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2012
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Watch out for this one. The 2012 Toyota Tacoma is clearly looking to start something. Like an ATV weekend
in the mountains. Or an off-roading trip to the desert. But there’s more to this truck than its aggressive
new front end. Tacoma is built to finish what it starts. It’s forged on massive one-piece frame rails
with eight sturdy cross members and a fully boxed front sub-frame. It’s got a rugged fiber-reinforced
Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC) bed that provides better impact strength than steel. Plus, a leaf spring
suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shocks. And an available V6 engine with Variable Valve
Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that delivers maximum power on minimum fuel. If you still want to up the
ante, it’s also got a truckload of extras to choose from: an available TRD Off-Road Package with Bilstein®
shocks, 16-in. alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BFGoodrich tires, Hill Start Assist Control (HAC),1 Downhill
Assist Control (DAC)2 and an electronically controlled locking rear differential. So, a word to the wise: Try
to stay on Tacoma’s good side. Get behind the wheel. The 2012 Toyota Tacoma. Moving Forward.
4x4 Access Cab V6 shown in Silver Streak Mica with available TRD Off-Road Package, accessory front skid plate and black tube steps.
DON’T GET UP
IN ITS GRILLE.
1See footnote 22 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 23 in Disclaimers section.
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WITHOUT THE RIGHT TRUCK, YOU’RE
JUST SPINNING YOUR WHEELS.
You’ll know you’re getting somewhere in the 2012 Toyota Tacoma with available 4WD. Its two-speed
electronically controlled transfer case delivers reliable power transfer to front and rear wheels, while the
available P265/70R16 BFGoodrich® tires help ensure tenacious grip. And the available electronically
controlled locking rear differential handles the most challenging low-traction conditions with complete
confidence. Pulling a trailer? With advanced Trailer-Sway Control (TSC), 1 Tacoma tows with confidence,
too. Available TSC enlists the vehicle’s stability control sensors to detect side-to-side movement at the
rear wheels, then employs the ABS system to help counteract yaw caused by the unwanted trailer motion.
1 TRACTION MASTER
Don’t let a patch of knee-deep sand give you the slip. Tacoma’s available
electronically controlled locking rear differential distributes power evenly
to both rear wheels, providing more grip in low-traction conditions.
HOW IT WORKS
A steel sleeve actuator locks the slide gear to the ring gear, locking the
rear axles. Once locked, the rear axle can apply all of its traction to help
get your truck moving in the right direction.
2 RIGID WHERE IT COUNTS
A truck’s reputation rides on its frame. Tacoma is built on a rugged frame
strengthened with 8-in. cross members, stout center side rails and rear
inner-channel reinforcements.
3 BUILT TO BEAT THE HEAT
Available Bilstein® shocks know how to keep their cool under pressure,
delivering consistent performance when the going gets rough. Not to
be outdone, Tacoma’s ventilated front disc brakes also offer cool and
confident stopping power.
4x4 Access Cab V6 shown in Silver Streak Mica with available TRD Off-Road Package, V6 Tow Package2 and accessory black tube steps.
1See footnote 27 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 25 in Disclaimers section.
1 AVAILABLe eLeCTROnICALLY COnTROLLeD LOCKInG ReAR DIFFeRenTIAL
2 RIGID FRAMe COnSTRuCTIOn 3 AVAILABLe BILSTeIn® SHOCKS AnD VenTILATeD DISCS
POWER HUNGRY? DIG IN.
If you’ve got a hankering for horsepower, order up the 2012 Tacoma. Its available V6 delivers a hearty
236 hp and a full 266 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm — so you won’t bite off more than you can chew
when it comes to towing. even its 2.7-liter DOHC 4-cylinder dishes out 180 lb.-ft. at 3800 rpm. For this
bounty, you can thank Toyota’s advanced Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which optimizes
both power and efficiency through the engine’s full range of operation. So you can indulge your
appetite for performance without worrying about gas.
4x4 Double Cab V6 shown in Nautical Blue Metallic with available TRD Sport Upgrade Package, V6 Tow Package,1 accessory front skid plate and chrome tube steps.
1See footnote 25 in Disclaimers section.
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1 BREATHE EASy
Hot air smothers engine power. The available TRD cold air intake accessory
feeds cooler, denser air into the engine, increasing both horsepower and
torque. It uses a conical air filter that can be cleaned of dust and dirt and
reused for the life of the truck.
2 LEAN AND MEAN
The design of Tacoma’s available V6 engine puts the spark plugs in
the center of the combustion chamber. This pentroof combustion
creates a cleaner, more efficient burn and increases both performance
and fuel efficiency.
