1997 Toyota Tacoma
1997 Toyota Tacoma Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$12,238 - $23,418
Original MSRP:
$11,217 - $20,984
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
See all Safety Rating Results
| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver seat belts with air bags; passenger seat belts. |
1997 Toyota Tacoma Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Toyota Tacoma , SR5 | N/A |
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1997 Toyota Tacoma Models & Prices
1997 Toyota Tacoma BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Cab Manual | $12,238 | $11,217 | $183 / Month* | |
| Reg Cab Auto | $12,958 | $11,878 | $194 / Month* | |
| XtraCab Manual | $14,408 | $13,058 | $213 / Month* | |
| XtraCab Auto | $15,128 | $13,712 | $224 / Month* | |
| XtraCab V6 Manual | $15,748 | $14,273 | $233 / Month* | |
| XtraCab V6 Auto | $16,648 | $15,089 | $246 / Month* | |
| Reg Cab Manual 4WD | $17,128 | $15,348 | $250 / Month* | |
| Reg Cab Auto 4WD | $18,028 | $16,153 | $264 / Month* | |
| Reg Cab V6 Manual 4WD | $18,268 | $16,368 | $267 / Month* | |
| XtraCab Manual 4WD | $18,578 | $16,647 | $272 / Month* | |
| XtraCab Auto 4WD | $19,478 | $17,453 | $285 / Month* | |
| XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD | $19,668 | $17,624 | $288 / Month* | |
| XtraCab V6 Auto 4WD | $20,568 | $18,429 | $301 / Month* | |
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1997 Toyota Tacoma SR5
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD SR5 | $22,518 | $20,177 | $329 / Month* | |
| XtraCab V6 Auto 4WD SR5 | $23,418 | $20,984 | $342 / Month* | |
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1997 Toyota Tacoma Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| City 16/hwy 19 (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 17/hwy 19 (3.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
| City 18/hwy 21 (2.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | |
| City 18/hwy 21 (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | |
| City 18/hwy 22 (2.7L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |
| City 19/hwy 23 (3.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |
| City 22/hwy 25 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | |
| City 23/hwy 29 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Argent grille | • | |
| Black painted rear bumper | • | |
| Black windshield molding | • | • |
| Chrome front/rear bumpers/grille/trim | • | |
| Dual black outside mirrors (RH Convex) | • | • |
| Front/rear mudguards | • | • |
| Mist-cycle windshield wipers | • | |
| Rectangular sealed-beam halogen headlamps | • | • |
| Removable tailgate | • | • |
| Sliding rear window | • | |
| Tilt-out rear quarter windows | • | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 fully-split front fabric bench seat w/adjustable front headrests | • | |
| Digital quartz clock | • | |
| Dual cup holders | • | • |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 4 speakers | • | |
| Forward-facing rear jump seats | • | • |
| Full carpeting | • | • |
| Full door trim w/cloth inserts, dual armrests, map pockets | • | • |
| Gauges-inc: speedometer, odometer, fuel level, coolant temp | • | |
| Gauges-inc: speedometer, odometer, tachometer, tripmeter, fuel level, coolant temp | • | |
| Low fuel warning light | • | |
| Reclining sport bucket seats w/6-way adjustable driver seat, adjustable headrests | • | |
| Right rear quarter storage compartment | • | • |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | |
| Tilt-forward fabric bench seat w/headrests | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 103.3" wheelbase | • | |
| 121.9" wheelbase | • | • |
| 14" styled-steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | |
| 15" aluminum alloy wheels | • | |
| 15" styled-steel wheels | • | |
| 15.1 gallon fuel tank w/lockable fuel filler door & gas cap holder | • | |
| 18.0 gallon fuel tank w/lockable fuel filler door & gas cap holder | • | • |
| 2-speed 4WDemand "shift on the move" transfer case | • | |
| 2-speed transfer case | • | |
| 2.4L DOHC EFI 16-valve I4 engine | • | |
| 2.7L DOHC EFI 16-valve I4 engine | • | |
| 3.15 axle ratio | • | |
| 3.42 axle ratio | • | |
| 3.4L DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • |
| 3.58 axle ratio | • | |
| 3.91 axle ratio | • | • |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive | • | • |
| 4.10 axle ratio | • | |
| 4244# GVWR/1664# maximum payload | • | |
| 4244# GVWR/1684# maximum payload | • | |
| 4497# GVWR/1582# maximum payload | • | |
| 4497# GVWR/1602# maximum payload | • | |
| 4497# GVWR/1732# maximum payload | • | |
| 4497# GVWR/1752# maximum payload | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 5104# GVWR/1664# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1669# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1694# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1699# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1729# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1759# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1859# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1884# maximum payload | • | |
| 5104# GVWR/1914# maximum payload | • | |
