2002 Toyota Tacoma Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Toyota Tacoma:

(steering) response is immediate and decisive.

-- Edmunds.com

There are few 4x4 pickups that offer the combination of style, comfort, and rugged performance.

-- New Car Test Drive

Finesse and balance go a long way toward having fun.

-- Truck Trend

What reviewers liked least about the Toyota Tacoma:

The handling is slow. Turning corners requires more steering wheel work than a compact car.

-- Cars.com

Pullout handbrake is inconvenient and seems old fashioned.

-- New Car Test Drive

Toyota Tacoma Comparisons:

It (PreRunner model) cost $4000 less than an equivalent 4x4 model.

-- Edmunds.com

2.4-liter compares well with competing four-cylinder models from Nissan, Ford and Mazda.

-- New Car Test Drive

Value versus Muscle: S-runner versus Dakota R/T.

-- Truck Trend

Best one-liner about the Toyota Tacoma:

Not every truck maker would feel comfortable selling a compact pickup for $29,419 (XtraCab Limited).

-- Cars.com

Just because it (PreRunner) looks good, doesn't mean it's stupid.

-- Edmunds.com

It (S-Runner model) is so much fun, we kept searching for reasons to go for a spin.

-- New Car Test Drive