1 AVAILABLe TRD COLD AIR InTAKe SYSTeM
3 X-RUNNER
When it comes to cornering, this lowered edition of Tacoma has got
street cred. X-Runner rides on an X-brace-tuned suspension and sports
18-in. alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. Complete
with a standard subwoofer and a color-keyed exterior with body kit, this
sleek Tacoma is built for the boulevard.
2 AVAILABLe V6 enGIne WITH PenTROOF COMBuSTIOn
X-Runner shown in Barcelona Red Metallic.
3 X-RunneR
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TOUGH OUTSIDE. TOUGH TO bEaT INSIDE.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a compact truck that’s more dialed-in than the 2012 Tacoma. Its handsome
interior has been upgraded with a new center head unit and instrument panel, as well as a higher-end
steering wheel. Plus, Tacoma hooks you up with an available uSB1 port, Bluetooth®2 wireless technology
and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and a standard auxiliary audio jack. Also available is
a rearview mirror that features a 3.3-in. backup camera3 display, outside temp gauge, compass and
HomeLink®4 universal transceiver. Select models offer a new available multimedia system with entune,™5
seven JBL® speakers and touch-screen navigation.6 Toyota’s entune™ system gives you access to popular
mobile applications and data services.
1 GET CONNECTED WITH ENTUNE™
Entune™ is Toyota’s new available feature that connects you to your truck like never
before. Entune™ includes Bing™ and Pandora,® and real-time info including traffic,
weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks. Apps available spring 2012 at no charge
include iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com and OpenTable.® Access to Entune™ services
is complimentary for three years. See toyota.com/entune for details.
2 CHANGE GEARS OR MUSIC
All Tacoma models equipped with an automatic transmission come standard with this
sporty new shift lever, finished with a sharp, brushed-aluminum look. Behind the shift
lever you’ll find a standard auxiliary audio jack where you can plug in your iPod®7 or
other compatible digital music player and enjoy MP3/WMA playback capability.
3 WOOF
X-Runner features a subwoofer mounted between the rear seats, boosting the low end
of the audio spectrum.
1 AVAILABLe enTune™ AnD 2 AuXILIARY AuDIO JACK 3 X-RunneR SuBWOOFeR
4x4 Double Cab interior shown in Graphite with available TRD Sport Package and Display Audio with Navigation, Entune™ and JBL.®
1See footnote 4 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 6 in Disclaimers section. 3See
footnote 9 in Disclaimers section. 4See footnote 13 in Disclaimers section. 5See footnote
8 in Disclaimers section. 6See footnote 7 in Disclaimers section. 7iPod® is a registered
trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved.
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3 TOUGH UNDERFOOT
Crafted for a custom fit, this available all-weather vinyl floor is durable,
waterproof, non-staining and helps make interior cleanup a breeze.
1See footnote 7 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 8 in Disclaimers section.
1 WATER OFF A TRUCK’S BACK
Tacoma’s upholstery material available on TRD Off-Road and Sport
Packages has been treated with a special water-repelling agent that helps
protect the seats from moisture damage and staining.
2 STEALTH STORAGE
Double Cab features rear seats that fold up or fold down to reveal storage
compartments perfect for keeping things out of sight, yet quickly and
easily accessible.
2 DOuBLe CAB FOLD-DOWn ReAR SeATBACK1 AVAILABLe WATeR-RePeLLInG SeATS
Double Cab interior shown in Graphite with available Display Audio with Navigation,1 Entune™2 and JBL.®
3 AVAILABLe ALL-WeATHeR VInYL FLOOR
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SafETY GEaR? CHECK.
You wouldn’t go climbing without your rope, and you shouldn’t go driving without the right equipment
either. That’s why every 2012 Tacoma comes standard with the Star Safety System,™ a suite of six
advanced safety features designed to help keep drivers out of harm’s way. The system includes Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC),2 Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), electronic Brake-force
Distribution (eBD), Brake Assist (BA)3 and Smart Stop Technology (SST).4 Termed “active” safety features,
these advanced technologies are designed for one purpose: to help keep you in control of the vehicle
at all times.
2 AnTI-LOCK BRAKe SYSTeM (ABS) WITH eLeCTROnIC BRAKe-FORCe DISTRIBuTIOn (eBD)
1 COMpREHENSIvE AIRBAG SySTEM
Should trouble prove unavoidable, Tacoma provides a comprehensive
airbag system that includes driver and front passenger airbags with the
Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side
airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags.
2 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SySTEM (ABS)
To help avoid wheel lockup and maintain steering control, Tacoma uses
a sophisticated computer-controlled system that pulsates the brakes
during hard braking or when braking on a slippery surface. If the wheels
begin to lock, the computer directs the brakes to pulse rapidly — far more
rapidly than humanly possible — allowing the wheels to continue rotating
rather than skid.
