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The Last Pickup Truck with a Manual Transmission: A Driver's Dream

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The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is one of the most affordable options if you're looking for mid-size pickup truck.

Only specific trims can be equipped with the six -speed instead of the eight -speed automatic.

The base SR model can be fitted with the manual, but you need to opt for a double cab model and four -wheel drive.

The TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road models can also be.

However, you have to choose what is most important to you.

A year in to the updated generation, we can say with confidence that Toyota has done an excellent job of modernizing the Tacoma .

There isn't a massive difference between models equipped with the manual transmission and those with the automatic.

Hybrid models may provide a lot more power, but they aren't that much more efficient.

The most efficient Tacoma with the hybrid powertrain only manages 24 miles per gallon combined.