| 6.2' double-wall box | • | • |
| Auto-locking front hubs | • | |
| Front stabilizer bar | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire | • | • |
| HD battery | • | |
| Independent coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension w/gas-filled shock absorbers | • | • |
| Independent coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension w/hydraulic shock absorbers | • | |
| Manual rack & pinion steering | • | |
| Manual-locking front hubs | • | |
| P195/75R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | |
| P215/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | |
| P225/75R15 mud & snow SBR BSW tires | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/rear load-sensing proportioning valve | • | • |
| Rear leaf-spring suspension w/staggered gas-filled shock absorbers | • | • |
| Rear leaf-spring suspension w/staggered hydraulic shock absorbers | • | |
| Rear-wheel drive | • | |
| Skid plates-inc: front suspension, transfer case, fuel tank | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts w/adjustable shoulder belt anchors at outboard positions & center lap belt | • | • |
| Driver side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | • | • |
| Side-door impact beams | • | • |
1997 Toyota Tacoma Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM | • | • |
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (REQ: PS Pwr Steering) | • | |
| 4-WHEEL DEMAND TRANSFER CASE | • | |
| 4WD SELECTOR SWITCH (REQ: CL Cruise Control) | • | |
| ALL-WEATHER GUARD PKG -inc:HD battery/ windshield wiper motor, rain channeled windshield molding | • | • |
| ALL-WEATHER GUARD PKG -inc:HD battery/starter/ windshield wiper motor, rain channeled windshield molding | • | • |
| ALL-WEATHER GUARD PKG -inc:HD starter/ windshield wiper motor, rain channeled windshield molding | • | |
| ALL-WEATHER GUARD PKG -inc:HD windshield wiper motor, rain channeled windshield molding | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (N/A w/SX Value Pkg) | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 31" x 10.5R15 SBR tires | • | • |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 31" x 10.5R15 SBR tires, gas-filled shock absorbers | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: gas-filled shock absorbers | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: gas-filled shock absorbers (N/A w/SX Value Pkg) | • | |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P215/70R14 tires | • | |
| CHROME PKG -inc: chrome front/rear step bumpers/grille/door handles | • | |
| CHROME PKG -inc: chrome front/rear step bumpers/grille/door handles (N/A w/PQ Value Edition Pkg) | • | |
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: tilt steering wheel, variable intermittent wipers, cruise control, tachometer, digital clock, tripmeter | • | |
| CRUISE CONTROL (REQ: TW Tilt Wheel) | • | |
| CRUISE CONTROL -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel, glove box/ignition keyring lights (REQ: PO Pwr Pkg) | • | |
| DELUXE ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, 4 SPEAKERS | • | |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/2 SPEAKERS | • | |
| FABRIC BUCKET SEATS W/HEADRESTS | • | |
| FABRIC BUCKET SEATS W/HEADRESTS -inc: center console box | • | • |
| POP-UP/REMOVABLE MOONROOF -inc: removable sunshade | • | • |
| PWR ANTENNA (REQ: PO Pwr Pkg) | • | |
| PWR PKG -inc: pwr windows/door locks (REQ: CL Cruise Control & TW Tilt Wheel) | • | |
| PWR PKG -inc: pwr windows/door locks, chrome pwr outside mirrors, glove box/ignition keyring lights (REQ: CL Cruise Control & PA Pwr Antenna) | • | |
| RADIO PREP PKG -inc: antenna, wiring harness, 4 speakers | • | |
| SLIDING REAR WINDOW | • | |
| SLIDING REAR WINDOW -inc: privacy glass | • | |
| TACHOMETER | • | |
| TILT STEERING WHEEL -inc: variable intermittent windshield wipers | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | • | • |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED | • | • |
DIFFERENTIAL Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| <<< DECOR LEVEL >>> | • | |
| LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED | • | • |
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS | • | |
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS (REQ: AW Wheels, BU Seats, & TA Tachometer) | • | |
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS (REQ: AW Wheels, TA Tachometer) | • | |
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS (REQ: TA Tachometer) | • | |
| SX PKG -inc: sliding rear window,bucket seats, aluminum wheels, 31" x 10.5R15 tires, chrome front bumper/rear step bumper, chrome grille/ door handles, center console (REQ: RA Radio) *NET* | • | |
| SX PKG -inc: sliding rear window,bucket seats, gas-filled shock absorbers, aluminum wheels, 31" x 10.5R15 tires, chrome front bumper/rear step bumper, chrome grille/door handles, center console (REQ: RA Radio) *NET* | • | |
| SX PKG NOT DESIRED | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| ** PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE DISTRIBUTED BY TOYOTA MOTORS SALES USA, CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR ANY LOCAL VARIANCES ** | • | • |
