Introduced in 1995, the Tacoma--Toyota's now mid-size pickup truck--made its second model year entry the following year. The 1996 Tacoma had four main trims: Regular Cab, Xtracab, V-6 Xtracab and SR5 Xtracab. All trims except for the SR5 had rear-wheel (2WD) and all-wheel (4WD) drivetrain versions; the SR5 only had 4WD.
Engine and Transmission
Three engines were available for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The Regular
Cab 2WD and Xtracab 2WD had a 2.4-liter, 142-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine. The Xtracab 4WD had the 2.7-liter, 150-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine. The Regular Cab 4WD, V6 Xtracab 2WD and 4WD and SR5 Xtracab 4WD had the 3.4-liter, 190-horsepower V-6 engine. The five-speed manual transmission was made standard on all trims. However, some vehicles, apart from the Regular Cab 4WD, came with the four-speed automatic gearbox instead.
Fuel Economy
The fuel economy of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma varied according to type of engine and transmission. The vehicles with the 2.4-liter engine and manual transmission had the best gas mileage, with 23 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 28 mpg for highway driving. Those with the V-6 engines recorded the poorest gas mileage, at 17/19 mpg.
Interior Features
Standard interior features of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma included driver airbags and AM/FM stereo system. The Xtracab had the largest cabins, big enough to seat up to five people. On the other side of the spectrum was the Regular Cab, with the SR5 placed in the middle.
Exterior Features
The 1996 Toyota Tacoma came with 15-inch wheels. Only the SR5's wheels are alloy; the other trims have steel wheels.. The 1996 Tacoma also includes front and rear black bumpers, tinted glass and underbody protection for the fuel tank.
Price Range
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price range for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma ranged from $12,028 for the Regular Cab 2WD to $22,228 for the SR5 Xtracab 4WD. As of 2010, the price value range for a 1996 Tacoma is estimated at $4,000 to $6,500, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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