Toyota Tacoma



Overview of the Toyota Tacoma
Learn about the Toyota TacomaSummary
The Toyota Tacoma combines comfort, power and endurance. Eight models and numerous add-ons are available, so you can choose the right trim level for you—whether that’s the TRD Pro trim for adventurous off-roaders or the family-friendly double-cab model. Both new and old Tacomas meets day-to-day and heavy-duty haulage requirements with a towing capacity up to 6500 lbs, a cargo bed length up to 73.7 inches and a reinforced removable tailgate. Fuel consumption is higher in models with the bigger 3.5L six-cylinder engine. For buyers on a budget, choosing a model with a four-cylinder engine could be a more fuel-efficient alternative.
Safety
Newer Tacoma models from 2015 come with Toyota Safety Sense™ as standard, which is a system of active safety technologies focused on accident prevention. Features include Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert to sense veering and automatic toggling between high and low beams to aid with nighttime driving, as well as blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts, which detect vehicles that you otherwise might not have seen, helping to prevent potential collisions.
The Toyota STAR Safety System™ is standard on most new and old models. It offers the following standard features:
- Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Anti-Lock Brake System, to help with efficient braking and emergency stops
- Vehicle Stability Control to help prevent skidding and loss of control
- Active Traction Control to help when accelerating or driving on slippery surfaces
Interior
The Toyota Tacoma comes in a range of colours and trims, with standard comforts including a leather-wrapped steering wheel on models from 2014, as well as heated front seats and all-season floor mats. Options available as an add-on or as part of an upgraded package, like the Limited, include:
- Upgraded cloth or synthetic leather upholstery
- Carpet floor mats (available with the TRD Pro trim)
- Power-sliding rear windows
Even older models, like the 2007, have a well-equipped interior, with keyless entry, a standard overhead console, and power windows and locks.
Technology
Newer Toyota Tacomas from around 2016 come with a standard 4.2-inch multi-information display, Bluetooth capability and audio input via a USB port or an auxiliary jack. Additional features available with specific models and upgrade packages include:
- Larger seven-inch display
- Premium audio
- Navigation and wireless smartphone charging
Earlier Tacomas from 2007 come standard with two auxiliary power outlets and a four-speaker CD stereo, though you could upgrade to a six-speaker sound system if you opt for the Tacoma Access Cab.
Space
Storage is abundant in the Toyota Tacoma across generations, both in the cab and the towing bed. Double-cab models come with 60/40 split fold-down rear seats and under-seat storage. Access cabs, on the other hand, offer fold-up rear seats for extra cargo capacity. Some drivers find the Tacoma’s interior tight on space, but choosing a double-cab model over an access-cab will allow you to seat five instead of four. Select a trim level with a power moonroof for even more headroom.
Comfort
The Tacoma offers luxurious comforts like heated leather seats, though some find the step-in height a little high. The TRD Off-Road trim is a savvy compromise if you drive on tarmac as often as you hit the dirt. It comes with the standard comforts, but you can expect a smoother off-road ride with Bilstein® shock absorbers (an upgrade on regular truck suspension) and electronically locking rear differential to adjust for wheelspin on tricky terrain. For off-roading enthusiasts, the updated TRD Pro trim level offers features that will give you a smoother ride and easier handling at higher speeds.
Pros and cons of the Toyota Tacoma
- Eight models to choose from
- Updated TRD Pro trim
- Standard Toyota Safety Sense system
- Tall step-up height
- Tight interior space
- High fuel consumption
Safety ratings of the Toyota Tacoma

Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Frontal crash rating
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags8
Specifications of the Toyota Tacoma
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats4 - 5
- Doors4
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic or Manual
- City consumption12 - 13.8 L/100km
- Highway consumption10 - 11.7 L/100km
- Width1880 - 1910 mm
- Length5392 - 5728 mm
- Trunk space-
- Cargo space-
Trims available with the Toyota Tacoma
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Toyota Tacoma 2016 - present is available in 7 trims:SR+ trim features and specs
Available with the SR+ trim:
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the SR+ trim:
- Alloy wheels (optional)
- Extended cab
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- Steel wheels (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the SR+ trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Rear-wheel drive
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SR+ trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- CD player
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
SR5 trim features and specs
Available with the SR5 trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Sport seats in the front (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the SR5 trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Crew cab
- Extended cab
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Long wheel base
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the SR5 trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SR5 trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- CD player
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
TRD Sport trim features and specs
Available with the TRD Sport trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Sport seats in the front (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the TRD Sport trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Crew cab
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Long wheel base
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the TRD Sport trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the TRD Sport trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Nightshade trim features and specs
Available with the Nightshade trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the Nightshade trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Crew cab
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the Nightshade trim:
- Collision warning system
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Nightshade trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
TRD Offroad trim features and specs
Available with the TRD Offroad trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Sport seats in the front (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the TRD Offroad trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Crew cab
- Extended cab
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the TRD Offroad trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the TRD Offroad trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Hill start assist (optional)
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Limited trim features and specs
Available with the Limited trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Sport seats in the front (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the Limited trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Crew cab
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Long wheel base
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the Limited trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Limited trim:
- 360 degree camera (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- CD player
- Front sensors
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
SR trim features and specs
Available with the SR trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
- Spare wheel
Available with the SR trim:
- Alloy wheels (optional)
- Crew cab
- Extended cab
- Fog lights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Long wheel base
- Steel wheels
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the SR trim:
- Collision warning system
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SR trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Hill start assist
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Digital radio
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Frequently asked questions about the Toyota Tacoma
The latest Tacoma models retail brand new from $31,825 for a 2WD and $37,840 for a 4WD (not inclusive of fees, taxes and freight charges).
No, the newest Tacoma is only available as a V4 or V6. However, an excellent alternative is the Toyota Tundra—a full-sized pick-up truck with a 5.7l eight-cylinder engine.
SR5 is a lower-end trim level for the Tacoma with a four-cylinder drivetrain and base towing capacity of 3500 lbs.
The TRD Off-Road package is a trim level designed to meet most off-roading requirements, with features such as automatic locking rear differential and Bilstein® shock absorbers.
The Toyota Tacoma takes gasoline. You’ll find the minimum octane rating for your engine in the owner’s manual/handbook.