Both Tacoma engines feature a version of Toyota’s variable valve timing called VVT-i, which helps maximize torque and horsepower across the engines’ operating spectrum. Standard motivation for the regular and Access Cab models is provided by a 2.7-liter four-cylinder that churns out a modest 159 horsepower but, more importantly, a respectable 180 pound-feet of torque. The V-6 is standard in the Double Cab and optional in other models, and it produces 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque.
Tacoma averages 18 mpg over 3,964 miles of Alaskan terrain with lead-footed Car and Driver editors at the helm. Official EPA numbers put the regular cab, four-cylinder five-speed manual at the top of Tacoma efficiency with 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Interestingly, the six-speed manual V-6 combo nets the lowest efficiency, with a 15/18 mpg, city/highway rating in 4X4 guise. The five-speed automatic V-6 combo splits the difference, with a city/highway rating of 16/20 mpg with both two- and four-wheel drive.
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