Used 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab Review
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THE WRONG MOVE
Johnny Cash, Cowpens, SC, 12/07/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Had a great truck in the 2008 Tacoma thought the 2016 was a beautiful truck had to have one. But the truck is not as good as it looks it has the lugging problem that all other 2016 Tacoma trucks have it also has a roaring going down hill when you let off the gas and if you are on interstate it jumps from one gear to the other like riding bucking horse. Toyota tried the new fix still same … thing for 13,000 miles first they said it would get better when I took it in at 2,000 said the computer had to adjust to my driving well it has not yet so my next move is to trade this truck if they cannot fix there problem.
Loving my second Tacoma
Ryan, Bremerton, WA, 06/06/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I LOVE my truck! I received an excellent trade for my 2004 Tacoma xtracab (access cab today). The main reason I traded was for 4 doors(we wanted both our vehicles to accommodate the kids). I got the SR5 double cab V6 with the tow package. The seating position is almost identical to my 2004 Tacoma (which I like), and the seats are much more comfortable. Very quiet smooth ride with … excellent steering and handling. Lots of people have complained about transmission issues and rough shifts and hunting and slow shifts from reverse to drive. I have not any of these issues. For me, I find that the truck is plenty fast and responsive, but I do have to give it lots of throttle compared to my last truck and my wife's 2014 Highlander. I have no complaints about the frequency or smoothness of transmission shifts. Highways speed limit here is 65, and cruising with the cruise control engaged as high as 70-75MPH I get no more "gear hunting" than any other V6 I have driven, but it may be different at higher speeds. That includes going up hill as well. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have not had the transmission concerns that others have posted- it's possible the Atkinson Cycle engine means you have to give more gas to go (you can really feel the power come on strong ~4K RPM), but it still has plenty of pep- and the official 0-60 time is good for me. I have been getting between 19-20 MPG mixed driving- so a bit less then the sticker, but much improved from my 2004. For info I'm 6'2", and I have plenty of headroom. I also had good headroom in a model I sat in with a sunroof. I think my only complaint Is the scout GPS phone NAV app is not great (good directions but no close-up map view to help interpret the directions). My wife's car has the Toyota Entune sweet with integrated NAV- it's awesome- so if you have the cash and GPS is an important feature for you don't rely on the Scout App. If you use your iPhone map app the directions will play over the speaker, so that's nice. Bluetooth pairing and touchscreen sensitivity/response are excellent (better than the Highlander). I have 2 forward facing car seats in the back- both fit fine with plenty of room for me and a passenger with both kids in the back.
This is my third Tacoma
Linda, Fountain, CO, 12/09/2015
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The smaller engine this year is not near as gutsy, no matter what the numbers say. I live in a very hilly area and the truck is constantly down shifting to keep speed. It is really annoying. I also don't have auto head lights. I paid $35,000 and I don't get an auto headlight feature? Really?
Spicy Taco
Jason, Decatur, TN, 12/15/2015
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Like the others have said, the only-and I mean only, drawbacks to this vehicle are: Price (expensive) and driver's seat/steering wheel adjustability. The looks, ride, resale value, acceleration, handling, comfort, electronics, etc. are wonderful! I love my new truck! If Toyota is reading this, I recommend two more inches of telescopic steering wheel adjustment, a lowered footbed, … and/or a driver's seat with height adjustment. Everything else is perfect!
Update: Okay, I have owned the Tacoma for a year and a half now. The truck is still a pleasure to own. The battery has been replaced twice at no charge. The shifting is still strange, but it seems to be working fine. I have had many compliments on the truck so my feeling is that it will continue to hold its value. I've had it in a few off-road scenarios and it worked as expected. I still love my truck.
Update June 2018: After having owned this vehicle for over 2.5 years I have to say that I have changed my mind on many of my earlier (overly-positive) comments. First of all, the comfort was never really there for me for longer trips. The rear had no a/c vents so those in the back suffered on hot days. The truck suspension was very "bouncy" and had to be compensated for when entering uneven pavement (on ramps to interstate). The acceleration was okay, but the engine had to reach very high rpms first and then it would almost lunge you forward. Passing vehicles always made me feel like the people I was passing thought I was hot-rodding or showboating because of the high revs necessary. The truck got tons of compliments on its looks, and I imagine because of its legendary status, but it was just "ok" in the long term. The best thing about this vehicle is that everyone seems to want one. When I traded it in, the dealer gave me $1k more than I owed on it. This is something that has NEVER happened to me in the past...I usually am considered "upside down" when I trade in. Buy this truck if you want to do true off roading, look cool doing it, and want the longevity of these trucks. Don't buy this vehicle as a daily driver if you are over 30 or have children. My .02
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Efficient V6 engine can tow up to 6,800 pounds
- Pro:more off-road-capable than any other compact pickup
- Pro:attractive interior has easily understood controls
- Pro:truck bed packed with useful cargo management features
- Pro:top-level engine can be paired with a manual transmission
- Pro:resale value second to none.
- Con:Unconventional legs-out driving posture
- Con:telescoping steering wheel may not pull back far enough for some
- Con:cab stands higher than rivals
- Con:fuel economy optimized shifts of automatic transmission make the V6 feel sluggish at times.
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