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2012 Toyota Tacoma
$17,125 - $28,085Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
18 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Two different engines are available on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma lineup: a 159-horsepower, 2.7L 4-cylinder and a 236-hp, 4.0L V6. Both engines utilize variable valve timing to help provide both strong low-end torque as well as higher-rev passing...
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The 2012 model year brings a host of updates to the Tacoma line up. The exterior styling has been updated with a new look at the front of the vehic...
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Specs
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 4.0L/241
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 236 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 266 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler:
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.52
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.40
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.72
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.22
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off: - TBD -
Trans PTO Access: - TBD -
Transfer Case Model: - TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.57
Transfer Case Power Take Off: - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Watts: - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.1
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2755
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3110
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2321
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1899
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5450
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 8100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6300
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 630
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 6300
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 630
Suspension Type - Front: Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf-Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Type - Front: - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear: - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.2
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 10.0 x - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size: P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size: Full-size
Front Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.3
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 44.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Frame Type: Ladder
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location: Midship
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 140.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 221.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.6
Height, Overall (in): 70.1
Overhang, Front (in): - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): - TBD -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): - TBD -
Cab to Axle (in): - TBD -
Cab to End of Frame (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 73.5
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 56.7
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 41.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 18.0
Tailgate Width (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.2
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (in): 53.5
Second Head Room (in): 38.4
Second Leg Room (in): 32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.7
Second Hip Room (in): 54.6
Vehicle Name: Toyota Tacoma
Body Style: Double Cab
Body Code: 141" WB
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 3 (2011)
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 10.4
Pricing
This model has 60 different trims.
MSRP
$28,085
Invoice
$26,019
Description
4.0L/241, 236 @ 5200, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 60 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Description
4.0L/241, 236 @ 5200, Automatic
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