2001 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2001 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner V6 2WD Xtracab Compact Pickup Extended Cab RWD Fremont, CA Jumping on the crew-cab truck bandwagon, Toyota releases the attractive Double Cab. Also, in an effort to broaden the Tacoma's appeal, a new StepSide version is available, and the S-Runner sport truck debuts. Revised front styling and new alloy wheels give Tacoma a more rugged look. New exterior colors and option package content shuffling sum up the obvious changes for 2001. Powerful engine choices, attractive styling, competent off-road capabilities, crew-cab configuration. Uncomfortable seats, high prices, aging design, no third or fourth door on Xtracabs. Toyota's sixth-generation compact pickup debuted seven long years ago with a new name: Tacoma. It's supposed to suggest the rugged outdoors, as well as strength and adventure, but a friend of ours once quipped, "Obviously, nobody from Toyota has actually been to Tacoma." Regular Cab, Xtracab and new-for-2001 Double-Cab bodies are available, with either two- or four-wheel drive. Double-Cab models are exclusive to North America, and are not dressed-up versions of the company's four-door commercial truck sold in overseas markets. Double-Cab features 11 inches of ground clearance, and a 61.4-inch long cargo bed. Also new this year is a StepSide bed option package for 2WD Tacomas, and the sporty S-Runner model. S-Runners, offered only with 2WD, include special trim, wheels, a 190-horsepower V6 and a sport-tuned suspension. Tacoma is aggressively styled, inside and out, and for 2001 a fresh front look ties the truck more closely to its larger Tundra brother. Available in base, mid-grade SR5, sporty S-Runner or upscale Limited trim, Tacomas can be dressed in chrome or body-color accents, as the buyer wishes. Interiors are industrial in design, failing to appear modern, but are constructed of high-quality materials. Seat comfort, however, is not best in class. The PreRunner model is available with SR5 or Limited trim. It is designed to attract truck buyers who desire, but cannot afford, a 4WD truck, 4WD truck owners who don't use their 4WD as often as they expected, and 2WD truck buyers who take their vehicle off-road. Historically, a "pre-runner" is a truck that pre-runs an off-road racecourse. Toyota's PreRunner has benefited from considerable suspension tuning and development work with Toyota Motorsports desert racing truck program to produce a 2WD vehicle with 4WD capabilities. Any of three potent engines go under the hood. Two-wheel-drive Tacomas get a 2.4-liter four-cylinder base engine, rated at 142 horsepower and 160 foot-pounds of torque. Tacoma 4x4s and 2WD PreRunners earn a 2.7-liter four with 150 horsepower and 177 foot-pounds of torque. Standard on Double-Cab and optional on Xtracab models is a DOHC, 24-valve V6 that whips out 190 horses and 220 foot-pounds of torque. With V6 power, the Tacoma can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. A supercharger is available from Toyota Racing Development (TRD) for the V6, boosting output to 260 horsepower. Ask your dealer for details. All Tacomas have front coil springs instead of torsion bars, but 4x4s and PreRunners feature longer suspension travel to improve ride/handling qualities. Four-wheel antilock braking is optional on all Tacomas, and all pickups contain dual front airbags with a shut-off switch for the passenger's side. Toyota hopes to attract buyers with the handsome styling and rugged image of its Tacoma as well as its reputation for quality and reliability. Generally, we like the Tacoma, but question the value it represents. Most of these Toyota trucks don't come cheap. Guess that's the price you pay for the peace of mind a Toyota provides. Chevrolet S-10 Dodge Dakota Ford Ranger Nissan Frontier 336,000 560,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 6 3.4 liters V6 190 hp @ 4800 rpm 220 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm NA 1373 lbs. 5000 lbs. 203.1 in. 66.5 in. 62.5 in. 3125 lbs. 121.9 in. 41.4 ft. 8 in. 38.7 in. 34.8 in. 53.9 in. 52.3 in. 49.6 in. 48.8 in. 42.8 in. 27.2 in. 5 Optional Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 15.1 gal. 19 mpg / 22 mpg 17 mpg / 20 mpg 287 mi. / 332 mi. 257 mi. / 302 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $16,383 $17,905 7.35% $480 N/A 3% of the Base Invoice BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB (5M): 2.4L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 356 amp HD battery; 70 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.42 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rigid rear axle leaf spring suspension; manual rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 15.1 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front black bumper with front tow