Toyota 2009 Tacoma Pickup starts at $15,170

Toyota just announced teh street price for the highly-anticpated 2009 Tacoma pickup trucks, which range from $15,170 to $27,075.

TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today
for 2009 Tacoma pickup trucks, which range from $15,170 to $27,075.

Tacoma greatly enhances its overall value with the addition of several
new features. All Tacoma models will now feature Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC), and Traction Control (TRAC) as standard equipment, making Tacoma the
latest model to feature Toyota’s STAR Safety system consisting of Anti-Lock
Brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist, VSC, and TRAC.
Additional new standard features include an automatic limited slip
differential, roll-sensing curtain and seat side airbags, and front active
headrests.

Exterior styling has been freshened with an argent painted grille, LED
taillamps and four new colors that include Magnetic Gray, Barcelona Red,
Pyrite, and Timberland. Smoked headlamp trim is featured on X-Runner and
models with the optional TRD Offroad and TRD Sport packages.

Inside, Tacoma features a new and enhanced standard equipment audio
system. All Tacoma audio head units feature AM/FM radio, an auxiliary audio
input, an MP3-capable CD player, and satellite radio capability. Standard
audio on Access and Double Cab models have been upgraded to two ceiling
mounted speakers for a total of six and will be satellite radio ready. An
optional JBL six-disc CD changer with satellite radio that includes a
three-month free subscription to XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth(TM) is
available for Tacoma Double Cab models.

Additional interior enhancements include a new front door trim panel on
all Tacoma models. Access Cab models receive power windows and door locks
as standard equipment and a new rear seat design that features a center
storage area and under seat storage. Other enhancements include a stylish
new seat fabric pattern for models equipped with the optional SR5 package,
and all Regular Cab models are equipped with bench seats. A new backup
monitor is offered as an option on Access and Double Cab models.

2009 Tacoma 4×2 models carry a base MSRP that ranges from $15,170 for
the Regular Cab with a four cylinder engine and five-speed manual
transmission to $25,285 for the X-Runner Access Cab V6 with a six-speed
manual transmission. For PreRunner models, base MSRP ranges from $16,055
for the Regular Cab with a four cylinder engine and five-speed manual
transmission to $24,000 for the Double Cab Long Bed V6 with 5-speed
automatic transmission.

The base MSRP for Tacoma 4×4 models range from $19,130 for the Regular
Cab with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission to
$27,075 for the Double Cab Long Bed V6 with a five-speed automatic
transmission. The overall average MSRP for all Tacoma models increases
$1,104, or 5.1 percent.