Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Toyota Tacoma's four-cylinder engine is a more practical choice now that it's available with an automatic transmission. Air-conditioning is now standard on every Tacoma, while all but Regular Cab 4x4 models get bucket seats. The front grille has been slightly redesigned depending on trim level and a pair of new off-road-oriented packages debut.

• Wide variety of body styles and trims
• Well-appointed interior.
• Strong safety scores
• Impressive build quality
• Engines offer a good balance of power and fuel efficiency

• Low seating position
• Spongy brake pedal
• V6 can get noisy.

User Reviews:

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  1st Toyota - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By tmdmndm - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Actually did not want to look at Toyota when looking to buy. Glad I did. Ive owned all types. Needed to tow,haul passengers,and equip. I got all. Back seat has more room then any competitor. Tows my boat and trailers with no problems. Ride is excellent with no short-bed bouncing. More than enough power with smooth shifts. MPG could be a little more in city driving. Getting 22+ mpg (not to bad though). Tie down rails in bed work great. Plenty of drink holders but center ones need to be bigger. Actually is very quiet ride.

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  Longtime Ford driver now in a Tacoma 4x4 - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By zzbluecomet - January 12 - 10:17 pm

  First, Ill say Ive driven Fords most my life and some imports. I tried the mini-SUV route and had a Ford Escape for 7 mos. I was in need of a truck, but not a full-size. The F150s are very nice and a natural choice for me but the Tacoma really has fit my needs. The build, detail and quality of this truck is very nice and very solid. I have the Off-Road pkg in Super White and it turns heads and gets lots of comments. I can see why Toyota has run most the other midsize/compact trucks out to pasture - I had a Ranger as my last truck and the Tacoma makes hit look completely out of date.

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  Buy It Now - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By rrobinson60 - June 17 - 5:43 pm

  I had a 2008 Nissan Frontier before I got this truck. The need for a change obvious because I really did not like driving it. Fuel economy poor. I did my research and ran across the 2011 Toyota Tacoma. When I saw that it came in a double cab 4 Cyl. I was ecstatic. The truck drives like a car. I am a pretty big guy and I have plenty of head room and leg room. The stereo system is great and it looks much better than the Frontier. I havent had it long enough to determine the fuel efficiency but I drove it 50 miles the first night and it barely moved off of full. I highly recommend this truck to anyone.

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  First time Toyota owner - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By RRamirez - January 18 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Toyota vehicle. I have owned Ford pick-up trucks for the last 15 years but my 2007 Sport-Trac was falling apart so I decided to try something else. I researched the Frontier and the Tacoma and test drove both. I went with the 2011 Tacoma PreRunner SR5 V6 Access Cab, and Im glad I did. The Tacoma is definitely more fun to drive than any truck I previously owned. My first 2 weeks I put 1000 miles on the truck. I cant stop driving it! The interior feels "plush" like a car and it handles very refined for city or highway driving but over the hill-country here in Texas you know its a truck because you can feel it pull its way up the hills very easily.

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  Awesome Truck - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By Peterj6 - November 29 - 2:00 am

  I have wanted a truck ever since I traded in my trusty 2004 Ranger a couple of years ago. I needed something that would get reasonable mileage and room for 4 adults. This truck nailed it. Was concerned about the seat from prior reviews. I am ok with height but did not feel comfortable until a couple weeks in. What blows me away most is that this truck handles like a car even with the longer bed. Love the XM for rural drives in the Northeast for work. More storage than I will ever need and it is beautifully styled. Mileage is about 17-18 mixed which is pretty good given that I am a lead foot. Only gripe is that for $30K this should have heated mirrors. Even my basic Ranger had that.

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  High Utility in Smaller Package - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By BPark - September 6 - 10:00 am

  I have owned nothing but Ford trucks since 2000, but when looking to replace my 2002 Ranger, which was still screwed together tight, just too small, I looked at the Sport Trac, F150, Frontier, and then finally chose the Tacoma. I have the basic Double Cab 4x4 with the 6 foot bed, mileage is the same as my Super Cab 4x2 Ranger at 19 mpg, tows 6000 lb. The interior is comfortable and appealing, very Camry-like. The ride is smooth, and the truck eminates a quality feel. Although almost as long as a crew cab F150 or Sierra the truck is nimble. My only complaint is the low seating position in the cab. The truck sits up quite high, however the driver is seated much lower than in my shorter Ranger.

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  love it - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By rkirchoff - March 25 - 7:56 am

  lots of power, rides nice, corners great, gets 18.8mpg city/hwy so far.

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  Double Cab TRD sport - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By Larkin7788 - February 20 - 12:10 am

  I test drove the Frontier before buying the Tacoma, in comparison the Frontier felt more sluggish and had a higher pitched engine note. The interior is surprisingly roomy, and the plastic dash components are solid and the buttons have some texture to them when you push (not simply plastic clicking on plastic). Back-up cam in the rear view mirror is a great idea I probably wont use that often. Tons of storage compartments under the seat and in the bed. Ride is surprisingly smooth and quiet, too easy to hit 75 mph, yet you still feel like you are in a truck. Refined everyday pavement driver that still made me feel in control as I raced through a field (its new Im not getting too intense, YET!)

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  Base 4x4 is great - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By BillAlbanyNY - June 16 - 2:00 am

  Nice truck, smooth, rides high. Regular cab, bench seat, fits three people if needed. I Needed more cargo room than my 2003 VW Passat Wagon. 4x4 will be safe feeling in NY winters. I was looking for something pretty basic for my first truck. Quality, fit finish great. Controls clear. Power in 4 cyl. fine (no plan to tow, haul too heavy a load and dont worry about fast acceleration; savings on price and fuel economy did come to play here). Rail system is great. Is plenty of room to store back pack and big computer bag and other gear in cab behind bench seat (I am only 58" so i might have more room behind than a tall person) Will report back if any negatives develop.

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  Exactly what I needed. - 2011 Toyota Tacoma
  By gardnetm - August 29 - 11:02 am

  I purchased my Tacoma about a week ago, so I cant really speak for the reliability of the vehicle yet, but so far Im still looking for every excuse possible to drive it. I was looking for a compact (a relative term in the truck market today) pickup mostly for my short commute to work and for the occasional weekend trips to Ikea. I dont have a big budget or a need for excessive features in a vehicle. I just need an inexpensive, reliable, versatile vehicle thatll keep up with me and this truck fits the bill perfectly.