2003 Toyota Tacoma 4WD reviews and
buying guide.
2003
Toyota Tacoma 4WD resources:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4WD
The 2003 Tacoma 4WD trucks are available in a variety
of types. A base regular cab 2-seater with a 2.7-liter
4-cyl engine sits at one end of the scale. At the other,
the 4-door 4-seater Double Cab has a 3.4-liter V6 with
far more power, reflective of the need to accommodate
the added hardware and the 5 adult passengers inside.
Finally, for those who require even more power, a Toyota
Racing Development (TRD) supercharger kit is available
for the V6 that boosts horsepower to 260.
In the middle, the XtraCab has a choice of either engine,
depending on whether power or fuel efficiency is your
priority. One factor is consistent throughout the 4WD
Tacoma line and that is the mechanical capability for
off-road or rugged terrain conditions. Raised suspension,
skid plates, a rigorously tuned transmission and plenty
of other standard details combine with an assortment
of available optional additions to make for a credible
and sturdy addition to the 4WD truck sector.
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).
Under the Hood
The sturdy 4-cyl engine available for the 4WD Tacoma
Base regular Cab and the larger XtraCab is a DOHC 2.7-liter
that produces 150-hp and 177 lb-ft. of torque. Optional
on the XtraCab and standard on the Double Cab is a brawny
but smooth DOHC 3.4-liter capable of pumping out 190-hp
and 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. The TRD supercharger kit
for the V6 mentioned above that boosts horsepower to
260 is an EPA-certified system that carries a full factory
warranty.
But, the Tacoma's most important mechanical capability
is not engine power. Off-road capability comes from
a variety of factors. Standard features include a double
wishbone coil-spring front suspension and leaf spring
rear suspension with staggered gas-filled shock absorbers
for secure axle control. Skid plates, tow hooks, 2-speed
transfer case, manually locking hubs, mud guards and
plenty of ground clearance are all also standard Tacoma
equipment.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
A variety of basic features include such highlights
as cloth upholstery, power steering, and an 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.
The selection of options, like the Tacoma itself, is
wide ranging and will satisfy most individual needs.
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