Used 2019 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Consumer Reviews
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Not what it used to be
Mike H, 03/11/2020
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my TRD-Off Road new from the dealer and was very excited as I was able to get one with a manual transmission. In the last 14 months I put about 5800 miles on it, including a lot of Minnesota winter driving. Overall, it's an ok truck, but IMHO, way too expensive. The competition offers more for less money. My wife bought a new Tacoma back in 2007 in we both loved it. 12 years later, you can't compare the 2. When we sold my wife's truck, it had about 80000 miles on it and has been overseas and in about 14 different states. It was a great truck with no issues whatsoever. Fast forward to the disappointment in 2019. As mentioned before, truck has not even 6000 miles on it and rattles all over the cab. I am not sure why Toyota chose to put an atkins-cycle engine in a truck, but it was a bad idea. They should've put the 4Runner's 4.0 in it. Anyways, If you've ever driven a Honda V-Tech before, that's how this truck's engine feels like, nothing between 0-3000rpm, after that v-tech kicks in and it gets moving, not fast, but steady (mind you can watch the gas gauge dive while you do that). I average about 14-16mpg around town and maybe 20mpg on a good day, downhill. I don't race my truck and I hardly ever go more than 10mph over the speed limit. Gas mileage on this thing s***s. As a lot of people before me mentioned, 2019 was the year that didn't get the height adjustable driver seat. Also a design flaw, I am about 6', and it feels cramped, head to toe and side to side. Small cabin, not much head or leg room and uncomfortable seats. I know, you may ask why did you buy it? Because I loved my wife's Tacoma and I thought Toyota wouldn't be that stupid and change a best seller like that, but they were. There is also the thing about the bed covers, unless you buy it in a package, you can't get an OEM Toyota tonneau-cover for it. You need to buy one somewhere else, not a big deal, but for me, I like to keep new cars as close to original as possible. My truck has the OEM chrome tube-steps which are nice, but installed way too close to the cabin, you can hardly fit a boot on it as you will hit the bottom of the cabin when you step on it. Also not that big of a deal, but worth mentioning. Good things about the truck: Not that many, navigation and infotainment system are easy to use, the wireless charger in the middle console works pretty well and it's really easy to get used to the size of the truck. It drives well for a truck and is surprisingly quiet, even with the off road tires. In the end, I think the Tacoma is not what it used to be anymore and even with some of the options the 2020 got (LED headlights, height adjustable seats) I won't be getting another one. It may be different when you put some nice options on it, but the engine and transmission alone is enough reason for me to stay away from it.
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Nice looking truck but terrible quality
Bassnn, 01/02/2020
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Test drove 3 different Tacomas as I was looking to trade my 2013 Titan pro 4X. I am extremely happy I kept my Titan. It has been the best truck I've ever owned. This Tacoma drives terrible, rides ok, sluggish and constantly shifted on all 3 trucks I tested. Dealer wanted 50 OTD for a 2018 Off road. Hilarious. My Titan is 10 times nicer in every way except may mpg but I'm not sure what the Tacoma gets for mpgs but I'm hearing its not good. I won't be buying a Tacoma.
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Great looks and off-road capability
Roger, 08/02/2019
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased the TRD off-road based on reliability, looks and resale value. The truck does those 3 things well. The eager to shift transmission ensures a lackluster acceleration experience. The ride is tolerable, but is no match for a modern full size truck or just about any modern car. Off road the truck shines. The gas mileage is pretty good on the highway if you keep it under 60mph (about 27mpg). The mpg drops to about 23mpg when running 70mph. In the city I always get about 20mpg. Wishes: More torque, better mpg, less engine noise, IRS ... Gosh - sounds like a Ridgeline! I wonder if they have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto??? Update: Mine is a 2018, not 2019.
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Great truck, with character flaws
Mike in Towson, 11/07/2019
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are buying a Tacoma Off-Road without the Premium Off-Road package expect limited interior amenities. It’s a great truck, but for the price and times, it is lacking basic creature comforts. Gas mileage is more like 15mpg, which is disappointing, considering that gas mileage was supposed to be the saving grace of a gutless transmission. Don’t let the bad deter you though. You won’t find a more capable truck off-road.
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wait till its priced right
lemar, 11/09/2019
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
great pick up dealers to greedy