Specs and Features: 2026 Toyota Tacoma

Explore the 2026 Toyota Tacoma at Team One Toyota

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma gives midsize pickup buyers a wide range of ways to build a truck around commuting, towing, hauling, and off-road driving. The 2026 Tacoma uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter i-FORCE 4-cylinder engine, offers up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque with the automatic transmission, and can tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped. Shoppers can choose XtraCab or Double Cab configurations, 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains, 5-foot or 6-foot beds depending on configuration, and automatic or available manual transmissions.

For a closer look at the interior space, performance, towing and payload capability, and technology features of this 2026 model, visit us at Team One Toyota.

2026 Tacoma Trims:

• SR
• SR5
• TRD PreRunner
• TRD Sport
• TRD Off-Road
• Limited

Interior: Practical Space With Available Premium Comfort

The 2026 Tacoma offers seating for two in XtraCab models and five in Double Cab models. Front passengers receive 41.8 inches of legroom, 58.3 inches of shoulder room, and 56.8 inches of hip room. Double Cab rear passengers have 33.7 inches of legroom, 38.4 inches of headroom with the normal roof, 57.8 inches of shoulder room, and 56.3 inches of hip room. Models with a moonroof provide 38 inches of front headroom versus 39.7 inches with the normal roof.

Cabin equipment includes:

• Fabric-trimmed or available SofTex®-trimmed seats
• Available heated and ventilated front seats
• Available 8-way power-adjustable front seats with 4-way power lumbar support
• Available heated leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Automatic or available dual-zone automatic climate control
• Available power sliding rear window with privacy glass

Available convenience features include an auto-dimming or digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® and 60/40-split folding rear seating with under-seat storage on applicable Double Cab configurations. XtraCab models can provide a fold-flat passenger seat, lockable rear storage panel with integrated pegboard, and lockable deep storage compartment.

Cargo bed measurements:

• 53 inches wide
• 44.7 inches between the wheel wells
• 60.3-inch or 73.5-inch bed length

Exterior: Built Around Work, Recreation, and Trail Use

The 2026 Tacoma’s exterior changes considerably by trim. SR models start with 17-inch steel wheels, while SR5 adds 17-inch styled alloy wheels. TRD PreRunner and TRD Off-Road models use 17-inch alloy wheels with 265/70R17 all-terrain tires, while TRD Sport and Limited models ride on 18-inch alloy wheels with 265/65R18 tires. LED headlights with daytime running lights are standard across the gas-powered lineup, with Limited adding sequential LED turn signals and backlit logos.

Bed and utility equipment can include:

• LED bed lighting
• Deck rail system with adjustable tie-down cleats and fixed cargo-bed tie-down points
• Bed storage box
• Front and rear mudguards
• Available integrated high-output air compressor.

Depending on trim, buyers can also get a power tilt/slide moonroof, power running boards, a chrome-finished exhaust tip, composite skid-plate protection, or a power open-and-close tailgate with hands-free knee-lift assist, integrated taillight bump switches, and jam protection.

Available exterior colors include:

• Ice Cap
• Wind Chill Pearl
• Celestial Silver Metallic
• Black
• Supersonic Red
• Heritage Blue

Underground, Bronze Oxide, and Mudbath are also listed for the 2026 Tacoma. Wind Chill Pearl and Supersonic Red are premium paints in Toyota’s product information.

Performance: Turbocharged i-FORCE Power

The Tacoma uses Toyota’s 2.4-liter turbocharged i-FORCE 4-cylinder engine with D-4S direct and port fuel injection.

Engine output:

• SR automatic: 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque
• Other trims with eight-speed automatic: 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque
• Other trims with six-speed manual: 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque

The eight-speed automatic transmission is available throughout the gas lineup, while the manual is offered with 4×4 Double Cab configurations.

Rear-wheel drive is offered on select configurations, while 4×4 models use part-time four-wheel drive with a 1.00:1 high-range and 2.57:1 low-range transfer case ratio. Electronic power steering and an electronic parking brake are standard.

Off-road equipment:

• TRD off-road suspension
• Bilstein monotube shocks
• Piggyback remote reservoirs
• End Stop Control Valves
• Available Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism

Limited models offer Adaptive Variable Suspension. Depending on cab and trim, the Tacoma uses either leaf-spring rear suspension or a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs.

Towing and hauling capacities:

• Max towing: 6,500 pounds
• Maximum payload: 1,705 pounds
• Max tongue weight: 650 pounds
• SR models: 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity

An available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Class IV hitch receiver with 7-pin/4-pin connector, Trailer Backup Guide, Trailer Blind Spot Monitor, and trailer camera can provide additional support when towing.

Technology: Connected Features for Workdays and Weekends

Toyota gives the gas-powered Tacoma several infotainment configurations, beginning with available or standard 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreens depending on trim. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a SiriusXM® trial subscription are included with the listed multimedia systems. Higher trims and packages can add a 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and JBL® Premium Audio with 10 speakers, a subwoofer, amplifier, and JBL® FLEX portable Bluetooth® speaker.

Technology features include:

• Available 12.3-inch digital meter with selectable displays
• Standard Backup Guide Monitor
• Available 3D Panoramic View Monitor
• Available 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor on TRD Off-Road
• Available Digital Key capability
• Available 400-watt/120-volt cabin and deck AC power supply

An available 2,400-watt/120-volt bed-mounted AC power supply expands the Tacoma’s usefulness when power is needed away from a traditional outlet. Available packages can also add a power-sliding rear window, wireless charging, auxiliary switches, JBL® audio, digital rearview mirror, moonroof, upgraded climate control, towing technology, and power tailgate.

Safety: Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 Comes Standard

Every gas-powered 2026 Tacoma includes Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, giving buyers a comprehensive group of driver-assistance technologies without requiring a move to a higher trim. The standard suite combines systems designed to watch traffic, road markings, signs, pedestrians, and other driving conditions.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist
• Automatic High Beams and Proactive Driving Assist

Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard on SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited, and is available on SR. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is standard on Limited and available on the other gas trims. Depending on configuration, buyers can also add camera-based visibility systems that make parking, maneuvering around obstacles, off-road driving, and trailer positioning easier to manage.

Find the 2026 Tacoma at Team One Toyota in Rainbow City, AL

Whether you need a midsize truck for daily driving, a 6-foot bed for weekend projects, 4×4 capability for getting off pavement, or up to 6,500 pounds of towing capacity for your trailer, the 2026 Tacoma at Team One Toyota gives you plenty of configurations to consider. Visit our showroom in Rainbow City, AL, to compare Tacoma trims, explore cab and bed combinations, and take your preferred 2026 Toyota Tacoma for a test drive.

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