2023 Toyota Tacoma 4X4

Description

The black paint drinks in daylight like ink, casting sharp reflections across muscular fenders while a refined V6 hum settles into a confident idle. Pull the sturdy handle and the door closes with a satisfying, single-note thud; inside, the cabin’s quiet is punctuated only by the soft sweep of the gauges and the subtle click of a well-weighted shifter. Engage the electronic transfer case and you feel traction gather beneath you—tactile, surefooted, ready—while the Tacoma’s chassis filters chatter without dulling the road’s texture. It’s a sensory snapshot of purpose: calm, controlled power with just enough mechanical soundtrack to remind you why pickups earned their reputation. This pre-owned 2023 Toyota Tacoma presents itself with purposeful restraint—monotone black, body-color bumpers and flares, and a dark grille that frames projector halogen headlamps and crisp daytime running lights.

The look stays honest and utilitarian where it matters: a composite bed resists dings and rust, the pickup-bed rail system is prepared for tie-downs and cargo organization, and an easy-lower tailgate pairs with a rear bumper step to make loading feel effortless. Beneath, a protective skid plate and a full-size spare stand by for the unexpected, while wheel locks keep the steel rims secure when you’re parked trailside or curbside. The Tacoma’s balanced hardware shows up whenever the pavement ends. Up front, an independent double-wishbone layout with coil springs and gas-pressurized shocks keeps steering precise and body motions tidy. A robust leaf-spring rear axle is tuned for payload stability without turning every expansion joint into an event. Confidence is underwritten by ventilated front discs, brake assist, stability and traction management, and a brake-actuated limited-slip function that quietly shuffles torque where it’s needed.

The Class IV tow rating and built-in trailer wiring, along with trailer sway control, transform the truck from daily driver to capable hauler in one hitch-and-go motion. Safety and driver assistance bring modern polish to the Tacoma’s rugged brief. Toyota Safety Sense P layers in High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, pedestrian detection, and auto high beams, complemented by eight airbags and a clear rearview camera. Inside, durable cloth seating with supportive head restraints and a versatile split-folding rear bench keep people and gear in their places. The cockpit is straightforward and intuitive: a 7-inch touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth keeps calls and streaming crisp, and steering-wheel controls reduce distraction. Analog instruments are augmented by a 4.2-inch information display, while storage abounds—bins in every door, an under-seat tray, and a locking glove box—alongside nine cleverly placed beverage holders.

Power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, manual climate with a cabin filter, and a sliding rear window round out a cabin designed to work as hard as it relaxes. Under the hood, the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 with port/direct injection and variable valve control delivers 278 horsepower with linear, predictable response through a smooth 6-speed automatic. Part-time four-wheel drive allows efficient rear-drive cruising, with the traction and control of 4H or the grunt of low range when the terrain demands it. Emissions tech meets LEV3-ULEV70/Tier 3 Bin 70 standards, and fuel use is rated at 13.0 L/100 km city and 10.5 L/100 km highway. In sum, this pre-owned Tacoma blends honest utility, contemporary safety, and a polished driving feel—an unpretentious, black-on-black tool that’s equally at home commuting, towing, or tracing a ridge line at first light.