Used Toyota Truck Breakdown

Every manufacturer needs a smaller truck just in case drivers don’t need something huge, and in this case, that’s the Tacoma. While this isn’t the strongest in the family, it does make for an attractive city driver who can still get work done. At its longest, the Tacoma sits at 226 inches, while it’s still long, it will be easier to maneuver in the city.

Despite being on the smaller side, the Tacoma can tow up to 6,500 pounds. While this is a truck that can get work done, it also has room for excitement. In recent years, the Tacoma offers the TRD Off-Road, the TRD Sport, as well as the TRD Pro.

TRD Pro models come with a terrain select mode, which allows the driver to choose between different types of terrain, such as loose rock, mud, and sand. This also came with various branded features that helped make the vehicle stand out even more, and protect your truck thanks to better suspension and skid plates.

In the previous generation, the 2.7L I4 engine was the most efficient one. Getting an EPA-rated 22 MPG combined. While efficient, it is also powerful, getting 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque.

In the most recent generation starting in 2023, this engine, and the most efficient option, is replaced by the 2.4L I4 hybrid engine. This engine gets you an EPA-rated 24 MPG combined, produces 326 horsepower, and 465 lb-ft of torque.

If hybrids aren’t your thing, you’ll still have access to a traditional gas-powered engine, while it doesn’t get as much MPG, it isn’t far behind at 23 MPG combined. At its best, this engine can produce 278 horsepower, as well as 317 lb-ft of torque.

Moving up in size, the Toyota Tundra is what you’d expect from a truck this size. Coming with a max tow rating of 12,000 pounds, nearly double that comes on the Tacoma. This is thanks to the larger build and the stronger engines that it comes with.

The engines that you can look for in the recent generations are the 4L V6, 4.6L V8, 5.7L V8, and the 3.4L V6, and its hybrid variant. Out of all of these engines, the 3.4L is the strongest, able to produce 389 horsepower, while the runner-up is the 5.7L V8 that has 381 horsepower. The 3.4L is also the most fuel-efficient option; this is thanks to the EPA rating of 22 MPG combined, which comes in the most recent generation, starting in 2021.

Much like the Tacoma, the Tundra comes with some special trims. The standout one is the TRD Supercharger, which bumps up the power output to 504 horsepower. This makes the truck have even greater acceleration, able to go 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. While this is a bit older, it is a great find for those who want something unique.