Used 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Access Cab Review
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Extremely POOR Gas Mileage & Extremely UNSAFE Trk
johnd38, Simi Valley, CA, 04/03/2013
2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
Truck has unpredictable hesitation / stall. This is not a good thing with oncoming traffic & is Extremely Unsafe. Toyota has been notified, but their response is to drive more aggressively (Unsafe). When you pull out into traffic & their is no response to the gas pedal, it is a very unsafe feeling.
I've had Tacomas in the past with marginal gas mileage of 25 mpg, but this is … terrible - less than 20 mpg.
Toyota has gotten worse & does not live up to the high standards that it once had.
Very tinny when closing doors & Poor Dealer Maintenance.
Probably will not buy again unless they improve much more.
They are relying on past reputation instead of making a better vehicle.
Finally found a good Tacoma - 2007 Base model: Good gas mileage, reliable, better than the newer ones. Toyota lost a new car sale, but don't produce the vehicles customers want. Too bad, so sad. Guess they don't listen to customers.
Seems like there is No Engineering; only Sales & Marketing today.
Put some Engineering effort into this:
Improve Gas Mileage -30 mpg+ can be done & quit all the electronic giz wiz "features".
Get back to basics & make a good, fuel efficient vehicle again.
Rookie Truck Owner
truckrookie, Dallas, TX, 11/16/2011
2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
I bought (and reviewed on here) my 2009 Audi TT Convertible which has been and continues to be a blast. At 85K miles, I decided to let it be my weekend car and get a truck for the first time. I had always been in love with Tacomas.
This October I got a 2012 Pre-Runner Xtra Cab and couldn't be happier. The interior has been upgraded and has a stylish, sporty feel. There is plenty of … storage and plenty of room without feeling like you are driving in the middle of a cavern. The 4 CYL engine definitely provides enough power, and the Pre-Runner look gives the appearance of a 4x4 without the drawbacks on MPG.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Access Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Engines offer a good balance of power and fuel efficiency
- Pro:wide variety of body styles and trims
- Pro:strong safety scores
- Pro:impressive build quality
- Pro:well-appointed interior.
- Con:Low seating position
- Con:spongy brake pedal
- Con:V6 can get noisy.
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