4g Tacoma MPG and Fuel Tank Size SUCKS!!!

[scythanith]

Not trying to be a pain here but I always wonder why people buy vehicles they might not be happy with. Tacomas are admittedly expensive and have some compromises (the gas tank being one of them). If you knew this going in, I think it's hard to make the argument that the truck sucks. My thought is, you have a really capable truck. So you have to fill up a few more times, no big deal. Just my two cents. Not trying to start a battle here lol.

No battle to be had. Everyone's experience has been different.

Never did I anticipate 17.5 l / 100 km fuel consumption. I want nothing more than to be happy with my new $85K truck. I was hoping the smaller tank would be offset by the better fuel economy when compared to my 2006 V6 Tacoma. And logic would say that should have been the case. And as I mentioned before on some other post, a difference in 3 l / 100 km would mean about $21K additional fuel cost over 400K km. Am I going to sell the truck? No, no I am not. Can I be frustrated with the difference between the stated fuel consumption (10.3 l / 100 km combined) and the actual... yes, I believe that's warranted.

I researched this truck for a year and a half before they come out and wasn't expecting 10.3 L. But 17.5 is a far cry and will cost me. I would have rather they had said 14 L / 100 km for the Trailhunter. I still would have bought it and just budgeted for the extended fuel tank. I've already spent in excess of an additional $10K to protect and outfit the truck, as I plan on keeping it for the long haul... or as long a haul as a 70 L fuel tank at 17.5 L / 100 km can get me ;)

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[RokeHi]

Compared to my current 3G AC, the 4G XC looses a few things, no access cab, less range, payload and towing are about the same, still has rear leafs, plus it costs about $10K more. Get a little better lowend torque and that is about the only advantage.

Was very excited to buy a 4G, however compared to what I have now it went backwards on few things or didn’t radically improve on a couple others.

I had a 2G AC - yes no access cab :( should have at least one door; fuel tank is smaller by about 3 gallons, but I like all the new technology features like the driver assistance systems, infotainment , and connectivity. Also I did not have electronically locking differentials. I loved my 2G PreRunner 4.0 but I'm loving this truck more.