Truck Trend is the source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information that matters to real truck users. Check out the latest info for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab with Long-bed, 4x2, 4x4, and PreRunner options. Read the complete specs on the standard 2.7L-4CYL power plant with 5-speed manual or 4-speed ECT automatic.
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab |
| Models: | Regular Cab Long-bed, 4x2, 4x4, and PreRunner |
| Body style / driveline: | 3-passenger Regular Cab, 1/2-ton, light-duty |
| EPA vehicle class: | Compact Truck |
| Manufacturing location: | Huntsville, Alabama |
| ENGINE | 2.7L-4CYL (Standard on all 4x4, PreRunner and 4x4) |
| Type, Materials | 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve cast iron block with aluminum alloy head with VVT-i |
| Displacement | 2,694 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.74 x 3.74 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 180 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) | 20/26 (5-speed manual)
19/25 (4-speed automatic) |
| *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 | 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with 5-speed manual | 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with 4-speed ECTautomatic |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st | 3.95 | 2.80 |
| 2nd | 2.06 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | 1.44 | 1.00 |
| 4th | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| 5th | 0.81 | --------- |
| 6th | --------- | --------- |
| Reverse | 4.22 | 2.39 |
| Differential Ratio |
| 2.7-liter 4x2 | 3.307 | 3.583 |
| 2.7-liter PreRunner/4x4 | 4.100 | --------- |
| Cab Models |
| 4x2 Regular Cab | Standard | Available |
| PreRunner Regular Cab | Standard | --------- |
| 4x4 Regular Cab | Standard | --------- |
| 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) | 4x2/4x4 and PreRunner Reg. Cab: 36.8/36.0 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. |