The Tacoma was the best-selling compact pickup on the U.S. market in 2010, and Toyota tried to keep the momentum by introducing a facelifted version in 2011 for the 2012 model year.

Back in 2010, the Tundra was the best-selling compact pickup on the U.S. market, outselling its closest competitor by nearly two to one. But that outstanding result didn’t make Toyota pop the champagne and call it a good year. Instead, it sent its engineering team back to its labs to improve the vehicle. In 2011, it offered it with the same cab choices and improved the standard equipment for the Double-cab version.

The Double-cab version was the one fit for the whole family and still able to do some work. Maybe it couldn’t carry as much stuff in the bed as its siblings, but it could take five people inside. Its rear doors featured an ascending line towards the C-pillar, disrupting the straight beltline look.

Inside, depending on the options, it provided a black center console, switch plate, dashboard, and doors. For the SR5 version, Toyota added a new fabric design for the seats, while the TRD package (sport package) came with water-resistant upholstery. The Japanese carmaker added more audio systems, including an infotainment unit with navigation and the Toyota Entune service. Even the base version of the Double-cab featured power windows for all doors, and the carmaker added an option to open the middle section of the rear windscreen.

Like its siblings, the Tundra Double-cab received a choice of two engines: an inline-four and a V-6. Both were available with either a rear or four-wheel-drive system and a two-speed transfer case.