2003 Toyota Tacoma 2WD reviews and
buying guide.
2003
Toyota Tacoma 2WD resources:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
The 2003 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup is a very successful
and highly recommended entry to the truck segment. New
for this year, the Tacoma offers standard four-wheel
anti-lock brake system (ABS) and a child restraint system
(CRS) (lower anchors have been added to the front passenger
seat in standard and Xtracab models and to the rear
outboard seats in the Double Cab models for 2003).
Documented industry-leading quality, model versatility
and reliability are all reasons why people choose the
Tacoma specifically and Toyota, in particular. This
year the Tacoma line features 17 model configurations!
This is based on three cab types - standard, extended
Xtracab with rear jump seats and the four-door Double
Cab and different bed lengths. The following details
the 2WD rear-wheel drive editions, the basic 4X2, the
PreRunner and the S-runner, 2WD truck with specific
mechanical capabilities; the former similar to the off-road
4X4, the latter a sport version with a lowered sport
suspension and other sporty details like a leather-wrapped
steering wheel.
Under the Hood
The 2WD Tacoma trucks feature various powertrain configurations.
The first is a 142-hp 2.4-liter 4-cyl engine with 160
lb-ft. of torque that powers the 4X2 standard cab. With
a 1,480-pound payload capacity this particular model
is the best in its class at 200-300 pounds more than
its four-cylinder competitors.
On the larger PreRunner, more power is recommended,
a larger 2.7-liter DOHC 4-cyl that produces 150-hp and
177 lb-ft. of torque and, finally, a V6. This brawny
but smooth DOHC 3.4-liter pumps out 190-hp and puts
out 220 lb-ft. of torque. The V6-powered Tacoma models
can tow up to 5,000 pounds while four-cylinder models
manage up to 3,500 pounds.
For those who want even more power from their V6 models,
Toyota dealers offer a Toyota Racing Development (TRD)
supercharger kit for the V6 that boosts horsepower to
260. This system carries a full factory warranty and
is EPA-certified.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The Tacomas have a variety of basic features, including
such highlights as a cloth upholstery, power steering,
and AM/FM radio. However, rather than having rising
trim levels, the Tacoma offers a whole selection of
major options packages. These enable consumers to detail
their Toyota purchase according to their specific needs
and desires. The major packages are such as the extensive
SR5 Package, the more basic Enhancment Package and others.
This selection of options, like the Tacoma itself,
is a wide ranging offering that will satisfy most individual
needs.
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