The 2012 Toyota Tacoma official price range has been set, from $17,685 for base models to $28,645 with a wide variety of optional upgrades.

The Tacoma Regular Cab 4x2 is powered by a 159-hp 2.7-liter I-4 engine matted to 5-speed manual transmission (that's the model going for $17,685). Heading up in trim, the top-of-the-line four-cylinder Access Cab 4x4 with automatic transmission comes in at $25,865, only $10 more than…

Safety is the name of the new Toyota Camry's game. In fact, Toyota has went to such great lengths to improve safety in the new Camry (out soon) that it's expected to earn a perfect five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Association (NHTSA) as well as other safety awards from the likes of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Think we're being too presumptuous? We're willing to bet…