2022 Toyota Tacoma Owner Not Happy With MPG, Powertrain After 15K Miles

Overall, he really likes the truck and loves the Lunar Rock gray color and LED lights.

2022 Toyota Tacoma In Lunar Rock

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Mark Webb

By: Mark Webb

Aug 3, 2023 at 9:05pm ET

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The Toyota Tacoma enjoys a reputation as a capable and dependable mid-size truck. Equipped with the TRD Off-Road package, it will go just about anywhere, trekking across all kinds of terrain with ease. Like all vehicles, it has its share of pros and cons, some of which are laid out in this video by Robs Autos.

After owning his Toyota Tacoma for one year and accumulating over 15,000 miles, Rob decided to share his thoughts on his truck. He purchased a 2022 model with the TRD Off-Road package, waiting to get it in the Lunar Rock color. The Tacoma cost Rob around $45,000 and includes options like an upgraded stereo system and LED headlights. He's also added some aftermarket mods, including a CVC tune, a set of Cali Raised Rock Sliders, and FSW wheels.

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Rob likes the truck's size and ride height, noting it easily handles potholes and rough roads. It's also comfortable and is his vehicle of choice for road trips. He also likes how customizable it is, saying it's like a Honda Civic in that you can modify it any way you like.

As for negatives, he mentions the gas mileage, which averaged 17 to 19 miles per gallon before the CVC tune. He also doesn't like the 3.5-liter V6 engine, which puts out 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The engine, coupled with the gear-hunting transmission, led Rob to perform the engine tune after the truck hit 4,000 miles.