2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC
The 2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC is a 150-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $16,820 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Tacoma measures 184.4 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,290 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,820 ($30,386 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L DOHC 16-valve EFI I4 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD (front engine, part-time four-wheel drive), 2-speed transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (standard); 4-speed automatic (available) |
| Final Drive | 3.91 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil-spring double-wishbone independent front suspension with stabilizer bar and gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-spring rear suspension with staggered gas-filled shock absorbers |
| Turning Diameter | 34.4 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in. Styled Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in. Styled Steel |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
| Front Track | 57.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11 in |
| Approach Angle | 32° |
| Departure Angle | 24° |
| Curb Weight | 3,290 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars