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Is the Toyota Tacoma midsize or full size?

The Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup truck, not a full-size model. It falls into the midsize truck category, which is a step below the larger, full-size pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500.


Defining Midsize and Full-Size Pickup Trucks


Pickup trucks in the United States are generally classified into two main categories: midsize and full-size. The key differences between these two classes are based on factors like overall size, payload capacity, towing capability, and engine power.



  • Midsize Pickups: These are slightly smaller and lighter than full-size trucks. Midsize models typically have a shorter wheelbase, lower towing and payload capacities, and less powerful engine options compared to their full-size counterparts. Examples include the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Colorado.

  • Full-Size Pickups: Full-size trucks are the larger, more powerful models in the pickup truck segment. They offer greater payload and towing capabilities, as well as more spacious cabins and more powerful engine choices. Examples include the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra.


The Toyota Tacoma, with its midsize dimensions and capabilities, is firmly positioned in the midsize pickup truck category, not the full-size segment.

What is a Tacoma classified as?


The Toyota Tacoma is classified as a light-duty truck, while the Toyota Tundra is classified as a heavy-duty truck.



What is the full-size Toyota pickup called?


The Tundra is Toyota's full-size pickup and it's available in two cab styles, three bed lengths, and with rear- or four-wheel drive.



Does Toyota have a mid-size truck?


Toyota Tacoma: A mid-size truck starting at approximately $28,000, offering a choice between a four-cylinder or V6 engine and seating for up to five people.



What is a midsize truck?


As the name suggests, midsize trucks fall between full-sizers like the Ford F-150 and compact models like the new Ford Maverick. While they can't match the big trucks' towing and payload capacities, most midsizers can still tug more than 5,000 pounds and haul 1,500-plus pounds' worth of stuff in their beds.



Are there two sizes of Toyota Tacoma?


Toyota Tacoma Pickup Bed Dimensions
Choose from one of two different bed sizes to match your specific needs: 5-foot bed (length/width): 60.3/44.7 inches. 6-foot bed (length/width): 73.5/44.7 inches.



Is a Toyota Tacoma a midsize or full-size truck?


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“After being the most popular midsize pickup in the U.S. the last 20 years in a row, it's great to see the all-new Tacoma be presented Truck of Texas,” said Dedra DeLilli, Toyota vice president – Vehicle Marketing and Communications.



What size truck is a Tacoma considered?


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The Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup available in either a two-seat, two-door extended cab (XtraCab) with generous storage behind the seats or a five-passenger, four-door crew cab (Double Cab). The extended cab comes with a 6-foot bed, while the crew cab offers a choice of a 5- or 6-foot bed.



What size is a midsize truck?


Midsize truck: The average dimensions of a midsize truck are around 210x72 inches. The midsize truck class is the smallest of the three covered in this piece.


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