2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for a mid-size pickup for your Marietta jobs, you may be eyeing the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. This powerhouse pickup offers immense capability and excellent performance features, but some drivers may be wondering how much a Toyota Tacoma can tow. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity reaches up to 6,800 pounds when properly equipped with a towing package. Alongside several strong engine options, the new Toyota Tacoma can handle your towing jobs with ease. Read more about the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity with Marietta Toyota below. 

How Much Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow?

The Toyota Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds with the proper towing package, but you may be wondering what the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is for each of its trim levels. Smyrna drivers can utilize a reliable towing capacity of at least 3,500 pounds from any of the Toyota Tacoma builds. Whether you’re pulling a small boat or trailer, the Toyota Tacoma is more than ready for the job. Explore the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity by trim level below:

Towing Capacity

• 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

Payload Capacity

• 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 Tacoma Engines & Performance Features

Not only does the Toyota Tacoma offer excellent towing capabilities, it also has several strong engine configurations for Atlanta drivers to choose from. Each Tacoma engine brings energetic performance to your daily tasks with ample speed and efficiency. Explore the different 2021 Tacoma engine options below:

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

• 59 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

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is also supported by a range of performance and safety technologies to ensure that you’re towing safely as possible without wasting power. The Toyota tacoma performance features 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)

Test Drive the 2021 Toyota Tacoma

No matter which Toyota Tacoma tow package or configuration you buy, you’ll receive a powerful engine and a performance-ready truck that will help you haul large items or quantities around Kennesaw. If you’re still on the fence about your Toyota Tacoma purchase, compare the Tacoma to competitors like the Chevy Colorado, then explore our new vehicle specials and Tacoma lease deals to see how much you can save on a 2021 Toyota Tacoma purchase. Stop by Marietta Toyota today, we look forward to putting you behind the wheel of a new Toyota pickup!