2017 Toyota Tacoma: Great for Work or Play

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma is a versatile and sporty mid-size pickup truck that is good for work or play. 
It comes with two cab options: Access and Double. Trim levels include the SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and Limited.
The Tacoma got a styling refresh on the exterior last year, with notable features including a more prominently displayed hexagonal, front grille and a larger Tacoma branding stamp on the rear gate.  
If you opt for the Double Cab, you can choose from a short (5 feet long) or long bed (6-feet long). The SR5 Appearance Package offers fender trim in body color, a power-sliding rear window for the Double Cab model and 16-inch alloy wheels. More options include power/heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators and a trailer hitch receiver. 
The standard power plant for the Tacoma is 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 159 horsepower and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. You can upgrade to a 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle V-6 that makes 278 horsepower and is linked to a 6-speed manual or automatic and RWD. Four-wheel drive is an option on both engines.
The V-6 with automatic and RWD in the Access Cab style is rated at 19 mpg city, 24 highway, best for the Tacoma, with the V-6/Manual/4WD/Double Cab is lowest at 17/20 mpg.
The interior features standard cloth seating and a center console with Entune audio system and a 6.1-inch touchscreen, CD/MP3 playback, Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio, Siri Eyes Free mode and a USB port. Options include leather upholstery, a Qi wireless smartphone charging station, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and a power moonroof.
The Tacoma starts at around $26,000 and ranges to around $43,000.
If you need a good mid-size truck for work or play, the Tacoma is a great choice.