All Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels Explained

Welcome to this in-depth comparison of all 11 Toyota Tacoma trim levels, courtesy of McGee Toyota of Epping. Dive into the charts on this page to gain a better understanding of the similarities and differences between each of these capable midsize pickup trucks, and discover your preference from the work-ready, rugged, and luxurious variants.

Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels at a Glance

  • The Toyota Tacoma has both gas and hybrid options with varying performance specs.
  • All Toyota Tacoma trims are capable, but they're suited to differing requirements, such as job-site champions, nature-loving explorers, and premium daily drivers.
  • When properly equipped, gas Tacoma models can tow up to 6,500 pounds, while hybrids still provide plenty of utility with a 6,000-pound maximum towing capacity.
  • There are 12 eye-catching exterior colors to choose from, including two-tone combinations (depending on trim).

Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels: Gas Powertrain

Toyota Tacoma SRToyota Tacoma SR5Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunnerToyota Tacoma TRD SportToyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadToyota Tacoma Limited
Powertrain2.4L turbo 4-cyl2.4L turbo 4-cyl2.4L turbo 4-cyl2.4L turbo 4-cyl2.4L turbo 4-cyl2.4L turbo 4-cyl
Horsepower228 - 270278278270 - 278270 - 278278
Torque243 - 310 lb-ft317 lb-ft317 lb-ft310 - 317 lb-ft310 - 317 lb-ft317 lb-ft
Drivetrain
  • RWD
  • Part-time 4WD
  • RWD
  • Part-time 4WD
RWD
  • RWD
  • Part-time 4WD
Part-time 4WDPart-time 4WD
Transmission
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
8-speed automatic8-speed automatic
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Cab & Bed Configurations
  • XtraCab w/ 6-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 5-ft bed
  • XtraCab w/ 6-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 5-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 6-ft bed
XtraCab w/ 6-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 5-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 6-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 5-ft bed
  • Double Cab w/ 6-ft bed
Double Cab w/ 5-ft bed
Seating Capacity2 or 52 or 55255
EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb)
  • 21 / 26 / 231 (RWD)
  • 19 / 24 / 211 4WD w/ auto transmission)
  • 18 / 23 / 201 (4WD w/ manual transmission)
  • 21 / 26 / 231 (RWD)
  • 19 / 24 / 211(4WD)
20 / 24 / 221
  • 20 / 24 / 221 (RWD)
  • 19 / 23 / 211 (4WD w/ auto transmission)
  • 18 / 23 / 201 (4WD w/ manual transmission)
  • 19 / 23 / 201 (w/ auto transmission)
  • 18 / 23 / 201 (w/ manual transmission)
20 / 23 / 211
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,400 lbs2 6,400 - 6,500 lbs26,500 lbs2 6,400 lbs2 6,300 - 6,400 lbs26,300 lbs2
Payload Capacity 1,230 - 1,500 lbs3 1,230 - 1,605 lbs31,405 lbs3 1,430 - 1,700 lbs3 1,525 - 1,655 lbs31,590 lbs3