Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

If you’re searching for a robust pickup truck that can deliver the strength you need for your Traverse City job or adventures, then the Toyota Tacoma deserves your consideration! How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow? The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is up to 6,800 pounds when properly equipped with the Toyota Tacoma tow package. The Toyota Tacoma tow package offers several strong engine options and premium performance and safety features to make your next towing job easier. Learn more about the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity with Serra Traverse City.

How Much Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow?

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity varies by model year, trim level, engine option, cab style, and bed size. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity reaches up to 6,800 pounds with the Toyota Tacoma tow package and V6 engine. Without the Toyota Tacoma tow package and towing hitch receiver, the towing capacity is a maximum of 3,500 pounds across all Tacoma trim levels. That means you can tow your small camper, boat, ATV, or dirt bike to Bellaire! Below is a summary of the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity for the base trim level:

Tacoma SR Towing Capacity

• 4×2 Access Cab with 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission and 6-foot Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×2 Access Cab with V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission and 6-foot Bed – 6,800 pounds
• 4×2 Double Cab with 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission and 5-foot Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab with 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission and 6-foot Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab with V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission and 6-foot Bed – 6,500 pounds

Toyota Tacoma Engines

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is made possible by several powerful engine options available throughout the four 2023 Tacoma trims. Each engine delivers a thrilling performance to power through your demands with more speed, impressive handling, and excellent fuel economy. Here are the different 2023 Tacoma engine options:

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine

• 159 horsepower with 180 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine

• 278 horsepower with 265 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine

• 278 horsepower with 265 lb-ft of torque

Toyota Tacoma Towing Features

The Tacoma also offers many advanced performance, safety, and driver-assist technologies to make every towing job safe and secure. These include:

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

Toyota Tacoma Tow Package

The Toyota Tacoma tow package includes premium features to help you reach the 6,800-pound towing capacity for your Kalkaska weekend adventures, such as:

• Trailer-Sway Control
• A class IV receiver hitch with trailing wiring
• A 4/7-pin connector that sits cleanly inside the three-piece bumper
• Engine oil cooler
• 130-amp alternator
• Transmission cooler
• Heavy-duty battery

Experience the Toyota Tacoma at Serra Traverse City Today

Now that we’ve answered the question, “How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow,” are you ready to climb behind the wheel? If so, we invite you to start today with our financing application and request a value for your trade-in vehicle. Let’s go for a test drive around Lake City to see why this is such a popular pickup. Contact us today to arrange a test drive and learn about our offers and incentives!