Toyota Tacoma 3 (N300) Pickup (2015)

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Product Overview

Toyota Tacoma Mk3 is a mid-size pickup in production from 2015. It is available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.5 liters.
Slotted between the Hilux and the Tundra, the Tacoma is a favorite among many who use the truck for work.
Compared to its predecessor, the Mk3 has more upscale styling and is more capable. As the car is primarily aimed for the American market, it is petrol-only and no V8 is offered.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good reliability
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Not the Toyota truck for off-roading
  • No diesel
  • No V8

What external reviewers found***

External score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Excellent off-road performance
  • Comfortable ride
  • Solid towing and off-road specs
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lack of power ports
  • Lackluster performance
  • Lackluster infotainment
  • Lacks rear parking sensors
  • Lacklustre V6 engine
  • Unimpressive fuel economy
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Specifications

Access Cab 2.7 4WDAccess Cab 2.7 4WD ATAccess Cab 2.7 ATAccess Cab 3.5 4WDAccess Cab 3.5 4WD ATAccess Cab 3.5 ATDouble Cab 2.7 ATDouble Cab 3.5 4WDDouble Cab 3.5 4WD ATDouble Cab 3.5 ATDouble Cab Long 2.7 ATDouble Cab Long 3.5 4WDDouble Cab Long 3.5 4WD ATDouble Cab Long 3.5 AT

Capacity

Fuel Capacity79.0 L / 20.9 gal
Passengers44444455555555
Payload637 kg / 1404 lbs626 kg / 1380 lbs735 kg / 1620 lbs578 kg / 1274 lbs587 kg / 1294 lbs698 kg / 1539 lbs683 kg / 1506 lbs524 kg / 1155 lbs508 kg / 1120 lbs621 kg / 1369 lbs683 kg / 1506 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrum
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSolid axle
Tire Size245/75 R16, 265/70 R16, 265/65 R17, 265/60 R18

Construction

Body Style2-door Pickup2-door Pickup2-door Pickup2-door Pickup2-door Pickup2-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup4-door Pickup

Dimensions

Ground Clearance239 mm / 9.4 in
Size | Height1793 mm / 70.6 in
Size | Length5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5392 mm / 212.3 in5728 mm / 225.5 in5728 mm / 225.5 in5728 mm / 225.5 in5728 mm / 225.5 in
Size | Width1890 mm / 74.4 in
Track Width | Front1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
Weight1903.0 kg / 4195.4 lbs1914.0 kg / 4219.6 lbs1805.0 kg / 3979.3 lbs1962.0 kg / 4325.5 lbs1953.0 kg / 4305.6 lbs1842.0 kg / 4060.9 lbs1857.0 kg / 4094.0 lbs2016.0 kg / 4444.5 lbs2032.0 kg / 4479.8 lbs1919.0 kg / 4230.7 lbs1857.0 kg / 4094.0 lbs
Wheel Size16 in, 17 in, 18 in
Wheelbase3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3236 mm / 127.4 in3571 mm / 140.6 in3571 mm / 140.6 in3571 mm / 140.6 in3571 mm / 140.6 in

Performance

Fuel Economy11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine2TR-FE2TR-FE2TR-FE2GR-FKS2GR-FKS2GR-FKS2TR-FE2GR-FKS2GR-FKS2GR-FKS2TR-FE2GR-FKS2GR-FKS2GR-FKS
Engine | Bore95.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:110.2:110.2:111.8:111.8:111.8:110.2:111.8:111.8:111.8:110.2:111.8:111.8:111.8:1
Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 164.4 cu-in / 2694.0 cc2.7 L / 164.4 cu-in / 2694.0 cc2.7 L / 164.4 cu-in / 2694.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc2.7 L / 164.4 cu-in / 2694.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc2.7 L / 164.4 cu-in / 2694.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
Engine | Power159.0 hp / 118.6 kW @ 5200 rpm159.0 hp / 118.6 kW @ 5200 rpm159.0 hp / 118.6 kW @ 5200 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm159.0 hp / 118.6 kW @ 5200 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm159.0 hp / 118.6 kW @ 5200 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke95.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in95.0 mm / 3.7 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in83.1 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2015

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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 49%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Tacoma's optional 3.5-liter V6 cranks out 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The six-speed automatic transmission feels like a relic discovered during an archeological expedition. The infotainment system, on the other hand, doesn't really move beyond "fine"
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Solid towing and off-road specs
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Competitive ride quality
Cons
  • Lackluster infotainment
  • Lacks rear parking sensors

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The Tacoma TRD Off-Road will take you to almost everywhere, but the TRD Pro should be your pick for super-serious off-roading. Both of these TRD trucks come standard with the Tacoma's 3.5-liter V6 engine. When properly equipped, the Tacoma can haul 1,600 pounds of payload and tow 6,400 pounds.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Top-notch off-road capability
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of standard tech
Cons
  • Lackluster performance
  • Lacklustre V6 engine

cnet[3]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is offered in six trim levels, from the base SR model up to the top-shelf TRD Pro. The Tacoma TRD Off-Road comes with loads of equipment designed to make it a talented little mountain goat. In mixed use, I averaged 19.5 miles per gallon in this Tacoma.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road performance
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Excellent fuel economy
Cons
  • Unimpressive fuel economy

cnet[4]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
Toyota offers two engines in the Tacoma, with a base 2.7-liter I4 churning out 159 horsepower. The TRD Off-Road and other higher trims come with a 3.5-liter V6 making 278 hp and 265 lb-ft. Toyota Safety Sense suite of features is standard issue on all Tacomas.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road performance
  • Easy-to-use infotainment system
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Cumbersome gearbox
  • Lack of power ports

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References

  1. ^ 2019 Toyota Tacoma review: Not an ideal daily driver. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-toyota-tacoma-trd-sport-double-cab-5-bed-v6-at-4wd-review/. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
  2. ^ 2020 Toyota Tacoma first drive review: Small tweaks make this midsize truck even better. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-toyota-tacoma-2wd-preview/. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
  3. ^ 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road review: Rough around the edges. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-toyota-tacoma-review/. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
  4. ^ 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road review: A properly rugged midsize truck. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-toyota-tacoma-4wd-review/. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2022-07-30.

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