How Much Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow?

If you’re looking for a reliable Toyota truck that has the strength you need for your Loveland job site, you’ve found it here with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. When properly equipped with the right towing package, the 2021 Toyota tacoma towing capacity reaches up to 6,800 pounds. 

The new Toyota Tacoma tow package is also supported by the Tacoma line’s three choices for engine and many other performance and safety features. Learn all about them in this helpful guide from Beechmont Toyota!

2021 Toyota Tacoma: Towing Capacity

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity reaches 6,800 pounds, but even at its lowest it can still tow a hefty 3,500 pounds. Whether you’re keeping things light or need the extra strength for the Mason work site, the Tacoma is up to the job. Here’s a breakdown of how much a Toyota Tacoma can tow across the four Tacoma trim levels:

• Tacoma SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road towing capacity: 3,500 pounds
• Tacoma TRD Sport towing capacity (when properly equipped): 6,800 pounds
• Tacoma TRD Off-Road towing capacity (when properly equipped): 6,700 pounds
• Tacoma SR and SR5 payload capacity: 1,685 pounds

• Tacoma TRD Sport payload capacity: 1,525 pounds

• Tacoma TRD Off-Road payload capacity: 1,395 pounds

2021 Toyota Tacoma: Engines and Performance Features

The source of the Toyota Tacoma towing capabilities is its powerful engine. Drivers in West Chester will see that across the Tacoma trim options there are three different engine configurations to choose from:

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine (Tacoma SR and SR5)

• 159 horsepower 
• 180 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine (Tacoma TRD Sport and Off-Road)

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque 

3.5 L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine (Tacoma TRD Sport and Off-Road)

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque

2021 Toyota Tacoma: Performance Features

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is also supported by a bevy of performance, safety, and technological features, all of which ensure that every towing job is safe and secure. These include:

• Toyota Tacoma Tow Package with Trailer-Sway Control
• Standard six-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
• Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Toyota Safety Sense ™
• Coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension
• Sport-tuned suspension (TRD Off-Road Sport)
• Tuned suspension with Bilstein® shocks (TRD Off-Road)
• Electronically controlled locking rear differential (TRD Off-Road)

Come to Beechmont Toyota to Buy Your Next Toyota Tacoma

Excited by the 2021 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity? Come to Beechmont Toyota or contact us, and we’ll be happy to schedule you a test drive so that you can try it yourself! Apply for financing online, and you’ll be able to walk off the lot with your new truck as soon as possible!