2008 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Toyota Tacomas are designed to meet most off-road driving requirements. Abusive use may result in bodily harm or damage. Toyota encourages responsible operation to protect you, your vehicle and the environment. The Toyota Tacoma's reputation for better-than-average reliability is certainly a big bonus in the used compact truck segment. The 2008 Toyota Tacoma combines the practicality of a truck with the interior comfort and safety of a car, earning it a place among the best in the class. Tacoma come in a variety of looks, from basic work truck to the off-roader look of 2WD PreRunner versions to the sport look X-Runner.

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma, last redesigned in 2005, gets positive reviews and a high overall score for its refined powertrain options, off-road performance, aggressive looks, and its versatile cab and bed combinations. The Tacoma has long been an award-winning car, including recognition from J.D. Power as the Best Midsize Pickup in Initial Quality for 2007. And that's saying a lot, because the entire class is outstanding. From a buying perspective, no one year of the first-generation Tacoma stands out. Continual improvements were made throughout its run but none of them were drastic enough to limit the appeal of earlier years. From a safety standpoint, trucks built after 1997 would be preferable, as these will have a passenger-side airbag. In the first-generation truck's last model year, 2004, stability control became available as an option. Some vehicles are shown with available equipment. Seat-belts should be worn at all times. Please do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area. Towing hitch receivers/ball mount kits are not intended to provide crash protection.

• Fuel Type: regular unleaded
• Fuel Economy Range: 25 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
• Payload: 1,410 lbs.
• Transmission: 4W Demand, part-time 4-wheel-drive system with 2-speed electronically controlled transfer case
• Steering: Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering