Drivers over six feet tall will find the standard cab a mite cramped for space. The Xtracab has a little more legroom (42.8 inches versus 41.7), plus room to recline the seat.

Standard in Xtracabs is a 60/40 split bench front seat, comfortable for driver and passenger. The bucket seats in the Xtracab Limited we test-drove felt too big for the cab, giving the space a cramped feeling. But they sure were comfortable, and that lumbar support in the driver's seat was a godsend on a long drive. The cloth trim seems to be of good quality. In the extended rear cab area there's a little table that folds up to serve as either a cup holder or as a support for a child-restraint seat.

Double Cabs are reasonably roomy in the back-seat area. There's lots of knee room and good headroom, but the upright seatback makes the space most suitable for short trips. Getting in and out of the back seats is awkward because it requires swinging your feet around the B-pillar.

We found the large instruments easy to read, which feature orange instrument illumination. White-faced gauges are available on some models. Controls well placed and functional. Electric rotary climate controls add a touch of convenience, and there's a comfortable four-spoke steering wheel. An assist strap is provided on the driver's-side windshield pillar. The Tacoma has a pull-out hand brake, which is inconvenient and seems old-fashioned. Door pockets are provided, along with two auxiliary power outlets located under the cigarette lighter, dual cup holders, a driver-side foot rest, tinted windshield glass, auto-off headlights and adjustable front seatbelt anchors.