The 1996 Toyota Tacoma, part of the highly-regarded first generation of Tacoma trucks, is admired for its combination of comfort, utility and durability. This compact-pickup is offered with both 2WD and 4WD, and comes with three body styles: Regular Cab, Xtracab and Xtracab V6. It houses either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 142 hp or a 3.4-liter V6 that cultivates 190 hp, both paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. While not armed with today's ubiquitous infotainment and tech features, the Tacoma's strengths lie in its off-road capabilities and reputation for reliability. 1996 saw the introduction of the Tacoma name, replacing the previous 'Pickup', and breathed new life into Toyota's compact truck offerings.