| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab |
| Models: | Double Cab Long & Short Bed, 4x4, and PreRunner |
| Body style / driveline: | 4/5-passenger Access Cab, 1/2-ton, light-duty |
| EPA vehicle class: | Compact Truck |
| Manufacturing location: | Huntsville, Alabama |
| ENGINE | 4.0L-V6 (Standard on all 4x2, PreRunner, and 4x4 models) |
| Type, Materials | 4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6, 24-valve aluminum block with aluminum alloy head with VVT-i |
| Displacement | 3,956 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.70 x 3.74 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 236 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
| Ignition System | DIS (Direct) |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 or higher |
| Emission Certification | LEV II |
| EPA Estimated Fuel Economy* (city/highway MPG) | 15/19 (6-speed manual 4x2/PreRunner)
14/19 (6-speed manual 4x4)
17/21 (5-speed automatic)
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| *2009 EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary. |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Layout |
| 4x2 | front engine with rear-wheel drive; |
| 4x4 | front engine with part-time four-wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 4.0-liter V6 with 6-speed manual | 4.0-liter V6 with 5-speed ECT automatic |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st | 4.17 | 3.52 |
| 2nd | 2.19 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | 1.49 | 1.40 |
| 4th | 1.19 | 1.00 |
| 5th | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| 6th | 0.85 | --------- |
| Reverse | 3.61 | 3.22 |
| Differential Ratio |
| 2.7-liter 4x2 | 3.153 | --------- |
| PreRunner/4x4 | 3.727 | 3.727 |
| Cab Models |
| 4x2 | Standard | --------- |
| PreRunner | --------- | Standard |
| 4x4 | Standard | Available |
| 4x4 Transfer Case Ratio (high/low) 1.00:1/2.57:1 |
| CHASSIS AND BODY |
| Suspension Front | Coil spring independent double wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers (4x2 - low mount; 4x4 - high mount) |
| Suspension Rear | Leaf spring rigid suspension |
| Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter | 1.18 in.
1.10 in. (TRD Off-Road package only) |
| Steering Type | rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Overall Ratio | 17.4/17.3 (4x2/PreRunner and 4x4) |
| Turns (lock to lock) | 3.43 turns (4x2)
3.64 turns (PreRunner, and all 4x4) |
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb to curb) | Double Cab and Double Cab Long Bed: 40.6/44.0 ft. |
| BRAKES |
| Front - type/diameter | Ventilated disc/10.83 in. (4x2)/ 12.56 in. (PreRunner and 4x4) |
| Front Swept Area (4x2/4x4) | 56.75/65.51 sq in. |
| Rear - type/diameter | Leading-Trailing Drum /10.0 in. |
| Rear Swept Area (4x2/4x4) | 61.82/61.82 sq in. |
| Parking | Pedal Type (Automatic)
Stick Type (Manual) |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Brake Conrol System with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Braking Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), TRAC, VSC and Auto LSD |
| WHEELS & TIRES |
| Wheel Size | 15 in. | 15 in. | 18 in. | 16 in. |
| Wheel Type and Material | steel | styled steel | alloy | styled steel |
| Tire Size | P215/70R15 | P215/70R15 | P255/45R18 | P245/75R16 |
| Type | All-Season | All-Season | All-Season | Mud & Snow rated |
| Note: All specs are for both 4x2 and 4x4 unless otherwise noted. |