Our Review: 2009 Tacoma from Toyota
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Made in UNITED STATES for Toyota, the Tacoma for 2009 is a leader in the 3-seat REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR segment. It retailed for $19,130 USD with a dealer cost of $17,919 USD.
Tacoma Dimensions
The 2009 Tacoma has standard length of 190.40 inches and a width of 74.60 inches. The Tacoma rides 69.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 9.50 inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Tacoma a radius of 36.10 inches. It uses 245/75R16 tires with a wheelbase of 110.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Tacoma comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3665 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 2.7L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 17 miles/gallon city driving using a 21.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Tacoma retails for $19,130 USD with a invoice price of $17,919 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $745 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control. Tacoma optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Locking Differential, Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit.
Exterior color choices include Barcelona Red Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Pyrite Mica, Silver Streak Mica, Super White, Timberland Mica with interior choices of Graphite Cloth Interior. The Tacoma seats 3 people with 41.70 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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