I'm interested in knowing if the Prerunner is simply a mini Taco with 16" wheels and appropriate tires or if it's also lifted from the factory.

Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

 

I'm pretty sure that the Prerunner is just the 2WD version of the Tacoma.

 

The Prerunner is the same truck as the 4x4 Taco only no 4 wheel drive. Suspension, ride height, etc. is the same in both versions. Essentially the Prerunner is an off road 2 wheel drive truck. The name "Prerunner" comes from off road racing. Two wheel drive vehicles are frequently used to "prerun" the course a day before the actual race in order to become familiarized with the twists, turns, bumps, holes, etc.