![]() ![]() This 2016 Tacoma is the first AT vehicle I have owned in more than 30 years of driving. If you decide to go manual, keep in mind that only the TRD Sport has "brake hold" Hill Start Assist (note this is different than clutch start bypass) which is invaluable if you live in a hilly region.Ĭlick to expand.Long answer starts here: Whether premium package is worth it is up to you. The LED headlights are worth every penny over the halogens. If you're not used to driving a bigger vehicle, the 360 cameras on the Advanced Tech Package is very nice. I wanted a loaded TRD Sport or TRD Offroad with premium, LED headlights, and Advanced Tech Package. In my area, about 5% of Tacomas on dealer lots are MT so it's hard to get exactly what you want. Some of this is technique, some of this is getting acclimated. I've been switching back and forth between the Mini Cooper S and the Tacoma and while the Cooper is obviously faster with more low end pickup and go, the Tacoma doesn't feel like as much of a dog as it did on that initial test drive. If you go with a manual you have more control over this obviously, including holding the car in a higher gear to maximize fuel economy. I think part of this is figuring out the shift points. I did two more test drives at different dealers and I got more used to the lack of torque down low. You especially feel the sluggishness when accelerating from an initial stop, at say a stop sign or light. I would have happily paid extra for a turbo four cylinder + MT on a Tacoma. I'm a big fan of turbocharged engines (not everyone is I know) for those reasons. It also felt more refined (you could argue car like) and the Ranger also gets better fuel economy. I'll be extra honest with you, I was seriously considering a Ford Ranger which is a 2.3L Turbo 4-cylinder and it definitely felt quicker off the line due to all that torque being available at lower RPMs. If you're coming from a car, the Tacoma is going to feel slow. I literally pulled over in a parking lot to double check that the truck wasn't a four cylinder to the amusement of the salesperson. I had the exact same feeling when I did my first test drive. I also came from a car, a manual Mini Cooper S which has a 1.6L turbo four-cylinder (that I'm currently selling if anyone in Seattle area is looking for a super clean, low mileage go cart!). Click to expand.I bought a 2020 DCSB TRD Sport 6MT last month. ![]()
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