2025 Toyota Tacoma
MSRP: $31,590
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Overview
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma midsize truck is now in its second model year after it was completely redesigned for its fourth generation in 2024. The Tacoma offers a wide variety of trim options, with tried-and-tested body-on-frame construction and a turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain, with or without hybrid assistance. The extended cab is called the XtraCab, but there is also a crew-cab-style Double Cab body and 5- or 6-foot beds. Typical class rivals include the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Honda Ridgeline.
What's New for 2025
Changes for the 2025 Tacoma are fairly minimal. Tow hooks are now fitted as standard to all trims, while the optional auxiliary switches are uprated from 30 to 95 amps. The only other change is that the Terra paint color is now also offered on the TRD trims, while Solar Orange has been discontinued. The lineup still comprises eight trims, namely SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter.
Exterior
The Tacoma's styling doesn't change for the new model year, and it still looks aggressive, thanks to those flared wheel arches and chunky proportions. TRD trims gain an additional sense of purpose with distinctive grilles, while the TRD Pro and Trailhunter grades take it an additional step further with high-clearance bumpers. Bed lengths of either five or six feet are available, depending on the configuration. The bed is aluminum-reinforced, with a tough and durable Sheet-Molded Composite surface.
Interior
The 4th-gen Tacoma's cabin comes with higher-quality materials and a layout that puts function over form. An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration is standard on most trims, but a 14-inch display with navigation is fitted to the top trims and optional on the mid-range trims. On TRD Off-Road and higher trims, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster replaces the analog gauges.
The view out is excellent thanks to the raised seating position. In the XtraCab, you get utility-focused storage in the rear cabin, but the Double Cab also has useful rear storage, with useful compartments under the flip-up seat cushions of some trims. A JBL audio system with a removable Bluetooth speaker is standard on the top trims and optional on most of the others.
Price Range and Best Value Trim
Trim Level | Price |
SR | $31,590 |
SR5 | $36,220 |
TRD Pro | $64,135 |
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma's price list starts at $31,590 for the base SR XtraCab. The SR5 XtraCab is the high-value trim at $36,220, with some of its additional features over the SR including LED fog lights, blind-spot monitoring, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a deck-rail system, and enhanced looks thanks to a color-coded bumper and 17-inch alloy wheels. It also gets access to more packages. The base prices exclude Toyota's $1,495 destination charge.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Key Specs
Powertrain Options
Engine | Output | Transmission |
2.4L Turbo I4 (SR only) | 228 hp / 243 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic |
2.4L Turbo I4 (other trims) | 270 hp / 310 lb-ft | 6-speed manual |
2.4L Turbo I4 (other trims) | 278 hp / 317 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic |
2.4L Turbo Hybrid (select trims) | 323-326 hp / 465 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic |
Performance varies by trim and powertrain, but expect a 0-60 sprint of around 7.0-7.7 seconds for the 270/278-hp variants and 326-hp hybrids alike, as the added power is mostly negated by the added weight. The base 228-hp powertrain will likely take well over 8.0 seconds.
Fuel Economy (MPG)
Configuration | City | Highway | Combined |
2WD Base Engine auto | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
4WD Base Engine auto | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg |
4WD Base Engine manual | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
2WD 278-hp Engine | 20-21 mpg | 24-26 mpg | 22-23 mpg |
4WD 278-hp Engine | 19-21 mpg | 23-24 mpg | 21 mpg |
4WD Hybrid | 22-23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
In practice, the Tacoma doesn't quite match its EPA claims, and you can typically expect 22 mpg from a TRD Off-Road on the highway at 75 mph - 2 mpg off the EPA figure.
Towing capacity maxes out at 6,500 pounds for the gas powertrains and 6,000 pounds for the hybrids. In terms of payload, the gas Tacoma has a maximum value of 1,705 pounds, with the hybrid just edging it out at 1,710 pounds.
Warranty
Toyota provides rather average warranty coverage, but it does include complimentary maintenance.
Coverage Type | Duration |
Basic | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Corrosion | 5 years / unlimited miles |
Complimentary Maintenance | 2 years / 25,000 miles |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Manual transmission still available on select trims
- Rear coil springs dramatically improve ride quality on models so equipped
- Raised seating position enhances visibility and comfort
- Extensive trim lineup covers every use case
- Available 326-hp hybrid delivers strong performance
- Complimentary maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles
- Refined on-road manners rival car-based crossovers
- Standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Cons:
- Fuel economy is mediocre despite the downsized turbocharged engine
- Premium TRD Pro and Trailhunter reserved for hybrid powertrain only
- Towing capacity trails Colorado ZR2 and Ranger competitors
- Third-party hybrid markup reduces the hybrid's value proposition
- Base SR's 228-hp engine feels underpowered
- Touchscreen-heavy controls frustrate some users
- Expensive off-road equipment packages on TRD models
- Limited rear seat space in the Double Cab configuration
Verdict
The 2025 Tacoma gets only a few changes, seeing that it was completely redesigned last year, with downsized turbo-four engines replacing the previous generation's V6. The gas trims come in 228 guise in the SR trim, and the uprated version of this engine produces 270 hp/310 lb-ft with the six-speed manual gearbox and 278 hp/317 lb-ft with the eight-speed auto. At the top of the tree are the 326 hp/465 lb-ft hybrids. Rear coil springs feature on most Tacomas except for the base XtraCab workhorses, massively improving composure and ride quality compared to the old Tacoma. The cabin is solid and serviceable, but some will find the driving position too high and awkward.
The SR5 stands out as the high-value trim in the range, starting at only $36,220 and getting useful additional driver assists, a deck-rail system, an auto-dimming mirror, LED fog lights, 17-inch alloys, a color-coded bumper, and more. The TRD Off-Road comes with proper off-road hardware, such as Bilstein dampers. Unfortunately, the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims can only be had as expensive hybrids. Talking of negatives, the 6,500-pound maximum towing capacity trails the class best, and the top trims command steep prices, topping out at well over $60K.
The hybrid powertrain asks for an extra $3,000-$5,000, adding extra power that's mostly cancelled out by the extra weight, and not bringing huge economy benefits, except in town driving. It does offer strong bottom-end pull, though. The more capable Colorado/Canyon twins from GM don't have Toyota's reliability reputation either, nor does the Ranger. The Nissan Frontier and the unibody Honda Ridgeline are also worth a second look.
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM.