the s-runner each had the 3. 4-liter v6 and xtracab body style. But that's where the similarities ended. the 4x4 limited has a tough, off-road look to it, with big, beefy tires and enough ground clearance to hop over medium-sized rocks and stumps. The s-runner is much lower to the ground, and is graced with bodywork add-ons that go well with its handsome five-spoke alloy wheels and low-profile tires. The xtracab has a little more legroom (42. 8 inches versus 41. 7), plus room to recline the seat. standard in xtracabs is a 60/40 split bench front seat, comfortable for driver and passenger. The bucket seats in the xtracab limited we test-drove felt too big for the cab, giving the space a cramped feeling. But they sure were comfortable, and that lumbar support in the driver's seat was a godsend on a long drive. The cloth trim seems to be of good quality. In the extended rear cab area there's a little table that folds up to serve as either a cup holder or as a support for a child-restraint seat. double cabs are reasonably roomy in the back-seat area. There's lots of knee room and good headroom, but the upright seatback makes the space most suitable for short trips. White-faced gauges are available on some models. Controls well placed and functional. An assist strap is provided on the driver's-side windshield pillar. The tacoma has a pull-out hand brake, which is inconvenient and seems old-fashioned. They drive quite a bit differently, but all do a good job in the roles for which they are designed. the two-wheel-drive work truck rides smoothly and handles reasonably well. Off-road versions offer impressive handling and capability in the rough stuff. The toyota 2. 4-liter is economical to run, with an epa-estimated city/highway mileage of 22/25 mpg when matched with a five-speed manual transmission. It delivers 190 horsepower at 4800 rpm, with 220 pounds-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Even at that it's still reasonably economical, with an epa city/highway mileage rating of 18/22 for a 4x2 with a five-speed manual. the five-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and makes the tacoma more fun to drive. The tacoma feels like it would go anywhere, and get there in a big hurry. The trd suspension is fantastic, whether going slow or hauling. Even deep, bounding ruts failed to upset the handling in medium-speed corners. The trd tacoma rides reasonably well, though it's stiff at low speeds. That stiffness pays off at higher speeds, however. Like all pickups, it feels much smoother with a little weight in the bed. That's a convenience when a good road goes bad. The available push-button locking differential forces the rear wheels to turn at the same speed. This enables the tacoma to walk out of ankle-deep sand with absolutely no trouble. The locking rear differential is indispensable for driving in an area prone to mud and snow. on dry pavement, the tacoma 4x4 holds corners surprisingly well. Its 190-horsepower 3. 4-liter v6 produces a deep-sounding (but not obnoxious) exhaust note. The sport-tuned suspension setup includes tokico gas shock absorbers, increased-rate springs, and front and rear stabilizer bars. Ride height is reduced by one inch from the standard 4x2. Though a little jouncy when empty, the ride never felt harsh, and handling was superb. As long as the weather doesn't get too slippery, the s-runner is as entertaining as anything we've recently driven. It is so much fun that we kept searching for reasons to go for a spin. we used an s-runner to move some furniture from maryland to virginia and, like all pickups, it rode better when loaded down. Overall, the tacoma is an impressive package. there are bigger trucks and there are more powerful trucks than the tacoma. But there are few 4x4 pickups that offer th. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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