The 2011 Toyota Tacoma ranks 1 out of 6 Compact Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 66 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Tacoma, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Reviewers are nearly unanimous in saying that the 2011 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best compact pickup trucks you can buy.
Most reviewers say that you don’t shop the compact pickup truck class if you’re looking for comfort and refinement. This class is all about budget and utility. However, reviewers say that the 2011 Toyota Tacoma gives buyers the utility they need and the price and comfort they want.
But, the praise doesn’t stop there. Like many reviewers, Edmunds says, "The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is a top choice in the midsize pickup segment thanks to its highly capable nature and wide array of configurations."Reviewers like that the Tacoma offers two drivetrains, two engines, two bed sizes and three cab styles, making it easy to customize it to your needs. And, that’s before you start adding in the dizzying number of trims, ranging from basic truck to off-road beast and the X-Runner trim, which reviewers say has excellent on-road performance.
The Tacoma isn’t perfect. Go after one of the upper trims and its price can quickly climb. Plus, some reviewers say the ride can be a little rough, and that the backseats in the mid-level Access cab aren’t fit for human occupation. But, compared to what else is offered in this class, the Tacoma is your best option.
An impressive automatic transmission and capable off-road handling help the Tacoma earn good reviews for its performance, but a rough suspension and merely adequate on-road handling keep it from being perfect.
Most reviewers recommend that buyers with towing or hauling to do choose the V6 engine and automatic transmission. Off-road enthusiasts should find plenty to like about the Tacoma, while buyers who are new to the truck market may find the Tacoma's on-road ride a little rough.
In the past, reviewers paid little attention to the Tacoma's 2.7 liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. But, if you don’t do a lot of heavy hauling or towing, and are looking for a budget-friendly option, reviewers say the four-banger will do the trick.
For buyers putting power before fuel economy, reviewers recommend the 4.0 liter V6 engine, which makes 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed manual is available. Most critics, however, recommend the optional four or five-speed automatic transmissions, which are very smooth.
Two-wheel drive Tacomas with the four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission net an EPA-estimated 19/25 mpg city/highway. Tacomas with the V6 engine, two-wheel drive and the automotive transmission get 17/21 mpg city/highway. Though that's not the best fuel economy in the class, it comes close.
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