2021 Toyota Tacoma Trims Comparison

Other choices include an extended cab (Access Cab) configuration with a 6.1-foot bed or a crew cab (Double Cab) with a 5- or 6.1-foot bed. Rear-wheel drive is standard on most trims, with part-time four-wheel drive (with a low-range transfer case) an option.

SR
The SR is the work truck of the bunch and kicks things off with:

• 16-inch steel wheels
• Sliding rear window
• Power-adjustable and heated side mirrors
• Tough composite bed that needs no bedliner
• Movable bed cleats
• Locking/unlocking vehicle remote (V6 only; can be added to four-cylinder models via Convenience package)
• Dual-zone automatic climate control (V6 only)
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite radio
• Three USB ports
• Wi-Fi hotspot

The base Tacoma also comes with a suite of driving aids. These include:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front)

SR5
The SR5 will be a little more palatable for most non-commercial buyers. Among its upgrades are:

• Alloy wheels (V6 only)
• Chrome exterior trim
• Locking/unlocking vehicle remote
• Power-sliding rear window (V6 Double Cab only)
• Power-adjustable driver's seat (V6 only)
• Auto-dimming mirror (V6 only)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 8-inch touchscreen

The Tacoma SR5 is available with a number of option packages, including:

• Dynamic Navigation package (V6 only)
• Navigation system
• Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
• Technology package (V6 only)
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• Trail Special Edition (V6 Double Cab only)
• All-terrain tires
• Unique seat trim
• All-weather floor mats
• 120-volt outlet in bed
• Locking storage bins in bed

TRD Sport
The TRD Sport is the mildest of the off-road Tacomas. Because it's powered by the V6, all non-optional features listed above designated "V6 only" are standard here. On top of the SR5 features, it adds:

• 17-inch wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Hood scoop
• Heated mirrors
• Body-colored fender flares and rear bumper
• 120-volt outlet in bed
• Keyless entry and ignition (automatic transmission only)
• Power-sliding rear window (Double Cab only)
• Wireless charging pad

A number of packages and stand-alone options are available for the TRD Sport, and many can be mixed and matched with one another. In a nutshell, these include:

• Technology package
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear parking sensors
• Premium Audio and Dynamic Navigation package
• Navigation system
• JBL premium audio system
• Premium Sport package
• Sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Advanced Technology package
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tacoma and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• LED headlights

TRD Off-Road
The TRD Off-Road is equipped similarly to the TRD Sport but adds genuine off-road performance bits. Upgrades include:

• 16-inch wheels
• Removes the Sport's hood scoop
• Chrome rear bumper
• Textured black fender flares
• Removes front airdam
• Lockable rear differential
• Bilstein shock absorbers
• Advanced off-road traction control system with multiple terrain settings and rock crawl (4WD only)

The TRD Off-Road's option packages are generally the same as those for the TRD Sport. The available Multi-Terrain monitor adds front- and side-view cameras for fine-tuning the Tacoma's position off-road.

Limited
The Tacoma Limited primarily adds luxury features. It includes most of the TRD Sport's equipment, minus the sport suspension and hood scoop. Also added are:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Silver grille
• Sunroof
• Leather upholstery
• JBL audio system
• Navigation system
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear parking sensors
• 360-degree camera system

The only notable package here is the Nightshade Special Edition package. It adds:

• Black-painted wheels
• Black exterior styling elements, including mirror caps and door handles

TRD Pro
The TRD Pro is the range-topping Tacoma and gains serious off-road hardware. On top of TRD Off-Road equipment, the TRD Pro adds:

• 16-inch black-painted TRD wheels with all-terrain tires
• LED headlights
• Black grille
• Hood scoop
• Thicker front skid plate
• Fox internal bypass shock absorbers
• Upgraded exhaust
• Multi-Terrain Monitor (an off-road camera system)
• Sunroof
• Unique leather upholstery
• JBL audio system
• Navigation system
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear parking sensors