2008 Toyota Tacoma Safety Review [ 2007 ]

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in Compact Pickup Trucks

Based on analysis of 52 Tacoma reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $14,280 - $26,115
Invoice: $13,233 - $23,670
MPG: 20 City / 25 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:7.8
Exterior:7.8
Interior:7.9
Safety:9.3
Reliability:6.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The Toyota Tacoma ranks at the top of the class for safety. In Government Crash Tests the Tacoma earned five out of stars in both frontal and front-side crash tests, as well as a rollover rating of four stars. The four-door Tacoma receives an additional five stars for rear-seat occupant protection in side-impact crash tests.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Toyota Tacoma the highest possible rating of "Good" for frontal-offset crash tests.

  • "The Tacoma was built to passenger-car safety standards." -- Automobile Magazine
  • "The two-door Tacoma (and the two-door Dodge Dakota) had earned the highest rating -- five stars -- in front and side crash tests. No other Tacomas were tested." -- New York Times
  • "No major blind spots." -- Consumer Guide
Review Last Updated: 7/10/08