Toyota · 2005-2015
Tacoma (2nd Gen)
The second-generation Tacoma (2005-2015) is a bigger, mid-size truck with a 2.7-liter four or 4.0-liter V6, three cab styles and a range of TRD sport and off-road packages. It is no longer a compact by Wikipedia's classification.
- Years
- 2005-2015
- Drivetrain
- RWD · PreRunner · 4WD
- Engines
- 2TR-FE · 1GR-FE
- Sold in
- US · Canada · Mexico
Spec sheet
- Generation
- 2nd Gen
- Production
- 2005–2015
- Assembly
- Fremont, California (NUMMI, 2005-2010)San Antonio, Texas (2010-2015)Tijuana, Mexico
- Sold in
- USCanadaMexico
- Codes
- N220N240N250N260N270
- Body styles
- Regular cabAccess CabDouble Cab (short 5 ft / long 6.1 ft bed)
- Bed lengths
- 6.1 ft (73.5 in)5.0 ft (60.3 in) on Double Cab
- Drivetrains
- RWDPreRunner4WD
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual6-speed manual4-speed automatic5-speed automatic
- Trims
- BaseTRD SportTRD Off-RoadX-Runner (2005-2013 mainland US)PreRunnerT/X Baja (2011-2014)TRD Pro (2015, ~1,200 built)Ironman edition (2008, supercharged 304 hp)SR (2014+)
- Wheelbase
- 109.4 / 110 / 127.2 / 127.8 / 140.9 in
- Length
- 190.4 / 208.1 / 221.3 in
- Width
- 72.2 / 74.6 / 74.7 in
- Height
- 65.6 / 70.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3,140-4,220 lb (2005 4x2 Regular Cab 4-cyl to 2012 4x4 Double Cab long-bed V6 automatic)
- Payload
- 865-1,685 lb (2012 X-Runner to 2005 PreRunner Regular Cab 4-cyl); V6 up to 1,535 lb
- Towing
- 3,500 lb standard; 6,500 lb with the V6 Tow Package (6,400 lb Double Cab long bed, 2012 SAE J2807 rating)
Engines
- Displacement
- 2.7 L
- Config
- I4
- HP
- 164 hp
- Torque
- 183 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
- Years
- 2005-2015
- Notes
- 2005 rating; 159 hp / 180 lb-ft in the 2012 brochure (revised rating)
- Displacement
- 4.0 L
- Config
- V6
- HP
- 245 hp
- Torque
- 282 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
- Years
- 2005-2015
- Notes
- 2005 rating; 236 hp / 266 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm in the 2012 brochure (revised rating)
Highlights
- 01
- Motor Trend Truck of the Year 2005
- 02
- Composite inner bed with deck rail system and tie-down cleats (rated 220 lb each), 115V/400W bed outlet on TRD
- 03
- Down-hill and hill-start assist on TRD Off-Road
- 04
- Regular cab discontinued for 2015 model year
Photos
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Related
Overview
Development of the second-generation Tacoma started in 2000 under chief engineer Chikuo Kubota, with much of the work done by Hino. It was unveiled in Chicago in February 2004 and launched on October 18, 2004 as a 2005 model, taking Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.
Two engines were offered: the 2.7-liter four and a 4.0-liter 1GR-FE V6 rated at 236-245 hp. A 6,500-lb tow rating came with the V6 and Tow Package; payload ranged from 865 to 1,685 lb depending on model. Cab choices were regular, Access Cab and Double Cab with a 5.0- or 6.1-foot bed.
Toyota added the X-Runner sport truck (4.0 V6, 6-speed manual, lowered with an X-brace), TRD Sport and Off-Road packages, the 2011-14 T/X Baja, and a 2015 TRD Pro (about 1,200 built). A 2012 refresh brought a new front end and interior, and the regular cab was dropped for 2015.
Production moved from Fremont to San Antonio in 2010. A November 2016 settlement covered frame rust on 2005-2010 trucks.
Note: Wikipedia classes the second-generation Tacoma as mid-size.