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Toyota Tacoma I Single Cab (facelift 2000) 2.4 (142 Hp) 4WD
Toyota Tacoma:
The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995. The first-generation Tacoma was classified as a compact pickup; subsequent models are classified as mid-sized pickups. The Tacoma was Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.
As of 2015, the Tacoma was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Bermuda, and the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia. Most markets across the world receive the Toyota Hilux in lieu of the Tacoma....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Single Cab (facelift 2000) Overview:
Toyota Tacoma (I Single Cab (facelift 2000)). With 217 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1247 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
People's Opinions:
Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Toyota Tacoma. About 274 comments were scanned, 38 comments (13.87% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 8 negative comments (2.92% of the total comments). The remaining 228 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.
Oh man sorry. They got ours last year, 2003 Toyota Tacoma pre-runner-we recovered it on I5 south but it was destroyed. Tell your friend to be very careful if/when they recover it. Our's had needles set, point up along the sides of the seats to deliberately stab you.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
• Good weight-to-torque: ≈ 238.1 Nm/tonne.• All-wheel drive improves traction and stability.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Reasonable curb weight (1247 kg).
• High payload capacity:681 kg.
• Adequate ground clearance (215 mm).
Cons:
• Underpowered ICE: only 190 hp.• Low specific output ( 56.2 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 151.5 hp/tonne.
• Older generation (ended production 2004 ); may lack latest tech.
Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 3/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Single Cab: 1995 - 2000).
General:
Brand: Toyota
Model: Tacoma
Generation: I Single Cab (facelift 2000)
Modification (Engine): 2.4 (142 Hp) 4WD
Start of production: 2000
End of production: 2004
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Body type: Pick-up
Seats: 2
Doors: 2
Engine:
Power: 142 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre: 59.4 Hp/l
Torque: 217 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code: 2RZ-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2RZ-FE
Engine displacement: 2392
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine configuration: Inline
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 7.8 l
Engine layout: Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 5.7 kg/Nm, 174 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight: 1247
Max. weight: 1928
Max load: 681
Fuel tank capacity: 57 l
Size:
Length: 4686 mm [101mm more.]
Width: 1689 mm [Same width.]
Height: 1570 mm [21mm more.]
Wheelbase: 2624 mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track: 1395 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1415 mm
Ride height (ground clearance): 215 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheel: All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears: 5
Transmission type: Manual
Front brakes: Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes: Drum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Tires size: 205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 15; 16
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