Overview of my 2011 Tacoma, 4WD
I've had 5 Tacomas, all 4WD, my 2011 being the latest. All were enjoyable, and gives/gave decent mileage (18 -20 mpg), and are/were trouble free. Higher fuel mileage would be welcomed as even a Ford 150 has better fuel mileage. However, I would suggest to Toyota that they get more modern and up to date with updated capabilities, including safety, to communications, to including more luxury items. The ride is rough (I know it is a truck) but there should be a version that has a more softer, comfortable ride for those of use who use it mostly in the city and for long trips though it should still be able to carry a good usable load. The engine (V6) has sufficient power for most of my uses. The slide rail on the box sides with tie downs and the tie downs in the bottom corners of the box are very useful. The composite box vs metal is great, no rust, but it is slippery unless you put a rubber mat in it. The external 110 v. power plug in the truck box is a joke. It is totally useless as when not running the engine as it can only deliver 100 watts. Anyone need to light a light bulb? And only 400 watts with the engine running. With 400 watts, I can't run any decent power tools, let alone trying to run a circular saw with the engine off. I've got the sport, club cab version. The big boom box in the rear seat is useless. I don't need the additional noise capability it can produce and it just takes up way, way too much room. Get rid of it. Also, improve the sound insulation. The amount of road/wind noise is too much, a quiter cab is highly desired (luxury?). It should have daylight running lights for improved safety. I don't need or want a screen with navigation. A Garmin for navigation does just fine when needed. Yes, power outlest in the cab should be retained, two preferred. I like the controls layout....keep the knobs, don't go to touch screen type of controls. With knobs/push buttons, one can easily find them and change functions without looking at a scree, trying to see it first, and then to try and use the control(s). Radio functions, volume, tune, mode... on the steering wheel are good.
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