Introduced in 1995, the Tacoma--Toyota's promptly mid-size pickup truck--made its moment pattern year entry the consequent year. The 1996 Tacoma had four leading trims: Typical Cab, Xtracab, V-6 Xtracab and SR5 Xtracab. All trims apart from for the SR5 had rear-wheel (2WD) and all-wheel (4WD) drivetrain versions; the SR5 peerless had 4WD.
Engine and Transmission
Three engines were available for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The Accepted
Cab 2WD and Xtracab 2WD had a 2.4-liter, 142-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine. The Xtracab 4WD had the 2.7-liter, 150-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine.
Price Range
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price range for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma ranged from $12,028 for the Regular Cab 2WD to $22,228 for the SR5 Xtracab 4WD. As of 2010, the price value range for a 1996 Tacoma is estimated at $4,000 to $6,500, according to Kelley Blue Book.Fuel Economy
The fuel economy of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma varied according to type of engine and transmission. The vehicles with the 2.4-liter engine and tome transmission had the prime Gauze milage, with 23 miles per gallon (mpg) for megalopolis driving and 28 mpg for highway driving. Those with the V-6 engines recorded the poorest Gauze milage, at 17/19 mpg.
Interior Features
Criterion interior features of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma included Chauffeur airbags and AM/FM stereo step. The Xtracab had the largest cabins, enormous Sufficiently to seat up to five human beings. On the other side of the spectrum was the Universal Cab, with the SR5 placed in the Centre.
Exterior Features
The 1996 Toyota Tacoma came with 15-inch wheels. Individual the SR5's wheels are alloy; the other trims bear steel wheels.. The 1996 Tacoma further includes front and rear coal bumpers, tinted glass and underbody protection for the fuel tank.
The General Cab 4WD, V6 Xtracab 2WD and 4WD and SR5 Xtracab 4WD had the 3.4-liter, 190-horsepower V-6 engine. The five-speed notebook transmission was mythical guideline on all trims. On the contrary, some vehicles, except the Popular Cab 4WD, came with the four-speed automatic gearbox instead.