OPTION PKG Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| LX PKG -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, chrome front bumper/rear step bumper, chrome grille/door handles, pwr steering, sliding rear window, privacy glass, passenger visor vantiy mirror, air cond *NET* | • | |
| LX PKG -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, chrome front bumper/rear step bumper, chrome grille/door handles, sliding rear window, privacy glass, passenger visor vanity mirror, air cond *NET* | • | |
| OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED | • | |
| VALUE EDITION PKG -inc: pwr steering, painted rear step bumper, ETR AM/FM stereo, carpeted floor mats *NET* | • | |
| VALUE EDITION PLUS PKG -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo, carpeted floor mats, air cond *NET* | • | |
| VALUE EDITION PLUS PKG -inc: pwr steering, chrome front/rear step bumper, chrome grille/ door handles, ETR AM/FM stereo,carpeted floor mats, air cond *NET* | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| METALLIC PAINT | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA - SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • |
| 2-PIECE FRONT CARPET FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | |
| 4-PIECE CARPET FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • |
| AIR CONDITIONING (PIO) | • | • |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: AL or AW Wheels) | • | |
| ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: AW Wheels) | • | |
| AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE DECK (REQ: RA or R2 Radio) | • | |
| BODY-SIDE MOLDING (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
| CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: BU Bucket Seats) (PIO) | • | |
| COMPACT DISC DECK (PIO) | • | |
| COMPACT DISC DECK (REQ: EX or E2 Radio) (PIO) | • | |
| COMPACT DISC DECK (REQ: RA, B1, or E1 Radio) (PIO) | • | |
| DELUXE CHROME REAR BUMPER (PIO) | • | |
| DELUXE PAINTED REAR BUMPER (PIO) | • | |
| DIGITAL CLOCK (PIO) | • | |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/2 SPEAKERS (PIO) | • | |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, 2 SPEAKERS -inc: radio wiring, antenna (PIO) | • | |
| HOOD PROTECTOR (PIO) | • | • |
| MID-LINE ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, 2 SPEAKERS -inc: radio wiring, antenna (PIO) | • | |
| MID-LINE ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, 4 SPEAKERS (REQ: RR Radio Prep Pkg) (PIO) | • | |
| MUDGUARDS (PIO) | • | |
| OVER RAIL BEDLINER (PIO) | • | • |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (REQ: PO Pwr Pkg) (PIO) | • | • |
| RUNNING BOARDS (PIO) | • | • |
| SPARE TIRE LOCK (PIO) | • | • |
| STEEL WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | |
| TONNEAU COVER (PIO) | • | • |
| TONNEAU COVER/UNDER-RAIL BEDLINER PKG (PIO) | • | • |
| TOWING RECEIVER HITCH (PIO) | • | • |
| TOYOTA 3D COMPACT DISC PLAYER (PIO) | • | |
| TOYOTA 3D COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: EX or E2 Radio) (PIO) | • | |
| TOYOTA 3D COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: RA, B1, or E1 Radio) (PIO) | • | |
| UNDER RAIL BEDLINER (PIO) | • | • |
| V.I.P. RS3000 DELUXE SECURITY SYSTEM -inc: remote transmitter operation (REQ: PO Pwr Pkg) (PIO) | • | • |
| V.I.P. S1000 BASE SECURITY SYSTEM -inc: ignition key controlled passive arming (PIO) | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| GULF STATES REGION DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT *for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi* | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • |
| SOUTHEAST REGION DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT *for Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida* | • | • |
STEERING TYPE Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| PWR STEERING | • | |
| PWR STEERING NOT DESIRED | • |
TRANSMISSIONS Options
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | |
| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
1997 Toyota Tacoma Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Engine
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4L/147 | 3.4L/208 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 142 @ 5000 | 190 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 160 @ 4000 | 220 @ 3600 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 62.0 | 66.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 121.9 | 121.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.5 | 66.5 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.1 | 18.0 |
Steering
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 41.3 | 40.0 |
Tires
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/75R14 | 31x10.5R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/75R14 | 31x10.5R15 |
Transmission
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | SR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.1 | 54.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.3 | 53.3 |
1997 Toyota Tacoma Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| 3-point seat belts w/adjustable shoulder belt anchors at outboard positions & center lap belt |
| Side-door impact beams |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver seat belts with air bags; passenger seat belts. |
