New Toyota 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Review for Sale in Shreveport, LA l Near Bossier City, Texarkana
2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Review
2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Overview
The Toyota Tacoma continues to be a beloved midsize pickup truck with a reputation for delivering an excellent value proposition and serious off-road chops. The 2023 model is available in six distinct trim levels ranging from the base SR to the performance-oriented TRD Pro. The SR5, which slots in after the base model, may be the best-selling model at Yokem Toyota, which is the premiere Toyota dealership serving Shreveport Bossier City Natchitoches Ruston Louisiana. The Tacoma SR5 delivers a loaded experience without stepping up into the higher-priced trim levels, and in this 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 review, we’re going to explore the standard equipment and the various options.
Exterior – Toyota Dealer serving Shreveport LA
The two-door extended cab is paired with a 6-foot bed, and our location serving Shreveport Bossier City Natchitoches Ruston Louisiana offers the crew cab with either a 5- or 6-foot bed. The base package packages feature 16-inch steel wheels, power heated side mirrors and a composite bed that does not require a bedliner. Chrome exterior trim distinguishes the SR5 from the base model, and if you opt for the V6 engine, the wheels are upgraded to 16-inch aluminum. The aforementioned Trail Edition is exclusive to the extended cab with the V6, and it adds numerous exterior enhancements, including bronze-colored wheels, a unique front grille with bronze lettering, unique black badging and a number of bed upgrades, including a 120-volt household-style power outlet and locking storage bins.
Interior – 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 in Shreveport LA
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 gives you the choice of either an extended cab, which Toyota calls its Access Cab, or a crew cab, which Toyota calls its double cab. The main difference between these two options for the cabin is that the extended cab can seat up to four and the crew cab can seat up to five while providing the rear passengers significantly more legroom. That is an important consideration if you intend to have adult passengers in the rear seat often. Standard features include cloth upholstery, carpeting, air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-inch infotainment touch screen, three USB ports, in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker audio system and a sliding rear window. If you opt for the V6 engine, the cabin is upgraded with a power-adjustable driver’s seat, zoned automatic climate control and a power-sliding rear window. A navigation system is optional. You also have the option of the Trail Edition, which upgrades the SR5 with unique seat trim and all-weather floor mats.
Toyota Tacoma SR5 Mechanical specs
Rear-wheel drive is standard with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5, but you have the option of four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case. Remote vehicle locking and unlocking is standard. If you opt for the Trail Edition, a suspension lift increases front clearance by 1.1 inches and rear clearance by 0.5 inches.
Powertrain – Toyota Dealership in Shreveport LA
The SR5 comes standard with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. You also have the option of a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 278 hp and 265 lb.-ft. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard in both cases, but the V6 gives you the option of a six-speed manual transmission. Four-wheel drive is optional with both engines as well. Trailering equipment is available. With that equipment, the base setup can tow up to 3,500 pounds and the V6 up to 6,000 pounds.
Safety – 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 dealer
The SR5 comes standard with an 8-inch infotainment touch screen with a rearview camera, Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The standard driver assists include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and intelligent cruise control. There are a number of popular options for the SR5. These include the Dynamic Navigation package, which adds integrated navigation and rear parking sensors, and the Technology package, which adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning.
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The SR5 is available today at Yokem Toyota to test-drive, purchase and lease. If you have any questions not answered by our 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 review, we encourage you to call, email or text. You can visit our location serving Shreveport Bossier City Natchitoches Ruston Louisiana at your convenience for a test-drive, and if you prefer to shop online, we’re here to help via live chat.