2023 Toyota Tacoma Review

If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, an all-new 2023 Toyota Tacoma is a great choice.

Most car owners have heard of how safe and reliable Toyota vehicles are, but this amazing pickup has been taking people by surprise. If you’re looking for a combination of affordability, toughness, and configuration, this is going to be the best mid-sized truck for you.

In this post, we’re going to give you our review of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Whether you’re a long-time truck owner or this is your first foray into the world of mid-sized pickups, keep reading and you’ll see that choosing to buy Toyota will pay dividends for a long time.

What Is the Latest Toyota News?

The first thing you’ll notice when you look into the Toyota Tacoma is that there are seemingly countless trim options. What’s new for the 2023 model is the two appearance packages for the SR5 trim: the SX package and the Chrome package.

Every V6 in the 2023 line is getting automatic dual-zone climate control. The Limited trim levels are getting a power adjustable driver’s seat, an 8-inch infotainment system, and a 360-degree camera on the double cabs.

Power and Performance

Looking under the hood, the base Tacoma comes with a relatively small 159-hp 4-cylinder that only gives about 180 lb-ft of torque. You can upgrade to the 278-hp V-6 and take that up to a respectable 265 lb-ft of torque.

Which Tacoma you opt for depends on the nature of your driving. The Sport and Limited models are better suited for city driving, while the TRD Off-Road and Pro versions are – you guessed it – better for rugged settings.

Towing and Payload

The strongest Tacoma can pull 6,800 lbs with rear-wheel drive and 6,500 lbs with four-wheel drive.

In terms of payload capacity, it gives you a maximum of 1,685 lbs exclusively from the 2-wheel drive 4-cylinder engine models.

Interior and Technology

When you enter the Tacoma, you’re presented with a minimalist design, which should suit most drivers just fine. The 5- or 6-foot truck bed gives most people enough space to cart around whatever they need, but things can get a bit cramped in the back seat.

Every Tacoma has implemented a touchscreen infotainment system. The base models have 7-inch screens, while other trim levels have an 8-inch one. They’ve also implemented Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to bring the Tacoma into the modern day.

Safety and Gas Mileage

What the Tacoma gives you for safety is plenty of driver’s assistance. Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and forward collision warning are all standard with every level of Tacoma.

Gas mileage is also respectable and ranks in the middle of the pack for its class, giving you 23 mpg on the highway.

Get Your 2023 Toyota Tacoma from a Trusted Texas Dealership

If you’re currently vehicle shopping for a solid, no-frills pickup that comes in at the right price, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma is a safe bet. Toyota vehicles come with rock-solid warranties and one of the best complimentary service plans around.

To test drive a 2023 Tacoma from a trusted Texas dealership, come on down to Universal Toyota. Our San Antonio showroom prides itself on being a people-first dealership, so check out our inventory and contact us today with any other questions you have about the 2023 Tacoma.