2005 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC 5MT
The 2005 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC 5MT is a 164-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $17,360 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 164 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 183 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Tacoma measures 190.4 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,550 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,360 ($28,889 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,925 ($29,829 *) |
| Destination Charge | $565 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT-i |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 164 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 183 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve VVT-i |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD (front engine, part-time four-wheel drive) w/ 2-speed transfer case (1.00:1 High / 2.57:1 Low) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane (regular) |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil-spring double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-spring suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in. |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.56 in. ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.0 in. drum (tandem booster) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in. Styled Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in. Styled Steel |
| Tires Front | P245/75R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/75R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.4 in |
| Width | 74.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 35° |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Curb Weight | 3,550 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars