Toyota Tundra & Tacoma - real world feedback

[buckchaser]

My 2006 Nissan Xterra is nearing the end and either a Tundra Double Cab or Tacoma Double Cab will likely be replacing it.


What sort of "real world" fuel mileage are you seeing (assuming stock"ish" tires, etc.)?


Folks find the Tacoma Double Cab roomy enough for gear storage and occasional passengers?


Any other relevant info that might not be immediately obvious after a brief test drive would be appreciated.

[Fox]

Dad just got into a 2015 Tundra crew cab 4x4, the back seat is larger than a Camry, the fuel economy on the highway is better than his 2005 Tundra was with the 4.7L engine but this is a 5.3L I think. He 460km or so on $55 this past weekend, he said his range estimator said he had another 200km to go, he is very happy so far but only has had it for a month or so, it is not a small truck.

[Roper]

I have a 2010 Tacoma. Very, very happy with it. Back seat has ample room for 2 guys.
When I bought it I wasn't interested in a full size truck. I've had them and wanted to try a midsize.
Mid size is great for handling and parking etc. But losing the full size bed in the back - I miss.
I would love a full size Tundra.
Last week I read an article about North American vehicles related to maintence costs.
The Toyotas rated No. 1 followed by Fiat (volkswagon) and Kia. (yes Kia)
At the bottom was GMC and Dodge.

[Snowwalker]

Got a 2016 Tacoma Double cab. Tundras are too big unless you tow all the time or need to carry a family of six the dog and a fifth wheel trailer.

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Any questions?

As for gear...If it don't all fit in the truck I take this.
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It's got some ground clearance.

[DanO]

Funny I've been considering a Tacoma as well. I've been stopping guys I see climbing out of them and asking questions. No bad reveiws yet.

[Mdiddi]

I had a 2005 Tacoma and retired that one and got a 2016 new edition.

I loved the 4.0 in the 2005. It wasn't great in gas but did ok. I don't speed around so it got decent mileage. The 2016 has a new motor with more hp but less torque. I notice it a bit when I tow but it is nicer to drive as a daily. The 2016 has a 6 speed transmission. I find it changes heard more often for efficiency on hills or under load. The 2016 if I'm up north I will get 10/100 but I'm the city about 12/100 but usually less. Like I said I don't speed around and typically 110km is my max on 400's. Both trucks if you start going over 120 you will notice a dip in gas.

The 2005 was plenty roomy. I'm 6'3" 250lb. We had four big dude, 2 aluminum boats, and all the gear to go with it going down some of the goat trails in Gowganda no problem. The 2016 i find a bit more cramped. I still fit ok but you can tell that the cabin is small as well as the back seat. I think this might have to do with the dash design and the airbags everywhere.

I'm still very happy with both. I can't fit a full size in my garage and I like the nimble mid size to go down atv and goat trails. I have no regrets. As a truck I miss my 2005 but as a daily driver I love my 2016.

[yellow dog]

I have a 2010 Tacoma. Very, very happy with it. Back seat has ample room for 2 guys.
When I bought it I wasn't interested in a full size truck. I've had them and wanted to try a midsize.
Mid size is great for handling and parking etc. But losing the full size bed in the back - I miss.
I would love a full size Tundra.
Last week I read an article about North American vehicles related to maintence costs.
The Toyotas rated No. 1 followed by Fiat (volkswagon) and Kia. (yes Kia)
At the bottom was GMC and Dodge.

My 2012 KIA Optima with 270,000 plus KM on it has been virtually maintenance free except for oil/filter changes and a couple of sets of tires. Still waiting for them to put out a mid-size truck.

[mbhunter]

I had a 1998 Tacoma that I put near 400,000km on before the frame recall bought it back off me. I had the 4 banger in it and loved it for everything but towing (which I do maybe 3 or 4 times a year - a boat or the ice hut).

I got into a 2008 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L with 6.5' box. I don't like towing a trailer so I didn't want to give up the box room by going to a crew cab. My yamaha atv fits in the 6.5 with the tailgate closed. My snowmachine fits in with very little track needing to hang off the tailgate.

I commute about 35km of highway and 5km of city 5 days a week and I average 14-15L/100. I'm pretty easy on the pedal, but I do have a set of BFG KO2s mounted a couple sizes above stock.

I'm 6' tall. I am much more comfortable in the Tundra than I was in the Tacoma. I often tell people who ask the difference is the Tundra cab is like chair height seats while the Taco cab feels like a car interior - your feet and legs are way out in front of you. Maybe the newer Tacos are different, I haven't sat in a Taco newer than 2010.

Not sure if you've got kids but I have a rear facing child seat behind the passenger seat. It doesn't leave a pile of room for the passenger so my wife is looking forward to turning the seat around as soon as safe to do so for the little fella.

For what it's worth if you're buying brand new I just saw the new 2018 Tundra and it is sweet. With mine at 10 years old and 270,000km it sure is tempting, but mine is still running strong and doesn't owe me a penny.

MB

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[Snowwalker]

I had a 1998 Tacoma that I put near 400,000km on before the frame recall bought it back off me. I had the 4 banger in it and loved it for everything but towing (which I do maybe 3 or 4 times a year - a boat or the ice hut).

I got into a 2008 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.7L with 6.5' box. I don't like towing a trailer so I didn't want to give up the box room by going to a crew cab. My yamaha atv fits in the 6.5 with the tailgate closed. My snowmachine fits in with very little track needing to hang off the tailgate.

I commute about 35km of highway and 5km of city 5 days a week and I average 14-15L/100. I'm pretty easy on the pedal, but I do have a set of BFG KO2s mounted a couple sizes above stock.

I'm 6' tall. I am much more comfortable in the Tundra than I was in the Tacoma. I often tell people who ask the difference is the Tundra cab is like chair height seats while the Taco cab feels like a car interior - your feet and legs are way out in front of you. Maybe the newer Tacos are different, I haven't sat in a Taco newer than 2010.

Not sure if you've got kids but I have a rear facing child seat behind the passenger seat. It doesn't leave a pile of room for the passenger so my wife is looking forward to turning the seat around as soon as safe to do so for the little fella.

For what it's worth if you're buying brand new I just saw the new 2018 Tundra and it is sweet. With mine at 10 years old and 270,000km it sure is tempting, but mine is still running strong and doesn't owe me a penny.

MB

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You regear to the right rear end ratio for your tires and you'll get the fuel mileage and power back. You would have had 255/65R18 or 275/65R18 for stock, so what are you running now?

[mbhunter]

You regear to the right rear end ratio for your tires and you'll get the fuel mileage and power back. You would have had 255/65R18 or 275/65R18 for stock, so what are you running now?

I took 255s off and running 275s now.

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