2005 Toyota Tacoma Truck Size Expands over Previous Models

Toyota Motors has announced that it has expanded the size of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. Spokesmen explained the truck is now 5 inches wider, 6 inches longer, has a longer wheelbase, a wider track and extended door openings on the Tacoma access and double cab models. Designed exclusively for the U.S. market, Toyota forecasts 70% of Tacoma buyers to opt for the new 4.0-liter V6 engine, which produces 55 horsepower more than the previous 3.4-liter V6 engine.

The new engine rates at 245 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque, raising the pick up truck's tow rating to 6,500 pounds from the previous 5,000 pounds. The V6 also comes as either a 6 speed manual or a 5 speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a new 164-horsepower 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine, with the option of either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic.

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma also comes in three different body styles - regular cab, access cab and double cab, two bed lengths - 60.3 inches and 73.5 inches, two special editions - Toyota PreRunner and the Toyota X-Runner truck, and 2W drive or 4W drive. The 2005 Tacoma offers a new look on both the interior and exterior. Similar to the Toyota 4Runner, it has flared fenders and chunky lines. It also has a composite bed liner, which is both lighter and more dent-resistant than steel. The bed comes with four adjustable tie-down cleats and an integrated deck rail that's compatible with optional crossbars, a truck bed fork mount bike rack and diamond-plate cargo storage boxes.