2022 Toyota Tacoma
Your pride and joy are your four-hooved muscle machines that put the “horse” in horsepower. So, when you need to move hay or feed for your prize winners, get a truck that can handle as much roughing it as your horses can.
Consider the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. While it isn’t a thoroughbred, you’ll come to love it as much as your stable full of whickering friends. The team at Ira Toyota of Manchester is excited to help our friends in the Amherst, Manchester, and Derry, NH, communities, so we’ve put together this quick 2022 Toyota Tacoma review.
Read on to learn all about your new favorite road companion.
2022 Toyota Tacoma: Horsepower
While you may prefer roughing it on the trails with your favorite pony, sometimes you need to take the beaten path to the service station or to your nine-to-five. In that case, you’ll be relieved to know the 2022 Toyota Tacoma has plenty of power to get the places your horse shouldn’t go.
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has two available engines to choose from, and their specifications are outlined in the chart below:
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | EPA-estimated MPG |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder engine | 159 HP | 180 lb-ft | 20 city/ 23 highway* |
| 3.5L V6 engine | 278 HP | 265 lb-ft | 18 city/ 22 highway* |
When it comes to bringing along the things you need to keep your horses at their best, you’ll have a maximum available payload of 1,685 pounds. If you want to bring your best show pony, you’ll have a maximum available towing capacity of 6,800 pounds, enough for a single-horse trailer.
2022 Toyota Tacoma: Technology
Maybe your budding equestrian champion and her dressage companion need to go out of state for competitions. You don’t want to spend the drive in contemplative silence, obsessing over whether she can perfect her routine—you should spend it singing along to your favorite country pump-up jams.
The standard infotainment system on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma comes with the following standard equipment:
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- Amazon Alexa
If you’d like, you can upgrade to trims with an 8-inch touchscreen and premium audio and dynamic navigation. For true equestrian audiophiles, consider upgrading to the JBL 6-speaker system with a subwoofer and amplifier for crisp songs and a pounding bassline.
Learn more about the Toyota Tacoma in our library of Tacoma reviews.
2022 Toyota Tacoma: Safety Features
You wouldn’t kick your beloved steed to a gallop without knowing where the trail was going, and you wouldn’t do the same on the road. Luckily, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P. This comprehensive safety suite has the following standard features:
- Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist
- Automatic High Beams
Is there anything more frustrating than trying to get a lazy pony from trot to canter when they just can’t be bothered? You can skip that in the Toyota Tacoma with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. This feature lets you set a consistent speed and following distance, and your truck will handle merging with the flow of traffic for you—unlike that surly pony.
Test Drive the 2022 Toyota Tacoma Today!
Don’t wait for the championships to sneak up to get behind the wheel of a truck that’s perfect for both you and your horses. Contact or come visit us at Ira Toyota of Manchester and test drive the 2022 Toyota Tacoma if you’re in Amherst, Manchester, or Derry, New Hampshire.
* 2022 projected EPA-estimated mpg rating estimates as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of posting. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
