2022 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck Review and Walk Around

The Toyota Tacoma is one of the most sought out pickup trucks in the US. It has been able to hold its own in the highly competitive truck market due to Toyota’s reliability and build quality, and a knack for making capable trucks. Right now, the 2022 Tacoma is up for grabs and you should know about its quirks and features. So, the following is a 2022 Tacoma walk around to tell you just that.

Features

The 2022 Tacoma is part of the 3rd generation of Toyota’s midsize pickup range. It comes with 2 engine options, 6 trims, 2 bed sizes, and 2 cab styles. Out of the 6 trims, 3 of them are TRD packages for the best performances. You get a host of standard safety tech in all the models.

Engine and Numbers

The 2022 Tacoma offers you a choice of 2 engines. The first is a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder that produces 161 hp and 181 hp. The other is a 2.7-liter V6 engine that is good for 278 hp and 265 lb-ft. The transmissions available are a 6-speed auto and a 6-speed manual.

The Tacoma is offered with rear- and 4-wheel drive setups. While acceleration may not be a top priority for the midsize class of trucks, the Tacoma can still accelerate to 62 mph from a standstill in about 7.5 s.

The truck offers solid hauling and payload figures for the category as well. If you can equip it right, you can expect a towing capacity of up to 6800 lbs. Meanwhile the maximum payload capacity is 1685 lbs.

As far as the fuel economy is concerned, the Tundra does pretty decently. The 4-cylinder will give you 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The V6 model will do up to 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

Interior and Technology

The 2022 Tacoma offers you a cabin that has been built well. It can seat up to 4 or 5 people depending on the configuration you’ve chosen. The truck comes with reasonable room for the occupants and storage. There are also many standard safety features that are offered.

2022 Tacoma SR

The basic Tacoma is equipped with a 7-inch infotainment system and integrations for Apple and Android phones. If you opt for a V6 engine, you can also get dual-zone automatic climate control.
The safety systems are many and they include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning w/automated emergency braking, and lane-departure warning.

2022 Tacoma SR5

The SR5 takes things up a notch, offering a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and a larger infotainment touchscreen. If you pick the V6 engine, you can get more standard stuff such as 10-way adjustability on the driver’s seat and auto-dimming on the rearview mirror.

2022 Tacoma TRD Sport

This model doesn’t discriminate among engines and so you get similar features for both of them. However, you will have to pick an automatic gearbox if you want push-button ignition and dual-zone climate control. You get wireless charging for your phone with all the powertrains.

2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

The highlights of the TRD Off-road trim lie on its exterior as the cabin remains similar.

2022 Tacoma Limited

The Limited trim offers you with the most sophisticated and refined driving experience here. This gets you premium leather upholstery, a powered sunroof, satnav, and a high-end sound system from JBL. You also get a panoramic view monitor w/camera for added safety.

2022 Tacoma TRD Pro

Despite being advertised for its high-level off-roading abilities, the TRD Pro model doesn’t go easy on the luxury. You still get leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a top-tier stereo and satnav.

2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

2022 Tacoma Limited

2022 Tacoma TRD Pro

Exterior and Driving

The Tacoma looks as badass as ever and the off-road/sport variants even more so. Major differences between the trims on the outside include the front grille and the wheel sizes (16-18 in). There are 5- and 6-foot bed sizes, and 2 cab types (Access and Double).

The TRD Off-road version comes with thicker off-road tires and a skid plate. The TRD Pro adds a higher ground clearance, better shocks for going off-tarmac, and it has its distinct exhaust note.
The following are the colors available on the Tacoma:

Make sure you confirm which ones that are available on the trim of your choice.

Now, the drivability of the Tacoma is indeed very good. It is quick for its size and category and the handling is very reasonable as well.

For the best experience on the road, the TRD Sport should do the trick. The TRD Offroad trim works pretty well on the trail with its Multi-Terrain Select w/crawl control setup. But if even that won’t cut it for you in terms of offroading capabilities, then the TRD Pro should be selected.

Reliability and Warranty

The 2022 Tacoma gets a reliability rating of 81 out 100 from JD Power who consider it Great. Consumer Reports have also put it at average and there are no complaints from the truck’s buyers as well.

The warranty on this truck is a limited one with 3 years/36k miles. There’s also the powertrain warranty that is good for 5 years/60k miles. You can also check with your dealer for complimentary maintenance.

Verdict

So, that was the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, a truck that has been built to last. It is also great for trailering and carrying payload. There is a plethora of standard safety equipment offered and there is no shortage of luxurious amenities. The reliability ratings for the truck are great as well.

The Tacoma is also great to drive. whether you’re looking for a high performance on the road or off it, the 3 TRD trims shouldn’t let you down.

To conclude, it is a fine choice for a capable work truck or a dependable pickup for personal usage.

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