2021 SR - 4cyl

Hey guys,

Just bought a 21 SR, and have been driving it for a few weeks now. This is my second 4 banger tacoma, I was driving a 2nd gen 5 spd for awhile.

Just wanted to say, I really don't get all the complaining. I think the truck has more than enough power. I live at 10,000 feet, and the truck has more than enough to drive daily. I see these people saying it's borderline "unsafe" driving at highway speeds, give me a break.

Its a 4 banger. I am not towing anything, I am not driving around with a ton of shit in my bed. If you want to do either of those things, get a 6cyl.

Done ranting haha

 

Glad to hear that OP

 

They're definitely not as bad as people make them out to be, that's for sure.
It's definitely no Ram with a hemi, but it's not unreasonably slow.

...I still added a turbo to mine, though

 

I have owned a 1998 and now own a 2015 5speed and I have always wondered why they were so despised. My guess is that most have never driven one. And I tow a 6x10 cargo trailer and a Tab 320 Boondocker trailer with it. Mine came with an OEM hitch and 4 pin wiring. I installed a 7 pin connector a brake conroller.

 

Exactly... I'm not saying everyone should go get one. But I'm 25, single, no kids, don't tow. It does more than what I except out of it, has the new tech, and I know that 4cyl is going to be bulletproof.

Even running 265/70/r17s on it, averaging 21.5 mph at elevations in the mountains. Not bad

 

mpg****

 

My '96 5 lug with the 2.4 and 5 speed was incredible, honestly. I don't think my 3.4l makes that much difference in power, but the significant hit in MPG is noticeable.

 

there are a lot o I4s running around

quite few 5 lugs too

expectations to explore ....................choices to be made

careful deliberations on merit

= good results

 

The problem is the lack of configurations. The 4 banger 5 speed manual was a joy to drive. The 4 speed auto was a slug, so the last iterations with 6 speed was much improved.

My issue is they are lifted pre-runners and no 4x4 and the mileage isn't really a talking point compared to the v6. So the pro's don't out weight the cons.

 

My one complaint is the shifting, especially in cruise control. But seems to be a problem on the v6s I've driven as well.

Would be awesome if someday KDMaxx or similar released a 4 banger mod.

 

I love my 2.7L, planning on keeping it forever

Seems like 2016 and up Tacomas should have had lower gears from the factory.
Youtube vid on this from Nitro Gears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbus4FjStIM

 

I regret getting rid of my 4 cylinder daily. 2010 access cab with 4x4 and the 5 speed stick. Even with heavy tires, I had no real complaints, (even if 5th gear wasn’t an option with a headwind). If I remember right it was even 4.10 gears from the factory.

I was single, no kids, didn’t tow. Pulled the jump seats and built a platform for the dog, and drove that thing EVERYWHERE.

 

Their great for paddle boards, groceries, skateboards,etc. I started with one myself. Paid 10k in 88.

 

Also great for carrying 1000 lbs in the 6 ft bed of the access cab model. Been there, done that.

 

That video doesn’t match the claims of good mpg from a lot of people on TW. My 2.7L does better than that, I don’t get down shifting at 60 mph on a flat road in fact I don’t get that at 75 mph until i hit a grade or driving against high winds. I’m sure my 4.30 rear end helps, never understood why they put a 3.91 in the V6 automatic.
When in cruise control I have learned whenever I encounter grades or behind a slower car and want to pass to go to S mode to prevent excessive shifting and unnecessarily high rpms. I don’t mind the high rpms when really needed though this engine hums and that’s where the power is.

 

I paid $28k for mine, really dont think there is anything else on the market at that price point I'd rather have.

Having my 2nd gen manual was nice, but I swear my '21 automatic has more getup.

Maybe I just suck at driving at stick lol

 

No 4WD? Mine is.

 

Mine is 4WD as well

 

Apostasy. Only six cylinders can get you from stoplight to stoplight to Target and back.

 

Considering 2 wheel drive Tacoma SR Access Cab with the utility option/back seat delete. Should I expect better mpg results than 4x4 access cabs and double cabs? No towing, no off road, just bicycle in back bed, stock tires, and traveling 90% of time on roads with speed limit 25 to 50. Was wondering if I will get 20 mpg in city, or drop below since won’t have much highway to average out on daily commute.