Toyota has a history of producing reliable, high-quality vehicles. Their success in the global market is a testament to the cars that they create and to their brand overall.
Pickups trucks, be it full-size or smaller, dominate the American market as the most popular style of car. While there are a variety of options, namely American giants such as Ford and Chevrolet, Toyota has carved out its own space among the market providing pickup trucks in various sizes. One of the most successful and most loved Toyota pickup trucks is the Toyota Tacoma. If you are interested in all that the Tacoma has to offer and hope to buy one, buying a slightly used one can be a really great bang-for-buck approach.
So, let's look at how much a 2019 Toyota Tacoma costs today, looking at all there is to love about this Japanese mid-size pickup.
What Is The Tacoma, And Why Is It So Popular?
It is no mystery that Americans really love pickup trucks, and let's be honest there's a lot to love. More specifically, the Toyota Tacoma is a particularly popular option for a smaller-sized pickup truck and again, there's heaps to love.
In many ways, pickups trucks are a logical choice for a do-everything-car, hosting a vast array of features that make them more flexible than say muscle cars for example. Now before any fellow muscle car enthusiasts are offended, simply consider what type of car you would rather drive on both a bumpy off-road track and a shopping mall car park? Would it be a modern Mustang? Or a classic Camaro? Or a pickup truck of some description? Obviously, these vehicles are all adept to driving around in shopping malls, but the muscle cars would not fare as well on off-road terrain. Sure, there are 4WDs for heavy off-road usage, but they are not as practical for everyday suburban driving. Thus, pickups trucks are a popular option for the sweet balance that they offer.
The Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular pickup trucks in America, ranking just outside the Top 10 best selling cars in 2021 according to CarAndDriver. The Tacoma is smaller than the Toyota Tundra but seeks to satisfy very similar functions. There were no major changes from the 2018 to 2019 model, and there is almost no need to as the car seems to be pretty well reviewed.
What's There To Love About The 2019 Variant?
Let's look at the 2019 variant and see what it has to offer.
There were six different base models to choose from; SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off Road, Limited and TRD Pro. In 2019, prices for a new Tacoma started at $26,970 for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR model and increased all the way to $44,080 for the 2019 Toyota TRD Pro. While each of the different trim levels came with a variety of different features, the drive terrain of the 2019 Tacoma comprised either the base 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine or the upgraded 3.5-liter V6, a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission, and a RWD or 4WD configuration. The base engine creates 159 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque, while the bigger V6 creates 278 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque. Maximum towing capacity is 6800 lbs, if you buy one with the optional V6 Tow Prep Package. The TRD Off Road and TRD Pro versions are geared towards off-road driving, while the TRD Sport and Limited models are refined towards city driving. The variety of different trim levels serves as a huge advantage as buyers are able to buy a 2019 Toyota Tacoma that is suited to their needs.
Moving to the interior, all 2019 Toyota Tacoma models come with an inbuilt 6.1-inch touch screen infotainment system that houses a variety of intelligent features such as wireless hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, the 2019 Tacoma the Toyota Safety Sense safety and driver assistance systems, including key safety systems such as lane departure warning, pedestrian detection and forward collision warning with brake assist to name a few.
What's All This Goodness Going To Cost?
Like with any car on the used market, prices are heavily dependent on the individual car's feature set, condition, mileage and the seller's understanding of the car's worth. However, considering that the 2019 Toyota Tacoma is a pretty new car and can be found for cheaper than new with very little usage, they present a more affordable way of purchasing a capable modern mid-sized pickup truck. However, Toyota vehicles hold their value pretty well so do not expect to see the level of depreciation that is normally associated with other used cars, especially the more modern Toyota Tacoma.
Looking through Edmunds, AutoTrader and Cars.com, prices seem to fall consistently between $22,000 and $52,000 for the Tacoma SR and the Tacoma TRD Pro respectively. While there is a significant range between the mileage extending from about 3,000 miles all the way to 100,000+, the majority of 2019 Toyota Tacoma models fall between the 20,000 and 60,000 mile mark. With all the different trims levels and different price points, there is sure to be one that suits everyone.
Sources: HotCars, Cars.USNews, CarAndDriver, Edmunds, AutoTrader and Cars.com