2025 Toyota Tacoma

Name: 2025 Toyota Tacoma Review
Brand: Toyota

Release Date: Fall 2024

Estimated Price: Starting around $30,000

Capable of doing everything from hauling parts to carting around a family to conquering the toughest trails, the Toyota Tacoma has long been a jack-of-all-trades to truck buyers. The newest Tacoma is a clear step ahead of older versions. Though it can't match some rivals in maximum towing capacity, the well-rounded Tacoma otherwise has few deficiencies.

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2025 Toyota Tacoma Review

byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.},

rating written byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

Wide variety of configurations and trims to pick from
TRD versions are highly capable off-road
Strong power and high fuel economy from available hybrid powertrain

Cons

Back seat isn't as roomy as some competitors
Engine gets noisy under hard acceleration

What's new

No significant changes expected for 2024
Part of the fourth Tacoma generation introduced for 2025

Overview

As a midsize pickup, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma is the smallest truck in the carmaker's lineup, slotting under the full-size Tundra. It comes off its first full redesign in a very long time. As the overhauled Tacoma enters its second year, we don't expect much to change. It should continue to come in a wide variety of configurations and trims to suit different needs and budgets. Off-road capability is a particular focus for this latest Tacoma, with the TRD PreRunner, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims all being tailored to specific kinds of terrain.

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Full-size trucks have gotten huge in the last decade, far exceeding what many truck shoppers need. The Tacoma scales things back to a more manageable size, making it not just easier to drive but also more economical. Meanwhile, it still has plenty of capabilities for work or play, and the engines introduced for 2024 seriously increase the Tacoma's reach. The base turbocharged four-cylinder and the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain produce significantly more power than the outdated engines from the last generation and are more fuel-efficient.

Competitors to consider

Toyota isn't the only manufacturer that's making a big return to the midsize truck class. Its chief rivals are just as new, including the recently redesigned Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Ford Ranger. If off-roading is your goal, the Jeep Gladiator is an excellent alternative as well. Read our test team's Expert Rating to see how the Toyota Tacoma stands out in a competitive field.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Good

7.7

out of 10

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Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

8.0/10

How does the Tacoma drive? The turbocharged four-cylinder engine puts to rest any concern that the loss of the Tacoma's old V6 engine would be a detriment to the truck's driving experience and capability. We tested a TRD Sport with the 278-hp output. It's peppy enough around town and strong enough to propel the truck to 60 mph in a respectable 7.6 seconds in our testing. The transmission shifts quickly and smoothly, with no unnecessary shifting or hunting for gears on hills.

We were also particularly impressed by the Tacoma's on-road braking performance. The pedal is responsive but engages the brakes smoothly, making it a cinch to scrub off speed accurately at any speed. Handling usually isn't much of a concern to truck buyers, but the Tacoma's steering is light and accurate and displays good manners on the highway.

Depending on the trim level, the Tacoma's off-road prowess ranges from mediocre (due to a large but removable air dam) to formidable at both high and low speeds. Trick shock absorbers and clever traction control ensure this truck will excel in most off-road situations.

Comfort

7.0/10

How comfortable is the Tacoma? The Tacoma's wide and somewhat flat front seats offer comfort for people of varying sizes. The cloth seats in our test truck felt a little coarse, especially compared with the optional synthetic leather upholstery, but should prove plenty durable in the long run. The rear seats aren't especially roomy, which is typical of the midsize truck segment, and taller passengers felt the seat cushions were too low and short for longer drives.

How the Tacoma rides will depend largely on which trim level you choose. Lower trim levels like the SR feel more like how you expect a basic truck to ride — a bit stiff. Higher grades offer more advanced suspension systems that help smooth out the ride. All Tacomas benefit from clearly marked and easy-to-use climate control systems. The buttons and knobs are large enough to be operated easily while wearing gloves.

Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? Aside from the rugged-looking interior styling, the center touchscreen is the most dominant feature of the Tacoma. Standard is an 8-inch unit but our test truck had the upgraded 14-inch screen. It has easy-to-use menus and a sharp resolution that makes the optional surround-view camera system look great. While many new vehicles are moving toward virtual buttons, it's refreshing to find so many real buttons and switches in the Tacoma.

Getting into the Tacoma isn't terribly difficult, but the rear seats are a bit harder to access due to the limited amount of legroom. Once behind the wheel, the driver enjoys a good deal of adjustability, especially from the tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and there's plenty of headroom for tall drivers.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? Our test truck was equipped with the optional 14-inch touchscreen and it simply dominates the interior of the Tacoma. It looks a little out of place stuck atop the dash but packs a lot of features including wireless smartphone connectivity and helpful voice controls. The Tacoma is equipped with plenty of USB-C charge ports and offers wireless charging pads as an option. The near vertical nature of the wireless charge pads, however, raises some concerns about phones tipping over and losing their charging connection.

Standard on all Tacomas is a collection of advanced driver aids that include automatic emergency braking, lane departure alert, full-speed adaptive cruise control and more. We generally liked the helpful operation of the driver assist systems and found them to be neither overly cautious nor prone to false alarms.

Towing and Storage

8.0/10

How are the towing and storage? The Tacoma prioritizes storage and functionality. There are two cargo bed sizes and an available 400-watt household-style power outlet. Tacomas equipped with the hybrid powertrain get a boost to 2,400 watts. Inside, the Tacoma offers quite a few storage options. Front and rear doors are chock full of cubbies, as is the center console. There's a handy tray over the glovebox too.

If you opt for the XtraCab configuration, the area behind the front seats (though it's still only a two-seat truck) is filled with additional storage for larger items, making it quite practical for carrying things you'd rather not keep in the bed. In the four-door Double Cab, the rear seatbacks fold down and the seat cushions flip up to reveal additional storage.

Maximum payload capacity for the Tacoma is a pretty solid 1,705 pounds. Towing capacity is more average at 6,500 pounds when properly equipped — the Colorado maxes out at 7,700 pounds, for example — but the Tacoma should be able to pull most small to midsize trailers.

Fuel Economy

8.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? No matter which Tacoma you select, fuel economy should be similar. We drove a four-wheel-drive TRD Sport, which gets a Toyota-estimated 21 mpg. We managed a slightly better 22.6 mpg on our evaluation route. Even though the hybrid powertrain is estimated to offer similar fuel economy, it does produce considerably more horsepower and torque than the standard engine. Of note, the Tacoma does not require premium gasoline.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Tacoma a good value? Toyota offers a wide range of Tacoma trims to better match various truck shopper needs and budgets. But lower-grade Tacomas make no effort to hide their lack of options, and their interiors are peppered with blank buttons and other signs of missing equipment. More basic Tacomas also lack the refinement of similarly equipped Chevy Colorados and feel much more utilitarian.

Warranties of three years/36,000 miles and six years/60,000 miles for bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage are about average for the segment. Toyota also included two years of free maintenance and roadside assistance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

In most of its trim levels, the Tacoma is designed to be more of a workhorse than it is to be particularly engaging. But there's an underrated satisfaction to a vehicle that can do so much without trouble. The styling of the Tacoma proved more divisive than we expected. Some of our editors like the aggressive look of this midsize truck, while others found it to be a bit cartoonish and a bit over the top.

Which Tacoma does Edmunds recommend?

Toyota hasn't released official information on the 2025 Tacoma as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Tacoma we suggest going with the TRD Sport. It offers a good mix of on-road comfort, off-road capability and features for a reasonable price. It's only available as a crew cab with four-wheel drive, but you can get a short or long bed as well as the option for a manual transmission.

Toyota Tacoma models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Tacoma. We expect the 2025 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup available in either a two-seat, two-door extended cab (XtraCab) with generous storage behind the seats or a five-passenger, four-door crew cab (Double Cab). The extended cab comes with a 6-foot bed, while the crew cab offers a choice of a 5- or 6-foot bed. From there, Toyota offers the Tacoma in eight trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Tacoma's powertrains and standard and optional features.

The base SR base trim comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine that produces 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. It comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive with low-range gearing is available.

Most of the Tacoma's other trims come with a more powerful version of this engine. It generates 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque when paired with the eight-speed automatic. Power drops slightly to 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque when paired with the available six-speed manual transmission.

Topping the engine lineup is a hybrid powertrain that Toyota calls i-Force Max. It pairs the turbocharged engine with a hybrid battery pack and an electric motor to increase output to a lofty 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. It's optional for the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and Limited trims and standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter.

SR
The base Tacoma is meant as a work truck. Standard equipment includes:

228-hp engine
Leaf-spring rear suspension
17-inch steel wheels
LED headlights
Composite cargo bed construction (helps to resist dents and corrosion)
Class IV trailer-hitch receiver with seven-pin wiring connector
Keyless entry (driver's door only) and push-button start
8-inch touchscreen
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (both with wireless connectivity)

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on all Tacomas. This suite of driver aids includes:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

SR5
A better-equipped Tacoma by way of:

278-hp engine
17-inch alloy wheels
Bed rails with movable tie-down cleats
Coil-spring rear suspension (provides a smoother ride; crew cab only)
Keyless entry on all doors
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

TRD PreRunner
Meant to be a high-speed desert truck, the TRD PreRunner comes with:

Lifted front suspension
17-inch dark gray alloy wheels
Underbody fuel tank protection
Locking rear differential (maximizes available traction during off-roading)
Digital instrument panel
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Automatic climate control

TRD Sport
Forgoes the PreRunner's off-road equipment in favor of:

18-inch wheels
Coil-spring rear suspension
TRD-tuned suspension dampers for sportier handling
LED bed lighting
Six-speaker audio system

TRD Off-Road
Designed for off-road trails, this Tacoma comes with:

Standard four-wheel drive
17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
Bilstein remote-reservoir suspension dampers (for enhanced off-road capability)
Skidplates for the engine, transfer case and fuel tank

Limited
Comes with nearly every feature as standard, including:

18-inch chrome wheels
Sunroof
Power running boards
Power tailgate
Bed storage box
Wireless trailer camera that displays what's behind the trailer in the rearview mirror
Trailer backup guide (uses the Tacoma's backup camera and the wireless trailer camera to assist maneuvering a trailer in reverse)
Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from inside the vehicle)
Household-style power outlets (one in the bed and one in the cab)

The Limited also comes with:

Synthetic leather seating
Power-adjustable front seats
Heated and ventilated front seats
Leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
14-inch touchscreen
10-speaker JBL sound system with removable Bluetooth center speaker
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tacoma and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Wireless phone charging

Many of the standard features on the Limited are available on the lower trims through various option packages. Complete information on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter was not available at the time of our review but we'll update this section once it is available.

2025 Toyota Tacoma

2025 Toyota Tacoma Review

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Competitors to consider

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Interior

Technology

Towing and Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

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Which Tacoma does Edmunds recommend?

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