2025 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab

　　2025 Toyota Tacoma Review

　　byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　11/28/2023

　　Overview

　　As a midsize pickup, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma is the smallest truck in the carmaker's lineup, slotting under the full-size Tundra. It comes off its first full redesign in a very long time. As the overhauled Tacoma enters its second year, we don't expect much to change. It should continue to come in a wide variety of configurations and trims to suit different needs and budgets. Off-road capability is a particular focus for this latest Tacoma, with the TRD PreRunner, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims all being tailored to specific kinds of terrain.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Sized right and finally modern

Full-size trucks have gotten huge in the last decade, far exceeding what many truck shoppers need. The Tacoma scales things back to a more manageable size, making it not just easier to drive but also more economical. Meanwhile, it still has plenty of capabilities for work or play, and the engines introduced for 2024 seriously increase the Tacoma's reach. The base turbocharged four-cylinder and the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain produce significantly more power than the outdated engines from the last generation and are more fuel-efficient.

　　

Competitors to consider

It seems as though Toyota isn't the only manufacturer that is making a big return to the midsize truck class. Its chief rivals are just as new, including the redesigned Ford Ranger and the likely revival of the Dodge/Ram Dakota. It's also possible that the Honda Ridgeline may be redesigned since it typically follows a new Pilot. We'll have more information as we get closer to the on-sale dates, but it's shaping up to be a battle royale for the midsize class.

　　zzdcar says

　　With the reset button hit on the midsize truck class, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma may have what it takes to once again be a leader. With more modern, efficient and powerful engines as well as up-to-date tech, it is poised to keep rivals on their toes.