One of the most popular mid-size pickup trucks under a rapidly disappearing segment, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is currently in the seventh generation and continues to do well against the competition.

The Toyota Tacoma is offered in various configurations from a basic work truck to a fully loaded Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed with four-wheel drive and V-6 engine. In total, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 20 different configurations, buyers can choose from Regular Cab, Access Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab (crew cab), two available engines (2.7-liter inline-4, 4.0-liter V - 6), four transmissions (five or six-speed manual, four or five-speed automatic), rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and unique offerings, such as the Tacoma X-Runner and PreRunner models. Both an off-road package and a supercharger are also available. Note that in 2011, Toyota PreRunner models stopped three of his put.

For the 2012 Tacoma, 2011 Toyota followed the truck to refresh with a facelift, a new hood and redesigned fog lights frame. The interior gets a similar refresh and a new infotainment system as Toyota Entune later this year.

Body Style: Truck

Engines: 2.7-liter inline-4, 4.0-liter V-6

Transmissions: six-speed manual, five-speed manual, five-speed automatic, four-speed automatic

Models: Regular Cab, Access Cab X-Runner, PreRunner, Double Cab

Toyota Tacoma in 2012, renovated exterior and upgraded interior especially the infotainment system. The 2012 Toyota Tacoma sports a redesigned bonnet, bumpers and new front grille and headlights. Inside, Tacoma features a new redesigned instrument panel, steering wheel. Tacoma Access Cab models with can now be taken of new AM / FM / Satellite CD system with six-speaker system. DoubleCab V-6 models can now be equipped with a navigation system, satellite radio, HD Radio and Toyota's new Entune telematics system.

2012 Toyota Tacoma models is a mid-sized pickup, a segment that is still shrinking in the U.S. In addition to a refreshed hood, grille and bumpers, the 2012 Tacoma carries over unchanged into the new model year.

Toyota renews driver's instrument panel and center console of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma them a sportier, unified look. Some models have different functions: seats on the SR5 model, for example, have a new design, while the TRD Sport and off-road models are water resistant. The 2012 Tacoma Double Cab and Access models are equipped with all-weather floor mats, while the TRD Sport package can be equipped with 18-inch wheels.

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma's V-6 will provide plenty of power, and it's easy to forget that the size of this truck. Like most Toyota vehicles, the 2012 Tacoma ride is comfortable, especially for high-kilometers weekend trips to Las Vegas or the desert (or both). There is a rumbling exhaust that drones while driving in the city. Fortunately, it fades into the background noise at highway speeds, important (again) for long trips. Brakes are very responsive.

Toyota Star Safety System is standard on all 2012 Tacoma pickups, providing anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Toyota's Smart Stop brake override system. Inside every 2012 Toyota Tacoma comes standard with front-mounted side airbags, roll-sensing side curtain airbags (including a cutoff switch), and an advanced dual-stage front air bag system. Toyota Tacoma Access Cab and DoubleCab models also come with active head restraints for driver and front passenger seats.

Regular Cab: 17-20 mpg highway mpg city/22-26

Access Cab: 14-20 mpg highway mpg city/18-26

X-Runner: 17 mpg city/21 mpg highway

Double Cab: 14-16 mpg highway mpg city/18-20

Base Regular Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $17,775

Base Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $22,175

Base Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $20,565

Base Long Bed Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $27,835

Base Regular Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $17,775

Prerunner Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $22,825

Prerunner Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $21,325

Prerunner Long Bed Crew Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $24,760

X-Runner Extended Cab Pickup

Sticker Price: $26,380