Bill Estes Toyota
2012 Toyota Tacoma
Now available at Bill Estes Toyota in Indianapolis, IN
- Starting MSRP$17,125
- Horsepower159–236 hp
- EPA MPG16–21 city / 21–25 hwy
- Max Towing3,500–6,500 lbs
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma brings midsize pickup utility, seating for five, and a choice of rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive to shoppers at Bill Estes Toyota in Indianapolis, IN. This page outlines the Tacoma’s trim range, engine choices, towing capability, fuel economy, dimensions, and configuration details, while also showing how it compares with the 2012 Toyota Tundra. Bill Estes Toyota serves the Greater Indianapolis metro area, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, Zionsville, and Brownsburg, from 3232 Harper Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
- Starting MSRP
- $17,125
- Horsepower
- 159–236 hp
- EPA MPG
- 16–21 city / 21–25 hwy
- Max Towing
- 3,500–6,500 lbs
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive / Four Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded
- Body Style
- Regular Cab / Access Cab / Double Cab
How the 2012 Toyota Tacoma Compares With the Toyota Lineup
Pricing, power, fuel economy, towing, drivetrain, and fuel type help separate the Tacoma from Toyota’s larger truck offering. The Tacoma’s starting MSRP is $17,125; MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
| Spec | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $17,125 | $32,795 |
| Horsepower | 159–236 hp | 381 hp |
| EPA MPG | 16–21 city / 21–25 hwy | 13 city / 17–18 hwy |
| Max Towing | 3,500–6,500 lbs | 9,800 lbs |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive / Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Flex-Fuel (Unleaded/E85) / Regular Unleaded |
Manufacturer figures for the model year shown; a range spans that model's trims. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
The 2012 Toyota Tundra starts at $32,795, compared with the Tacoma’s $17,125 starting MSRP. The Tundra produces 381 hp and offers 13 city MPG with 17–18 highway MPG, while its 9,800-pound maximum towing capacity and four-wheel drive suit shoppers prioritizing larger-truck capability; the Tacoma’s lower starting price and midsize format suit buyers seeking a more compact Toyota pickup.
Specifications and Configuration
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma is offered in Regular Cab, Access Cab, and Double Cab body styles, with seating for five. Across its five trims, engine size ranges from 2.7 to 4.0 liters, with inline-four and V6 layouts producing 159 to 236 hp and 180 to 266 lb-ft of torque.
Depending on trim, the Tacoma uses a manual or automatic transmission with four, five, or six speeds. Drivetrain choices are rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, while fuel is regular unleaded. Maximum towing ranges from 3,500 to 6,500 lbs, and city fuel economy ranges from 16 to 21 MPG with highway fuel economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
The Tacoma measures 190.4 to 208.1 inches in length, 72.2 to 74.6 inches in width, and 65.6 to 70.3 inches in height. Wheelbase ranges from 109.6 to 127.4 inches, curb weight from 3,250 to 3,835 lbs, and fuel capacity is 21.1 gallons.
Buying a 2012 Toyota Tacoma in Indianapolis
Bill Estes Toyota is a Toyota dealership serving Indianapolis and the surrounding Central Indiana communities. The store receives vehicles on a rolling basis, so shoppers can search inventory for current Toyota availability and explore new, used, and certified pre-owned options.
For added purchase flexibility, shoppers can review online buying tools, consider financing, and value a trade through sell us your car online. Bill Estes Toyota also provides factory-authorized maintenance through its certified Toyota Service Center at 3232 Harper Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Trim selection changes the Tacoma’s engine, transmission, drivetrain, body style, fuel economy, and towing capacity. A four-cylinder configuration offers 159 hp and 3,500 lbs of maximum towing, while V6 configurations produce 236 hp and reach up to 6,500 lbs of maximum towing.
Consider how often the truck will be used for towing, whether four-wheel drive is needed, and whether an Access Cab or Double Cab better fits passenger needs. The 2012 Toyota Tundra is another option for shoppers who specifically need its 381 hp and 9,800-lb maximum towing capacity.
