Toyota Tacoma Returns

Introduced for the 2005 model year, the presentfour-speed automatic. The other one is the
generation of Toyota Tacoma trucks has only a4.0-liter V6 that produces 236hp and 266 lb-ft.
few numbers of new features from the time ittorque. Options are a six-speed manual
was first introduced. They will now be replacedtransmission or a five-speed automatic.
for 2007. This year, Toyota has fine tuned theAs to the wheelbase, the Regular Cab 4x2 gets
Tacoma's design and continues to offer the truck109.4 inches; the Pre-Runner and the 4x4 Regular
with several new technologies.Cab get 110 inches; the Access Cab 4x2 trucks
Available with optional Toyota truck accessories,gets 127.2 inches; the Access Cab 4x4 and
the 2007 Toyota Tacoma has larger seats and aPre-Runners get 127.8 inches; the Double Cab with
new two-tone instrument panel. Also seen are thestandard bed gets 127.8 inches; and the Double
redesigned audio head units and chrome trimmedCab long beds get 140.9 inches.
around the instrument cluster.Regarding towing and cargo, V6 Tacoma trucks
There is now a manual disengage on the Vehiclecan tow up to 6,500 pounds. Also available is a
Stability Control in trucks configured with thatfactory roof rack system on Double Cab Tacoma
system.trucks. The composite inner bed is still available.
Three Tacoma cab styles include: the RegularThe bed offers two-tier loading, with integrated
Cab; the Access Cab, which others call it andeck rails and tie downs. The 2007 Tacoma has
Extended Cab; and the Double Cab, which otherssmall storage compartments in bed walls. A 115v
call it a Crew Cab.400W power unit is also available.
Both the Regular and Access Cab Tacoma have aStandard for all 2007 Tacoma trucks are safety
73.5 inches bed. The Double Cab is available withfeatures that include Standard anti-lock brakes
the same length bed or buyers may choose a(ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution
shorter, 60.3 inches version.(EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), the dual-stage
The first two mentioned Cabs are available in 4x2airbag system, and the Vehicle Stability Control
and 4x4 configurations, with 4-cylinder and V6(VSC).
engines.However, there is still an Optional Vehicle Stability
Other Tacoma styles include the Pre-RunnerControl (OVSC) system. This detects wheel slide
Tacoma and the 2007 Tacoma X-Runner. Theduring cornering and steps in to help control it with
first one has a 4x2 drive train, but with the raisedthrottle intervention and brake controls at
styling of a 4x4. The X-Runner Tacoma, on theindividual wheels.
other hand, is a sportier version of the AccessHill-start Assist Control (HAC) on trucks with an
Cab, with a V6 engine and 4x2 configurations.automatic transmission that helps keep the vehicle
Double Cab Tacoma trucks all have V6 enginesfrom rolling backwards when it starts on a grade
and are available as 4x4s or in the 4x2is also part of the 2007 Tacoma safety features.
Pre-Runner configurations.Front passenger airbag cutoff switch is standard
There are two engines available for the 2007on Access Cab Tacoma trucks. Optional front
Toyota Tacoma. One is the 2.7-liter 4-cylinderseat side airbags and roll-sensing side curtain
that produces 159hp and 180 lb-ft. torque. Optionsairbags with new cutoff switch are available on
are a five-speed manual transmission or aDouble Cab trucks.