2012 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC 5MT
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x4 RC 5MT is a 159-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $20,975 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 159 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Tacoma measures 190.4 inches long on a 109.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,700 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,975 ($29,690 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,785 ($30,837 *) |
| Destination Charge | $810 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT-i (cast iron block, aluminum alloy head) |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.0 x 95.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD (front engine, part-time four-wheel drive) |
| Differential Type | Automatic Limited Slip Differential (Auto LSD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.95 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.06 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.44 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.81 |
| Reverse | 4.22 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane (regular) |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil spring independent double wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers (high mount) |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring rigid suspension |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in. |
| Turning Diameter | 36 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.56 in. ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.0 in. drum (leading-trailing) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in. |
| Tires Front | P245/75R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/75R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.4 in |
| Width | 74.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.6 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 35° |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Curb Weight | 3,700 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