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TacomaGeneral discussion forum for the 2005 and later Toyota Tacoma.
This is a discussion thread titled "Four cylinder Double Cab", within the Tacoma forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Up until the (relatively recent) 04 redesign, the Tacoma used to be available in a 4 cylinder, Double Cab configuration.
With the recent increase in gas prices, and the V6 4.0 not being that thrifty on gas, what do you guys (and gals) think if Toyota decided to bring back the 4 cylinder, shortbed, 2wd double cab?
Think it would be a good idea from a gas mileage perspective?
Or do you think it could be a clever marketing and PR move?
Seeing that a 4x4 Access cab 4cyl 5spd gets only gets one more mpg (17/21)than the same truck with a V6 auto (16/20), (interstate speeds I'll bet V6 does same or better) I can't imagine the point of having an even heavier Double cab with a 4cyl, even if only 2wd.
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Seeing that a 4x4 Access cab 4cyl 5spd gets only gets one more mpg (17/21)than the same truck with a V6 auto (16/20), (interstate speeds I'll bet V6 does same or better) I can't imagine the point of having an even heavier Double cab with a 4cyl, even if only 2wd.
I agree with you, I dont see any point in putting the 4-banger in a D-Cab. I guess I am the only one who thinks that 18-19 mpg isn't all that bad for a 4.0L DC 4X4.
It would be an absolute turd. You're talking about a vehicle weighing just under 2 tons with a 159hp engine. No point in that, really. Matter of fact, I would be willing to bet the V6 would get better mileage than that.
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2007 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 V6 DC/SB
Would love to see Toyota bring a compact 4cyl truck back to the market. Upsizing the Tacoma for 05 made sense at the time, to compete with the Dodge Dakota, but it just doesn't make sense with today's gas prices.
My V6 Double Cab PreRunner has been getting mileage far better than rated. My best tank was 26.66 MPG, my last tank was 25.72 MPG and that was with using my truck to move. My first tank was not accurately checked, but it was between 17.7 and 20.3 MPG, then I found a website/forum that is all about saving gas, and I adjusted my driving to get these numbers. I find it fun to try to get good mileage out of my truck, but it takes discipline.
It would be an absolute turd. You're talking about a vehicle weighing just under 2 tons with a 159hp engine. No point in that, really. Matter of fact, I would be willing to bet the V6 would get better mileage than that.
Those of us with older Toyotas are used to driving dogs. My 93 weighs over 4000 pounds according to the sticker in the door jamb. Sure it won't win any drag races but it does what I need it to and has for 15 years. I would love a four cylinder double cab. It isn't like it's a huge stretch to manufacture, they already put the four in the access cab.
Curb weight for the 4x2 Prerunner with the 4.0 V6 is 3855 lbs, with 5 spd auto, according to Toyota's website. Listed MPG is 16 city/20 highway.
For the 4cylinder Access cab 4x2 Prerunner, 5 spd manual, curb weight is 3670 lbs. Listed MPG is 20 city/25 highway.
The 4 spd auto access cab (non pre-runner) is at 3510 lbs. Listed MPG is 19 city/25 highway.
The difference isn't really earth shattering in terms of weight (200-300 lbs).
The real earth shattering difference is 4 mpg in the city AND 5 mpg highway.
So, for typical 50 % city/50 % highway driving, you're talking saving a buck driving 20 miles in the city, AND a buck driving 20 miles on the highway. (quarter gallon of gas at $4/gallon). That's 2 bucks on a 40 mile trip.
I'd have a few less horses under the hood to save a couple a bucks a trip, wouldn't you?
I mean, they use the same wheelbase for the shortbed double cab as for the standard bed access cab, it's not like it would be that hard to stick a 4 cylinder drive train in there. They probably will at some point due to upcoming changes in CAFE standards.
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