2015 Toyota Tacoma is an Editors’ Choice

Jul 18, 2015

Car and Driver Magazine released its list of its Editors’ Choice picks for 2015, and Toyota received recognition. In fact, its popular pickup, the Toyota Tacoma, is the only pickup in the Mid-Size class to receive the prestigious accolade. Check out the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, a Car and Driver Editors’ Choice 2015, at Macungie area Toyota.

Price and Warranty Coverage

The starting MSRP for the Toyota Tacoma pickup on the lot is $22,045 for the base model with an access cab, 4-cylinder and manual transmission. The V6 version with an access cab and 4WD drivetrain starts at $32,475. The double cab with the V6, manual, and 4WD drivetrain is just shy of $33K. If you prefer the double cab with an automatic and V6, the starting MSRP is closer to $37K. KBB awarded the Tacoma with a 2015 Best Resale Value Award.

Toyota backs every new Toyota Tacoma pickup with an impressive warranty. Driving confidence is achieved with backup from the 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and roadside assistance coverage for 24 months or 25,000 miles. Toyota includes full service for 2 years or 2,000 miles.

Powertrain Options

The standard 2.7-liter inline-4 powers up 159 hp and 180 lb.-ft. of torque. The manual versions average 21/25 mpg for the 2WD and 18/21 for the 4WD. If you prefer the ease of an automatic, the fuel economy rating is 18/21 mpg 4WD and 19/24 mpg 2WD.

The 4.0-liter V6 produces 236 hp at 5200 RPM and 266 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 RPM. The estimated fuel economy rating for the 2WD manual is 16/21 mpg and 16/19 mpg for the 4WD. The automatic 2WD averages 17/21 mpg and the 4WD averages 16/21 mpg.