Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

The Tacoma is Toyota's midsize truck and the best-selling vehicle in its class for over a decade. For towing, it punches above its weight compared to most midsize pickups, with a 6,500 lb maximum that puts it within reach of single-axle utility trailers, smaller travel trailers, and most boat rigs.

The big story across these model years is the generation change. The 2023 Tacoma is the final year of the third generation, powered by the familiar 3.5L V6 that earned Toyota its reputation for reliability. Starting in 2024, the fourth-generation Tacoma replaced the V6 entirely with a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder. Despite the smaller displacement, the turbo-four actually matches or slightly beats the old V6 on towing capacity while delivering better fuel economy. The 2024 and newer models also introduced an i-FORCE MAX hybrid option on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims, though the hybrid adds roughly 300 lbs of curb weight, which cuts into payload.

One caveat worth knowing: the manual transmission option (available on the SR) limits towing to 3,500 lbs regardless of model year. If towing is a priority, the automatic is the only real choice. The tow package is standard on TRD Sport and above in 2024+, but optional on SR and SR5 trims, so check the window sticker before assuming your Tacoma is tow-ready.