Used 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab Review
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Hate the Auto Transmission
SCRUFFY, Pecatonica, IL, 07/28/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
OK, I love the truck, handling, features, engine, wish it were a bit smaller actually(like the older models), but because of the size it does tow things well. I HATE my automatic transmission. Perhaps from the engineers point of view it is supposed to downshift two gears and rev up to 3000 rpm, but as an operator who has driven mostly manual trannies this is mentally exhausting. I … would be happy if there was a way to put it in 6th or 5th or even 4th if you need that, and make it stay there. Just like a manual transmission. Let the engine pull a little. If I am stupid enough to let it pull too much that's my problem. I live in an area with small gentle hills and the constant shifting is insane. Also the locking torque converter decouples too quickly. Now perhaps with the new Atkinson Cycle engine it can't handle loads as efficiently so it bumps the rpm,idk. But it's annoying. I would recommend an automatic transmission similar to what Hyundai uses. In the manual mode if you have it in 6th gear it will stay in that gear until the vehicles slows below 40 mph, then downshifts to 5th. It does this in all gears until you come to a stop. Then it is in 1st. As you accelerate you have to do your own shifting. But on small hills it will hold it's gear or you can make the decision to downshift and normally the torque converter doesn't decouple either. It acts as if it is a manual transmission. So why didn't I just get the manual? Because the final gear ratios are not as good. If the manual had the same overall ratios I would have stayed with that. As to why they gear them that way I don't know. This thing has plenty of power so it can't be that. Maybe they don't think Americans can shift or handle a clutch very well. A manual should be more efficient in both power and economy but because of the ratios it is not as good in highway mpg. HATE THIS TRANSMISSION!!!!!!!!!!NOT HAPPY
Update 1-30-17 Put some Goodyear "FierceAttitude 265/75/16 on it. Rides a little stiff and noisier but not as bad as I expected. Awesome in the snow. Love the 4 wheel drive and the limited slip rear end. Some people are complaining about not enough power. I disagree. With this new Atkinson cycle engine the power is there but at a higher rpm. Not real happy with the gas mileage. Used to have an '86 4-Runner and it would get 24-27 . Just can't do that with this bigger vehicle. I still DO NOT like the Auto Tran. The other day it shifted 17 times accelerating up to 65 mph up a small incline/hill.....REALLY? I would LOVE to be able to manually control my gears. Get rid of the S-mode and make it a manual override. Maybe if you are racing the S mode is important....Maybe. But for a working type truck it is truly worthless IMO. I want economy and I want power when I want it not when the Tranny senses something. Tranny can't see the hills and doesn't know what my brain is anticipating. Hope that helps guys
2016 tacoma pre runner transmission issues
brad, Port Orchard, WA, 12/07/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
truck has 1300 miles on it going into the shop for the second time for trans issues 1st time in they did the tsb update didn't fix the problems shifts into high gear to early causes truck to lug
truck idles up when about stopped causing it to lurch forward and causing a drive line clunk also clunk off and on while driving slow speed a/c is off
Struggles to maintain highway speeds on … moderate hills, lots of gas pedal action and reluctant down shifting during wich it will start to surge and bog down very disappointed in this truck have had several Toyotas since the early 90's and this one may go in for a trade I cant stand driving it anymore the way it shifts is horrible 1300 miles I shouldn't have to be taking it to the shop again its already been there once for 4 days and going back again not a happy customer any more update traded truck in for a 2013 dealer told me my truck needed to be trained to my driving habits no bullshit i called corporate the said are you serious what is it a horse so went back to the dealership threatened them with the Lemon Law they took the truck back and sold me a 2013 with 20000 miles on it could have been happier with the older truck never ever will I go back also when I talked to corporate they were very aware of the problem but did not have a fix for the problem at the time
Entune Almost a deal breaker!
David, Interlachen, FL, 07/25/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I bought the 2016 Tacoma and I'm satisfied with the truck but not very happy with it. All things consider, the truck is probably still the best midsize truck, simply because the reliability, handling and "truck feeling" outperforms the rest. However the two weakest points of the truck are the under performance in fuel Economy and the terrible, unfriendly and BAD entune system. If you … are the type of guy who is into technology and want his phone to work well and integrate Ina modern way, you will HATE THIS SYSTEM. I cannot understand how Toyota decided to not use Apple CarPlay and android in-car system. Instead they use this in-house version of a system that looks and feels like it belongs with the 2010 model. Some times I wish I should trade in for another brand just because of the frustration it causes. s
Nice little Truck
Tim, Memphis, TN, 03/04/2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I've never owned a Tacoma before and I honestly never liked them in the past but I like my 2016! I got a great deal when I bought it, 6k under MSRP as it was a dealer demo with 1500 miles on it. The transmission does shift more frequently than I'd like but after 300 miles of me driving it, it improved a lot. The complaints about the vibrations in the trucks has not been an issue in … mine and it doesn't do it. It runs down the highway well, hauls my trailer, dirt bikes, kids, and seems to be fairly capable in the dirt, so I can't complain. To everyone who is complaining about the transmission, pretty much all, new/first model years after a revamp have bugs to work out. The computer does in fact "learn" your driving habits and adjusts accordingly; or you could just buy a standard. I've been averaging 21 mpg out of the truck in mixed driving which is just slightly better than EPA estimates and I expect it to improve as it has been climbing steadily the more I drive it. I sold my Ford today and my other car is for sale too so I must like the Tacoma! I live in the Colorado mountains and I think it will be a great truck for many years to come!
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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