Why no 2.7 4X4 auto?

Toyota's six speed auto would beat the hell outta their 5 speed stick. 6 gears plus lockup, so 7 available ratios (sorta), smooth as butta. No way some 5 speed crashbox is gonna beat that.

 

the 2.7 is the only choice tho....since the only real trucks are regular cabs

 

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The auto would probably be sluggish. I like having more control over my vehicle. My regular cab is plenty fast and I don't tow much so extra power isn't necessary. I like manuals for easy maintenance. You need more equipment to properly flush an auto tranny. The manual takes less time than an engine oil change. The 4 bangers are very utilitarian, the way trucks should be. Manual tranny, manual locks, manual windows. Manual = reliable. ( less to go wrong )

Not to mention the 4 cylinder is a cast iron block and has a timing chain rather than belt. That's why I went for the 4 banger. Less maintenance. Better economy. And I hate autos.

 

What about beating it in longevity??? : P

 

Btw I got 25.4 mpgs driving from San bernardino to Vegas and back. Beat that v6!!!

 

no one has said anything yet. me thinks we can declare victory

 

the 2011 model is going to have a 4x4 auto option in the access cab, and base cab....so there ya go.

 

My 2.7l 4x4 gets 23 with winter fuel+winter/AT tires in the summer i get 26 onb the stock dunlop AT20s. How? 65mph posted speed in Oregon. and keep the tires inflated as high as reasonable , full synthetics(not really sure how much it helps) , pulled 2nd filter and fender elbow for the intake too. MPG is compared to a gps for 65 mph... odometer is accurate.
I just got tired of "too much is not enough" philosophy from selling truck in America, I'm finding this truck loads of fun + i keep more $$ in my pocket.

 

I hope that is true abut the 2011's because I want an auto 4x4 regular cab. I had a stick shift first gen 4x4 and got real tired of shifting gears in traffic. Call me a old fart ut that is what I want. Don't need power windows, locks, nav system, moon roof just want a plain truck with A/C and auto.
BTW, my reg cab auto is holding up just fine but i don't dog it.

 

All 2nd gen Tacomas have timing chains....

 

I4 for life! When I feel that I need more room and power, I'll get me a cummins manual with 4x4 but still keep the taco!! For the moment I couldn't be happier!

 

Auto's are not necessarily slower, or worse mileage, a lot of the negative responses are assuming this. There are also assumptions being made about longevity. One clutch repair pays for a lot of trans fluid changes. For example the Canadian mileage rating for the 5 speed auto, is 2 mpg higher than the 6 speed.
But, at the end of the day, myself and many other would settle for a slower, slightly less economical truck, because for whatever reason, a lot of us don't want to shift.

 

2011 Canadian order guide will include the 2.7L Access Cab 4X4 Automatic. 2011 Tacoma orders started in early April. The first 2011's are expected to arrive at Canadian delaers by Aug-Sept. No design changes. 2012 is the next generation.

 

i wonder why they didn't put the v6 in the reg cab....seems like with less weight the mpg would be about the same as the 4 banger...dunno

 

X2 on that. Y I got a 2.7 w/MT

 

Good question. Some early first gens reg cabs had the V6 and they would walk the dog.

 

Now your talking the truth, amen,brother.

 

In the auto vs stick debate, has anyone considered the V6's 6 speed vs the

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Auto5? No advantage in capability, speed, or longevity. If Toyota puts a better auto in the 4 cyl, the auto should match the stick in every respect, except abusive off the line acceleration.
Does anyone know which auto will be paired to the 4 cyl, maybe the 5 speed?

 

the Colorado has a 2.9L 4 banger. but is chevy, and they're retarded. and yes, i checked. lol. their site takes forever to load. esp on a slow as$ work computer

well...the 6 speed paired with the 1GR is a nice combo, but i have to say the 5 speed auto and the 6 speed stick are kinda different animals. the 5 speed auto is a great truck transmission, but the 6 speed is a good closer ratio gearbox, its really fun to drive esp in the city cause there's a gear for every speed. the 2tr autos now have a pretty solid 4 speed.

i think most of the reg cabs are made auto because like you said, not too many people can drive stick, and alot of the reg cabs, esp the 5 lug, are bought as pure work trucks. my truck has so many ghetto twins its not even funny.