Comparing the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Against its Contemporaries

If there was ever a model to define expectations for the midsize truck segment, it's the Toyota Tacoma. With a long track record of impressive reliability and excellent off-road competence, the Tacoma has staked a claim as a leader among the industry's smaller truck models. This leadership mentality remains true in the new 2019 Tacoma. Get in the driver's seat of a brand-new model, and you'll find that the Tacoma continues its tradition of pragmatic design and commendable performance.

The market is starting to catch on, however. In recent years, American automakers have reintroduced their midsize truck nameplates as competitors against the Tacoma. Both the Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado are turning heads among truck enthusiasts near Danville, KY or London, KY.

You can compare the Tacoma against its two major competitors below. We've brought together important details and information about each model so you can determine for yourself which is the right pick.

2019 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2019 Chevrolet Colorado

• You'll find available off-road packages in both the Tacoma and Colorado. Whether you choose a Colorado ZR2 or a Tacoma TRD Pro, you'll get four-wheel drive, upgraded shocks, all-terrain tires, and more. They're quite similar packages, but the Tacoma TRD Pro gets an edge with its cat-back exhaust and distinct Desert Air Intake.
• Prefer to row your own gears? The Tacoma is the way to go. Its optional six-speed manual offers precise control and an engaging drive experience. The Colorado, on the other hand, is limited to two automatic gearbox options.
• The Tacoma has a couple of useful features that give it an off-road edge over the Colorado. Crawl Control and Hill Start Assist Control can make it easier than ever to explore new trails near Richmond, KY or Oneida, TN.
• The Tacoma has a pickup bed that's made to take abuse. It's made from a composite that negates the need for bed liner. With the Colorado, you'll likely need to pay extra for bed liner to ensure the kind of durability that you're looking for.

2019 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2019 Ford Ranger

• If engine selection is important to you, you may want to go with the Tacoma. It offers a choice between a fuel-sipping four-cylinder engine and a more powerful V6 engine. Meanwhile, the Ranger is limited to just the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine.
• The Tacoma gets a power advantage over the Ranger. Its available 3.5-liter V6 makes a healthy 278 horsepower. The Ranger falls just behind with its 270-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
• Many truck enthusiasts prefer to drive with a manual transmission, and the Tacoma caters to that preference with its available six-speed manual transmission. It's also available with a six-speed automatic gearbox. By contrast, the Ranger is only available with a ten-speed automatic.
• Both models offer specialized off-road packages, but there are some differences to note. With the Ranger FX4 and Tacoma TRD Pro alike, you'll get standard features like four-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, and skid plates. However, the Tacoma TRD Pro offers upgraded features like a Desert Air Intake, cat-back exhaust, and more.

Test Drive the New Tacoma

We have new 2019 Tacoma trucks available at Toyota of Somerset. Stop by our dealership near Lexington and you'll be able to take one for a drive. If it's the right truck for you, we can show you available financing and lease offers that can help make the Tacoma more attainable. Contact us if you have questions about this new truck.