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Engines & Power

Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2

Standard Engine 2.4L 142 hp 4 2.3L 112 hp I4 4.7L 310 hp V8
Horsepower 142 @ 5500 RPM 112 310 @ 5650 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 158 @ 4000 RPM 135 330 @ 3950 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/SOHC No data 16/SOHC
Displacement (cc) 2351 2298 4701
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.41 X 3.94 3.78 X 3.13 3.66 X 3.41
Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.1:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI No data/MPFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) No data No data 63.00
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) No data No data No data
Standard Towing (lb.) 3500 No data 6450
Max Towing (lb.) 3500 4000 9250
Standard Payload (lb.) 1684 1250 1340
Max Payload (lb.) 1684 1650 1620
Standard GVWR (lb.) 4244 4220 6025
Max GVWR (lb.) 4244 4680 6350

Braking & Traction

Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4X2

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) N/A Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance N/A N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A Opt.
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control N/A N/A Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A N/A Std.
Next Steps

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Ranger XL Reg. Cab Short Bed 2WD

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