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$26,337 — $46,001 USED

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Extended Cab Pickup

2-5 Seats

18-21 MPG

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Key specs of the base trim

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Overview

Is this the car for you?

(4.8) 289 reviews

The Good

Interior quietness
Plenty of power (V-6)
Premium audio system performance
Good ride quality

The Bad

Lack of headroom
Cramped backseat
Hard-to-reach switches and climate controls
No height-adjustable driver's seat
Poor gas mileage (V-6)

Newly standard active safety features
Off-road-oriented TRD Pro version
Mid-size pickup truck with choice of two cab styles
Four-cylinder or V-6 power
Rear- or four-wheel drive
GoPro mount on the windshield

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With the advent of the 2019 Ford Ranger, we wondered how it compared to the sales king of mid-size trucks, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Here's what we thought on and off-road.

What it is: The Tacoma is Toyota's mid-size pickup truck. Available in a choice of two cab styles, the Tacoma offers four-cylinder or V-6 power. Competitors include the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Nissan Frontier.

New for 2018

Toyota Safety Sense P now comes standard. This active safety suite includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with sway warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam headlights.

4.8

289 reviews — Read All reviews

Exterior Styling

4.9

Performance

4.7

Interior Design

4.7

Comfort

4.7

Reliability

4.9

Value For The Money

4.7

Exterior Styling: (4.9)
Performance: (4.7)
Interior Design: (4.7)
Comfort: (4.7)
Reliability: (4.9)
Value For The Money: (4.7)

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(5.0)

Tacoma owner for years

by loyal Toyota owner from Cottekill, NY on May 26, 2021

Excellent truck, Tacoma's are great for everyday use and great in snow. Fun to drive, reliable, cost effective, well made, visually appealing, long lasting, great product for the price. Read full review

(5.0)

I’m very impressed

by JS from Palmetto FL on May 4, 2021

I’ve had a lot of full size V8 trucks, this is my first Tacoma. At 5’10 it has plenty of room, I like the long bed, and 4x4 gives me options to get off the pavement. These trucks are very reliable, ... Read full review

Recalls

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma currently has 3 recalls

Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

Based on 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR

IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor.

Ease of Use: marginal

Dynamic Rating: good
Overall Rear: good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry: good

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Overall Rating: marginal

Chest: good
Head/Neck: acceptable
Left Leg/Foot: good
Overall Front: good
Restraints: good
Right Leg/Foot: good
Structure/safety cage: good

Roof Strength: good

Driver Head Protection: good
Driver Head and Neck: good
Driver Pelvis/Leg: good
Driver Torso: good
Overall Side: good
Rear Passenger Head Protection: good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck: good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg: good
Rear Passenger Torso: acceptable
Structure/safety cage: good

Chest: good
Head/Neck: good
Hip/Thigh: good
Lower Leg/Foot: acceptable
Overall Evaluation: good
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: good
Structure and Safety Cage: good

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers.

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New Car Program Benefits

Bumper-to-Bumper

36 months / 36,000 miles
Powertrain

60 months / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance

24 months / unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits

Maximum Age/Mileage

7 yrs./100k miles powertrain (whichever comes first)
Basic Warranty Terms

12 mos./12k miles (whichever comes first)
Powertrain

7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer Certification Required

160- or 174-point inspections
Roadside Assistance

Yes
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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The Tacoma received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*

* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

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