Toyota Tacoma First generation

Toyota Tacoma First generation
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The Toyota Tacoma First generation (1995–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 33 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: N140, N150, N160, N170, N190 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Width1,689–1,786 mm
Wheelbase2,624–3,096 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,431–1,759 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

2,823 complaints for model years 1995–2004. 291 crashes · 18 fires · 217 injuries · 8 deaths

  • Body and structure 1,182
  • Suspension 506
  • Airbags 162
  • Tyres 89
  • Speed control 86
  • Steering 40

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 33 versions of the Toyota Tacoma First generation

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United States 21 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–20042.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1998–20042.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
1999–20042MODE CLKUP2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1998–20042.7 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1999–20042MODE CLKUP · 2MODE2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2001–20043.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1998–20043.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1998–20042MODE CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–19 MPG (12.4–14.7 L/100 km) EPA291–345 g/km
1999–20042MODE CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
20002MODE2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995–2000(FFS)3.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1997–1998(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · 2MODE 2LKUP2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19982MODE CLKUP2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1997–1998(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · 2MODE 2LKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1995–1997(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1995–1997(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995–1997(FFS)2.7 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995–1997(FFS)3.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1995–1997(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995–1996(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1995–1996(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

Canada 12 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–2004Pickup truck: Standard2.7 LPetrol5-speed manual10.8–14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle248–329 g/km
1998–2004Pickup truck: Standard2.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle265–322 g/km
1996–2004Pickup truck: Standard3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.0–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle322–345 g/km
1996–2004Pickup truck: Standard3.4 LPetrol5-speed manual14.4–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle331–340 g/km
2001–2003Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.8–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle248–267 g/km
2001–2003Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle265–274 g/km
1998–2000Pickup truck: Small · Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1998–2000Pickup truck: Small · Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
1996–1997Pickup truck: Small2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle265–274 g/km
1996–1997Pickup truck: Small2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.7–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle246–251 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Small3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle294 g/km
1996Pickup truck: Small3.4 LPetrol5-speed manual12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.