Bed Length
The Tacoma offers a choice of two bed lengths. Regular and Access Cab models come standard with the 73.5-inch long bed. For the first time, Double Cab models will be offered with a choice of a 60.3 inch short bed or the same 73.5-inch long bed. We think this last option-which means crew cab buyers will no longer have to give up cargo room to gain the additional passenger space as is the case with other four-door pickups that are only offered with short beds-gives the Tacoma a distinct advantage over the competition. Interior features
All Tacomas feature dual bottle holders in the front doors, while upper trim levels get an overhead console with map lights and compartments designed to give sunglasses and a garage door opener a permanent place to call home. Engines
The Tacoma offers two new engines for 2005, a 164-hp, 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder, which powers most regular and extended cab models, and an impressive new 245-hp 4.0-liter V-6 is standard on X-Runner and Double Cab models and available as an option on PreRunner and four-wheel drive Access Cabs. These new powerplants have a dramatic impact on performance numbers. According to Toyota, the V-6 four-wheel drive Tacoma with anautomatic can sprint from 0-to-60 in a respectable 7.5 seconds. Towing capacity has also been increased by 30 percent-1,500 pounds-over the 2004 model. Properly equipped, a V-6 Tacoma can pull a 6,500-pound trailer.
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