Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is one of several recently updated, do-it-all mid-size pickup options on the market today. Available in either two-door (Xtra Cab) or four-door (Double Cab) configuration dependent on trim, it can come outfitted for normal truck and transportation duty or optioned up with a variety of off-roading gear. Depending on trim level, the nonhybrid Taco's turbocharged four-cylinder makes either 228 or 278 horsepower, and fuel economy is decent for the class. Should you want more power, look to the 326-hp Tacoma hybrid, which we review separately. On upper trims, available rear coil springs smooth out the ride, while every Tacoma comes with loads of driver-assist and convenience tech.