2009 Toyota Tacoma

The Tacoma name was introduced in 1995, originating from the worldwide Hilux. The Hilux was sold in the United States until 1995 (simply as a "Toyota Truck").

There were a total of three engines available for the Toyota Tacoma: the 2.4L four cylinder rated at 142hp (106kW) and 160lb·ft (217N·m) of torque, the 2.7L four cylinder rated at 150hp (112kW) and 177lb·ft (240N·m) of torque, and the 3.4L six cylinder rated at 190hp (142kW) and 220lb·ft (298N·m) of torque. The 2.4L gave a highly useful 29miles per US gallon (8.1L/ 100km; 35mpg-imp) (hwy), the 2.7L gave 26miles per US gallon (9.0L/ 100km; 31mpg-imp) (hwy), and the 3.4L delivered 22miles per US gallon (11L/ 100km; 26mpg-imp) (hwy).

Two-wheel drive Tacomas had 5-stud wheel lug patterns. The 2.4L and 3.4L engines were available in this vehicle depending on options. Automatic and manual transmissions were available.

Four-wheel drive Tacomas had six-stud wheel lug patterns, which had been used on the prior pickups (pre-Tacoma trucks). The truck's frame is fully boxed until immediately after the front leaf spring mount bracket where is transitions into a c-frame section. The 3.4 V6's manual transmission was an R150F while the automatic transmission was an A340F (Asian code is 30-40LE). From 95-97 Single cab Tacomas had the option of a manual transmission with the 3.4 V6 engine. From 98 on, the single cabs only got a 2.7 or a 2.4 4-cyl from factory. TRD packages started in 98 (if the V6 engine was selected, you got a differential locker in the rear).