In 1964, the Stout was the vehicle known as the Tacoma today. In 1969, the Tacoma was called the Hi-Lux. It wasn't until the mid 1990s that the Tacoma took on its present identity. The names have changed and so has the vehicle. This small truck is now offered with a Double, Access, Xtra or regular cab and a variety of truck bed sizes.
In modern 2011 Toyota Tacoma the consumer will get a 2.7-Liter inline four, 159 engine joined to a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual tranny or a 4.5-Liter V-6, 236 hp motor married to a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual tranny. It is offered with rear-wheel and four wheel drive in all trims, including the XRunner and PreRunner. This truck even has a supercharged TRD configuration for those that demand off road capabilities. The XRunner has an Access cab, a V-6 motor and a six-speed manual gearbox. Its suspension is lowered and it sports a reinforced frame that improves trosional rigidness.
