In 1995, Toyota finally gave their pickup truck a real name: the Tacoma. To celebrate its new name, the compact pickup truck also got a new look, with more aggressive styling. The 1995 Tacoma also got upgraded engines and a redesigned chassis, steering, and suspension.

The 1995 Toyota Tacoma was available in three trim levels: the Regular Cab, the Xtracab, and the SR5 Xtracab. The Regular and the Xtracab were available in 4WD, and the SR5 came standard with it. The base engine was a 2.4-liter, 142-horsepower four cylinder; and a 2.7-liter, 150-horsepower four-cylinder; or a 190-horsepower V6 was also available. Fuel economy varied depending on the engine and cab, and ranged from about 17/19 to 22/28.

Drivers like the 1995 Tacoma because it is compact and light but still can tow and carry sufficient amount. They also say the 4WD handles well in inclement weather. Drivers of the â??95 Tacoma do caution that the car does not offer the most comfortable ride, and it really more for hauling loads than as an every day commuter.