2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 RAM 2500
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,425 | $26,400 |
Average price | $44,378 | $33,018 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.4L 410 hp V8 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 73.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5988 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 78.0 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 232.0 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 83.5 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 140.2 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 4010 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 20000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15040 lbs | |
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