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Body size and height for a Tacoma ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by POPE125, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:45 AM
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    POPE125

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    I have been driving trucks since 1988 , never owned a Toyota and never a smaller truck . My question is Im 6'2 and 235lbs am I going to be to big for a Tacoma ? Wondering if anyone is my size and how you fell in the truck? Cramped ?
     
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  2. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:47 AM
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    Taco16LB

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    Every one is a little different , best to go test one out for yourself .
    I am 6' and 250 and fit fine .
    And welcome to TW
    Edit - I also have a sunroof .
     
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    Athlaos

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    6' 1" and 225 and all is good.
     
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    timlovestacos

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    6’2 and 205lbs with no problems either. Maybe find one on Turo or another rental car place to drive for a few days and see how you fit.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    chrslefty

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    You'll fit if you want too. I'm 6'4 300lbs and I squeeze into a first gen which has a way smaller cab.
     
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    Yeah, Just need to sit in it. Everyone is built different. I have an off-road with a sunroof and if i sit with good posture my head hits the roof. I have to lean to the side a bit where my head gets a little clearance from the sunroof or slouch a bit and I'm 5'10".

    If you like to sit with the seat leaning back a bit you should be fine.
     
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    Depends on how long your legs are compared with how long your arms are. I'm 6' 190 and only fit ok. I think I have long legs compared to some people, so in order to have the seat where I would normally like it, I can't reach the steering wheel comfortably. I have to compromise and scoot the seat up a little more than I normally would. They should have either made the seat higher, or made the steering wheel telescope out farther.
    Your best solution is to just try one out.
     
  8. Jun 12, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    Anchovy

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    6’1 300 fits like a glove
     
  9. Jun 12, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    6'1", 205 and fit ok until I try to get my wallet/phone out of my pocket..steering wheel doesn't tilt high enough
     
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    lol... go test drive the truck.
     
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    electricdgm

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    I as well am 6'0" weighing around 200 and have no problem. For me once I found my sweet spot I leave all the adjustments alone. I did put a 2" level kit on the front so I can fit right in.
     
  12. Jun 12, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    6-6 and 275. No issues. Well at least the same issues as every other car or truck that I’ve been in.
     
  13. Jun 12, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    You are going to get as many different responses as there are members on here.

    There are tons of variables: height, weight, whether you have a long torso or long limbs, your idea of what a comfortable position is, etc.

    I am 6’0”, 185 lbs, with longer torso than limbs: I don’t find Tacoma’s seating position very comfortable. For me Tacomas cabin lack vertical space, and the seat is too close to the floor.

    I’ve spent a fair bit of time and effort trying to figure out how to be comfortable: I have to set the seat far back in order to find sufficient headroom, but then the steering wheel is too far forward. And then when you sit so stretched out you find yourself with little lateral support. My leg was cramping up after 45+ minutes. I stuffed 1/2-inch worth of washers under the seat rails and that helped quite a bit. There are vendors on this forum selling seat raisers to address this issue.

    Of the midsize trucks I test drove, I found GM’s Colorado/Canyon to offer the most spacious cabin.

    I don’t know if you will find Tacoma’s cabin comfortable or not; my hunch is that coming from full-size trucks chances are you will find Tacoma cabin too small.

    Good luck!
     
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