2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 RAM 2500

2021 RAM 2500
2021 RAM 2500
$35,425MSRP
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2021 Toyota Tacoma
2021 Toyota Tacoma
$26,400MSRP
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2021 RAM 2500
$35,425MSRP
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2021 Toyota Tacoma
$26,400MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$35,425

MSRP

$26,400

Average price

$44,824

Average price

$33,086

Listings

1000

Listings

3214

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Excellent off-road capability
Cons
  • Sluggish performance
  • Poor handling
  • Underwhelming base engine

2021 RAM 2500 Reviews Summary

2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews Summary

Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way.

Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models.

Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions.

Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

Engine

2.7L 159 hp I4

Drive Train

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

3

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

Horsepower

159 hp @ 5200 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

23
2021 RAM 2500
2021 RAM 2500
$35,425MSRP
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2021 Toyota Tacoma
2021 Toyota Tacoma
$26,400MSRP
Overview
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2021 RAM 2500
$35,425MSRP
Overview
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OverviewShop Now
2021 Toyota Tacoma
$26,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$35,425
$26,400
Average price
$44,824
$33,086
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.5
4.8
Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Excellent off-road capability
Cons
  • Sluggish performance
  • Poor handling
  • Underwhelming base engine
Summary

Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way.

Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models.

Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions.

Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.7L 159 hp I4
Drive Train
4X2
Seating Capacity
3
4
Horsepower
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
MPG City
20
MPG Highway
23
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