1See footnote 18 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 15 in Disclaimers section.
3See footnote 16 in Disclaimers section. 4See footnote 17 in Disclaimers section.
Photo not intended to replicate actual inflated airbags.
1 COMPReHenSIVe AIRBAG SYSTeM1
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4x4 Access Cab V6 shown in Silver Streak Mica with available TRD Off-Road
Package and accessory bed extender.
4x4 Double Cab V6 shown in Nautical Blue Metallic with available TRD Sport
Package, Display Audio with Navigation,1 Entune™2 and JBL,® and accessory
cargo divider.
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
1See footnote 7 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 8 in Disclaimers section.
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1 LASH IT DOWN
Tacoma’s fiber-reinforced Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC) bed features
a standard Deck Rail System with four adjustable tie-down cleats to help
ensure your gear stays put.
TaKE THE WORK OUT Of PLaY.
In lesser trucks, getting your many toys to and from the “playground” can make your weekend feel
like a workday. not with Tacoma. Complementing its tough composite bed is a range of innovative
features to help you secure your payload — pronto. So don’t hesitate grabbing whatever gear your
weekend calls for. Tacoma has the equipment available to keep all of your fun intact.
1 STAnDARD DeCK RAIL SYSTeM
3 AVAILABLe 115V/400W DeCK-MOunTeD AC POWeR OuTLeT 2 FIBeR-ReInFORCeD SHeeT-MOLDeD COMPOSITe (SMC) BeD WITH FOuR D-RInGS
4 In-BeD STORAGe SYSTeM
2 ONE TOUGH COMpOSITE
The fiber-reinforced Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC) material in the bed
of the Tacoma isn’t just a bedliner, it’s the bed itself. And while it may be
handsome, it’s not there for looks. This rugged material actually provides
better impact strength than steel.
3 pOWER Up
Mounted in the bed of Tacoma models with the available TRD Off-Road or
Sport Packages, this 115V AC outlet enables you to pull power when and
where you need it. Even when you’re miles from civilization.
4 STOW IT
While there’s plenty of storage inside Tacoma, this handy in-bed storage
compartment is perfect for stashing dirtier items like rags, spray lube or
miscellaneous tools.
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YEaH, GUYS aCCESSORIzE TOO.
Genuine Toyota Accessories offer a versatile ensemble of available equipment, all built to the same
high standards as the vehicles themselves. So, functionality and durability are a given. And because
they’re designed specifically for your Tacoma, these parts don’t just work hard, they look good. So you
won’t have to be afraid to ask, “Does this extender make my bed look big?”
4x2 Double Cab V6 shown in Barcelona Red Metallic with available V6 Tow Package,2
accessory T|X Pro Package and black tube steps.
1 ACCeSSORY FROnT SKID PLATe
2 ACCeSSORY T|X PRO PACKAGe1
1The Tacoma T|X and T|X Pro are not available in all areas. Check with your local dealer for
more information. 2See footnote 25 in Disclaimers section.
1 pROTECT IT
The front underside of your Tacoma is home to some pretty important
components. Help to protect them with this available accessory front
skid plate.
2 T|X AND T|X pRO
Take your Tacoma V6 Access Cab or Double Cab Short Bed to the extreme
with our value-packaged Tacoma T|X and T|X Pro. The T|X setup starts
with the rugged TRD Off-Road Package and includes sharp 16-in. TRD
beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail tires, a stainless steel
exhaust tip, black tube steps and unique T|X graphics. The T|X Pro setup
offers the same wheels, tires and TRD Off-Road Package as the T|X, except
the exhaust tip and tube steps are replaced by the full TRD performance
exhaust kit and the body is emblazoned with unique T|X Pro graphics.
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3 ACCeSSORY BeD eXTenDeR
1 EXTEND IT
Hard to believe Tacoma could be made to work any harder than it
already does. But the available accessory bed extender does just that,
letting you use the extra space when the tailgate is lowered.
2 EyES IN THE BACK OF yOUR BED
It’s always nice to have an extra set of eyes on things when you’re hooking
up your trailer. That’s why there’s an available backup camera. Mounted
in the tailgate handle, it uses its rear-facing vantage point to capture an
image of what it sees behind the truck, and displays it within a window
integrated into the truck’s rearview mirror.
3 yOU’vE GOT pULL
Tacoma’s available accessory tow ball and receiver hitch are built for the
long haul. A Class-III hitch, it’s more than capable of handling Tacoma’s
maximum towing capacity and works with a 4-pin wiring harness. The
receiver hitch also features dual-layer paint to help protect against the
elements, corrosion and UV rays.
