The 2011 Toyota Tacoma ranks 1 out of 7 Compact Pickup Trucks. Reviewers are nearly unanimous in saying that the 2011 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best compact pickup trucks you can buy.
Most reviewers say that you don’t shop the compact pickup truck class if you’re looking for comfort and refinement. Reviewers like that the Tacoma offers two drivetrains, two engines, two bed sizes and three cab styles, making it easy to customize it to your needs. The Tacoma isn’t perfect.
Other Trucks to Consider
Several reviewers say that the only credible alternative to the Toyota Tacoma is the Nissan Frontier.
Details: Toyota Tacoma
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma sees a few changes for the new model year. The Toyota Tacoma is available in regular, access, and double cab; the double cab is the trim with a full-sized back seat. Four- and six-cylinder engines are offered, and the Tacoma offers a performance-tuned X-Runner trim.
"The Toyota Tacoma is the king of compact and midsize trucks, with about 40 percent share of the segment in the U.S."--PickupTrucks.com
--Edmunds
"Tacoma leads its class in refinement, and is more than competitive in performance, accommodations, utility, and off-road prowess. "The Toyota Tacoma may be the best pickup in its class." --Automotive.com
Tacoma Performance - 8.3 (Very Good)
Car and Driver says the 2011 Toyota Tacoma is "plenty of truck for 95 percent of truck buyers," and most reviewers agree. Read More
Tacoma Exterior - 7.8 (Good)
Almost all agree that the wide range of cab and bed styles means there’s a Tacoma to suit almost everyone’s needs. Read More
Tacoma Safety - 10.0 (Excellent)
With a long list of standard safety features impressive crash test scores, the Tacoma sets itself apart from other compact trucks.
Tacoma Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates.