Jerry Robbin

2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited Double Cab

 

Overview

The 2016 Tacoma has minor changes to a hot segment with vehicles like the GMC Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado. Toyota has a reputation of reliability and definitely this vehicle lives up to that.

Safety Features

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS Front and rear head airbags Dual front side-mounted airbags Child seat anchors Emergency braking assist Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes Rear door child safety locks Daytime running lights Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights 2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Turn signal mirrors Stability control Traction control Rear height adjustable headrests Tire pressure monitoring

Glass Breakage Sensor VIP RS3200 Plus Security System First Aid Kit Emergency Assistance Kit

Driving Impression

The Tacoma’s 3.5-liter V6 engine is smooth and quiet at any speed. Acceleration is a little sluggish, but the steering was very responsive.

The ride was exceptional for a truck over a variety of road surfaces. My test drive was a Limited model, which rode on 18-inch tires and had road-tuned suspension. The Tacoma’s has 9.4 inches of ground clearance, which surpasses GMs Canyon & Colorado.

Under the Hood

The V6’s has 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimates for my test-drive 4×4 Tacoma 20 mpg combined (18/23) with the automatic.

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE3.5 L	CAM TYPEDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERSV6	VALVES24
VALVE TIMINGVariable	TORQUE265 ft-lbs. @ 4600 rpm
HORSEPOWER278 hp @ 6000 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE40.6 ft.

Inside

The interior of the 2016 Tacoma has a very contemporary design from its dashboard to the materials used through out the cabin. The large touchscreen is easy to use and climate control knobs and secondary switches beneath.

The front seats are supportive and hold you in place.

My test drive was a Double Cab and the rear seat had plenty of room for adults.

Below is a list of the many features that were on my Limited test drive.

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support Leather Bucket front seats Split-folding rear seatback Hands-free entry 2 one-touch power windows Clock Tachometer Trip computer External temperature display Compass Cruise control Front and rear cupholders Front and rear door pockets Front seatback storage Power steering Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) Rear parking sensors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel Rear view camera Interior air filtration Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger Leather steering wheel Turn signal in mirrors Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror Dual vanity mirrors JBL premium brand speakers 6 total speakers AM/FM stereo Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control 1 subwoofer(s) 3 Months of provided satellite radio service USB connection Navigation with voice activation navigation system Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone Real time traffic

Outside 

The styling on the 2016 Tacoma has over tones of the 4Runner and Tundra. Highlighting the Tacoma is a large front grille, which is designed for improved cooling when towing.

Summary

If you are in the market for a mid size pick up truck then go to your local Toyota store for a test drive today!

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH6 ft. 2.4 in. (74.4 in.)	HEIGHT5 ft. 10.6 in. (70.6 in.)
LENGTH17 ft. 8.3 in. (212.3 in.)	GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 9.4 in. (9.4 in.)
WHEEL BASE10 ft. 7.4 in. (127.4 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM39.7 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM57.2 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM42.9 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM58.3 in.
REAR HIP ROOM56.3 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM38.3 in.
REAR LEG ROOM32.6 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM58.9 in.