2 AVAILABLe In-MIRROR InTeGRATeD BACKuP CAMeRA1 3 ACCeSSORY TOW BALL AnD ReCeIVeR HITCH
1 ACCeSSORY BeD eXTenDeR
1See footnote 9 in Disclaimers section.
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DOUbLE Cab
WHEELS
REGULaR Cab
aCCESS Cab
MODELS
4x4
4x2
4x4/pRERUNNER
4x2
X-RUNNER
4x4/pRERUNNER SHORT BED
4x4/pRERUNNER LONG BED 4x2
15-in. STyLED
STEEL WHEEL
with P215/70R15 tires
(Standard on 4x2 Regular Cab, 4x2
Access Cab and 4x2 Double Cab)
16-in. STyLED
STEEL WHEEL
with P245/75R16 tires
(Standard on PreRunner/
4x4 models only)
16-in. ALLOy WHEEL
with P245/75R16 and
P265/70R16 tires
(Available as part of package1
on Access Cab/Double Cab
PreRunner/4x4 models only)
18-in. ALLOy WHEEL
with P255/45R18
Bridgestone Potenza
RE050A tires2
(Available on Access Cab
X-Runner models only)
17-in. ALLOy WHEEL
with P265/65R17 tires
(Available as part of package3
on Access Cab/Double Cab
PreRunner/4x4 models only)
18-in. CHROME-CLAD
ALLOy WHEEL
with P265/60R18
Bridgestone Potenza
RE050A tires3
(Available as part of package4
on V6 automatic transmission
Double Cab PreRunner/
4x4 models only)
1Requires TRD Off-Road Package. 2Performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 24,000 miles, depending upon
driving conditions. 3Requires TRD Sport Package. 4Requires TRD Sport Upgrade Package.
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v6 Tow package:1 Class-IV towing receiver hitch, transmission and supplemental oil coolers
(transmission cooler not available on manual transmission models), 130-amp alternator,
heavy-duty battery, 7-pin connector with converter and Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)2
Convenience package: Sliding rear window with privacy glass, cruise control, steering wheel
audio controls and remote keyless entry system
SR5 package: Fog lamps (V6 models only), chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-
keyed front bumper and overfenders, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup
camera3 display, outside temperature gauge and HomeLink®4 universal transceiver; variable
intermittent windshield wipers, power outside mirrors (Access Cab models only), sliding rear
window with privacy glass, 4-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, SR5 fabric-
trimmed seating surfaces, cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel, leather-trimmed shift
lever (automatic transmission models only), metallic-toned instrument panel trim, dual sun
visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors, compass and remote keyless entry system
TRD Off-Road package: Off-road-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shocks, electronically
controlled locking rear differential, 16-in. alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BFGoodrich® tires,
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) (4x4 models only), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)5 and
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)6 (4x4 automatic transmission models only), fog lamps, chrome
grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders, TRD Off-Road
graphics, auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera3 display, outside
temperature gauge and HomeLink®4 universal transceiver; variable intermittent windshield
wipers, power outside mirrors (Access Cab models only), sliding rear window with privacy
glass, engine skid plate, front tow hook, Sport fabric-trimmed front seats with driver’s lumbar
support (passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), cruise control, leather-trimmed steering
wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only),
metallic-toned instrument panel trim, dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity
mirrors, overhead console with maplamps and sunglasses storage, 115V/400W deck-mounted
AC power outlet, compass and remote keyless entry system
TRD Sport package: Fog lamps, Sport suspension with Bilstein® shocks, 17-in. alloy wheels
with P265/65R17 tires, hood scoop; color-keyed grille surround, bumpers, power outside
mirrors (Access Cab models only), door handles, overfenders; TRD Sport graphics, auto-
dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera3 display, outside temperature gauge
and HomeLink®4 universal transceiver; variable intermittent windshield wipers, sliding rear
window with privacy glass, Sport fabric-trimmed front seats with driver’s lumbar support
(passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel with
audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only), metallic-
toned instrument panel trim, dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors,
overhead console with maplamps and sunglasses storage, 115V/400W deck-mounted AC
power outlet, compass and remote keyless entry system
TRD Sport Upgrade package: Fog lamps, Sport suspension with Bilstein® shocks, 18-in.
chrome-clad alloy wheels with P265/60R18 tires, hood scoop; color-keyed grille surround,
bumpers, door handles, overfenders; TRD Sport graphics, auto-dimming rearview mirror
with integrated backup camera3 display, outside temperature gauge and HomeLink®4
universal transceiver; variable intermittent windshield wipers, sliding rear window with
privacy glass, Sport fabric-trimmed front seats with driver’s lumbar support (passenger-
side fold-flat feature delete), cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio
controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic t