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1995 – 2004 · 1 body style available

1st Gen

The 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma is the first generation of Toyota's compact pickup, replacing the model previously sold in North America simply as the Toyota…

2005 – 2015 · 1 body style available

2nd Gen

The 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma is the second generation of the model and marked a significant step up in size, moving the Tacoma from the compact class into the…

2016 – 2023 · 1 body style available

3rd Gen

The 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma is the third generation of Toyota's mid-size pickup, built on a revised version of the previous platform with new powertrains and a…

2024 – present · 1 body style available

4th Gen

The 2024-present Toyota Tacoma is the fourth generation of the mid-size pickup and the first to abandon naturally aspirated engines entirely. It rides on the…

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What generations of the Toyota Tacoma are there?

1st Gen (1995 to 2004); 2nd Gen (2005 to 2015); 3rd Gen (2016 to 2023); 4th Gen (2024 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Toyota Tacoma?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.