| Introduced for the 2005 model year, the | | | | automatic. The other one is the |
| present generation of Toyota Tacoma | | | | 4.0-liter V6 that produces 236hp and 266 |
| trucks has only a few numbers of new | | | | lb-ft. torque. Options are a six-speed |
| features from the time it was first | | | | manual transmission or a five-speed |
| introduced. They will now be replaced | | | | automatic. |
| for 2007. This year, Toyota has fine | | | | As to the wheelbase, the Regular Cab 4x2 |
| tuned the Tacoma's design and continues | | | | gets 109.4 inches; the Pre-Runner and |
| to offer the truck with several new | | | | the 4x4 Regular Cab get 110 inches; the |
| technologies. | | | | Access Cab 4x2 trucks gets 127.2 inches; |
| Available with optional Toyota truck | | | | the Access Cab 4x4 and Pre-Runners get |
| accessories, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma has | | | | 127.8 inches; the Double Cab with |
| larger seats and a new two-tone | | | | standard bed gets 127.8 inches; and the |
| instrument panel. Also seen are the | | | | Double Cab long beds get 140.9 inches. |
| redesigned audio head units and chrome | | | | Regarding towing and cargo, V6 Tacoma |
| trimmed around the instrument cluster. | | | | trucks can tow up to 6,500 pounds. Also |
| There is now a manual disengage on the | | | | available is a factory roof rack system |
| Vehicle Stability Control in trucks | | | | on Double Cab Tacoma trucks. The |
| configured with that system. | | | | composite inner bed is still available. |
| Three Tacoma cab styles include: the | | | | The bed offers two-tier loading, with |
| Regular Cab; the Access Cab, which | | | | integrated deck rails and tie downs. The |
| others call it an Extended Cab; and the | | | | 2007 Tacoma has small storage |
| Double Cab, which others call it a Crew | | | | compartments in bed walls. A 115v/400W |
| Cab. | | | | power unit is also available. |
| Both the Regular and Access Cab Tacoma | | | | Standard for all 2007 Tacoma trucks are |
| have a 73.5 inches bed. The Double Cab | | | | safety features that include Standard |
| is available with the same length bed or | | | | anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic |
| buyers may choose a shorter, 60.3 inches | | | | Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake |
| version. | | | | Assist (BA), the dual-stage airbag |
| The first two mentioned Cabs are | | | | system, and the Vehicle Stability |
| available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, | | | | Control (VSC). |
| with 4-cylinder and V6 engines. | | | | However, there is still an Optional |
| Other Tacoma styles include the | | | | Vehicle Stability Control (OVSC) system. |
| Pre-Runner Tacoma and the 2007 Tacoma | | | | This detects wheel slide during |
| X-Runner. The first one has a 4x2 drive | | | | cornering and steps in to help control |
| train, but with the raised styling of a | | | | it with throttle intervention and brake |
| 4x4. The X-Runner Tacoma, on the other | | | | controls at individual wheels. |
| hand, is a sportier version of the | | | | Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) on |
| Access Cab, with a V6 engine and 4x2 | | | | trucks with an automatic transmission |
| configurations. | | | | that helps keep the vehicle from rolling |
| Double Cab Tacoma trucks all have V6 | | | | backwards when it starts on a grade is |
| engines and are available as 4x4s or in | | | | also part of the 2007 Tacoma safety |
| the 4x2 Pre-Runner configurations. | | | | features. Front passenger airbag cutoff |
| There are two engines available for the | | | | switch is standard on Access Cab Tacoma |
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma. One is the 2.7-liter | | | | trucks. Optional front seat side airbags |
| 4-cylinder that produces 159hp and 180 | | | | and roll-sensing side curtain airbags |
| lb-ft. torque. Options are a five-speed | | | | with new cutoff switch are available on |
| manual transmission or a four-speed | | | | Double Cab trucks. |