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2008 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,560 - 4,045
GVWR: 4,700 - 5,350
Max. towing capacity: 3,500 (4-cyl.; X-Runner)
6,500 with Tow Package (AWD V6; PreRunner V6)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 42.0 (Base RWD; X-Runner)
40.6
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Solid axle; leaf springs
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
PR; AWD: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.0 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 2,694
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.0 x 95.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 159 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 180 at 3,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 - 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 26
Available with: except X-Runner
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 3,956
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 95.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 236 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 266 at 3,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 14 - 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 21
Available with: except Base RWD
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.95, 2.06, 1.44, 1.00, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.31; 4.10 (PreRunner; AWD)
Available with: 4-cyl.
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.80, 1.53, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.58
Available with: Base RWD
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.17, 2.19, 1.49, 1.19, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.15 (X-Runner); 3.73
Available with: V6
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.52, 2.04, 1.40, 1.00, 0.72
Final Drive: 3.73
Available with: V6 except X-Runner
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 208.1
Width [in.]: 72.2 (Base RWD)
74.0 (X-Runner)
74.6
Height [in.]: 65.7 (Base RWD)
65.2 (X-Runner)
69.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 127.2
Front Track [in.]: 61.0 (Base RWD)
62.2 (X-Runner)
63.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.0 (Base RWD)
62.2 (X-Runner)
63.4
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.1
9.3 (PreRunner; AWD)
Approach Angle [in.]: 27.0 (Base RWD)
19.0 (X-Runner)
35.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 20.0 (Base RWD)
19.0 (X-Runner)
26.0
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 4
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 35.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 28.1
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.6
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.6
 
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 215/70 R15 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual front bucket seats
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Aero-composite halogen headlights
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Ashtray in front
  • Cargo box
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Full-size spare tire
  • Glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear flip-up jump seats
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear-hinged rear doors
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Recovery hook in front
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors, and under rear seats
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Tailgate
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Two-speed intermittent windshield wipers
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat: na
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]