SR5 4x2 Double Cab 5 ft. box 127.4 in. WB
2023 Toyota Tacoma

Pros: Rugged good exterior looks; historically good reliability and resale value Cons: Cramped and uncomfortable inside; noisy, inefficient and unrefined; poor tech It’s getting hard not to notice that the Toyota Tacoma hasn’t changed much in the last eight years. It was last redesigned for the 2016 model year, and even then, it was hardly a dramatic transformation. All of its competitors feature fresher designs and engineering, and put simply, it shows. There are good reasons why the Toyota Tacoma is the sales leader despite its old age. It’s earned a well-deserved reputation for longevity and durability, a fact that helps the truck stay near the top of resale value charts year after year. It’s offered in several different styles, including a couple that are intended for off-road enthusiasts. And it’s ruggedly handsome, too. Unfortunately, there are plenty of chinks in the Tacoma’s armor. For starters, its powertrain is thirstier and less powerful than many of its competitors. It doesn’t have class-leading specs anywhere, in fact, including for trucky things like towing and hauling. We said its interior looked dated a few years ago, and it hasn’t gotten any better since then. Neither has its interior space or odd seating position. It’s not exactly nimble, either. At least Toyota still offers a manual transmission on some trim levels, which we very much appreciate, but in total, the Tacoma needs to catch up with the times.  Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features   What’s new for 2023? Toyota mixed up the paint and options packages for 2023, and that’s about it. Buyers can choose a blacked-out SX package on either the SR or SR5 models, adding chunky black fender flares and wheels. A Chrome package for the SR5 Double Cab marries chrome wheels with bright, shiny exterior accents. All V6-powered Tacomas get dual-zone climate control standard, V6-powered SR5s get smart keys and there are some additional things like power seats and an upgraded 8.0-inch touchscreen on Limited trucks. Past that, the TRD Sport is now offered in searing Electric Lime paint, while this year’s special TRD Pro color is the orangey red Solar Octane. What are the Tacoma’s interior and in-car technology like? Well, there’s not a lot of tech there to talk about. Unlike the larger Tundra, the Tacoma has not received Toyota’s latest infotainment system. Midsize trucks are not known for being luxury cruisers, and the Tacoma, perhaps more than most in the segment, has a cabin that sticks to its functional, somewhat spartan roots. While higher-trim Tacomas offer plenty of features, they’re packaged into an interior that leans hard into the truck's rugged, off-road focus. There are some soft-touch materials; everything is screwed together well and the power-adjustable driver seat corrects the awkwardly low driving position that still remains in Tacoma trims without it. Nevertheless, there’s no mistaking the back-to-basics feel. This is especially true …
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