Engine: 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with VVT-i

Engine Options: 159-hp 2.7-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with VVT-i; 236-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with VVT-i

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal air bags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, anchors for child safety seats; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: curtain air bags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Fremont, California

Model Tested: Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 Double Cab Long Bed ($25,915)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; cloth bucket seats w passenger-side fold-flat and driver's side lumbar adjustment; adjustable headrests and SR5 fabric trim; 60/40 split rear bench w adjustable headrests; power windows, door locks and mirrors; AM/FM/CD6 w 6 speakers; tilt/telescoping steering wheel; 2 power points

Options as Tested: SR5 Package 2 ($1,525) includes fog lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders, sliding rear window w privacy glass, metallic tone instrument panel trim, leather steering wheel and shifter, sunvisors w mirrors and extenders; curtain airbags for head protection ($650); JBL AM/FM/CD6 w 6 speakers, subwoofer and steering wheel audio controls ($560); limited-slip rear differential ($390): Towing Package ($650) including Class IV hitch, transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty battery and 130-amp alternator, 7-pin connector; 16-in. alloy wheels w P245/75R16 tires ($400): daytime running lights ($40)

Destination Charge: 645

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 236 @ 5200

Torque: 266 @ 3800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/21

Wheelbase: 140.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 221.3/74.6/70.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.0/63.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 44.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.1/53.6/41.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/55.2/32.6 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 1350

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 9.4 inches

Curb Weight: 4100 pounds

Towing Capacity: 6500 pounds

Tires: P245/75R16

Brakes: vented disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 21.0 Gallons