The 2019 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Double Cab is the four-door, four-wheel-drive version of Toyota’s mid-size pickup. It was part of the third generation, introduced for 2016 and produced through 2023, and 2019 brought only minor changes rather than a redesign. The Double Cab body adds two full rear doors and a three-place rear bench over the Access Cab, making it the configuration best suited to carrying passengers as well as cargo.
Cab and Bed Options
The Double Cab seated up to five and was offered with a five-foot short bed or a six-foot long bed. In the five-foot form it was the more maneuverable Tacoma, while the long-bed Double Cab was the longest overall. The composite-lined bed included a 400-watt power outlet on higher trims and a deck rail system for tying down cargo. Access Cab trucks, by contrast, used rear-hinged half doors and a six-foot bed.
Dimensions and Weight
A four-wheel-drive Double Cab with the short bed rides on a 127.4-inch wheelbase and measures 212.3 inches long, while the long-bed version stretches to a 140.6-inch wheelbase and 225.5 inches overall. Width is 74.4 to 75.2 inches and height is 70.6 inches. Curb weight is roughly 4,400 to 4,500 pounds, and the fuel tank holds 80 liters (21.1 gallons). Four-wheel-drive models have about 9.4 inches of ground clearance.
The Four-Wheel-Drive System
Four-wheel drive on the Tacoma was a part-time system with a two-speed transfer case, meaning the driver selected two- or four-wheel drive as conditions required. TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro versions added an electronically locking rear differential and specialized suspension. On the mainstream Double Cab 4×4, the system was designed mainly for traction in snow, mud, and rough ground rather than dedicated rock crawling.
The transfer case offered high- and low-range gearing, and the truck used an automatic limited-slip differential on the rear axle in most trims. Off-road aids on higher grades included hill-start assist and, on TRD models, crawl control and a locking differential. With about 9.4 inches of ground clearance and underbody protection, the Double Cab 4×4 could handle snow, mud, and moderate trails without modification.
Engine and Transmission
Most Double Cab 4×4 trucks used the 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS V6, rated at 278 hp at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic or, on certain configurations, a six-speed manual. The engine is a 24-valve design with D-4S direct and port injection and VVT-iW variable valve timing. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder was available in the Double Cab but only with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic, so it did not appear in the 4×4.
Towing and Payload
A V6 four-wheel-drive Double Cab was rated to tow about 6,400 lb and to carry a payload of roughly 1,620 lb, depending on bed length and equipment. V6 Tacomas came standard with a Class IV weight-distribution hitch, a seven-pin wiring harness, and trailer sway control, which made towing a small trailer or boat straightforward.
Towing requires the V6’s standard tow package, which includes the receiver hitch, wiring, and trailer sway control; added tongue weight counts against the payload limit. A properly equipped V6 4×4 Double Cab is a sensible choice for a small travel trailer, a boat, or a utility trailer, but it is not a heavy-duty tow vehicle.
Fuel Economy
The four-wheel-drive V6 Double Cab was rated at about 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, or roughly 13.0 and 10.5 L/100 km on the Canadian test cycle. Fuel economy was the main compromise of this configuration; the four-cylinder truck was more efficient but was not available with four-wheel drive, so buyers wanting 4×4 had to accept V6 fuel consumption.
Interior and Technology
The 2019 Tacoma’s cabin was functional and hard-wearing, with a high seating position and a clear view over the hood. Standard equipment included a touchscreen display audio system, a backup camera, Bluetooth, a multi-information display, and steering-wheel controls. Higher trims added navigation, leather seating, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and premium audio. For 2019, every Tacoma gained dual USB inputs for the audio system.
On the road the Double Cab 4×4 drove like a truck, with a firm ride and a high seating position; off pavement, the two-speed transfer case, 9.4 inches of ground clearance, and skid plates on higher trims gave it real capability, while TRD models added a locking rear differential and multi-terrain select. The short bed made city driving easier than the long-bed variant.
Practical touches included a composite bed with a deck rail system, tie-down cleats, and available 120-volt power in the bed; the cabin had a 60/40-split folding rear seat and a rear window that opened. The Double Cab’s rear bench was usable by adults on shorter trips, though legroom was tighter than in a full-size truck such as the Tundra.
Pricing and Availability
A 2019 Tacoma 4×4 Double Cab V6 typically started in the mid-$30,000 range in the United States depending on trim and bed, rising through the SR5, TRD, and Limited grades, with the TRD Pro at the top of the range. Canadian pricing for a four-wheel-drive Double Cab V6 SR5 started at $40,325. The configuration was among the most popular in the range: Toyota sold 248,810 Tacomas in the United States in 2019 and 12,536 in Canada, holding the title of best-selling mid-size pickup. Related coverage: our 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Price, Specs and Changes and our 2019 Toyota Tacoma New Engine Review.
For more Toyota model guides and reviews, see the Toyota Review homepage.
