4 cylinder double cab

In the market for a new tacoma and am leaning towards the 4 cylinder double cab. For folks who have the 4 cylinder double cab, can you please share your/thoughts experience with it?
I'm coming from a little 14 Nissan Sentra which has very little power. I don't do any heavy towing nor plan on it. I've considered an access cab but prefer the extra room for passengers, just in case. I've gone through the forums and it seems more people opt for the v6, which is out of my budget and doesn't seem like a need for me.

 

Check the 4 cylinder forum, lots of posts over there. I did some research awhile back and it seems fine for a basic commuter, but hills are the killer.

 

Here a few threads on the 4 cylinder. I have a V6 2nd gen but if / when I buy a 3rd gen I'm going to test drive the 4 cylinder first.


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2017-tacoma-4-cyl-automatic-review.515206/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/4cyl-over-6cyl-any-regrets.289240/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-happy-are-you-with-the-2-7l-4x4.530213/

 

@jermzzz I have a 4 cylinder 4x4 Access Cab.

Around town and even on the highway, I like the engine. I'm not leadfooted so I'm not usually aggressively accelerating around highway traffic, but the truck gets it done when I need it to because I know when I can and cannot perform maneuvers.

The big killer is interstate travel. This issue isn't so much down to the engine, but also the infuriating 6 speed auto. You're gonna find the same issue with the V6 with that transmission, though. Basically, whenever I put the truck into Cruise Control, the transmission downshifts to maintain the speed I'm already going in the current gear. Driving 75mph in 6th gear has different economy than driving 75mph in 5th gear.

However, I do not travel on the interstate enough for me to care, and typically only use cruise control to give my leg a break, rather than using it in lieu of constant pedal application.

Ultimately, for a city commuter who doesn't see a lot of hills, the truck and engine are perfect for me.

 

Consider how much people whine about the v6 with an automatic on the highway...

Just go drive both and be honest with yourself. My v6 gets relatively good fuel economy when its empty and just me in it but when I have to use those other two cylinders, so to speak, it gets thirsty. You'll have to use all four of yours more often so it'll get thirsty sooner. If you live on all flat land and do really lightweight things (less than 80 on the highway, no towing or routine hauling) you might absolutely love it.

Again, drive them both and do what feels right for you, what makes you happy.

(I would love a clean old regular cab 22RE, I have nothing against 4 cylinders whatsoever.)