hooks; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's manual black outside mirrors, passenger's folding outside mirror; 15" x 5" steel wheels; P195/75SR14 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes water temperature gauge; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low washer fluid; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable frontairbag; tinted windows; sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, bench front seat, fixed headrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 2-way adjustment; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full vinyl headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light; day/night rearview mirror; glove box, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, driver's and passenger's door bins; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles. PRERUNNER 2WD REGULAR CAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB (5M) equipment): 2.7L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 582 amp HD battery; 4.3 axle ratio; gas-pressurized front shocks, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering; 18 gal. capacity fuel tank; front and rear mud flaps, skid plate(s); front and rear black bumpers with front tow hooks, rear step bumper; 15" x 6" styled steel wheels; P225/75SR15 BSW M&S tires. BASE 2WD XTRACAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD REGULAR CAB (5M) equipment): Rack-and-pinion power steering; front and rear black bumpers with front tow hooks, rear step bumper; 14" x 6" steel wheels; P215/70SR14 BSW A/S tires; seating capacity of 5, 60/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest, driver and passenger seats include 4-way adjustment, easy entry; 40/40 folding rear jump seat. PRERUNNER 2WD DOUBLE CAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD XTRACAB (5M) equipment): Front disc/rear drum brakes; 18 gal. capacity fuel tank; black fender flares; aero-composite halogen headlamps; P225/75SR15 BSW M&S tires; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, front bucket seats; steering wheel with tilt adjustment and full floor console. PRERUNNER 2WD XTRACAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of PRERUNNER 2WD DOUBLE CAB (4A) equipment): HD starter; seating capacity of 5, 60/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment, easy entry; 40/40 folding rear jump seat. S-RUNNER (5M) (in addition to or instead of PRERUNNER 2WD XTRACAB (4A) equipment): 3.4L V6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 356 amp HD battery; 3.15 axle ratio; 16" x 6.5" silver alloy wheels; P235/55SR16 BSW A/S tires; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; steering wheel with tilt adjustment. PRERUNNER V6 2WD XTRACAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE V6 2WD XTRACAB (5M) equipment): 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 4.1 axle ratio; HD ride suspension; 18 gal. capacity fuel tank; skid plate(s) and side impact bars. PRERUNNER V6 2WD DOUBLE CAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of PRERUNNER V6 2WD XTRACAB (4A) equipment): 4.1 axle ratio; HD ride suspension and P225/75SR15 BSW M&S tires. BASE 4WD REGULAR CAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of V6 2WD DOUBLE CAB (5M) equipment): 2.7L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 582 amp HD battery; part-time 4 wheel drive, manual locking hub control and manual shift and 3.91 axle ratio. BASE 4WD XTRACAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE 2WD XTRACAB (5M) equipment): 2.7L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine. BASE V6 4WD XTRACAB/DOUBLE CAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE V6 2WD XTRACAB (5M) equipment): Engine oil cooler. 7T Bed Extender $161 $269 AB 4-Wheel Antilock Brakes $507 $590 AC Air Conditioner $788 $985 BL Over The Rail Bedliner $160 $299 BM Body Side Molding $89 $139 BT Tonneau Cover $216 $325 CD10 Bug Deflector $75 $99 CF Carpet Floor Mats (4 Piece Set) $44 $72 CL Cruise Control $200 $250 CL90 Cruise Control $215 $285 DH Towing Receiver Hitch $239 $339 GN Cargo Net $30 $45 HP Hood Protector $59 $99 JB10 Under The Rail Bedliner $199 $298 JE50 Bedliner $368 $548 LU Under The Rail Bedliner $160 $299 MF Mudguards $50 $80 P5 Compact Disc Deck $194 $275 PV40 Carpet Mats $69 $99 PX Metallic Paint $0 $0 Q9 Digital Clock $50 $82 QS10 Remote Security System $225 $399 QS90 Remote Security System with Glass Breakage Sensor $269 $429 RL Daytime Running Lights $32 $40 SA10 Accent Stripe $40 $76 SP Sports Package $1,350 $1,500 SR Sunroof with Sunshade $312 $390 UE Stepside Bed $279 $310 UF60 Full Tank Of Gas (No Charge) $11 $0 V3 V.I.P. RS3000 Deluxe Security System $275 $439 WI Spare Tire Lock $30 $49 WL Alloy Wheel Locks $31 $52 WS Steel Wheel Locks $31 $52 XR10 Appearance Package $795 $1,285 XY30 Toyo Guard Protection $409 $619